Friday, May 31, 2013

Friday May 31st, 2013

SNC1P
Learning Goal: To understand the connection between the evidence of the Redshift of light from Galaxies and the Conclusion that Universe is expanding.

1. Lesson/Note: The Doppler Effect (Sound), Redshift (Light) & the Expanding Universe
2. Assigned work: Read 9.4 & 9.8, do p. 345 # 4 & p. 355 #1-4

PSE4U

Day 2 of BMI/RMR lab.
Learning Goal: To be able to correctly obtain skinfold measurements, calculate BMI and compare to other body composition benchmarks such as % body fat.

Lab report due by Thursday next week. Hand in:
A) 2 handout worksheets completed.
B) Use skinfold measurements to calculate your % body fat using at least 2 methods (at least one calculation/formula and at least one other method - chart, website calculator etc). Be sure to label your methods (ex: "3 site method: thigh, suprailiac, tricep; etc) and include enough detail so anyone could follow along with what you have done.
C) Write a paragraph to comment on the Skinfold technique. Comment on: accuracy, consistency, difficulties, and your results compared to the % body fat given by the bioelectrical impedance devices (scale & handheld).
Links to various formulas & online calculators you can use:
U of Michigan lab - various formulas
Online Calculator 1
Online Calculator site 2 (several different calculators)

Reminder: ISU Presentations begin Monday!

MCF3M
Learning Goal: To solve problems involving simple interest, including the use of the Simple Interest formula I=Prt.

Work period to continue working on yesterday's work (including Simple Interest worksheet - front of worksheet taken up in class)

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