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.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
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
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