November 25-29

This week,

We started working through matter and chemistry in science, talking about the particle model of matter, physical properties and the classification of matter, etc.

This work can be supplemented with questions from the textbook to improve proficiency in this area:

Pg. 109 #1-4
Pg. 110 #1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12

Students have been advised to take a textbook home if they did not complete this in class. Also, a digital copy of the textbook has been shared with every student through Google Drive.

- Mr. Pak

November 18-21

This week,

We began our new unit (shape and space) in math. We learned about breaking 3D figures into 2D basic shapes to find surface area; shapes including:

Rectangles: area = length x width
Triangles: area = base x height, divided by 2
Circles: area = pi x radius squared
             circumference = pi x diameter

In addition, we did supplementary textbook work to practice these skills:

Pg. 32
Level 1 #4-6
Level 2 #8-10
Level 3 #12, 13
Level 4 #14, 15, 17, 22

The textbook has been shared with all students on Google Drive. If it cannot be found, free online versions can be found by searching "Math Links 9 Textbook".

- Mr. Pak

November 12-15

This week,

Discussed and learned about terms related to data collection and statistics. As well, finding the probability of a specified outcome and how probability differs from 'chance'.

Textbook work to support:
Pg. 435

Level 2 #4, 5
Level 3 #6-12
Level 4 #15, 16

- Mr. Pak

November 4-8

This week,

Math:

Data Analysis - Conducting and Analyzing a Survey
         - Students were given class time on Monday and Tuesday to complete this task;
            a copy can be found at the link below:

Data Analysis

Science:

Genetic Engineering Research and Discussion


          - Description and 2 examples of cloning, DNA fingerprinting, gene therapy, and GMOs each

            They were given a standpoint to take whether it be for or against one of these topics so they 

            will need:

                    - 3 main arguments for their standpoint and

                    - 2 hard examples (ie. articles, cartoons, scientifically backed sources) to support their 

                      arguments

- Mr. Pak

October 28-31

This week,

Talked and took notes on asexual reproduction (all the different types and organisms that undergo this type of reproduction) vs. sexual reproduction (and all related topics such as meiosis, mitosis, Punnett squares, DNA, chromosomes, mutations, etc.) - most of which is found in chapter 3 in the textbook.

Again, a link the online version has been posted in previous postings, as well as shared with every student on Google Drive.

Some practice questions around Punnett squares can be found on page 54 #1-7

We also worked on a genetics assignment that was due Thursday, October 31. Link below.

Genetics with a Smile

- Mr. Pak

October 7-10

This week,

Science:
- Asexual Reproduction
          - Supplementary work: Check and Reflect:
                    - Pg. 29 #1-6
                    - Pg. 36 #1-11
                    - Pg. 37 #3, 4, 5, 8, 10

The science textbook was shared on Google Drive with all students. The textbook can also be found at the link below:

Science in Action 9 Textbook

Math:
- Square Roots
          - Supplementary work on Pg. 78-79
                    - Level 1 #7ac, 8a, 9bd
                    - Level 2 #1
                    - Level 3 #15

The math textbook was shared on Google Drive with all students. The textbook can also be found at the link below:

Math Links 9 Textbook

- Mr. Pak

September 30 - October 4

This week,

Working on problem solving with rational numbers. 

Key points:

1) What information is given?

2) What is the question asking you to find?

3) Identify all the keywords

4) What is important/unimportant?

We worked through tons of examples as a class, in smaller groups, and individually.

Textbook practice questions:

Pg. 60-61 #12, 14, 17, 20

Pg. 68-69 #9, 10, 13, 16

Pg. 70 #12, 18, 22

Assessment piece:

Students were given this task for assessment. It consists of 5 questions that give the answer. The object of this task is to see a clear and organized gathering of information and the process by which to solve the question. 

Problem Solving with Rational Numbers Assessment

- Mr. Pak

September 23-27

This week,

Science: 

- Work around dichotomous keys

          1. Salamander Dichotomous Key: using a pre-made dichotomous key to identify and label various salamanders based on physical features

          2. Creating Your Own Dichotomous Key: students creating their own dichotomous key based off 10 images of any kind (ie. animals, foods, shoes, etc.)

Math:

- Rational Numbers Review Quiz: students wrote a summative quiz to assess knowledge base on rational numbers including: finding decimals between fractions, finding fractions between decimals, ordering rational numbers, etc.

Please check PowerSchool for missing and/or incomplete assignments. Students are more than welcome to re-do any missed work for assessment.

- Mr. Pak 

Salamander Dichotomous Key

Creating Your Own Dichotomous Key

Rational Numbers Review Quiz

August 19-23

This week,

We reviewed grade 8 math concepts including topics such as: fractions, decimals, percentages, algebra, surface area/volume, Pythagoras theory, and various word problems.

Please return the signed yellow forms and corrected demographics sheets by the end of next week if you have not done so.

- Mr. Pak

August 15-16

Welcome back!

This week,

Students were given:
1) The new timetable along with the drop-off route
2) Blue form with information on walking field trips
3) Yellow forms to sign and bring back
4) Demographics sheets that need to be returned with corrections if any

Looking forward to this upcoming year!

- Mr. Pak