Friday December 23rd, 2011 - Have a Great Holiday!!

SNC 2D
1. Work on any outstanding work and/or Climate Change Assignment (due Tuesday January 10th).
2. Assigned: Read 11.1, do p. 469 # 1-9 (will be reassigned Jan. 9th - due Jan 10th).

SCH 3U
Christmas Activity.
Solutions Test will be Tuesday Jan 10th & Wed Jan 11th.  In preparation for this test, simply go over the notes from the unit and make sure you can do all assigned questions since December 7th.

Thursday December 22nd, 2011

SNC2D
Weather/Climate Change Test

SCH3U
1. Lesson/Note: Acid Base Reactions
2. Assigned: Read 10.3, do practice problems #10-13 and p. 404 # 2-7

Wednesday December 21st, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Discussion: Do the Dew lab.  Lab report due Friday.
2. Review for weather/climate test.  Test tomorrow.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Strong & Weak Acids & Bases & pH.
2. Read 10.2, do p. 393 # 1-10.

Tuesday December 20th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Lab: Do the Dew.  Report due Friday.
A copy of yesterday's note is here.
Begin Review for test.

SCH 3U
1. Take up selected Concentration Problems.
2. Lesson/Note: Acid/Base Theories.
3. Read 10.1, do practice problems #1-3 and p. 380 #4-10.

Monday December 19th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Lesson/Note: Relative Humidity Calculations. If you still need to make your graph, here is the data:
x-axis (Temperature in degrees C): 0,5,10,15,20,25,30,35
y-axis (mass of water at 100% humidity in g/kg dry air): 3.8, 5.5, 7.8, 10.8, 15.0, 20.4, 27.7, 37.2
So the points are: (0,3.8), (5,5.5), (10,7.8), (15,10.8), (20,15.0), (25,20.4), (30,27.7), (35,37.2)

2. Movie: Storms
3. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 9.6, do p. 395 # 1-4

Reminder: Weather/Climate Change test this Thursday.  The review is here.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Stoichiometry in Solution Chemistry. Note posted Friday.
2. Read 9.3, do practice problems # 7-13.

Friday December 16th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Weather Quiz 2 Email in your answers to this quiz to the email address on the top left of this page.
2. Work period in computer lab to work on Climate Change Assignment.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Preparing Solutions and Stoichiometry in Solutions
2. Assigned work:

Read 8.4, Do p. 321#25-27 and p. 325 # 1-5 

and 

Read 9.3, do practice problems # 7-13

Thursday December 15th, 2011

 SNC 2D
Work period in computer lab:
Begin Climate Change Assignment
Due: Tuesday Jan 10.  To avoid work over the holiday, hand in next Friday!

SCH 3U
1. Work on Plotting Solubility Curves lab.  Due Monday.
2. Unit 3 test handed back & taken up.

Wednesday December 14th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Lesson/Note: Prevailing Winds
2. Produce Line graph showing the maximum amount of water held by different temperatures of air.
3. Assigned work: Read 8.9, do p. 353 # 1-8

SCH 3U
Lab: Plotting Solubility Curves (p. 296)

Tuesday December 13th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Lesson/Note: Weather Systems
2. Movie: Wind
Reminders:
A) Comparing Climates (Activity 8.5) due tomorrow. Include answers to parts (a,b,c,e,f) in Analyze and Evaluate.  Parts d,g-l are optional.
B) Unit Test next Thursday.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Concentration of Solutions.
2. Assigned work: Read 8.3, do practice problems # 1-3, 5-8, 10-24 (pg. 305-316)

Monday December 12th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Lesson/Note: Cloud Formation.
2. Cloud demo: Cloud in a bottle.
3. Assigned work (due tomorrow). Time given in class: Read 8.8, do p. 347 # 1,3-7
Reminder: Assignment 8.5 (Comparing Canadian Climates) due Wednesday.

SCH 3U
1. Part 2 of Unit Test.
2. Reminder: p. 289 #1-10 and p. 301 # 1-6 due tomorrow.

Friday December 9th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Weather Quiz 1
2. Assignment discussion: Assignment 8.5 in textbook (p. 336-337).  Today: Select 3 cities/towns according to the criteria described in procedure steps 1-3 and make the predictions as described in procedure step 4.  Assignment is due Wednesday December 14th, and must include the graphs as described in 'Analyze and Evaluate' Part (a) as well as full sentence answers to parts (b) through (f).
3. Assigned work (due Monday): Read 8.6, do p. 342 # 1,3,4,5,7

SCH 3U
Part 1 of Quantities Unit Test

Thursday December 8th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Hand in Convection Lab.
2. Lesson/Note: Earth's Climate Systems.
3. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 8.4, do p. 335 # 1-7.

SCH 3U
1. Discuss list of topics for Quantities Unit test.
2. Review for Unit Test.

Wednesday December 7th, 2011

1. Lesson/Note: Seasons on Earth
2. Assigned (due tomorrow): Read 8.3, do p. 329 #1-5
Convection Lab due tomorrow.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Solutions I.
2. Assigned work (due Tuesday) Read 8.1 & 8.2, do p. 289 #1-10 and p. 301 # 1-6

Tuesday December 6th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Lab: Observing Convection - due Thursday.
2. Assigned (due tomorrow): Read 8.2, do p. 324 # 1-5

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Factor Label Conversions.
2. Take up selected homework/review questions.

Monday December 5th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Lesson/Note: Weather, Climate & Transfer of Energy
2. Assigned work: Read 8.1, do p. 321 #1-6

SCH 3U
1. Hand in lab report: Limiting Reactants.
2. Take up selected homework questions - % yield etc.  Unit Test Friday.

Friday December 1st, 2011

SNC 2D
Biology Unit Test

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Percentage Yield & Percentage Purity.
2. Assigned work (due Tuesday): Read 7.3, do practice problems #31-40 and pg. 270 # 1-4

Thursday December 1st, 2011

SNC 2D
Use class time to review for Biology Unit Test

SCH 3U
Work period to work on Limiting Reactant Lab (due Monday) and assigned questions.

Wednesday November 30th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Hand in Activity 4.5 & epidermal/stomate drawing. (if you did not yesterday).
2. Students showed their 'Study Sheet' to the teacher.  Unit Test Friday.
3. Assigned work (due Friday): Read 4.6, do p. 147 # 1-5

SCH 3U
Lab: Limiting and Excess Reactants (pg. 255). Lab report due Monday.

Tuesday November 29th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Leaf Epidermis viewing Activity. Draw and label: guard cells, epidermal cells, stomate(s), & chloroplasts if possible.  Hand in attached to Activity 4.5 (due today).
2. Work on study sheet. Due tomorrow.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: The Limiting Reactant.
2. Assigned: Read 7.2, do practice problems # 23-30 and p. 259 # 2,5.

Monday November 28th, 2011

SNC 2D
Continue with Activity 4.5, pg. 141 (started on Friday).  Due tomorrow.  To be included:
Part A: Drawing of cross section of dicot stem (celery).  Label (at minimum): xylem, phloem, vascular bundle, epidermis.
Part B: Labelled drawing of the cross-section of a monocot or dicot leaf.  Label all parts possible.
Part C: (Optional): Drawing of pollen taken from a flower in class.
Part D: Full sentence answers to questions a), b), f), g) on pg. 141
Due Wednesday: Study Sheet.
Friday: Biology Unit Test

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Stoichiometry II.
2. Complete questions posted Friday - practice questions 1-22 and pg. 249-250 #2-7

Friday November 25th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Quiz
2. Activity: Plant Cells & Tissues (pg. 140-141).  Draw the celery as described in Part A (label: xylem, phloem, vascular bundles, epidermis) as well as the leaf in Part B.  Part C is not required.  Do questions a,b,f,g on pg. 141.  No scales are needed.  Due Tuesday.
Biology Unit Test is Next Friday.  The review sheet is here.
Student study sheets are due Wednesday.

SCH 3U
1. Quiz
2. Lesson/Note: Stoichiometry I.
3. Assigned: Practice Problems #1-22 due Monday.
and p. 249-250 # 2-7 (due Tuesday).

Thursday November 24th, 2011 - MIDTERM REPORTS SENT HOME

SNC 2D
1. Lesson/Note: Plant Tissues & Systems. A copy of the note is here.
2. Assigned work: Read 4.4, do p. 139 # 2-7
3. Assignment: Make a Study Sheet for the  Biology Unit Test by summarizing notes and textbook work.  This sheet will be checked by the teacher next Wednesday and should be used as a study tool.

SCH 3U
1. Hand in or ask final questions for Hydrate lab.  Due tomorrow.
2. Assigned: Read 7.1, do Practice Problems # 1-10 (p. 237-240) for tomorrow.

Wednesday November 23rd, 2011

SNC 2D
Per. 2 - Lesson/Note: Introduction to Plants. Assigned work: Read 4.2, do p. 133 # 1-6.
Per. 3 - Practice Literacy Test. Assigned work: Read 4.2, do p. 133 # 1-6.
Biology Unit Test Next Week!

SCH 3U
Work on Hydrate Lab and take up selected homework questions.

Tuesday November 22nd, 2011

SNC 2D
Per. 1 Lesson/Note: DNA.  Assigned: Read 4.1, do p. 128 # 2-7.
Per. 2 Lesson/Note: Introduction to Plants. Assigned: Read 4.1, do p. 128 # 2-7

SCH 3U
1. Take up selected homework questions. DO YOUR HOMEWORK!
2. Lab: Hydrates: p. 226-227.  Lab report including answers to Discussion questions due Thursday.  You are not required to rewrite the Procedure.

Monday November 21st, 2011

SNC 2D
Per. 2:  1. OSSLT Practice Test
2. Assigned work: Read 3.11, do p. 111#1-4.
Per. 3: 1. Lesson/Note: DNA Structure. 2. Assigned work: Read 3.11, do p. 111#1-4.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Hydrates.  A copy of the note is here.

2. Assigned work:  Read 6.4, do p. 221#21,22, p. 225 # 23-25 and p. 228#1,2,6,7

Thursday November 17th, 2011

SNC 2D
Frog Dissection. Try to complete the labelled diagram for Monday. Use internet resources if necessary.

SCH 3U
Work on Magnesium Lab (p. 212-213). Due Monday. You are not required to write up Materials or a Procedure.

Wednesday November 16th, 2010

SNC 2D
1. Take up circulatory system worksheets.
2. Handout: The Respiratory System.  Complete for Monday.
3. Time to work on assigned work from this week - see past posts - complete for Monday.
4. Intro to Frog Dissection - tomorrow.

SCH 3U
Magnesium Lab (p. 212-213). Due Monday.

Tuesday November 15th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Movie: Circulation
2. Discussion (& some answers to worksheets provided): Circulatory System
Assigned work:
Due tomorrow: Circulatory System Worksheets.
Due Thursday: Read 3.6, do p. 95 # 1-6
Due Monday: Read 3.8 & 3.10, do p. 101 # 1-5 & p. 107 # 1-7

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Determining Molecular Formula from Empirical Formula.  Note & Questions posted Friday.
2. Intro to tomorrow's lab: Determining Empirical formula of magnesium oxide (pg. 212-213)

Monday November 14th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Discussion / take up worksheets: The Digestive System.
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 3.4, do p. 87 # 1-9.
Due Wednesday: Circulatory System worksheets.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Empirical Formula.  Note and assigned work posted Friday.

Friday November 11th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Quiz
2. Lesson/Discussion: The digestive system.  Worksheets due Monday.
Work for next week for those who need to get ahead:
1. Read 3.4, do p. 87 # 1-9
2. Read 3.6, do p. 96 # 1-6

SCH 3U
1. Take up selected homework questions.
2. Quiz
Looking ahead to next week's topics (primarily for those who will be absent and would like to get ahead now):
Note: Empirical Formula.  
Assigned work:

Read 6.2, Do p. 209-211 # 9-16 and p. 214 # 1-7
Note: Determining Molecular Formula from Empirical Formula
Assigned questions are on the note.

Thursday November 10th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Continue with Specialized Cell drawings/activity - due tomorrow.
2. Handed out: Digestive System Worksheets - fill in the blanks - due Monday.
3. Continue working on textbook work assigned yesterday (some due tomorrow, some Monday - see yesterday's post).


SCH 3U
1. "Make your own note"..."Percentage Composition"
 Define - i)Law of Definite Proportions - include an example compound.
             ii) Percentage Composition - Include two sample calculations (One given masses, one given only the chemical formula).
Notice that Percentage Composition is used to mean "Mass Percent" and not normally Percentage by number (ex: 1 mol H2O contains 2 mol H (66.7% by number) and 1 mol O (33% by number)

2. Assigned work (due tomorrow):
Read 6.1, do p. 201 #1-4, p. 204 #5-8, p. 205 #1-7

Wednesday November 9th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Day 2 for working on Specialized Cells Activity (Section 2-10, page 61).  Assignment due Friday.
2. Assigned work:
A) Read 3.1, do p. 76 # 1-6  (due tomorrow)
B) Read 3.2, do p. 79 # 1-7 (due Friday)
C) Read 3.3, do p. 82 # 2-5 (due Monday)

SCH 3U
1. Take up assigned questions from yesterday (redo ones you got wrong).
2. Work period for assigned work: Chapter 5 Review: p. 193-194 # 3,9,16,21-24

Tuesday November 8th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Lesson/Note: Specialized Cells.  A copy of the note is here.
2. Activity (pg. 61 in textbook - 2.10 Observing Specialized Cells.)
Obtain slides from the teacher of various plant and animal tissues.  Draw at least 3 types of tissue, use colour if applicable, and label any parts possible.  Due Friday: Minimum 3 drawings plus answers to a) - d) on page 61.
3. Homework Check.
Here is a link to the grade 10 textbook online!
http://www.nelson.com/scienceperspectives/10/evaluation.html

SCH 3U
1. Part 2 of Molar Mass Note - Converting between moles, mass, and molar mass.  See yesterday's post for a copy of the note.
2. Assigned work: Read 5.3, Do practice questions p. 184-191 # 27-42 and p. 192 #2-4

Monday November 7th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Onion Root Tip Activity. (due Wednesday).
A) View an onion root tip and find a cell in each phase of mitosis.
B) Draw a cell undergoing one phase and label the cell wall, chromosomes, centromeres and anything else possible.
C) Include a scale as well as a description of how you know which phase the cell is in.  Due Wednesday.
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 2.9, do p. 60 # 1-6

SCH3U
1. Take up selected homework questions.
2. Take up Unit 2 Test.
3. Lesson/Note: Molar Mass. A copy of the note is here.
4. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read p. 180-181, do p. 184 #23-26
Factor Label Method Tutorial:
http://www.wiziq.com/tutorial/89808-Factor-label-method

Friday November 4th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Quiz
2. Hand in Field Diameter Lab.
3. Take up questions on Microscope "Worksheet".
4. Assigned work (due Monday): Read 2.7, do p. 55 #1-10.

SCH 3U
1. Quiz
2., Take up questions assigned past 2 days.  Make sure to complete work assigned yesterday (for Monday).

Thursday November 3rd, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Mini-lesson: Percent Error
2 .Discussion/Questions: Field Diameter Lab.  Report due tomorrow.
3. Note/Lesson/Movie Clips: Mitosis
4. Assigned work: (due Monday): Read 2.5, do p. 44 # 1-5

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: The Avogadro Constant and the Mole. A copy of the note is here.
2. Read 5.2, do p. 174-177 #9-22 and p. 179 #2-8, 10 (due Monday).

Wednesday November 2nd, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Microscope Field Diameter Lab.  Complete Procedure as well as question #4 (viewing the letter 'e').  Try to complete the questions for homework.  Ask questions tomorrow as needed.  Lab report due Friday.
2. Handout: "Worksheet" (Microscope Math).  Due Friday.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Average Atomic Mass & Relative Isotopic Abundance.  A copy of the note is here.
2. Assigned work (try half for tomorrow; due Friday): Read p. 161-170, do p. 167 # 1-4, and p. 170 # 5-8 and #1-4 

Tuesday November 1st, 2011

1. Review how to do Field Diameter calculations.
2. Work on scale for epithelial cheek cell drawing.  Drawing & scale due tomorrow. (most students were finished in class today).
3. Homework check and take up: Significant Digits & Cell Organelles Worksheets.
4. Assigned work: Read 2.3, do p. 37#1-5 (due tomorrow).

SCH3U
Unit 2 Test

Monday October 31st, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Onion Cell Drawings handed back.
2. View & Draw a cheek Epithelial Cell.  Follow the instructions on the handout.
Reminder: Cell Organelles and their Functions handout due tomorrow.

SCH 3U
Review for Unit 2 test tomorrow.

Friday October 28th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Hand in Onion epidermal cell drawing with scale.
2. Movies & Worksheet: "Cells - An Introduction" and "Cells - A Closer Look".
3. Reminder:
Significant Digits worksheet due Monday.
Cell Organelles and their Functions worksheet due Tuesday.  A copy of the sheet is here.

SCH 3U
Work on lab report for Formation & Combustion of Acetylene Lab (p. 585-586).
Lab report due Monday.
Unit Test Tuesday.
Useful Review questions:
p. 127 #21 
p. 131 #22-24 
p. 134-135 # 25-28
p. 140-141 # 2,3,5,6
p. 156 # 34,35
p. 584 #1a,2,3

Thursday October 27th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Reports with current grades handed out to students.
2. Lesson/Note: The Cell Theory.
3. Lesson: Scale diagrams (and work on producing a Scale for your diagram).  Onion cell drawing due tomorrow.  Make sure to follow the instructions on your "Biological Drawings" handout.
4. Under the microscope, view protists (single-celled creatures) in pond water.  Sketch at least one protist that you find.
5. Worksheet: Cell Organelles and Their Functions.  Complete using your textbook as well as internet resources.  Due Tuesday.

SCH 3U
Lab: The Formation and Combustion of Acetylene. (pg. 585-586 in textbook).  Due Monday.

Wednesday October 26th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Lesson/Worksheet: Significant Digits.  Questions on the back of the worksheet are due Monday.
2. A) Activity: View & draw an onion cell and label the parts which are visible.
    B) Mini lesson: "Biological Drawings"
   C) Be sure to write down the number of cells which would fit across your field of view by length and width (you will need this tomorrow to calculate the scale for your drawing)

SCH 3U
1. Work on Neutralization Activity (due tomorrow).
2. Assigned work: Read p. 580-582, do p. 584 # 1a,2,3 (butane is C4H10) due Friday.
UNIT TEST 2, TUESDAY NOV. 1

Tuesday October 25th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Label microscope diagram on back side of "The Microscope"- Intro to proper care & use of the microscope.
2. Measure FDlow (low power field diameter).  Write this on to the front of the worksheet.
3. Magazine Activity.  View small pieces of coloured paper from a magazine.  Draw the pattern of which they are composed.  Hand in at least 3 drawings with the piece of paper taped beside the drawing.

SCH 3U
Neutralization Activity: 1. Take 10mL of 1M HCl.  2. Neutralize with an unknown concentration of NaOH until neutral. 3. Show the teacher that your solution is neutral.  4. Collect the NaCl.  5. Mass the NaCl.
Questions: 1. Show the balanced chemical equation.
2. Determine your % yield. 
Helpful info:
1 mol of NaCl has mass 58.44g so 1L of 1M HCl can produce 58.44g NaCl.
If 1L makes 58.44 g
Then 0.010L makes x g.  (most students used 10mL = 0.010L.  If you did not, use the appropriate volume)
3. Explain some likely reasons why your % yield is not 100%.
4. Try to determine the Concentration of the "Unknown" NaOH.  Include an explanation and possibly a calculation. 

Monday October 24th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Part 2 of Chemistry Unit Test
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow):
A) Try "prerequisites" questions on p. 23 (you don't need to write out the answers; just do them in your head).
B) Read 2.1, do p. 32#1-8 (write out these answers!)

SCH 3U
1. Hand in Double Displacement Lab.
2. Lesson/Note: Neutralization Reactions.  The note is here.
3. Do p. 404 #2, and p. 156 # 34, 35

Friday October 21st, 2011

SNC 2D
1. First part of Chemistry Unit test written.  Part 2 will be written on Monday.
2. Chemistry review.

SCH 3U
1. Hand in Common Chemicals Assignment.
2. Quiz
3. Work on lab report for double displacement lab.  Report due Monday.

Thursday October 20th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Complete write-up for Red Cabbage Lab and hand in.
2.  Review for Chemistry Unit Test.  Test tomorrow.

SCH 3U
Carry out double displacement lab (p. 136-137).  Lab report due Monday.
Common Chemical Assignment due tomorrow.

Wednesday October 19th, 2011

SNC 2D
Finish Red Cabbage Lab.

SCH 3U
1. Take up homework questions.
2. Prepare for tomorrow's lab (p. 136-137).  Write Purpose(s) & hypotheses.  Draw Observation chart.

Tuesday October 18th, 2011

SNC 2D
Begin Red Cabbage lab.  To be completed in class tomorrow.
Study for Unit test tonight!
Unit Test this Friday.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Double Displacement Reactions.  The note is here.
2. Read p. 132-135, do 132-135 # 25-28

Monday October 17th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Lesson/Note: Making Acids & Bases
2. Assigned work: Read 7.8, do p. 290#1-11
UNIT TEST THIS FRIDAY

SCH 3U
1. Intro to Double Displacement Reactions & Solubility Guidelines
2. Take up Unit 1 Test
Questions on lab report (Activity Series) Lab Report due tomorrow.

Friday October 14th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Quiz
2. Lesson/Note: Neutralization Reactions
3. Assigned work (due Monday): Read 7.5, do p. 281 # 1-6
CHEMISTRY UNIT TEST NEXT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21st
A copy of the review sheets can be found here. This version may have a few more questions than the one posted on the green website.

SCH 3U
1. Quiz
2. Work on Activity Series Lab.  Lab Report due Tuesday.

Thursday October 13th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Hand in Lab Report: Mg & HCl
2. Lesson/Note: The pH Scale
3. Time given to work on previously assigned work. (due tomorrow:  Read 7.3 do p. 275 # 2-5)


SCH 3U
1. Continue working on lab: Creating an Activity Series.
2. Unit 1 Test returned.

Wednesday October 12th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Lesson/Note: Acids & Bases
2. Work on lab report for Mg & HCl rate lab.  Lab report due tomorrow.
3. Assigned work (due Friday): Read 7.3, do p. 275 # 2-5.

SCH 3U
Lab: Creating an Activity Series of Metals, p. 128-129.

Tuesday October 11th, 2011

SNC 2D
A. Make graph for Mg + HCl lab.

B. Discussion questions for this lab are:
1. Using your graph, estimate the time required for a piece of Mg to react with A) 3.5M HCl  B) 1.25M HCl
2. FULLY explain TWO other methods which could be used to alter the rate of reaction between Mg & HCl.

C. Assigned work (due tomorrow):
Read 7.2, do p. 271# 1-5
(due Friday): Read 7.3 do p. 275 # 2-5
(due Monday): Read 7.5 do p. 281 # 1-6

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Activity Series (of Metals & Halogens) A copy of the PPoint is here.
2. Assigned work: Read p. 126-131, do p. 127#21 and p. 131 #22-24.

Friday October 7th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Discussion with regards to lab introduced yesterday including likely sources of error.
2. Experiment: Effect of Concentration of HCl on rate of reaction with Mg was carried out.  If you did not complete the observations (collecting the times for a piece of Mg to react with each acid) you will need to come in at lunch on Tuesday to do so. We will discuss what needs to be done in the Discussion section and analyze the results (including making a graph) in class on Tuesday.   Lab report will be due Thursday.

SCH 3U
Unit 1 Test.

Thursday October 6th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Hand in lab report: Types of Chemical Reactions
2. Begin to design an experiment to test the effect of changing the Concentration of HCl on the rate of reaction with Mg.
A) Discussion of Independent, Dependent, and Controlled variables as well as dilution of acids.
B) Write a Purpose.
C) Write a Hypothesis
D) List controlled variables
E) Draw a flowchart showing how you will make the various concentrations of HCl given some 6M HCl.
F) Write the Procedure.
The experiment will be carried out tomorrow.
Reminder: Assigned work from yesterday (Section 6.9 should be complete for tomorrow)
Assigned work (due Tuesday): Read 6.10, do p. 254 #2,3

SCH 3U
Review for unit test.  Test tomorrow.

Wednesday October 5th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Questions on lab report answered.  Lab report due tomorrow for lab: Types of Chemical Reactions.
2. Lesson/Note: Rates of Reactions
3. Assigned work: Read 6.9, do p. 251 # 1-5
4. Demo: Ideal ratio of oxygen to methane for complete combustion (paint can).

SCH 3U
1. Select test review questions answered.
2. Movies: A) Ionic, polar covalent & pure covalent bonding, B) Bond Polarity & Electronegativity, C) Molecule Shapes, D) Water & hydrogen bonding.
3. Demos:  A) Ideal Ratio of oxygen to methane for complete combustion (paint can).
B) Ideal Ratio of hydrogen to oxygen for combustion (2L pop bottle).

Tuesday October 4th, 2011

SNC 2D
Complete Lab: Types of Chemical Reactions.  Lab Report due Thursday.

SCH 3U
Library Research Period.  Unit Test Friday.

Monday October 3rd, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Hand in Chembalancer
2. Begin Lab: Types of Chemical Reactions.  Write 2 hypotheses and complete 4 of the reactions.  The other reactions will be completed in class tomorrow and the lab report will be due on Thursday.

SCH 3U
1. Take up homework questions.
2. Review questions for Friday's unit test:
p. 30-31 # 6-10,13,14bc
p. 61-61 #12
p. 107-108 #1-16
p. 125#1,2
p. 140-141#1,4
p. 149-150 # 1-10, 15-18

Friday September 30th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Take up selected homework questions.
2. Balancing Equations Quiz.
3. Handout: Types of Reactions Worksheet (due Monday).
Reminder: Chembalancer online assignment due Monday.  See Wednesday's post for a link to the assignment.

SCH 3U
1. Take up selected homework questions.
2. Quiz 3.
3. Time given to work on assigned work from yesterday.

Thursday September 29th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Take up selected homework questions.
2. Lesson/Note: Types of Chemical Reactions.
3. Assigned work: Read 6.5 & 6.6, do p. 239 #1-3 and p. 243 # 2-4 (due tomorrow)

SCH 3U
1. Take up homework.
2. Lesson/Note: Types of Chemical Reactions.
3. Assigned work (due Monday):
Read 4.1, do p. 118 #2,5
Read 4.2, do practice problems # 10-17 (p. 122-124)

Wednesday September 28th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Review Lesson: Balancing Equations.
2. Assigned: Balancing Equations Worksheet 2 - due tomorrow.
3. Assigned: Chembalancer Online Assignment.  Due Monday.  The Assignment is this:
Go to: http://funbasedlearning.com/chemistry/chemBalancer/default.htm
Click on Start Game and then balance all 11 equations.
Hand in: The 11 balanced equations on a piece of paper
-OR-
A printout (or email) of the last page showing that you have completed the 11 equations.  Due Monday.

SCH 3U
1. Handed out: Common Chemicals Assignment.  We will have a research period on Tuesday.  Report will be due Fri Oct 14.
2. Lesson/Note: Balancing Equations.
3. Assigned (due tomorrow): Balancing Equations Worksheet
Unit 1 Test Scheduled for next Friday, October 7th.

Tuesday September 27th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Lesson/Note: Balancing Chemical Equations
2. Assigned work: Read 6.4, do p. 236 # 3,5,6  & Balancing Equations Worksheet

SCH 3U
1. Hand in Modelling Molecules Assignment
2. Lesson/Note: Nomenclature Flowchart
3. Take up Nomenclature Assignment

Monday September 26th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Hand in Lab Report: "Gas Which Gas?"
2. Discussion: Lab Report Rubric.  Bond Lab handed back.
3. Lesson/Note: Conservation of Mass
4. Assigned work: Read 6.1 & 6.3, do p. 227 #4,5 and p. 232 #2-7.

SCH 3U
1. Mini lesson: Shapes of molecules as related to polarity of bonds.
2. Work on Modelling Activity (p. 92).  Due tomorrow.  All parts of the activity must be completed and handed in (Application question #5 is optional).

Friday September 23rd, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Quiz 3
2. Lesson/Note: Nomenclature Flowchart
3. Assigned work: Worksheet #5
4. Lab Report questions.  Lab Report for Gas ... Which Gas? due Monday.

SCH 3U
1. Quiz 2
2. Work on: Read 3.3, do p. 94 #1-7 (due Monday) and Modelling Assignment, p. 92 (due Tuesday)

Thursday September 22nd, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Complete lab: Gas? Which Gas?
2. Work on lab questions.  Lab report due Monday.
3. Quiz tomorrow.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Bonding Continued (including 3D shapes of molecules)
2. Work on: Read 3.3, do p. 94 # 1-7 (due Monday)
3. Work on Model activity (p. 92 - due Tuesday)
Nomenclature Assignment due tomorrow.

Wednesday September 21st, 2011

SNC 2D
Lab: Gas? Which Gas?
Lab will be completed in class tomorrow and the lab report will be due on Monday.

SCH 3U
Work on:
1. Thought Lab (due tomorrow)
2. Read 3.2, do p. 84 # 1-4
3. Naming Assignment (due Friday)
4. (Optional for today): Model Activity p. 92 (this will be due on Tuesday including all questions - #5 is optional)

Tuesday September 20th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Take up homework questions.
2. Lesson/Note: Covalent (Molecular) Compounds.
3. Assigned work: Read 5.10, do p. 212 # 1-4, 8-10

SCH3U
1. Lesson/Note: Inter & Intra Molecular Forces.
2. Do "Thoughtlab" p. 68 including Analysis questions #1-5 (due Thursday).

Monday September 19th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Hand in Lab Report: "Bond? Which Bond?"
2. Take up homework.
3. Lesson/Note: Polyatomic Compounds
4. Assigned work: Read Section 5.9, do p. 205 # 1-7 + Worksheet handed out in class.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Chemical Compounds, Bonding & Electronegativity.
2. Assigned work: Read 3.1, do p. 74 # 1-6
Also: Keep working on Self Study Nomenclature Assignment (due Friday)

Friday September 16th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Quiz 2
2. Lesson/Note: Multivalence
3. Assigned work: Read 5.7, do p. 200 # 4-7,9 plus Nomenclature Worksheet #2.
Reminder: Lab Report due Monday!

SCH 3U
1. Quiz
2. Lesson/Note: Trends in the Periodic Table.
3. Assigned work: Read 2.3, do p. 60#1-4

Thursday September 15th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Complete Lab: "Bond? Which Bond?" by testing 'unknown' substances and concluding whether they are ionic or covalent.
2. Take up selected questions from past due work.

SCH 3U
Handed out (& worked on in class): Self Study Nomenclature assignment.  Work away at this each day - due next Friday.

Wednesday September 14th, 2011

SNC 2D
Lab:  Bond? Which Bond? - Begin & collect observations.  Lab report due Monday.  Tonight, make sure you are completed all previously assigned textbook work and worksheets.

SCH 3U
1. Atomic Spectrum Activity, p. 43
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 2.2, do p. 47-48 # 1-5, 6-9

Tuesday September 13th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Two handouts (worksheets); 'Nomenclature I' and 'Nomenclature Assignment'.  Both due tomorrow.  Most students finished these in class.
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 5.7, do p. 200 #3-6.

SCH 3U
Time given to complete work assigned yesterday plus two worksheets: 'Nomenclature I' and 'Nomenclature Assignment'.

Monday September 12th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Lesson/Note: Ionc & Covalent Compounds.  A copy is here.
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 5.6, do p. 195 # 1-7

SCH 3U
1. Handouts:
A. Inside the Atom
B. Subatomic Particle Worksheet
C. Lewis-Dot etc. Note
2. Lesson/Note: Ionic & Covalent Compounds. A copy of the note is here.
3. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 2.1, do p. 39 #2-4

Friday September 9th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Quiz 1
2. Lesson/Handout: Lewis Dot diagrams and Oxidation #'s
3. Work on back of worksheet - should be completed in class.
4. Assigned work (due Monday):
Read 5.5 Do p. 191 # 1-9

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Accuracy vs. Precision.  The Note
2. Activity: Determine the thickness of Aluminum foil (p. 13)
3. Assigned work: Read 1.3, do p. 28 # 1-4 (due Monday)
4. Continue working on Grade 10 Review Sheets (due Monday)
Optional: Practice metric conversions.  Check your answers at the metric conversion site here.

Thursday September 8th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Take up yesterday's work.
2. Lesson/Note: Bohr-Rutherford Diagrams
3. Work on back of Atomic Particle Worksheet (Bohr-Rutherford Diagrams) - due tomorrow.
4. Lesson/Worksheet: How to Count Atoms.
5. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 5.4 Do p. 187 # 1-3,5-8 (due tomorrow).

SCH 3U
1. Continue working on Grade 10 Review (due Monday)
2. Lesson/Note: Metric Unit Conversions & Significant Digits.
Metric Conversion Note
3. Work on back of worksheet: "Significant Digits" - due tomorrow.
4. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 1.2, do p. 24 # 1-6

Wednesday September 7th, 2011

SNC 2D
1.  Lesson/Note: Classification of Matter. A copy of the note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0023AA6F/ClassificationofMatter%20Note.doc
2. Handout/Worksheet: Grade 9 Daily - due tomorrow.  Text Reference: Read Section 5.1
3. Lesson/Handout: Inside the Atom (Parts 1 & 2).
4. Worksheet: Atomic Particle Worksheet - Front of worksheet due tomorrow.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Classification of Matter. A copy of the note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0023AA6F/ClassificationofMatter%20Note.doc
2. Worksheet: Grade 9 Daily - complete in class
3. Handouts: Grade 10 Review Sheets - due Friday - try to complete at least half by tomorrow.

Optional:
Bohr-Rutherford Review:
http://fcweb.limestone.on.ca/~stridef/Science%2010%20Applied/Unit%202%20Lesson%205%20Bohr-Rutherford%20Practice.pdf
Ionic Compound Formula Review:
http://chemistry.about.com/od/workedchemistryproblems/a/molecular-formulas-of-ionic-compounds-example-problem.htm

Tuesday September 6th, 2011

SNC 2D
1. Scavenger Hunt - Find various pieces of Science Equipment in your new classroom.
2. Handout: Course Outline
3. Complete & Hand in Student Info Sheet + Grade 9 Review Questions (& take up)
4. Be the first to say "Volumetric Flask" to Mr. Gardner tomorrow to win a prize!

SCH 3U

1. Scavenger Hunt - Find various pieces of Science Equipment in your new classroom.
2. Handout: Course Outline
3. Complete & Hand in Student Info Sheet + Grade 10 Review Questions (& take up)
4. Be the first to say "Electronegativity" to Mr. Gardner tomorrow to win a prize!

Monday June 20th, 2011

SNC 1D
Exam Review.  Selected questions taken up & term marks given to students.
Final Exam Time & Location:
Afternoon Class: Tuesday June 21st, 8:45-10:45am, Room 207
Morning Class: Friday June 24th, 8:45-10:45am, *Moved to Room 318*

SCH 3U
Exam Review.  Selected questions taken up & term marks given to students.
Final Exam: Thursday June 23rd, 8:45-10:45am, Room 318

Friday June 17th, 2011

SNC 1D
Exam Review
SNC1D1-23 (Afternoon class) Exam: Tuesday June 21 8:45-10:45am, Room 207

SCH 3U
Exam Review

Thursday June 16th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Determining Population Size including sample questions.
2. Astronomy Test returned.

SCH 3U
Take up selected gas questions & begin exam review.
A list of selected Exam review questions is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0025AD8E/Chemistry%20Exam%20Review.doc

Wednesday June 15th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Factors Affecting Populations.  A copy of the note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0023AA6F/Factors%20Which%20Affect%20Population%20Size.doc
2. Assigned work: Read 2.7, do p. 55 # 1-4,8
You should have started studying for the final exam.  Go over your notes, worksheets, old tests and get a copy of the review sheets (posted earlier this week).

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Gas Laws Continued. A copy of the note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0025AD8E/Gas%20Laws%20Continued.doc
2. Assigned work: Do p. 460 # 22-25 and practice problems # 1-15 in Section 12.1

Tuesday June 14th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Hand in Barn Owl Assignment
2.  Lesson/Notes: Cycling of Matter: The Carbon Cycle & The Nitrogen Cycle
3. Assigned work: Read 2.6, do p. 51 # 1-10

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Gases & Temperature Changes.  A copy of the note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0025AD8E/Gases%20and%20Temperature%20Changes.doc
2. Assigned Work: Read 11.3 & 11.4, do Practice problems # 5-21 (skip#7)

Monday June 13th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Population Pyramids
2. Work on Barn Owl Activity Worksheet - due tomorrow!
3. Assigned work: Read 2.6, do p. 51 # 1-10 (due Wednesday)
4. Make sure assigned work from last week is complete: Textbook sections 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5 (see past posts).
Exam Review Sheets:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0023AA6F/1D%20Exam%20Review%20Sheets%202010.doc

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: States of Matter: Gases.  A copy of the note is below:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0025AD8E/States%20of%20Matter%20Gasses.doc
2. Assigned work: Read 11.2, do p. 435 # 1,2,4,5,6

Friday June 10th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Notes: A) Nutrient & Energy Flow  B) Ecological Pyramids - Biomass/Energy + Biomagnification.
2. Assigned work: Read 2.5, do p. 47 # 1-8
Finish up skeleton building if necessary.

SCH 3U
1 .Part 2 of Solutions Test.
2. Assigned work:  Read 11.1, do p. 423#1-7

Thursday June 9th, 2011 - No School Yesterday.

SNC 1D
1. Continue/Complete Owl Pellet/Skeleton Building Activity.
2. Assigned work:
Read 2.4, do p. 41 # 1-12

SCH 3U
1. More Solutions review.
2. Part 1 of Solutions Test.  Part 2 tomorrow.

Tuesday June 7th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Work on Barn Owl/Owl Pellet/Vole Activity
2. Assigned work (from yesterday) - Make sure it is done for tomorrow:
Read 2.2, do p. 35#1-6

SCH 3U
Review for Solutions Test

Monday June 6th, 2011

SNC 1D (Many people away on geography trip)
1. Hand in Star Viewing Assignment
2. Begin Barn Owl Activity
- OR -
Work on assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 2.2, do p. 35#1-6

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Acid Base Reactions.  A copy of the note:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0025AD8E/Acid%20Base%20Reactions%20Note.doc
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow):
Read 10.3, do practice problems # 10-13 (10,11 done together as a class), do p. 404 # 2,4,5,7

Friday June 3rd, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Worksheet/Lesson: Ecology Definitions.
2. Assigned work from yesterday (due Monday) Read 2.1, do p. 31 # 1-5
3. Star Viewing Assignment due Monday:
Reminder: The Assignment is to view and draw the position of a star, planet, group of stars etc., twice in one night (an hour or more apart between viewings).  Your drawing should show how the object(s) have moved and you can include a brief description as to how they appear to have moved (direction) and why.  You should also measure the "height" in degrees of at least one of the objects (use the 'Astrolab' you made in class!)

SCH 3U
1. Solutions Quiz 3 & take up.
2. Work on previously assigned work.
3. Assigned work (due Tuesday) Read 10.3, do Section Review # 2-6

Thursday June 2nd, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Astronomy Unit Test
2. Assigned work: Read 2.1, do p. 31 #1-5

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Strong & Weak Acids & Bases (&pH)
The note:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0025AD8E/Strong%20and%20Weak%20Acids%20and%20Bases.doc
2. Assigned work: Read 10.2, do p. 393#1-10

Wednesday June 1st, 2011

SNC 1D
Review for Astronomy Test.  Unit Test tomorrow.
A request has been made for a copy of The Sun note.  Here it is:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0023AA6F/The%20Sun1.doc

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Acid-Base Theories
A copy of the note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/Acid%20Base%20Theories.doc
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 10.1, do practice problems 1-3 and p. 380 # 4-10
UNIT TEST NEXT WEDNESDAY!

Tuesday May 31st, 2011 - 6-week Reports sent home with students!

SNC 1D
Review for Astronomy Test.  Test Thursday.

SCH 3U
1. Hand in lab report.
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow), work on in class today: Read 9.4, do Thoughtlab questions # 1,2 and p. 364 #1-4

Monday May 30th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Galaxies
2. Movie: Bill Nye: Space Exploration
3. Assigned Work: Read 10.1, do p. 418 # 1,2,4-8,11 (due tomorrow)
Read 10.2, do p. 425 # 1-10.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Stoichiometry in Solutions
2. Read 9.3, do practice problems # 7-13
3. Work on lab report p. 322-323 (due tomorrow).

Friday May 27th, 2011

SNC 1D
Electricity Projects due; displayed to class; evaluated.
Astronomy Unit Test next Thursday.  Review sheets are here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0023AA6F/Astronomy%20Review%20May%202011.doc

SCH 3U
1. Concentration Quiz
2. Continue/complete lab on p. 322-323.

Thursday May 26th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: The Origin of the Universe
2. Movie: Hyperspace - "Life"
Electricity Project due tomorrow!
Astronomy Unit Test next Thursday, June 2nd.

SCH 3U
1. Take up selected Concentration homework questions.
2. Begin lab on p. 322-323.  You are not required to do a hypothesis.

Wednesday May 25th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: The Doppler Effect & Redshift
2. Movies: Relative Sizes of Planets & Stars
3. Make sure your H-R Diagram and Triangulation/Parallax Scale Diagram have been checked by the teacher.
4. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 9.6 & 9.7, do p. 391#1-6 and p. 397#1-6

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Preparing Solutions
2. Assigned work:

Read 8.4, Do p. 321#25-27 and p. 325 # 1-5 

Tuesday May 24th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Make sure work assigned Friday is complete.  Read 9.1 & 9.4, do p. 369 # 1-7 and p. 382 # 4,6,8
2. Hertzsprung-Russell diagram review (and show your completed diagram to your teacher).
3. Triangulation/Parallax Activity ... Use a scale diagram to calculate the distance to a hypothetical island using the same method by which astronomers use parallax and Earth's 2AU baseline to calculate the distance to nearby stars.  Show your diagram to your teacher in class or first thing tomorrow.

SCH 3U
1. hand in lab report: Plotting Solubility Curves
2. Lesson/Note: Concentrations of Solutions (Continued).
3. Assigned work (due tomorrow):
Read Section 8.3, do:
p. 308 # 508
p. 310 # 10-14
p. 312 # 15-18
p. 316 # 19-24

Friday May 20th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Quiz
2. Note: Stars
3. Assigned work for Tuesday:
Read 9.1, do p. 369 #1-7
Read 9.4, do p. 382 # 4,6,8
4. Make a Hertzsprung-Russell (H-R) Diagram using star data given in class and show the teacher before the end of class.
5. Observe spectral patterns of elements using a spectroscope to observe how astronomers can learn about stars by analyzing their light (without having to go to the stars!)

SCH 3U
1. Quiz
2. Taste test with Mr. Kilby's class.
3. Unit 3 Test handed back.
4. Discussion regarding lab report which is due on Tuesday (Plotting Solubility Curves).

Thursday May 19th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: The Life Cycle of a Star
A copy of the note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0023AA6F/The%20Life%20Cycle%20of%20a%20Star%20Note.doc
2. Movie: Starlight
3. Assigned work: Read 9.2, do p. 373 # 1-10

SCH 3U
1. Collect class data and work on Plotting Solubility Lab.  Lab report due Tuesday.
2. Lesson/Note: Concentration of Solutions
3. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read p. 301-305, do p. 305 # 1-3

Wednesday May 18th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Make study notes on Sections 8.9 and 8.11.  Make sure to include definitions of: The Ecliptic, Azimuth, Altitude, low Earth orbits, polar orbits, medium Earth orbits, and Geostationary orbits.  Also, describe in your own words the process by which a satellite can be put into orbit around Earth.  In addition, include any other main idea topics from these sections.
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Do p. 343 # 2, 4-6, 9-13 and p. 351 #1-6, 9

SCH 3U
Lab: Plotting Solubility Curves, p. 296-297.  For: Safety, Materials, and Procedure, you can write simply: Refer to text, p. 296-297.  Read through the questions (#1-8) tonight so that you can ask about them tomorrow in class if necessary.  Lab report due Tuesday.

Tuesday May 17th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Models of the Solar System (Geocentric & Heliocentric)
2. Take up Planets worksheet.
3. Movie: Comet Halley
4. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 8.6, do p. 333 #1-7
A copy of the 'Planets' note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0023AA6F/Planets.doc

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Solutions. A copy of the note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0025AD8E/Solubility%20Note%20I.doc
2. Assigned work: Read 8.2, do p. 301 #1-6

Monday May 16th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Planets
2. Bill Nye: Planets & Worksheet.  Complete the back of the worksheet for homework.

SCH 3U
1. Unit Test Part 2
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow):
Read 8.1, Do p. 289 #1-10

Friday May 13th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Other Celestial Bodies II - Comets, Asteroids, Meteoroids, Meteors, Meteorites
2. Read 8.5, do p. 328 # 1-14 (due Monday)

SCH 3U
Unit 3 Test

Thursday May 12th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Other Celestial Bodies I - Moons
2. Read 8.5, do p. 328 # 1-14 (due Monday)
Viewing assignment postponed because of cloudiness- now due next Friday.

SCH 3U
Review for Unit Test

Wednesday May 11th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Starry Night Program ... locations of various objects in the sky - Polaris, the Big Dipper, Cassiopeia, etc and where and when to view Venus, Jupiter, Mars (& possibly Mercury).
2. Lesson/Note: The Solar Nebula Theory.
3. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 8.3, do p. 317 # 1-9

SCH 3U
1. Hand in lab report: Limiting & Excess Reactants.
2. Take up selected homework questions, begin test review.  Unit Test Friday.

Tuesday May 10th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: The Sun.
2. Bill Nye: Outer Space
3. Build "Astrolab" in class (1/2 protractor).  Use this to measure the angle in the sky of an object twice in one day (one or more hours apart).  Draw the object relative to some fixed object on the ground (ex: a tree).  This assignment is due Friday.  Objects you could view: The big dipper, little dipper, Venus, Jupiter, the Moon, etc.  More details to come in class tomorrow on good objects to view.
4. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 8.2, do p. 312 # 1-9

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Percentage Yield.  A copy of the note:

http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0025AD8E/Percentage%20Yield.doc

2. Assigned work (due Thursday): Read 7.3, do practice problems 31-40 and p. 270 #1-4
3. Take up past homework questions.
4. Work on Limiting & Excess Reactants lab report (due tomorrow).

Monday May 9th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Our Solar System.
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 8.1, do p. 308 #1-9

SCH 3U
Lab: Limiting & Excess Reactants (p. 255) - due Wednesday.

Friday May 6th, 2011

SNC 1D
Electricity Unit Test.
If you want to get started on the next unit, Astronomy, Read Section 8.1 and do p. 308 # 1-9.

SCH 3U
1. Quiz
2. Lesson/Note: The Limiting Reactant. A copy of the note is below:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0025AD8E/The%20Limiting%20Reactant%20Note.doc
3. Assigned work (due Monday):  Read 7.2, do practice problems 23-30 and p. 259 # 2,5 

Thursday May 5th, 2011

SNC 1D
Electricity Unit Review.  Unit Test Tomorrow!

SCH 3U
1. Lesson Note: Stoichiometry II
A copy of the note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0025AD8E/Stoichiometry%20II.doc

2. Assigned work: Read 7.1, do practice problems 11-22 and p.249-250 # 2-7 (due tomorrow).

If finished, Read 7.2, do practice problems 23-30 and p. 259 # 2, 5 (due Monday).

Wednesday May 4th, 2011

SNC 1D
Work on Electricity Review.  Review sheets and/or:

p. 498-499 #1, 5, 16

p. 544-545 #2, 10, 12-14

p. 580-581 # 1-4, 9, 21, 22-26

SCH 3U

Work on 7.1, practice problems 11-22 and p.249-250 # 2-7

If finished, Read 7.2, do practice problems 23-30 and p. 259 # 2, 5 

Tuesday May 3rd, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Make a "Quiz Board".  (Possible idea for electricity project, although your project should require more work!)
2. Continue to work on assigned Electricity questions and review.

SCH 3U
1. Hand in hydrate lab.
2. Lesson/Note: Stoichiometry I.
A copy of the note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/Stoichiometry1.doc
3. Assigned work: Read 7.1, a) do practice questions #1-10 (due tomorrow).
b) do practice questions # 11-22 and do p. 249-250 # 2-7 (due Thursday).

Monday May 2nd, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Protecting Circuits: Fuses & Circuit Breakers.
2. Work on Power worksheet.
Intro to Electricity Project (due May 27th)
Unit Test this Friday!  See post last Thursday for Review Sheets.

SCH 3U
1. Collect class results and work on Hydrate lab.  Due tomorrow.
2. Assigned work: Read 7.1 (p. 233-240), do practice problems #1-10 p. 237-240.

Friday April 29th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Quiz
2. Take up various homework questions & work on Power Worksheet (due Monday).
Unit Test next Friday!

SCH3U
1. Quiz
2. Work on lab report.  Lab report is now due Tuesday because we will need to put class results on the board on Monday in order to do one of the questions.  Have your results completed for the beginning of Monday's class!!

Thursday April 28th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Hand in Ohm's Law Lab (For the afternoon class this should have been done yesterday).
2. Selected questions taken up from previously assigned worksheets:
"Resistance Calculations Worksheet" and "Resistance in Series & Parallel Worksheet"
3. Lesson/Note: Electrical Power & Efficiency
4. Assigned work (due Monday): Double sided worksheet: "Problems Involving Power"
Work for students going to Orlando:
1. Read 13.9, do p. 570 # 2,5-8
2. Read 13.10, do p. 575 # 4-7
3. Complete the Electricity Review Sheets.  A copy is posted below:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0023AA6F/1D%20Electricity%20Review%202011.doc

SCH 3U
1. Lab: Determining the Chemical Formula of a Hydrate (p. 226-227).  Lab report due Monday.
2. Yesterday's note: "Hydrates" was explained.

Wednesday April 27th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Movie: Bill Nye - Electricity
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 12.7, do p. 535 #1-7

SCH 3U
1. Note: Hydrates. A copy of the note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/Hydrates%20Note.doc
2. Assigned work:  Read 6.4, do p. 221#21,22, p. 225 # 23-25 and p. 228#1,2,6,7

Tuesday April 26th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Work on Ohm's Law Lab.  Lab Report due tomorrow. 
Mini-lesson: % error calculation and absolute value.
2. Work on 2 Resrstance worksheets: "Resistance Calculations" and "Resistance in Series & Parallel"

SCH 3U
1. Take up selected homework questions.
2. Lesson/Note: Determining Molecular Formula from Empirical Formula.
A copy of the note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/Determining%20the%20Molecular%20Formula%20from%20Empirical%20Formula.doc
3. Assigned work: Read 6.4, do p. 218 # 17-20 and # 1,2,4,5
4. Work on lab report (due tomorrow): "Determining the Empirical Formula of Magnesium Oxide"

Thursday April 21st, 2011 - Happy Easter!

HaSNC 1D
1. Ohm's Law Lab.  Data was collected for 2 resistors and the graph was started in class.  The lab report is due Wednesday but students should have the graph done and have tried to answer the Conclusion and Discussion so they can ask on Tuesday about any problems they may encounter.

SCH 3U
Lab: Determining the Empirical Formula of Magnesium Oxide. Text Reference pg. 212-213.  Lab report due Wednesday.

Wednesday April 20th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Electrical Resistance
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow) Read 13.7, do p. 566 #2-7
3. Assigned work (due Tuesday): 2 Worksheets, "Resistance Calculations" and "Resistance in Series and Parallel".

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Empirical Formula.  A copy of the note was posted yesterday.
2. Assigned work:

Read 6.2, Do p. 209-211 # 9-16 and p. 214 # 1-7

Tuesday April 19th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Predicting Voltage & Current in Series & Parallel Circuits.
2. Assigned work: Copy 3 circuits from overhead and determine the unknown voltage and current readings.
Tomorrow's homework (due Thursday):
Read 13.7, do p. 566 # 2-7.

SCH 3U
1. Take up Unit Test 2
2. Take up yesterday's homework.
To prepare for tomorrow, you could get a copy of the note in advance and read through it.  Here it is:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/Empirical%20Formula.doc

Monday April 18th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Hand in lab report: Properties of a Series Circuit
2. 2 x 10 min. movies: "Potential Difference" and "Electrical Resistance"
3. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 12.5, do p. 528 # 2-8

SCH 3U
1. "Make your own note"..."Percentage Composition"
 Define - i)Law of Definite Proportions - include an example compound.
             ii) Mass Percent - include an example compound
             iii) Percentage Composition - Include a sample calculation.

2. Assigned work (due tomorrow):
Read 6.1, do p. 201 #1-4, p. 204 #5-8, p. 205 #1-7

Friday April 15th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Quiz
2. Lesson/Note: Measuring Electricity Part 2
3. Questions/Discussion regarding lab: Properties of a Series Circuit.  Lab Report due Monday.
4. Assigned work: Read 13.3 & 13.5, do p. 557 # 1-3 & p. 561 # 2-4

SCH 3U
1. Class in the computer lab. Students should work through the Factor-Label Method Tutorial on their own time if they did not during class.  The link can be found below:
http://www.wiziq.com/tutorial/89808-Factor-label-method
2. Assigned work: Chapter 5 Review: p. 193-194 # 3,9,16,21-24

Thursday April 14th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Work on & finish collecting data for Lab: Properties of a Series Circuit.  Lab Report due Monday.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Molar Mass
A copy of the note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/Molar%20Mass%20Note.doc

2. Assigned work: Do practice questions p. 184-191 # 23-42 and p. 192 #2-4
3. Go to computer lab to work through Factor-Label Tutorial (link posted yesterday).

Wednesday April 13th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Measuring Electricity Part 1 - Current
2. Lesson: Wiring an ammeter in SERIES and a voltmeter in PARALLEL.
3. Begin Lab: Properties of a Series Circuit.  We will continue with this in class tomorrow.  Lab Report due Monday.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: The Avogadro Constant & The Mole
A copy of the note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/The%20Avogadro%20Constant%20and%20the%20Mole.doc

2. Assigned work (due tomorrow):
Do p. 177-178 # 13-22 and p. 179 # 2-8, 10

Go to this link to learn more about the Factor-Label Method:

http://www.wiziq.com/tutorial/89808-Factor-label-method

Tuesday April 12th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Types of Circuits incl Series & Parallel.
2. Assigned work: Read 12.4, do p. 517 #1-4
Read 13.1, do p. 554 #1-5
3. (Optional) Build circuits to complete the worksheet from yesterday and/or build the circuits you are required to draw for p. 554 #4.


SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Average Atomic Mass.  A copy of the note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/Average%20Atomic%20Mass.doc

2. Assigned work:
Read 5.1, do p. 167 #1-4 and p. 170 #5-8 and # 1-4

The Neutralization note (from last unit) is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/Neutralization%20Reactions.doc

Monday April 11th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Intro to Current Electricity
2. Activity & Worksheet: Building & Drawing Electric Circuits
Make sure textbook work assigned last week is complete!

SCH 3U
Unit 2 Test - Chemical Reactions

Friday April 8th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Quiz.
2. Lesson/Note: Practical Uses of Static Electricity.
A copy of the note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0023AA6F/Practical%20Uses%20of%20Static%20Electricity%20Note.doc
3. 10 minute movie.
4. Time given to work on textbook from yesterday (due Monday).

SCH 3U
1 .Review period for Unit Test on Monday.
2. Double Displacement Lab report handed back.

Thursday April 7th, 2011

SNC 1D
Assigned work (due Monday) - class time used to work on this.
Read 12.1 do p. 508 # 2-5
Read 12.2 do p. 510 # 2-6
Read 12.3 do p. 514 # 6-8

SCH 3U
1. Work on Combustion Lab (due tomorrow).
2. Unit Test postponed to Monday.
Review Questions:
p. 127 #21
p. 131 #22-24
p. 134-135 # 25-28
p. 140-141 # 2,3,5,6
p. 156 # 34,35
p. 584 #1a,2,3

Wednesday April 6th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Van de Graaff generator demonstration & activity.
2. Time to work on assigned work from yesterday.

SCH 3U
Lab: The Formation and Combustion of Acetylene (p.585-586).
Lab report due Friday. Include: Purpose/Question, Hypothesis, Observations, and answers to questions 1-6 in textbook (Analysis, Conclusions, Applications).

Tuesday April 5th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. (morning class) Hand in Law of Attraction & Repulsion.
1. (afternoon class) Discuss Law of Attraction & Repulsion. Lab Report due tomorrow.
2. Worksheet/Activity: Using a Metal-Leaf Electroscope to complete the worksheet: "Charge Distribution in Charged Objects".
3. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 11.6, do p. 489 # 2,3
(due Thursday): Read 11.4, do p. 482 # 1,2,6
(due Friday): Read 11.8, do p. 495 # 1,2,3,5

 SCH 3U
1. Neutralization Activity handed in.
2. Activity: Demonstrating Complete and Incomplete Combustion.
Work on Combustion questions assigned yesterday.
3. Lab Report: Activity Series/Single Displacement Reactions handed back
Unit Test Friday.

Monday April 4th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lab Report for "Discovering the Law of Attraction & Repulsion" was worked on in class.  Lab Report due tomorrow for the morning class and due Wednesday for the afternoon class.
2. 3 x 10 minute movies on Electricity.

SCH 3U
1. Note: Complete vs Incomplete Combustion.
2. Complete Neutralization Activity from last week.  Mini-lesson: % yield. Questions #1-3 due tomorrow.
3. Assigned work (due Wed.): Read p. 580-582, do p. 584 # 1a,2,3 (butane is C4H10)
Unit Test is this Friday.

Thursday March 31st, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lab: Discovering the Law of Attraction & Repulsion.  Lab Report due Tuesday.
2. Work on lab questions and/or textbook work from yesterday.

SCH 3U
Neutralization Activity: 1. Take 10mL of 1M HCl.  2. Neutralize with an unknown concentration of NaOH until neutral. 3. Show the teacher that your solution is neutral.  4. Collect the NaCl.  5. Mass the NaCl.
Questions: 1. Show the balanced chemical equation.
2. Determine your % yield. 
Helpful info:
1 mol of NaCl has mass 58.44g so 1L of 1M HCl can produce 58.44g NaCl.
If 1L makes 58.44 g
Then 0.010L makes x g.  (most students used 10mL = 0.010L.  If you did not, use the appropriate volume)
3. Explain some likely reasons why your % yield is not 100%.

Wednesday March 30th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Notes: A) Electrostatics B) Drawing Electrostatic Charges (+ worksheet "Electrostatics Assignment"- due tomorrow).
2. Complete (from yesterday): A) Questions A,B,C from Activity on p. 467
B) Read 11.1, do p. 471 #1-9
3. Assigned work (due Monday): Read 11.2, Do p. 477 # 1-3,5-8

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Neutralization Reactions
2. Do p. 156 # 34,35

Tuesday March 29th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Note: The Electrostatic Series
2. Worksheet: The Electrostatic Series.
3. Static Activity, p. 467.  Write answers to A, B, & C for homework.
4. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 11.1, do p. 471 #1-9

SCH 3U
1. Work on Double Displacement Lab. Lab report due tomorrow.
2. Assigned work: Do p. 140-141 # 2,3,5,6

Monday March 28th, 2011

SNC 1D
Chemistry Unit Test.
Element Project due tomorrow.
Thank you Hope and Kailey for the amazing cookies! Take a look at this!

SCH 3U
Double Displacement Lab (p. 136-137).  Try the questions tonight (p. 137#1-4).  Lab report due Wednesday.

Friday March 25th, 2011

SNC 1D
Review for Unit Test.  Unit Test moved to Monday.  Element Project can be handed in on Tuesday.

SCH 3U
1. Hand in Common Chemicals Assignment
2. Intro to Double Displacement lab. Complete hypothesis for lab on p. 136-137.  Add NaCl + KI and NaCl + AgNO3 to Table A.  Thoroughly read lab and be ready to start on Monday with Purpose, Hypothesis, as well as Observation charts (blank but copied out) completed.

Thursday March 24th, 2011

SNC 1D
Unit Test Review.  Unit Test is scheduled for tomorrow.  Possibility of postponing the test until Monday due to the snow day and various field trips.  This was discussed in class.  Students should prepare as though the test will be tomorrow.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Double Displacement Reactions
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read p. 132-135, do p. 134-135 # 25-28 
A copy of the note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/3U%20Double%20Displacement%20Note.doc

Wednesday March 23rd, 2011

SNOW DAY!

Tuesday March 22nd, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Review of Chemical Naming and determining the formula of chemical compounds.
Remember:
Ionic naming and formula: One metal & one non-metal. No prefixes. Use the oxidation numbers to determine the number of atoms in the compound.
Covalent naming and formula: Two non-metals.  Use prefixes.
2. Take up: Nomenclature Assignment Worksheet.
3. Homework: Do the first two pages of the Chemistry Test Review Sheets.  Get a copy of the sheets using the link below (Thurs. Mar. 10) 
Chemistry Unit Test this Friday!

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Activity Series.
2. Demo: Copper put into a solution.  Silverish crystals formed on the copper and the solution slowly started to turn blue.  Make a prediction as to what the original solution was.  It was silver nitrate!
3. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Do p. 127 #21 and p. 131 # 22.   Also make sure p. 131 #23,24 and p. 140 # 1,4 are done for tomorrow. 

Monday March 21st, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Hand in Lab Report: Trends in the Periodic Table.
2. Review Chart: Lewis-Dot diagrams, oxidation #'s, determining whether elements are likely to gain or lose electrons etc.
3. Demonstrated Reactions: Comparing the Reactivity of sodium (1 valence electron), magnesium (2 valence electrons) and aluminum (3 valence electrons).

SCH 3U
1. Take up Unit 1 Test.
2. Do questions: p. 131 #23,24 and p. 140-141 # 1,4

Friday March 11th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Trends in the Periodic Table.
2. Questions/Discussion regarding "Trends in the Periodic Table"lab report. Lab report due the first day back after the break.
Important Upcoming Dates:
- Mon. March 21 - Trends in the Periodic Table Lab Report due.
- Fri. March 25 - Chemistry Unit Test. (see yesterday's post for review sheets)
- Mon. March 28 - Element Project due.

SCH 3U
Unit 1 Test

Thursday March 10th, 2011

SNC 1D
Trends in the Periodic Table Lab.
Done in class: Hypothesis, Observations.
You should try to do the Conclusions and the Discussion questions tonight so if you need to ask about them you can do so in class tomorrow.
Lab Report due: Mon. March 21

Unit Test: Friday March 25th. In addition to studying your notes, you can go to the link posted below for review sheets (you may have to copy & paste link):

http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0023AA6F/1D%20Chem%20Review%20Sheets%202010.doc
SCH 3U
Review for Unit Test. Unit Test tomorrow!
Possible Review Questions:
p. 30-31 # 6-10, 13,14bc
p. 61-62 # 12
p. 107-108 # 1-16
p. 125 # 1,2
p. 140-141 # 1,4
p. 149-150 # 1-10, 15-18

Previously Assigned Questions (you should definitely have done these):
p. 24 #1-6
p. 29 # 1-11
p. 39 # 1-5
p. 47-48 # 1-9,11
p. 60 # 1-4
p. 74 #1-6
p. 84 # 1-6
p. 94 # 1-7
p. 118 # 2-5
+ Naming Assignment

Wednesday March 9th, 2011

SNC 1D

(Per. 2 class - morning): 1. Lesson/Note: Ionic & Covalent Compounds
2. Worksheet: Nomenclature Assignment - due tomorrow.

(Per. 3 class - afternoon): Library research period for Element Project


SCH 3U
1. Complete Lab from yesterday. Lab report can be handed in before March break or the first day back.
2. Take up naming assignment.
Unit Test this Friday!

Tuesday March 8th, 2011

SNC 1D
(Per. 2 class - morning): Library research period for Element Project

(Per. 3 class - afternoon): 1. Lesson/Note: Ionic & Covalent Compounds
2. Worksheet: Nomenclature Assignment (due tomorrow).


SCH 3U
Lab: Activity Series of Metals (p. 128-129).

Monday March 7th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Movie: Atoms & Elements
2. Lesson/Note: Bonding: Lewis-Dot diagrams & Oxidation Numbers
3. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 7.3, do p. 266 # 1-10
4. Lewis-Dot diagrams were drawn for each of the first 18 elements.

SCH 3U
1. Movie: Chemical Bonds
2. Lab Prep: For the activity on p. 128-129,
A) Read the lab thoroughly
B) On a new piece of paper, write the title, Purpose (Question), Hypothesis, Materials (you can write "refer to text p. 128"), Procedure (put into past passive language), and make an Observation Chart.

Thursday March 3rd, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Homework Check: Bohr-Rutherford Diagrams
2. Lesson/Notes: Valence Electrons & Ions.
3. Assigned work (due Monday): Read 7.1, do p. 261 # 1-11

SCH 3U
Library Period to work on Research Project. Due date: Tues March 22nd.
UNIT TEST: FRIDAY MARCH 11

Wednesday March 2nd, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Notes: Inside the Atom Part 2 and Bohr-Rutherford Diagrams
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow):
A) Complete the Subatomic Particle Worksheet (many completed in class).
B) Read Section 6.7, do p. 240 # 1-5

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: SmartBoard presentation:
Balancing Equations & Reaction Types
2. Assigned work: Do p. 149 # 1-6

Tuesday March 1st, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Notes: The Periodic Table, Inside the Atom
2. Lesson: # of protons, neutrons, electrons in an atom.
3. Assigned work (due tomorrow):
A) Front of Subatomic Particle Worksheet (most finished in class).
B) Read 6.6, Do p. 233 #1-5

SCH 3U
1. Note: Nomenclature Flowchart
2. Work on Nomenclature Assignment
3. Read 4.1, do p. 118 # 2-5
A copy of the Intermolecular/Intramolecular note from yesterday:

http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/Intermolecular%20and%20Intramolecular%20Forces.doc

Monday February 28th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Hand in Lab Report: Density Graph Lab
2. Lesson/Note/Worksheet: How to Count Atoms
3. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 6.4, do p. 225 # 1-11 (skip #7 or write names on to your periodic table rather than drawing another periodic table).

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Intra and Intermolecular Forces
2. Work on Independent Nomenclature Assignment (due Monday March 7)

Friday February 25th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Quiz 3
2. Work on Density Graph Lab (due Monday).

SCH 3U
1. Quiz 3
2. Nomenclature Assignment handed out. (due Mon. March 7).

Thursday February 24th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Slope of a line.
2. Calculate the slopes of the two lines of best fit on your Density Graph Lab. If this was not completed in class and checked by the teacher, students should come for help at lunch tomorrow.
3. Work on the Density Graph Lab (due Monday).
4. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 6.1, do p. 215 # 1-6

SCH 3U
1. Complete and hand in Model Building Activity (p. 92) including a completed chart and Application question #4.
Make sure all previously assigned READINGS and questions are completed.
A copy of yesterday's note is here:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/Note%20-%20Bonding%20Continued.doc

Wednesday February 23rd, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Density Worksheet questions due.
2. Density Graph lab. A) Complete Observation Chart, B) Begin making mass vs. volume graph, C) for HOMEWORK if necessary: Come to class tomorrow with all points plotted on your graph and 2 lines of best fit drawn. Optional: Calculate the slope of each line.

SCH 3U
1. Hand in "Thought Lab".
2. Lesson/Note: Modelling Compounds (Lewis Structures/Lewis-Dot diagrams, Structural diagrams, Ball & stick models, space filling models). Also: Shapes of molecules.
3. Complete model building activity on p. 92 including a completed chart with Lewis Structures.
4. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 3.3, do p. 94 #1-7

Tuesday February 22nd, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Bunsen Burner Lab returned & taken up.
2. Lesson/Note: Density.
3. Worksheet (due tomorrow): Density

SCH 3U
1. Complete & hand in "ThoughtLab" p. 68 including questions #1-5.
2. Molecule building activity (p. 92). To be completed in class tomorrow.
Make sure you have completed Read 3.2, do p. 84 #1-6 (assigned Friday).

Friday February 18th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Quiz 2
2. Lesson/Note: Significant Digits
3. Take up homework, p. 198 # 1-10

SCH 3U
1. Quiz 2
2. Do "Thoughtlab" on pg. 68 including Analysis Questions #1-5
3. For Tuesday: Read 3.2, do questions #1-6

Copies of past notes:

From Wednesday: Trends in the Periodic Table Note:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/Trends%20in%20the%20Periodic%20Table%20Note.doc

From Thursday: Chemical Compounds and Bonding:
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/Chemical%20Compounds%20and%20Bonding.doc

Thursday February 17th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Hand in Lab Report: Physical/Chemical Change
2. Measurement Lesson.
3. Measurement Activity Part 2
4. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 5.6, do p. 198 # 1-10

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Ionic, Non-polar covalent, Polar covalent bonding, electronegativity.
2. Read 3.1, do p. 74 # 1-6

Wednesday February 16th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Complete Physical/Chemical Change Activity which was started yesterday. Hand in lab report tomorrow! If you missed class today, you need to get observations for magnesium being out in a flame. You can watch this video to observe the reaction:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSr39UwpELo
If you ever see magnesium being burned live (not on video), NEVER look directly at the flame without proper eye protection such as what you would need during a solar eclipse (#14 welder's glasses - sunglasses are not enough!). The flame is bright enough to do damage to your eyes.
2. Activity: Measurement.
3. Assigned work (due Friday): Read 5.6, do p. 198 #1-10

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Trends in the Periodic Table: Atomic size, Ionization energy, Electron affinity etc.
2. Selected questions from previously assigned work taken up in class.
3. Read 2.3, do p. 60 #1-4 is due tomorrow. Make sure all previously assigned work is complete.

Tuesday February 15th, 2011

SNC 1D
Activity: Physical & Chemical Changes (+ review of safe handling and waste disposal of chemicals). Lab report due Thursday.

SCH 3U
1. Time given to work on homework from Friday & yesterday. Have it done for tomorrow!!
2. Note: Atomic Theory / properties of subatomic particles.
3. Assigned work (due Thursday) Read 2.3, do p. 60 #1-4.

Monday February 14th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Worksheet: Physical & Chemical Changes
2. Complete Activity from Friday: Observing Properties of Elements
3. Take up Homework from Friday.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Ionic & Covalent Compounds + Bohr-Rutherford & Lewis-Dot diagrams & oxidation #'s
2. Assigned work: Read 2.2, do p. 47-48 # 1-9,11
and Subatomic Particle Worksheet

Friday February 11th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Quiz
2. Lesson/Note: Physical & Chemical Properties and Physical & Chemical Change
3. Activity: Observing Physical Properties of Elements.
4. Assigned work (due Monday): Read 5.2 and 5.3, do p. 182#1-5 and p. 186 #1-7

SCH 3U
1. Quiz
2. Outfit desk drawers with correct equipment (Bunsen burner etc)
3. Finish taking up Grade 10 Review.
4. Assigned work: Read 2.1, do p. 39 # 1-5.

Thursday February 10th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Hand in Bunsen Burner Lab.
2. Lesson/Note: Classification of Matter
3. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 5.1 (p. 175-178), do p. 178 #1-10.

SCH 3U
1. Activity 1A - Determine the thickness of a piece of Aluminum foil. Use class data to calculate the average and variation and discuss the accuracy, precision, & variation of the class results.
2. Take up grade 10 review pages.

Wednesday February 9th, 2011

SNC 1D
Bunsen Burner Lab. Due tomorrow. Write in full sentences and draw pictures in colour.

SCH 3U
1. Lesson/Note: Classification of Matter & Chemistry Terminology
2. Do p. 29 # 1-11.

Tuesday February 8th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Worksheet: WHMIS & Household Symbols.
2. Assigned work: Do p. 189 parts (f) & (i)
3. Learn how to light a Bunsen burner

SCH 3U
1. Continue to work on grade 10 Review.
2. Assigned work: Read 1.3 ,Do p. 28 #1-5

Monday February 7th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Take up worksheets from Friday.
2. Collect class data from Room Equipment Activity (Friday). Analyze data - Investigate & eliminate outliers, Calculate average (mean), and determine the variation.
3. Lesson/Note: Safety Rules.
4. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Do p. 189 # (a) - (d)

SNC 2P
1. Take up/finish worksheet: Grade 9 Daily.
2. Lesson/Note/Worksheet: Inside the Atom
3. Handout: The Periodic Table. Bring this every day!
4. Assigned work: Subatomic Particle Worksheet. Complete the front down to Argon as well as the first two rows on the back (Bohr-Rutherford diagrams).

SCH 3U
1. Continue working on Grade 10 Review sheets.
2. Lesson/Note/Handout: Significant Digits
3. Assigned work: Read Section 1.1 & 1.2, do p. 24 #1-6

Friday February 4th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Room Activity/Tools of the Trade (find Science equipment in Room and learn names of often used equipment).
2. Homework: Complete parts B, C, and D of the "Science Equipment: Day 1 Activity" page.
For a prize: Be the 1st to mention the word "beaker" to Mr. Gardner on Monday.

SNC 2P
1. Lesson/Note/Worksheet: How to Count Atoms
2. Worksheet (Grade 9 Review): "Grade 9 Daily"
For a prize: Be the 1st to mention the word "element" to Mr. Gardner on Monday.

SCH 3U
1. Work on Grade 10 Review pages.
For a prize: Be the 1st to mention the word "electron" to Mr. Gardner on Monday.

Thursday February 3rd, 2011 - First Day of Semester 2!

SNC 1D
1. Course outline handed out.
2. Grade 8 Review.

SNC 2P
1. Course Outline handed out.
2. Grade 9 Review.

SCH 3U
1. Course Outline handed out.
2. Grade 10 Review.

Wednesday January 19th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: The Nitrogen Cycle
2. Begin Exam Review. If needed, get review sheets (tonight!) from below (see Friday's post).

SNC 2D
Exam Review

Tuesday January18th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Hand in Owl Pellet Activity Worksheet.
2. Lesson/Note: The Carbon Cycle.
3. Assigned work: Read 2.6, do p. 51 #5

FINAL EXAM: TUES. JAN. 25, 8:45-10:45am, Room 318

SNC 2D
1. Read 13.1, do p. 553#2-6
2. Begin Exam Review

FINAL EXAM: MON. JAN 24, 8:45-10:45am, Room 317

Monday January 17th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Determining Population Size: "Sampling" & "Capture/Recapture"
2. Activity: Beans in Jar Activity to demonstrate Capture/Recapture method & calculation.
For homework, calculate:
A) the estimated population using YOUR count(s). Show the capture/recapture calculation.
B) the actual population using class data on front board in class.
3. Owl Pellet skeleton and lab write-up due tomorrow.

EXAM REVIEW SHEETS POSTED ON FRIDAY!

SNC 2D
1. Hand in: Activity 11.10 Lab
2. Lesson/Note/Activity: Demonstrating Refraction using a raybox and a rectangular piece of glass.
3. Assigned work: Read 12.4 & 12.5, Do p. 525 # 1-9 and p. 531 # 1-3,7

Friday January 14th, 2011 - Exam Review Sheets Posted Below!

SNC 1D
1. Ecology Quiz.
2. Lesson/Note: Cycling of Matter in Ecosystems (to be completed Monday).
Make sure you have done textbook work assigned earlier this week!
Owl Pellet skeleton and written assignment due Tuesday.

Link to Final Exam Review Sheets (Exam is on January 25th):
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0023AA6F/1D%20Exam%20Review%20Sheets%202010.doc

SNC 2D
1. Time to work on work from this week (Activity 11.10 - due Mon, as well as textbook work).
2. Optics Quiz.

Link to Final Exam Review Sheets (Exam is on January 24th):
http://fcinternet.hwdsb.on.ca/~noah.gardner/FOV1-0023AA71/2D%20Exam%20Review%20Sheets%202011.doc

Thursday January 13th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Notes: Ecological Pyramids.
2. Assigned work: Read 2.5, do p. 47 # 1-6,8

SNC 2D
1. Make sure you have completed work assigned:
A) Read 11.9
B) Copy Figure 5 (p. 497) and Figure 12 (p. 500) and description/rules for both into your notes. Title: "Imaging Rules for Concave and Convex Mirrors".
C) Do p. 501 # 1,2,3,7,8
2. Complete Activity 11.10 (Concave & Convex Mirrors) if you need more time. Report due Monday.
3. Read 12.1, do p. 519 #1-4

Wednesday January 12th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Continue with Owl Pellet Activity. If you are not yet finished the skeleton, you may have to complete it during lunch hours. Assignment & skeleton due Tues Jan. 18th.

SNC 2D
Begin Activity 11.10 in textbook. Lab write -up including answers to questions (a) to (l) due Monday Jan. 17th.

Tuesday January 11th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Continue with Owl Pellet Activity. Today: Observe & sort the various rodent bones (femur, tibia/fibula, humerus, radius, ulna, scapula, etc.)
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 2.4, do p. 41 #1-9

SNC 2D
1. Work on (& ask questions about) Activity 11.8. Due tomorrow.
2. A) Read 11.9
B) Copy Figure 5 (p. 497) and Figure 12 (p. 500) and description/rules for both into your notes. Title: "Imaging Rules for Concave and Convex Mirrors".
C) Do p. 501 # 1,2,3,7,8

Monday January 10th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Lesson/Note: Nutrient & Energy Flow
2. Begin Barn Owl Pellet Activity.

SNC 2D
Work through Activity 11.8 in textbook. Write-up due Wednesday. Include answers to parts (a) to (j) in "Analyze and Evaluate" and "Apply and Extend".

Friday January 7th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Astronomy Test
2. Assigned work (due Mon.): Read 2.2, do p. 35 #1-4

SNC 2D
1. Make a Note: Write 3 Laws of Reflection (2 can be found on p. 484 and the 3rd can be written as a combination of the two statements at the bottom of p. 490 - you can call them 3a) and 3b) if you choose)and Explain the Acronym SALT
2. Work through as a class (follow along on SmartBoard) p. 493 #4.
3. Assigned work (due Mon.): Read 11.7, do p. 493 #1,2,3,5,9

Thursday January 6th, 2011

SNC 1D
1. Astronomy Review. Test tomorrow. Study your notes!


SNC 2D
1. Activity 11.5 in textbook. Complete diagram in class. Answer questions (a) - (e) and hand in.
2. Assigned work (due tomorrow): Read 11.4, do p. 481 #1,3,4,5