Silent Reading Novel Project
The following questions should be answered in full sentences and full paragraphs. You can write the answers in your journal.
My novel is: _________________________, written by: ______________________________.
Be prepared to present to class upon completion of novel.
1. After reading the opening chapter, predict what do you think is going to happen through the novel.
2. Would you like to be one of the characters in the book? Which of the characters would you become if you could? Why?
3. If you were the author, would you have changed the name of a character?
4. If you were the author, would you have changed a scene in the book? Which scene and what would you have done different?
5. How does the main character develop as a person through the book?
6. Are you confused about what happened (or didn't happen) in the book? What don’t you understand?
7. Who else should read this book? Do you have a friend who would enjoy this book? Why would they enjoy it?
8. Would you like to read more books by this author? Why or why not?
9. Write a brief summary or review of the book. What happened? What didn't happen?
10. What was your favorite part of the book?
11. If you were to cast the book as a movie, who would you cast for each role?
12. If you were to choose a theme song for your movie, what would it be?
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Science 9 Unit Test Review - text book pages
The following is a list of pages you should read, review and study for the Unit Test.
Matter
Pages 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35, 38, 39
Know the physical and chemical properties of matter; and examples of each
Know the States of Matter
Know the Changes of State (page 28)
Know the Fire Triangle (page 39)
Pages 44 - 47, 58 – 61, 62, 87 - 89, 92 – 93, 104 - 105, 110 - 113,
Know the Building Blocks of Matter Particle Theory (page 44)
Understand Chemical Symbols and Formulas, atoms, molecules
Know types of subatomic particles
Know how to count particles using a periodic table, mass number, atomic number
Know how the elements are organized on a periodic table
Matter
Pages 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35, 38, 39
Know the physical and chemical properties of matter; and examples of each
Know the States of Matter
Know the Changes of State (page 28)
Know the Fire Triangle (page 39)
Pages 44 - 47, 58 – 61, 62, 87 - 89, 92 – 93, 104 - 105, 110 - 113,
Know the Building Blocks of Matter Particle Theory (page 44)
Understand Chemical Symbols and Formulas, atoms, molecules
Know types of subatomic particles
Know how to count particles using a periodic table, mass number, atomic number
Know how the elements are organized on a periodic table
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Science 9 Test Review Questions and Answers
In full sentences, describe the similarities and differences between each pair of terms listed below. Write the page number where you find the information.
a) Physical property and chemical property
b) Ductile and malleable
c) Products and reactants
d) Element and compound
e) Atom and molecule
f) Metal and nonmetal
g) Atomic number and mass number
h) Proton and neutron
i) Period and group
j) Noble gas and alkali metal
Answers
a)Physical property and chemical property
Both changes in matter, but a chemical property results in the production of a new substance.
b)Ductile and malleable
Both involve shaping metals, but ductile refers to shaping into a wire.
c)Products and reactants
Both are required to write an equation, but reactants are the starting materials and products are the newly formed ones.
d)Element and compound
Both are pure substances, but an element contains only one kind of atom.
e)Atom and molecule
Both are particles, but an atom is indivisible in a chemical change.
f)Metal and nonmetal
Both are elements, but a metal is shiny, malleable, and conducts electricity.
g)Atomic number and mass number
Both involve counting protons, but atomic number is the number of protons only, without neutrons.
h)Proton and neutron
Both are nuclear (subatomic) particles, but a proton is positive.
i)Period and group
Both are areas of the periodic table, but a period is a row and a group is a column of the periodic table.
j)Noble gas and alkali metal
Both are elements, but noble gases are unreactive. Noble gases are in the far right column; alkali are the far left column (first group)
k)Combustion and Corrosion
Both are reactions with oxygen, but corrosion is very slow.
a) Physical property and chemical property
b) Ductile and malleable
c) Products and reactants
d) Element and compound
e) Atom and molecule
f) Metal and nonmetal
g) Atomic number and mass number
h) Proton and neutron
i) Period and group
j) Noble gas and alkali metal
Answers
a)Physical property and chemical property
Both changes in matter, but a chemical property results in the production of a new substance.
b)Ductile and malleable
Both involve shaping metals, but ductile refers to shaping into a wire.
c)Products and reactants
Both are required to write an equation, but reactants are the starting materials and products are the newly formed ones.
d)Element and compound
Both are pure substances, but an element contains only one kind of atom.
e)Atom and molecule
Both are particles, but an atom is indivisible in a chemical change.
f)Metal and nonmetal
Both are elements, but a metal is shiny, malleable, and conducts electricity.
g)Atomic number and mass number
Both involve counting protons, but atomic number is the number of protons only, without neutrons.
h)Proton and neutron
Both are nuclear (subatomic) particles, but a proton is positive.
i)Period and group
Both are areas of the periodic table, but a period is a row and a group is a column of the periodic table.
j)Noble gas and alkali metal
Both are elements, but noble gases are unreactive. Noble gases are in the far right column; alkali are the far left column (first group)
k)Combustion and Corrosion
Both are reactions with oxygen, but corrosion is very slow.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Homework for December 7th
Science 9 - we have a unit test on chapters 1 to 4 inclusive next week, December 15th.
Math 9 - complete page 71 question 1, a to e inclusive. You should have graphs drawn for each one. Today, you should have handed in Master 2.4 and Master 2.7a.
Math 9 has a unit test on Tuesday, December 15th. Stay tuned for details!
Math 9 - complete page 71 question 1, a to e inclusive. You should have graphs drawn for each one. Today, you should have handed in Master 2.4 and Master 2.7a.
Math 9 has a unit test on Tuesday, December 15th. Stay tuned for details!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Monday, November 30th
Math 9 - (the following was assigned on Thursday, November 26).
Plotting Points
1. Plot the following points and join the two points plotted.
A (1, 1) and A1 (4, -4)
B (1, 2) and B1 (4, 6)
C (1, 4) and C1 (-6, 2)
D (1, 6) and D1 (-6, 3)
E (2, 4) and E1 (5, 2)
F (-2, 1) and F1 (6, 3)
G (2, -2) and G1 (5, 2)
H (3, 3) and H1 (3, -7)
2. Find the slope of each line using slope = Y-Y1 divided by X-X1
Science 9
Each student was given an element from the periodic table. For Monday, research what other element(s) your assigned element reacts with to create a molecule.
Plotting Points
1. Plot the following points and join the two points plotted.
A (1, 1) and A1 (4, -4)
B (1, 2) and B1 (4, 6)
C (1, 4) and C1 (-6, 2)
D (1, 6) and D1 (-6, 3)
E (2, 4) and E1 (5, 2)
F (-2, 1) and F1 (6, 3)
G (2, -2) and G1 (5, 2)
H (3, 3) and H1 (3, -7)
2. Find the slope of each line using slope = Y-Y1 divided by X-X1
Science 9
Each student was given an element from the periodic table. For Monday, research what other element(s) your assigned element reacts with to create a molecule.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
a Star is born .......... my constellation project
Constellation Project
Science 9
This project should be hand written, double spaced with titles of each section. The drawing should be on a separate sheet of paper from the report with each star named.
1. Name of constellation
2. Position of constellation in the sky
3. Names of stars in the constellation
4. Mythological Background of the constellation and/or facts about the constellation
5. Draw the constellation as it is in the sky
Ms. Norman
Science 9
This project should be hand written, double spaced with titles of each section. The drawing should be on a separate sheet of paper from the report with each star named.
1. Name of constellation
2. Position of constellation in the sky
3. Names of stars in the constellation
4. Mythological Background of the constellation and/or facts about the constellation
5. Draw the constellation as it is in the sky
Ms. Norman
Monday, November 23, 2009
Math 9
We have begun our new math unit, chapter 2.
Each student should have completed the following:
page 368 questions 1 - 4
page 369 questions 6 - 10
TODAY to be complete for Tuesday:
page 57 questions 1 - 4
Each student should have completed the following:
page 368 questions 1 - 4
page 369 questions 6 - 10
TODAY to be complete for Tuesday:
page 57 questions 1 - 4
Friday, November 13, 2009
Update, Friday, November 13th
Marks are into the office for reports cards, which will be given to students next week. Parent/Teacher interviews are Wednesday evening from 6 - 8pm and on Thursday from 9 - 11am. I look forward to meeting with parents and students together.
Monday - November 16th, Science 9 will write a quiz on Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 inclusive. There is a counting atoms component to the quiz. We have been counting atoms in the class for the past two days.
Monday - November 16th, Math 9 will have a probability quiz. Study your notes and use the example handed to you in class today. If you visit my wiki, you can get other examples there.
Students do not have classes on November 19th or 20th.
Have a great weekend.
Ms. Norman
Monday - November 16th, Science 9 will write a quiz on Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 inclusive. There is a counting atoms component to the quiz. We have been counting atoms in the class for the past two days.
Monday - November 16th, Math 9 will have a probability quiz. Study your notes and use the example handed to you in class today. If you visit my wiki, you can get other examples there.
Students do not have classes on November 19th or 20th.
Have a great weekend.
Ms. Norman
Friday, November 6, 2009
Science and Math and English
Science 9
Read pages 44, 45,46 and 47
Write definitions of bolded words in your notebook.
Copy over: Table 1 page 44
Figure 1 page 45
Table 2 page 46
See my wiki for the notes.
Math 9
We worked on probability. See my wiki for the notes.
English
All students have a list of what is owed to me. Friday (today) was the deadline. After Monday, you will get an incomplete on your report card until I receive the work.
Read pages 44, 45,46 and 47
Write definitions of bolded words in your notebook.
Copy over: Table 1 page 44
Figure 1 page 45
Table 2 page 46
See my wiki for the notes.
Math 9
We worked on probability. See my wiki for the notes.
English
All students have a list of what is owed to me. Friday (today) was the deadline. After Monday, you will get an incomplete on your report card until I receive the work.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
English 123 Midterm Review
English 123
Mid-term Review
The majority of the exam will be multiple choice with some short answers.
* be able to compare the similarities and differences of the movie the X-men to the plot of The Chrysalids
* vocabulary list (as seen on Wiki site) from The Chrysalids: be able to identify words in multiple choice and match word for the completed chapters.
* review the Crown of Creation lyrics and be able to interpret them in relation to the novel. You will have an interpretation exercise on the mid-term.
* Similar to the short stories, One of These Days, Fear and The Pose, you will be given a short story to read and questions to answer.
* Multiple choice questions on The Chrysalids
* Refer to your notes (or look at the Wiki) for Elements of a Story. This includes: setting, character and character development
* Be prepared to read an excerpt and summarize the information into one concise paragraph.
Mid-term Review
The majority of the exam will be multiple choice with some short answers.
* be able to compare the similarities and differences of the movie the X-men to the plot of The Chrysalids
* vocabulary list (as seen on Wiki site) from The Chrysalids: be able to identify words in multiple choice and match word for the completed chapters.
* review the Crown of Creation lyrics and be able to interpret them in relation to the novel. You will have an interpretation exercise on the mid-term.
* Similar to the short stories, One of These Days, Fear and The Pose, you will be given a short story to read and questions to answer.
* Multiple choice questions on The Chrysalids
* Refer to your notes (or look at the Wiki) for Elements of a Story. This includes: setting, character and character development
* Be prepared to read an excerpt and summarize the information into one concise paragraph.
English 112/113 Midterm Review
The English 113 MIDTERM will be expected to apply skills we have covered to now. The majority of questions are multiple choice.
You should review:
1. Freedom Writers - we watched the movie and read the Freedom Writers Diary. There are questions on the movie and the book.
2. Be able to use vocabulary such as: uniqueness, acceptance, tolerance, racism, change, belief, trust, self-discovery, segregation, boycott, integrated, barricaded, outcast, dignity, degrading, humiliating, injustice,
3. Be able to relate to characters we have discussed such as: Martin Luther King, Freedom Writers, Freedom Riders, Anne Frank, Zleta
4. Be able to interpret lyrics such as: Freedom Writers theme song "I Gotta Dream," students own favorite song.
5. Be able to write (using the 5-traits of writing) on a number of themes from the term: Idea, Organization, Voice, Word choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions. These things include: sentence structure, paragraphs, appropriate writing, answering question in full, reading comprehension etc.
6. Be able to map out work before beginning: central idea with development ideas from the central idea (or main theme).
9. Construct a written mini-response journal incorporating a distinctive introduction, body and conclusion; use a minimum of 3 sentences per paragraph, neatness and readers appeal
10. Be able to express personal opinion on a given diary from The Freedom Writers Diary
11. Be able to reflect on a personal experience
12. Summarize (in shorter form without losing the original content or message), opinion (your own ideas)
13. Be able to discuss themes such as: Don't judge a book by it's cover, Being labelled, Speaking up for something you believe, victims of undeclared war
You should review:
1. Freedom Writers - we watched the movie and read the Freedom Writers Diary. There are questions on the movie and the book.
2. Be able to use vocabulary such as: uniqueness, acceptance, tolerance, racism, change, belief, trust, self-discovery, segregation, boycott, integrated, barricaded, outcast, dignity, degrading, humiliating, injustice,
3. Be able to relate to characters we have discussed such as: Martin Luther King, Freedom Writers, Freedom Riders, Anne Frank, Zleta
4. Be able to interpret lyrics such as: Freedom Writers theme song "I Gotta Dream," students own favorite song.
5. Be able to write (using the 5-traits of writing) on a number of themes from the term: Idea, Organization, Voice, Word choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions. These things include: sentence structure, paragraphs, appropriate writing, answering question in full, reading comprehension etc.
6. Be able to map out work before beginning: central idea with development ideas from the central idea (or main theme).
9. Construct a written mini-response journal incorporating a distinctive introduction, body and conclusion; use a minimum of 3 sentences per paragraph, neatness and readers appeal
10. Be able to express personal opinion on a given diary from The Freedom Writers Diary
11. Be able to reflect on a personal experience
12. Summarize (in shorter form without losing the original content or message), opinion (your own ideas)
13. Be able to discuss themes such as: Don't judge a book by it's cover, Being labelled, Speaking up for something you believe, victims of undeclared war
Science 9 Matter Review for Midterm
MATTER, Unit 1. Review the definitions in your text of all vocabulary words. My BLOG has all the pages you should review and my WIKI has all the notes we have taken.
1.
a. Malleability f. ductility
b. Hardness g. State
c. Density h. Precipitate
d. Viscosity i. Solubility
e. Corrosion j. Luster
( b) 1. an objects resistance to being scratched.
( f ) 2. When an object can be drawn into a thin wire.
(d) 3. Refers to how easily a liquid flows.
( i ) 4. Is the ability of a substance to dissolve.
( h ) 5. Cloudiness formed when two substances are mixed together.
( c ) 6. Is the amount of a mass per unit volume of matter.
( j ) 7. Whether an object shines.
( e ) 8. slow chemical change when a metal reacts with oxygen
( a ) 9. When a substance can be hammered or bent into different shapes.
( g ) 10. Whether an object is a solid, liquid or gas.
2. The following are examples of chemical or physical change (see page 28 and 29)
Changing an objects shape (Physical)
Complete change in colour (Chemical or Physical)
Hard to reverse (Chemical)
Change in state (Physical)
Heat or light is given off (Chemical)
Three chemical properties of matter: combustibility, reaction with an acid, flammability(see page 18 and 19)
The physical properties of matter noted on (page 16 and 17)
Three components are necessary for combustion: fuel, heat, oxygen (see page 38 and 39)
3. Give one example of corrosion: rust (see page 34 and 35)
1.
a. Malleability f. ductility
b. Hardness g. State
c. Density h. Precipitate
d. Viscosity i. Solubility
e. Corrosion j. Luster
( b) 1. an objects resistance to being scratched.
( f ) 2. When an object can be drawn into a thin wire.
(d) 3. Refers to how easily a liquid flows.
( i ) 4. Is the ability of a substance to dissolve.
( h ) 5. Cloudiness formed when two substances are mixed together.
( c ) 6. Is the amount of a mass per unit volume of matter.
( j ) 7. Whether an object shines.
( e ) 8. slow chemical change when a metal reacts with oxygen
( a ) 9. When a substance can be hammered or bent into different shapes.
( g ) 10. Whether an object is a solid, liquid or gas.
2. The following are examples of chemical or physical change (see page 28 and 29)
Changing an objects shape (Physical)
Complete change in colour (Chemical or Physical)
Hard to reverse (Chemical)
Change in state (Physical)
Heat or light is given off (Chemical)
Three chemical properties of matter: combustibility, reaction with an acid, flammability(see page 18 and 19)
The physical properties of matter noted on (page 16 and 17)
Three components are necessary for combustion: fuel, heat, oxygen (see page 38 and 39)
3. Give one example of corrosion: rust (see page 34 and 35)
Monday, October 26, 2009
Math 9 Midterm Review Topics
This is the last week before mid-terms.
Math 9
Test book pages and topics are:
Page 4 - 11
* Adding and Subtracting integers
* Multiplying and Dividing integers
* Adding and Subtracting fractions
* Multiplying and Dividing fractions
* Fractions to Decimals and Decimals to Fractions
* Percent
Chapter 1 - beginning page 12
* Rational Numbers (add and subtract, multiply and divide)
* Order of Operations (beginning page 31)
* Matrix: Adding and Subtracting (beginning page 34)
* Matrix: Multiplying
Chapter 8 - beginning page 330
* Mean, Median, Mode
* Assessing data (beginning page 334/335)
* Graphing data - Scatter plot
* Relative Frequency - (beginning page 344)
* Probability - beginning page 350
Math 9
Test book pages and topics are:
Page 4 - 11
* Adding and Subtracting integers
* Multiplying and Dividing integers
* Adding and Subtracting fractions
* Multiplying and Dividing fractions
* Fractions to Decimals and Decimals to Fractions
* Percent
Chapter 1 - beginning page 12
* Rational Numbers (add and subtract, multiply and divide)
* Order of Operations (beginning page 31)
* Matrix: Adding and Subtracting (beginning page 34)
* Matrix: Multiplying
Chapter 8 - beginning page 330
* Mean, Median, Mode
* Assessing data (beginning page 334/335)
* Graphing data - Scatter plot
* Relative Frequency - (beginning page 344)
* Probability - beginning page 350
Friday, October 23, 2009
October 23, Friday
Science 9 - notes
Physical Changes (from mini-movie)
A physical change is a change in shape, state and size without adding any new substance.
For example: water changes state from solid, liquid and gas. Peanuts, when ground change to peanut butter, there is a change in state, size and shape; but there is no other change.
MIXTURE
A mixture is when two or more parts are blended together and keep their own properties.
Example: salad, bridge mixtures or tacos. Other examples include: tea (which can be strong or weak), sugar and water, or air mixture of different gases.
In a mixture, you can have a physical separation by taking the pieces apart; ie. Use a magnet to separate the magnetic pieces from a powder.
SOLUTION
A solution is a difficult to separate MIXTURE; substances are completely blended and properties are not changed. Substances stay blended such as: tea, fruit juice, soft drinks, water and sugar, salt and water.
Solubility: the measure of the amount of dissolving one substance in another.
A mixture of metals is a solid solution
Air is a solution of several gases.
MATH 9
We are working on adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions. Also this week, we studied relative frequency and scatter plots. All these topics will be on the midterm. See my wikiblog for Math 9 powerpoint on fractions.
Physical Changes (from mini-movie)
A physical change is a change in shape, state and size without adding any new substance.
For example: water changes state from solid, liquid and gas. Peanuts, when ground change to peanut butter, there is a change in state, size and shape; but there is no other change.
MIXTURE
A mixture is when two or more parts are blended together and keep their own properties.
Example: salad, bridge mixtures or tacos. Other examples include: tea (which can be strong or weak), sugar and water, or air mixture of different gases.
In a mixture, you can have a physical separation by taking the pieces apart; ie. Use a magnet to separate the magnetic pieces from a powder.
SOLUTION
A solution is a difficult to separate MIXTURE; substances are completely blended and properties are not changed. Substances stay blended such as: tea, fruit juice, soft drinks, water and sugar, salt and water.
Solubility: the measure of the amount of dissolving one substance in another.
A mixture of metals is a solid solution
Air is a solution of several gases.
MATH 9
We are working on adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions. Also this week, we studied relative frequency and scatter plots. All these topics will be on the midterm. See my wikiblog for Math 9 powerpoint on fractions.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
October 22, Thursday
Science 9
Midterms are fast approaching and we have moved onto a new unit, a portion of which students are responsible to know. In addition to the space unit, students will have completed chapter 1 in the text. These pages include only: 14, 16 - 19, 28 - 29, 30, 34, 38 - 39.
BLOG FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND GIVES A FULL LIST OF REVIEW PAGES AND CONTENT FOR MID-TERM.
Yesterday and today we completed an in class lab on Physical Properties of Matter and discussed the difference between qualitative and quantitative properties. Our lab included properties of matter we describe with our senses.
Midterms are fast approaching and we have moved onto a new unit, a portion of which students are responsible to know. In addition to the space unit, students will have completed chapter 1 in the text. These pages include only: 14, 16 - 19, 28 - 29, 30, 34, 38 - 39.
BLOG FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND GIVES A FULL LIST OF REVIEW PAGES AND CONTENT FOR MID-TERM.
Yesterday and today we completed an in class lab on Physical Properties of Matter and discussed the difference between qualitative and quantitative properties. Our lab included properties of matter we describe with our senses.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
October 19
Science 9
In class today we discussed Safety Symbols and WHMIS. Students drew the symbols in their notebook and answered questions A - J on page 15. This is homework if not completed in class.
At home tonight, students are to look around their house and find the following:
a) find products with safety symbols on them and note what the symbol is and what the product is
b) Note where the product is stored.
Students should bring their findings (written on looseleaf) to class Tuesday.
English 123
We wrote down vocabulary words on Chapters 1 and 2.
Thank you to Jeremy - who had the Fashion-Work of the day for his excellent example on how to answer questions in full. He answered the questions in full sentences, used proper grammer and answered each question in full. Good job.
In class today we discussed Safety Symbols and WHMIS. Students drew the symbols in their notebook and answered questions A - J on page 15. This is homework if not completed in class.
At home tonight, students are to look around their house and find the following:
a) find products with safety symbols on them and note what the symbol is and what the product is
b) Note where the product is stored.
Students should bring their findings (written on looseleaf) to class Tuesday.
English 123
We wrote down vocabulary words on Chapters 1 and 2.
Thank you to Jeremy - who had the Fashion-Work of the day for his excellent example on how to answer questions in full. He answered the questions in full sentences, used proper grammer and answered each question in full. Good job.
Friday, October 16, 2009
October 16th, Friday
Math 9
Last nights homework should be done and todays work is page 341 questions 1, 2, 3, 5
Science 9
Notes are on my Wiki.
Last nights homework should be done and todays work is page 341 questions 1, 2, 3, 5
Science 9
Notes are on my Wiki.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
October 15th, Thursday
Science 9
Midterms are in two weeks. Science 9 is on Monday, November 2nd first block of the day. The mid-term is written in the classroom. The entire space unit is on the exam and a portion of Matter. Today in class, we discussed pages 16 - 18 in the text, Properties of Matter. The set of notes from the last two days are on my Wikisite. To access them, go back to the GMCS website and hit the main page of my blog. On the left column, there is a link to my Wiki.
Math 9
Chapter 8 – SAMPLING
Page 331 in text book
People collect data because they need information. Instead of surveying the entire population, a small portion, called a sample, is studied.
A representative sample truly represents a population. It MUST:
• Reflect the population. This means all parts of the population are fairly represented.
• Ensure all members of the population have an equal chance of being selected. That is, the sample members must be chosen at random.
When we use sampling to survey a population, the sample must be random and must accurately reflect the population.
A biased sample has characteristics not typical of the population.
HOMEWORK for Friday, October 16: page 334/335 questions 1, 2, 4
Math midterm: November 5th
English 112/113 Midterm November 6th
English 123 Midterm November 4th
Midterms are in two weeks. Science 9 is on Monday, November 2nd first block of the day. The mid-term is written in the classroom. The entire space unit is on the exam and a portion of Matter. Today in class, we discussed pages 16 - 18 in the text, Properties of Matter. The set of notes from the last two days are on my Wikisite. To access them, go back to the GMCS website and hit the main page of my blog. On the left column, there is a link to my Wiki.
Math 9
Chapter 8 – SAMPLING
Page 331 in text book
People collect data because they need information. Instead of surveying the entire population, a small portion, called a sample, is studied.
A representative sample truly represents a population. It MUST:
• Reflect the population. This means all parts of the population are fairly represented.
• Ensure all members of the population have an equal chance of being selected. That is, the sample members must be chosen at random.
When we use sampling to survey a population, the sample must be random and must accurately reflect the population.
A biased sample has characteristics not typical of the population.
HOMEWORK for Friday, October 16: page 334/335 questions 1, 2, 4
Math midterm: November 5th
English 112/113 Midterm November 6th
English 123 Midterm November 4th
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
October 14th, Wednesday
Science 9
We have started our new unit in Science - Matter. Yesterday and today we discussed the Big Bang Theory. Tomorrow, we will be looking at the Properties of Matter beginning in the test book on page 16.
Math 9
There is no homework tonight. However, there were 12 students who did not complete homework last night so get it done for tomorrow! We will continue scatter plots and line of best fit tomorrow.
English 113/123
Ensure you have your personal novel here on Thursday.
English 123
Ensure you have your personal novel here on Thursday.
We have started our new unit in Science - Matter. Yesterday and today we discussed the Big Bang Theory. Tomorrow, we will be looking at the Properties of Matter beginning in the test book on page 16.
Math 9
There is no homework tonight. However, there were 12 students who did not complete homework last night so get it done for tomorrow! We will continue scatter plots and line of best fit tomorrow.
English 113/123
Ensure you have your personal novel here on Thursday.
English 123
Ensure you have your personal novel here on Thursday.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
October 13th
Science 9
For Wednesday, October 10th, make notes from pages 478 and 479. Remember to make a vocabulary list of the bolded words in your notes. Then, answer question 1 in the blue Understanding Concepts section on page 479.
Math 9
We began scatter plots today and took notes on the proper way to make a graph. Complete the worksheet handed out in class on the height and arm width of your classmates.
English 123
Wednesday, October 10th, we will be working on our personal novels. Make sure you have your novel and the questions in class. You should be keeping a journal of character development and plot development.
Laura and Coreena will be presenting Chapter 7 of the Chrysalids on Thursday, October 15th.
English 113
On Wednesday, October 10th, we will be working on our personal novels. Ensure you have your novel at class.
For Wednesday, October 10th, make notes from pages 478 and 479. Remember to make a vocabulary list of the bolded words in your notes. Then, answer question 1 in the blue Understanding Concepts section on page 479.
Math 9
We began scatter plots today and took notes on the proper way to make a graph. Complete the worksheet handed out in class on the height and arm width of your classmates.
English 123
Wednesday, October 10th, we will be working on our personal novels. Make sure you have your novel and the questions in class. You should be keeping a journal of character development and plot development.
Laura and Coreena will be presenting Chapter 7 of the Chrysalids on Thursday, October 15th.
English 113
On Wednesday, October 10th, we will be working on our personal novels. Ensure you have your novel at class.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Science 9 Chapter 13 and 14
Below, I have detailed the pages from our text book you are responsible to study for the final space test. Please keep in mind, if you are unable to access my homework blog at home, my classroom computers are available to you. The computers are connected to printers in the school.
We have come to the end of our Space Unit. The final test will be on Wednesday, October 7th BEFORE Thanksgiving weekend.
Here are the text book pages and topics you are responsible for:
Chapter 13
Page 400 - 402, 13.1 (What can we see in the sky?)
* VOCABULARY WORDS universe, astronomy, constellations, solar system, nonluminous, luminous, star, plane
* the difference between planets and stars (Table 1, page 402)
Page 404 - 405, 13.3 (The effects of Planetary Motion)
* VOCABULARY WORDS rotation, axis, revolution, Polaris, Sirius, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, zodiac constellations, constellations
* understand the difference between rotation and revolution, and be able to give examples of each relating to space
Page 418 - 419, 13.10 (The Solar System)
* VOCABULARY WORDS Sun, orbits, orbital period, ellipse, elliptical orbit,
* Why do surface temperatures differ?
Page 424 - 428, 13.14 (A closer look at the planets)
* VOCABULARY WORDS terrestrial planets, inner planers, outer planets
* main features of each planet (taken from the group handouts we took notes from in class)
* how the planets orbit
* the order of the planets from the sun
Page 430 - 433 (Other objects in the solar system)
* VOCABULARY WORDS sattelites, moon, asteroids, asteroid belt, meteroid, meteor, meteorite, comet
STUDY THE TEST WE WROTE LAST WEEK AS YOUR STARTING POINT FOR CHAPTER 13
Chapter 14
Page 438 - 439 (Ideas about the Universe)
* VOCABULARY WORDS galaxy, Milky Way, Galileo, Sun-centred solar system
Page 452 - 45, 14.7 (The Sun: An Important Star)
* VOCABULARY WORDS nuclear fusion, photophere, chromosphere, corona
Page 458 - 460, 14.10 (Characteristics of Stars)
* VOCABULARY WORDS stars, color, temperature, spectroscope, visible spectrum, apparent magnitude, absolute magnitude
* What does the color of a star tell us about temperature?
Page 461 - 463, 14.11 (Galaxies and Star Clusters)
* VOCABULARY WORDS giant spiral galaxy, spiral galaxy, barred-spiral, quasars, star clusters
We also watched Bill Nye The Moon, Bill Nye The Seasons, Bill Nye The Planets.
You are able to see many of Bill Nye clips on YouTube if you want to reference back.
We have come to the end of our Space Unit. The final test will be on Wednesday, October 7th BEFORE Thanksgiving weekend.
Here are the text book pages and topics you are responsible for:
Chapter 13
Page 400 - 402, 13.1 (What can we see in the sky?)
* VOCABULARY WORDS universe, astronomy, constellations, solar system, nonluminous, luminous, star, plane
* the difference between planets and stars (Table 1, page 402)
Page 404 - 405, 13.3 (The effects of Planetary Motion)
* VOCABULARY WORDS rotation, axis, revolution, Polaris, Sirius, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, zodiac constellations, constellations
* understand the difference between rotation and revolution, and be able to give examples of each relating to space
Page 418 - 419, 13.10 (The Solar System)
* VOCABULARY WORDS Sun, orbits, orbital period, ellipse, elliptical orbit,
* Why do surface temperatures differ?
Page 424 - 428, 13.14 (A closer look at the planets)
* VOCABULARY WORDS terrestrial planets, inner planers, outer planets
* main features of each planet (taken from the group handouts we took notes from in class)
* how the planets orbit
* the order of the planets from the sun
Page 430 - 433 (Other objects in the solar system)
* VOCABULARY WORDS sattelites, moon, asteroids, asteroid belt, meteroid, meteor, meteorite, comet
STUDY THE TEST WE WROTE LAST WEEK AS YOUR STARTING POINT FOR CHAPTER 13
Chapter 14
Page 438 - 439 (Ideas about the Universe)
* VOCABULARY WORDS galaxy, Milky Way, Galileo, Sun-centred solar system
Page 452 - 45, 14.7 (The Sun: An Important Star)
* VOCABULARY WORDS nuclear fusion, photophere, chromosphere, corona
Page 458 - 460, 14.10 (Characteristics of Stars)
* VOCABULARY WORDS stars, color, temperature, spectroscope, visible spectrum, apparent magnitude, absolute magnitude
* What does the color of a star tell us about temperature?
Page 461 - 463, 14.11 (Galaxies and Star Clusters)
* VOCABULARY WORDS giant spiral galaxy, spiral galaxy, barred-spiral, quasars, star clusters
We also watched Bill Nye The Moon, Bill Nye The Seasons, Bill Nye The Planets.
You are able to see many of Bill Nye clips on YouTube if you want to reference back.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Second Week of School
We have had a great first full week at school - now working on our second. By now, students should have a duotang and a three-ring binder for class. If not, please have these, along with proper writing instuments, before the end of the week.
Class and individual pictures will be taken on Wednesday or Thursday - so comb your hair and brush your shiny whites!
Ms. Norman
Class and individual pictures will be taken on Wednesday or Thursday - so comb your hair and brush your shiny whites!
Ms. Norman
Friday, September 11, 2009
End of First Week
We have just completed our first week of classes. All of my students should have their journal duotang and three-ring binder for class by Monday. Tardiness is not acceptable as there is ten minutes between classes this year. There is plenty of time to get from class to class. Students should be in their seats BEFORE the bell rings.
I hope all my students had a wonderful week. It was wonderful to meet each of you and to reacquaint with whom I taught last year. I owe a few ice-cream cones ........ you know who you are. I hope to do better next week putting faces to names!
See you on Monday,
Ms. Norman
I hope all my students had a wonderful week. It was wonderful to meet each of you and to reacquaint with whom I taught last year. I owe a few ice-cream cones ........ you know who you are. I hope to do better next week putting faces to names!
See you on Monday,
Ms. Norman
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
New School Year
Welcome back to the school year. Considering the opportunities given to youth in today's world, it is my expectation each student will work to the best of their ability to open as many future doors as possible.
Have a wonderful school year.
Ms. Norman
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Science 9 - Electricity
How Electricity Flows handout (search-a-word sheet)
1. lightening
2. open circuit
3. closed circuit
4. electricity
5. energy
6. schematic
7. ampere
8. current
9. power source
10. static
Series Circuit handout
1. source of electrical energy
2. connector
3. electrical load
4. connector
5. electrical circuit control device
6. one
7. disadvantage
8. voltage
9. add
10. 15
11. series
12. not work
13. fires
14. fuse
15. circuit breaker
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Answers to Science Exam Review
Part 1 Multiple Choice
Matter
page 1 beginning with question 1 - a, b, c, d, a, d, b, d, b, d, c, a
page 2 beginning with question 13 - b, b, b, c, d, b, b, b, d, b, c, c, b
page 2 beginning with question 26 - c, e, b, c, b
Reproduction
Beginning with question 1 - c, b, c, d, b, d, b, d, b, c, b, b, c, c, c
1. Match the terms: b, e, f, c, d, a, g, h
2. metaphase, prophase, interphase, telophase, anaphase
3. page 176
4. page 160 - 161
5. page 178
6. f, t, f, t, t, t, t
Matter
page 1 beginning with question 1 - a, b, c, d, a, d, b, d, b, d, c, a
page 2 beginning with question 13 - b, b, b, c, d, b, b, b, d, b, c, c, b
page 2 beginning with question 26 - c, e, b, c, b
Reproduction
Beginning with question 1 - c, b, c, d, b, d, b, d, b, c, b, b, c, c, c
1. Match the terms: b, e, f, c, d, a, g, h
2. metaphase, prophase, interphase, telophase, anaphase
3. page 176
4. page 160 - 161
5. page 178
6. f, t, f, t, t, t, t
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
English 113 Review
The English 113 exam will be expected to apply skills we have covered during this course:
1. Freedom Writers - we watched the movie and read the Freedom Writers Diary
2. Be able to use vocabulary such as: uniqueness, acceptance, tolerance, racism, Civil Rights, change, belief, trust, self-discovery, segregation, boycott, integrated, barricaded, outcast, dignity, degrading, humiliating, injustice, philanthropy, adamant, revolutionizing
3. Be able to relate to characters we have discussed such as: Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Freedom Writers, Freedom Riders, Anne Frank,
4. Be able to interpret lyrics such as: Freedom Writers theme song "I Gotta Dream," students own favorite song, and teachers favorite song "Daniel."
5. Be able to write (using the 5-traits of writing) on a number of themes from the term
6. Paraphrase: be able to put into your own words a chosen article similar to the paraphrase you did on the Holocaust.
7. Be able to write with the six traits of writing: Idea, Organization, Voice, Word choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions
8. Be able to map out work before beginning: central idea with development ideas from the central idea (or main theme).
9. Construct a written mini-essay incorporating a distinctive introduction, body and conclusion; use a minimum of 3 sentences per paragraph, neatness and readers appeal
10. Be able to express personal opinion on a given diary from The Freedom Writers Diary
11. Be able to reflect on a personal experience
12. Know the difference between paraphrase (in your own words), summarize (in shorter form without losing the original content or message), opinion (your own ideas)
13. Be able to discuss themes such as: Don't judge a book by it's cover, Being labelled, Speaking up for something you believe, victims of undeclared war
14. Be able to explain the process of making an i-movie and the skills required.
15. We also covered letter writing and resumes
16. Be able to answer questions on The Last Juror by John Grisham (we may not get to the end of the novel)
1. Freedom Writers - we watched the movie and read the Freedom Writers Diary
2. Be able to use vocabulary such as: uniqueness, acceptance, tolerance, racism, Civil Rights, change, belief, trust, self-discovery, segregation, boycott, integrated, barricaded, outcast, dignity, degrading, humiliating, injustice, philanthropy, adamant, revolutionizing
3. Be able to relate to characters we have discussed such as: Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Freedom Writers, Freedom Riders, Anne Frank,
4. Be able to interpret lyrics such as: Freedom Writers theme song "I Gotta Dream," students own favorite song, and teachers favorite song "Daniel."
5. Be able to write (using the 5-traits of writing) on a number of themes from the term
6. Paraphrase: be able to put into your own words a chosen article similar to the paraphrase you did on the Holocaust.
7. Be able to write with the six traits of writing: Idea, Organization, Voice, Word choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions
8. Be able to map out work before beginning: central idea with development ideas from the central idea (or main theme).
9. Construct a written mini-essay incorporating a distinctive introduction, body and conclusion; use a minimum of 3 sentences per paragraph, neatness and readers appeal
10. Be able to express personal opinion on a given diary from The Freedom Writers Diary
11. Be able to reflect on a personal experience
12. Know the difference between paraphrase (in your own words), summarize (in shorter form without losing the original content or message), opinion (your own ideas)
13. Be able to discuss themes such as: Don't judge a book by it's cover, Being labelled, Speaking up for something you believe, victims of undeclared war
14. Be able to explain the process of making an i-movie and the skills required.
15. We also covered letter writing and resumes
16. Be able to answer questions on The Last Juror by John Grisham (we may not get to the end of the novel)
Friday, May 29, 2009
Math 9 Review
The following are the topics we have covered this term and will be on your final assessment.
Chapter 5 - Powers and Roots
Chapter 7 - Polynomials
Chapter 6 - Solving Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 4 - Congruent and Similar Triangles
We will begin review on Wednesday second class. First class we will have a Congruent and Similar Triangle test.
I am available for help Monday to Thursday after school next week.
Ms. Norman
Chapter 5 - Powers and Roots
Chapter 7 - Polynomials
Chapter 6 - Solving Equations and Inequalities
Chapter 4 - Congruent and Similar Triangles
We will begin review on Wednesday second class. First class we will have a Congruent and Similar Triangle test.
I am available for help Monday to Thursday after school next week.
Ms. Norman
Science Exam Review
The following is a list of pages you should read, review and study for the Final Exam. Handouts were given during the term, for every page of the text required for students to study.
Unit 1 Matter(this unit is 20% of the exam)
Pages 16, 17, 18, 19, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35, 38, 39
Know the physical and chemical properties of matter; and examples of each
Know the States of Matter
Know the Changes of State (page 28)
Know the Fire Triangle (page 39)
Pages 44 - 47, 87 - 89, 104 - 105, 110 - 113,
Know the Building Blocks of Matter Particle Theory (page 44)
Know types of subatomic particles
Know how to count particles using a periodic table, mass number, atomic number
Know how the elements are organized on a periodic table
Unit 2 Reproduction (this unit is 60% of the exam)
Pages 140 - 143, 148 - 153, 159 - 161, 176 - 181, 206 - 210
Know the microscope and cell theory
Know how to label and know the functions of organelles: animal cell, plant cell
Know the stages and be able to label the stages of mitosis and meiosis
Know the difference between mitosis and meiosis
Know the difference and types of asexual and sexual reproduction
Understand and be able to label DNA
Know and understand parts of the plant reproductive organs
Unit 3 Electricity (this unit is 20% of the exam)
Handout Pages (not in main text): 130 - 131, 134 - 135, 142 - 143, 146 - 147
Students should know the vocabulary listed below (and watch for more vocabulary next week!)
Know types of charges, what electric current is, about the electric circuit, series and parallel circuits
Students should also review Mr. Lloyds labs, and be able to write a lab report.
Vocabulary from May 28th
Electrostatics – the study of static electricity charge
Negative charge – an EXCESS of electrons; charge on an electron
Positive charge – the charge on a proton; the deficiency of electrons (lacking of)
Law of Electric Charges – page 272
1) like charges repel on another
2) opposites attract
3) charged objects attract uncharged objects
Current electricity – electric charges move from one place to another
Charging by contact – transferring an electric charge from one substance to another
OR Charging by friction – rubbing
OR Charging by induction (without contact)
Attraction – opposites attract
Repulsion – like charges repel
Question: Why do you think your hair stands on end when you rub a balloon in your hair?
Unit 1 Matter(this unit is 20% of the exam)
Pages 16, 17, 18, 19, 28, 29, 30, 34, 35, 38, 39
Know the physical and chemical properties of matter; and examples of each
Know the States of Matter
Know the Changes of State (page 28)
Know the Fire Triangle (page 39)
Pages 44 - 47, 87 - 89, 104 - 105, 110 - 113,
Know the Building Blocks of Matter Particle Theory (page 44)
Know types of subatomic particles
Know how to count particles using a periodic table, mass number, atomic number
Know how the elements are organized on a periodic table
Unit 2 Reproduction (this unit is 60% of the exam)
Pages 140 - 143, 148 - 153, 159 - 161, 176 - 181, 206 - 210
Know the microscope and cell theory
Know how to label and know the functions of organelles: animal cell, plant cell
Know the stages and be able to label the stages of mitosis and meiosis
Know the difference between mitosis and meiosis
Know the difference and types of asexual and sexual reproduction
Understand and be able to label DNA
Know and understand parts of the plant reproductive organs
Unit 3 Electricity (this unit is 20% of the exam)
Handout Pages (not in main text): 130 - 131, 134 - 135, 142 - 143, 146 - 147
Students should know the vocabulary listed below (and watch for more vocabulary next week!)
Know types of charges, what electric current is, about the electric circuit, series and parallel circuits
Students should also review Mr. Lloyds labs, and be able to write a lab report.
Vocabulary from May 28th
Electrostatics – the study of static electricity charge
Negative charge – an EXCESS of electrons; charge on an electron
Positive charge – the charge on a proton; the deficiency of electrons (lacking of)
Law of Electric Charges – page 272
1) like charges repel on another
2) opposites attract
3) charged objects attract uncharged objects
Current electricity – electric charges move from one place to another
Charging by contact – transferring an electric charge from one substance to another
OR Charging by friction – rubbing
OR Charging by induction (without contact)
Attraction – opposites attract
Repulsion – like charges repel
Question: Why do you think your hair stands on end when you rub a balloon in your hair?
Monday, May 25, 2009
English Novel Project
For English 113, here are the details of the Novel Project. This project is for bonus marks valued at 10.
The following questions should be answered in full sentences and full paragraphs. You can write the answers in your journal.
1. After reading the opening chapter, what do you think is going to happen in the book?
2. Would you like to be one of the characters in the book? Which of the characters would you become if you could? Why?
3. If you were the author, would you have changed the name of a character?
4. If you were the author, would you have changed a scene in the book? What would you have done different?
5. Does the book leave you with a question you would like to ask? What is it?
6. Are you confused about what happened (or didn't happen) in the book? What don’t you understand?
7. Who else should read this book? Do you have a friend who would enjoy this book? Why would they enjoy it?
8. Would you like to read more books by this author? Why or why not?
9. Write a brief summary or review of the book. What happened? What didn't happen?
10. What was your favorite part of the book?
The following questions should be answered in full sentences and full paragraphs. You can write the answers in your journal.
1. After reading the opening chapter, what do you think is going to happen in the book?
2. Would you like to be one of the characters in the book? Which of the characters would you become if you could? Why?
3. If you were the author, would you have changed the name of a character?
4. If you were the author, would you have changed a scene in the book? What would you have done different?
5. Does the book leave you with a question you would like to ask? What is it?
6. Are you confused about what happened (or didn't happen) in the book? What don’t you understand?
7. Who else should read this book? Do you have a friend who would enjoy this book? Why would they enjoy it?
8. Would you like to read more books by this author? Why or why not?
9. Write a brief summary or review of the book. What happened? What didn't happen?
10. What was your favorite part of the book?
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
English 113 - test Wednesday, May 27th
English 113
Unit Test – Wednesday, May 27th
We have been writing journals all year where you have expressed many points of view and shared things about yourself and your ambitions. For the given journals, read each journal then answer the question in full using appropriate voice, ideas, content, sentence fluency and organization. Each question is valued at 10 marks (2 introduction, 2 fluency, spelling and grammar, 2 creativity and organization, 2 body, 2 conclusion).
1. Read Diary 129, then answer the following question.
In this entry, the author reflects on a powerful statement: “Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire.” Think of the experiences of the Freedom Writers and the people they have met. Explain whether or not one person can make a difference to the world.
2. Read Diary 133, then answer the following question.
This writer shares her good news with several people and is let down by each of their reactions. Finally, she shares her news with Ms. Gruwell and the Freedom Writers and they cheer. Consider the people in your life. To whom would you turn if you had news you were excited about? What would be their reaction?
3. The final question is a reflection of you. Put yourself in the shoes of a Freedom Writer. Compare yourself to two experiences we have read about in the movie/novel the Freedom Writers. How do you relate to this person? How do you relate to the experience? How did you feel? Did something about you change? How can these experiences help you in the future?
Unit Test – Wednesday, May 27th
We have been writing journals all year where you have expressed many points of view and shared things about yourself and your ambitions. For the given journals, read each journal then answer the question in full using appropriate voice, ideas, content, sentence fluency and organization. Each question is valued at 10 marks (2 introduction, 2 fluency, spelling and grammar, 2 creativity and organization, 2 body, 2 conclusion).
1. Read Diary 129, then answer the following question.
In this entry, the author reflects on a powerful statement: “Whoever saves one life, saves the world entire.” Think of the experiences of the Freedom Writers and the people they have met. Explain whether or not one person can make a difference to the world.
2. Read Diary 133, then answer the following question.
This writer shares her good news with several people and is let down by each of their reactions. Finally, she shares her news with Ms. Gruwell and the Freedom Writers and they cheer. Consider the people in your life. To whom would you turn if you had news you were excited about? What would be their reaction?
3. The final question is a reflection of you. Put yourself in the shoes of a Freedom Writer. Compare yourself to two experiences we have read about in the movie/novel the Freedom Writers. How do you relate to this person? How do you relate to the experience? How did you feel? Did something about you change? How can these experiences help you in the future?
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Science tests sent home today
(left photo - today's vocabulary list)Parent/guardian signature on test
Date: May 19th
Hello parent/guardian, we have three weeks remaining before exams and I want my students to do all they can to succeed in Science 9. Throughout the term, I have offered extra help on Wednesdays at 3pm and continue to offer when they need it. With the end of High School Drama, I am also available on Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm from now until the end of the school year.
Please sign your son/daughter’s test to acknowledge he/she has discussed science with you and have let you know how they are doing. Have he/she explain the study techniques I have shared with them and take a peek at their Science notebook to get an idea of what he/she is doing in class.
There is a make-up test for this Reproduction Unit on Thursday, May 21st at 3pm in my classroom (student must attend if their mark in under 24). Each student was given a study sheet to prepare for this test 1 ½ weeks before the original test from which they can study again.
Students have a cancer research project due to me on Thursday, May 21st. This was assigned May 8th and students had two full classes to work in it in the computer lab. Some students owe Mr. Lloyd lab reports from the last few months.
Please leave a message at the school if you have any questions. I have Science information on the homework blog on our website. I will send you another note following the make-up test.
Signed tests are due to me Wednesday, May 20th.
Ms. Norman
Friday, May 15, 2009
Science 9
In today's lab, you should be working on your project DUE MAY 21st. Late projects are subject to losing marks - so don't be late!
If you are done your project, connect to the website below and create your own notes on cell division meiosis. You can also refer to pages 206 and 207 in your text (or pick up a handout from me).
Meiosis website http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/animations/content/meiosis.html
Ms. Norman
If you are done your project, connect to the website below and create your own notes on cell division meiosis. You can also refer to pages 206 and 207 in your text (or pick up a handout from me).
Meiosis website http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/animations/content/meiosis.html
Ms. Norman
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Science Project due May 21st
Details for Science 9 project.
There are also a number of students who owe Mr. Lloyd labs!
Due date: May 21st
Reproduction Unit – Chapter 6
Choose one type of cancer or genetic mutation and prepare a report that considers the following points.
1. Description of the cancer or mutation (write in a language you understand)
2. Causes of the cancer or mutation
3. Treatments available
4. How dangerous is the cancer? / What is the affect of the mutation?
5. What does the cancer affect? / What does the mutation affect?
6. Who does the cancer affect? Who does the mutation affect?
7. Is the cancer or mutation carried through generations of genes?
8. What are your thoughts and/or feelings about the subject you chose for this paper?
9. How did you feel when you began the project and how do you feel now regarding your subject?
Guidelines
You will need:
1. title page
2. table of contents
3. report using the questions above to outline your project
4. project must be a minimum of two pages double spaced
5. a bibliography of references
6. the project must be typed or handwritten (neat and legible)
7. write in complete sentences, using grammar and proper paragraph structure
Project value 20
3 marks – title page and project organization
12 marks – questions 1 to 9 above
5 marks for on-time and quality of project.
There are also a number of students who owe Mr. Lloyd labs!
Due date: May 21st
Reproduction Unit – Chapter 6
Choose one type of cancer or genetic mutation and prepare a report that considers the following points.
1. Description of the cancer or mutation (write in a language you understand)
2. Causes of the cancer or mutation
3. Treatments available
4. How dangerous is the cancer? / What is the affect of the mutation?
5. What does the cancer affect? / What does the mutation affect?
6. Who does the cancer affect? Who does the mutation affect?
7. Is the cancer or mutation carried through generations of genes?
8. What are your thoughts and/or feelings about the subject you chose for this paper?
9. How did you feel when you began the project and how do you feel now regarding your subject?
Guidelines
You will need:
1. title page
2. table of contents
3. report using the questions above to outline your project
4. project must be a minimum of two pages double spaced
5. a bibliography of references
6. the project must be typed or handwritten (neat and legible)
7. write in complete sentences, using grammar and proper paragraph structure
Project value 20
3 marks – title page and project organization
12 marks – questions 1 to 9 above
5 marks for on-time and quality of project.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Long Weekend
We are in the last 5 weeks of classes and a number of students owe work. This is not the time of year to get behind. Please check the name chart at the back of the class to find out what work you are missing.
Math 9
Besides the work posted on a previous blog, we are now working on the following (Inequalities) before we have our final Test Friday, May 8th.
Page 262/63 all
Page 267/269 all
Page 272/73 all
As always, I offer extra help on Wednesday after school.
Science 9
You were given the latest pages from the text book. Make sure these are secure in your 3-ring binder! For homework, do questions 1 - 5 on page 153. I will collect these on Tuesday.
The final Reproduction test is on Friday, May 8th. I will hand the review sheet out on Tuesday.
Ms. Norman
Math 9
Besides the work posted on a previous blog, we are now working on the following (Inequalities) before we have our final Test Friday, May 8th.
Page 262/63 all
Page 267/269 all
Page 272/73 all
As always, I offer extra help on Wednesday after school.
Science 9
You were given the latest pages from the text book. Make sure these are secure in your 3-ring binder! For homework, do questions 1 - 5 on page 153. I will collect these on Tuesday.
The final Reproduction test is on Friday, May 8th. I will hand the review sheet out on Tuesday.
Ms. Norman
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Homework and No School Days
There is homework tonight:
Math 9 - finish number 1 - 4 (all) on page 251. All test corrections must be in at the beginning of class on Thursday.
Science 9 - Test corrections were to be in today. Those who do not have corrections in will be moved to Saturday school. Check the list at the back of the class for those who owe work. The list is growing!
The following 5 days, students do not have school.
Monday, April 20th
Thursday and Friday, April 30/May 1
Monday, May 18th - Victoria Day
Friday, May 22nd
Events you may want to attend!
Spring Carnival is on Friday, May 29th
Drama Dinner theatre is Monday, May 4th
Exam Week is June 8th to 12th
Ms. Norman
Math 9 - finish number 1 - 4 (all) on page 251. All test corrections must be in at the beginning of class on Thursday.
Science 9 - Test corrections were to be in today. Those who do not have corrections in will be moved to Saturday school. Check the list at the back of the class for those who owe work. The list is growing!
The following 5 days, students do not have school.
Monday, April 20th
Thursday and Friday, April 30/May 1
Monday, May 18th - Victoria Day
Friday, May 22nd
Events you may want to attend!
Spring Carnival is on Friday, May 29th
Drama Dinner theatre is Monday, May 4th
Exam Week is June 8th to 12th
Ms. Norman
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Week of April 14
Welcome back from Easter Break. We have to buckle down as there are only 8 weeks before exams! Yikes!Math 9 - I passed back your Unit Tests today. You should complete your corrections by end of day on Wednesday. I have extra help after school on Wednesday if you need it.
We are beginning new work Wednesday, page 251. Questions 1 - 17 in whole are due Friday at the end of class. For those who finish, they can move onto page 257 and complete questions 1 - 13. I will teach to the end of page 257 on Friday.
We will have a polynomial quiz on Thursday this week (instead of Wednesday).
Science 9 - I passed back the Matter Unit Test today. Corrections are due by the beginning of class on Wednesday as announced in class. There are students who still have outstanding work from this unit. Those names will be sent on for Saturday school if the work is not received by end of day Wednesday. Extra help is available after school Wednesday.
We began the new unit, Reproduction, today. The quiz on the animal cell will be on Thursday this week (instead of Wednesday). Tomorrow in class, we will watch a video on the cell.
English 113 - We are working on Rosa Parks resume and our own resumes this week in class. We will continue to read Freedom Writers and write in our journals.
Have a great week.
Ms. Norman
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Homework
Science and Math both should be getting prepared for their unit tests this week. As noted on previous posts, Math is today and Science is tomorrow.
Science students are working on the periodic table in class. We are looking at the different parts of the table and sectioning it with color. The assignment for todays class is to read pages 110 - 113 in the text (I photo copied these pages and handed them out). Use a color code and color in the following sections on the periodic table.
1. noble gases
2. alkali metals
3. halogens
4. group of one
5. metalloids
6. metals
Math class should have finished the following:
FOIL: Page 311 - 313 a),c), e), f)
FACTORING TRINOMIALS: PAge 317 on 1 - 22 a), c), e), f) and all of 6, 17 and 18
I am available after school every Monday and Wednesday for extra help.
Ms. Norman
Science students are working on the periodic table in class. We are looking at the different parts of the table and sectioning it with color. The assignment for todays class is to read pages 110 - 113 in the text (I photo copied these pages and handed them out). Use a color code and color in the following sections on the periodic table.
1. noble gases
2. alkali metals
3. halogens
4. group of one
5. metalloids
6. metals
Math class should have finished the following:
FOIL: Page 311 - 313 a),c), e), f)
FACTORING TRINOMIALS: PAge 317 on 1 - 22 a), c), e), f) and all of 6, 17 and 18
I am available after school every Monday and Wednesday for extra help.
Ms. Norman
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Week of April 6th
All my classes have a busy week this week. We only have four days this week and four days next week because of the Easter weekend ............. so there is lots of work to do!
Thank you to all parents who came to parent/teacher interviews. I enjoyed meeting with you. Please feel free to contact me at anytime if there are additional questions.
English 113
Monday, we will continue discussion on topics of outcast, degrading, humiliation, injustice etc. in relation to the Freedom Writers and Civil Rights mother, Rosa Parks. We will watch the Rosa Parks movie and discuss with a question/answer sheet. Then, with a full biography on
Students should have a novel and be working independently on their questions and diary. This novel project is due January 27th.
Math 9
We have a unit test on polynomials on Wednesday of this week. This two part unit test will cover all the material we have completed in Chapter 7. Both parts will be completed during the two classes we have together on Wednesday. I can offer extra help Monday after school and Tuesday at noon hour. Tuesday after school, I have Drama.
Science 9
Every student must have a 3-ring binder, a highlighter and cue-cards. We are working on study techniques - in preparation for our unit test this Thursday (Unit 1: Matter). I have given students a hand-out to study from. If a student misses class, they should ensure they are responsible to make up work. Please see me before or after school, or at lunch.
Students continue to show up at class without a pen or pencil to write with! Please come to class prepared.
Science students have a lab with Mr. Lloyd on Mondays, and Science class with me the remainder of the week. Every Wednesday, there is a quiz.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Week of April 6th
We have four school days this week, and four days the following week. So, it is important you stay abreast of what is going on in class. If you are absent, make sure you come in before school, at lunch, or after school to get the work you missed.
Science 9 - Unit test on Matter April 9th.
Math 9 -Unit test on Polynomials April 8th.
Ms. Norman
Science 9 - Unit test on Matter April 9th.
Math 9 -Unit test on Polynomials April 8th.
Ms. Norman
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Last Term
I missed a term of entering information onto this sight. It is hard to believe how fast time goes by! However, here I am again and to post and inform you of as much as I can.
Parent/Teacher interviews are this week, Thursday, April 2nd (6:30 - 8pm) and Friday April 3rd (9am - 12pm). I am in room 45. Please feel free to drop by and bring your son or daughter too!
Math 9
Students are working on polynimials. By the end of class on Wednesday, students should have finished to the end of the following:
Page 292 (1 - 9, a - f)
Page 298 (1 - 7, all)
Page 299 (7 - 10)
Page 304 (1 - 15 every other question: a, c, e, g, i etc.)
We will have a unit test on April 8th.
English 113
We are working on computers in the class. Each student is putting together a photo album on e-mac, incorporating graphics, script, audio and other features into their video.
We continue to read Freedom Writers by Erin Gruwell. This diary, written by students, reflects their feelings and personal lives of overcoming obstacles and understanding of tolerance.
Students should also be independently reading a novel. The novel project is due April 27th.
Science 9
We are finishing up the first untit on Matter. The unit test for this unit is Thursday, April 9th. Students should ensure they are highlighting their notes and incorporating study into each night following class. I have encouraged students to make cue-cards highlighting their notes. This study helps capture the main points of each lesson.
Have a wonderful day.
Ms. Norman
Sunday, January 18, 2009
EXAM SCHEDULE
Exams for my classes are as follows:
NOTE: IF SCHOOL IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER, THE EXAM SCHEDULE STAYS THE SAME BUT MOVED AHEAD ONE DAY (Monday would be Tuesday, and Tuesday would be Wednesday etc.)
Monday, January 19
Tuesday, January 20th
8:30am - 123 English
8:30am - grade 10 - 11 Reading
12:30am - 113 English
Wednesday, January 21st
8:30am - grade 9 math
Good Luck to all on exams.
Ms. Norman
NOTE: IF SCHOOL IS CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER, THE EXAM SCHEDULE STAYS THE SAME BUT MOVED AHEAD ONE DAY (Monday would be Tuesday, and Tuesday would be Wednesday etc.)
Monday, January 19
8:30 and 12:30 (this is an all day exam)
grade 10 - 12 ELPA WritingTuesday, January 20th
8:30am - 123 English
8:30am - grade 10 - 11 Reading
12:30am - 113 English
Wednesday, January 21st
8:30am - grade 9 math
Good Luck to all on exams.
Ms. Norman
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Welcome to the new year. I hope you had a wonderful holiday and that you feel refreshed for the next leg of our journey...... yes, that would be exams. This week (January 9th) - all English class students have an Individual Novel Project due. This major assignment was given to you back in September - thus expectation is high. We have discussed the project in class many times and I have shown you samples of the expectation. I look forward to seeing your projects! Use the rubric to mark your own project ......... is it your best work?
Exam exemptions will not be determined until Friday, January 16th. All assignments must be in by January13th at the LATEST. A mark of 85 or more is required to be exempt.
Next week, January 12th, we will begin reviewing for exams. As soon as the exam schedule is released I will communicate to my classes in this blog as to when you write.
January 26th and 27th are turn-around days: no classes for students. The new term begins on January 28th.
Best wishes for the new year,
Ms. Norman
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