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