Biology 40 Origin of LIfe

Today we discussed the present theories of how life began on Earth.
For those away to Provincial Soccer, you will need to get caught up on the notes from the discussion.

Science 9

Today we discuss the topic of Genetic Technology with a focus on genetic engineering, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, cloning and DNA fingerprinting.

The class was given an assignment on mutations to be ready for Monday. We will take up these questions as well as the Genetic Worksheet and the study guide.

Tuesday there will be a short quiz on this material.

CTS

We are currently watching the video "The Right Stuff" which a history of the early rocket and space travel.

Monday we will be finishing off the "Where will we live" assignment as well as start the History of Space Flight assignment. Both of these are due by Tuesday.

Tuesday we will finish off the video with a discussion at the end.

Biology 40S

Friday we finished off the unit on DNA to Protein Synthesis with the unit test. Today we will carry on with our unit on Classification and Ev0lution.

Science Grade 9

Today we finished off the Sexual Reproduction Unit with the unit test. This will likely be marked and updated marks by the end of the week.

Tomorrow we will be taking up the Punnett Square Worksheet that you got on Friday. We will also be looking at sex-linked traits tomorrow. The next day will be genetic screw ups.

Current Topics in Science

Today we looked at what materials will be needed to survive on Earth and on the Moon. It was decided that the most useless material to take with us on Earth was a space suit but on the Moon we definately needed it the most.

Tomorrow we will finish off the assignment called Where will We Live in Space. Then we will be working on a travel brochure, poster, video, or 3D model of where we have chosen to go.

Bio 40S

Welcome to Biology. This unit we are working on is all about Genetics. The worksheet on Genetics will be due on Wednesday.

We will start the Lab on smooth and wrinkled peas today and finish it up on Thursday.

Current Topics

Welcome to the unit on Water and the Human Impact. Today we looked at the Hydrologic Cycle. This assignment will be due on Thursday. Be sure to do a great job on it.

Science 9

Welcome back to a great year in science grade 9. We are currently taking the unit called Reproduction and studying mitosis. It looks like your test will be within the next week. Questions from today's class are due for tomorrow.

ITS.

We will be taking up the mod 2 and mod 3 questions today. On Monday we will look at Mod 4 which deals with the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

A test will take place at the end of Mod 5. to wrap up this unit.

Reminder that Sunday is MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!

Ag 20

The unit on Crop Management Issues is nearly complete. The worksheet that you were given will be due on Monday to be taken up in class. Be susre it is completed. We will be having an open book test on Tuesday so be sure to have all of your notes completed.

Reminder that Sunday is MOTHER'S DAY.

Science Grade 9

Static Electricity unit is near completion and we will have a short test on Wednesday May 14.
You have a worksheet to complete for Monday. On Monday we will race our pop cans to see how static can cause the can to move.

Reminder the Sunday is MOTHER'S DAY.

Bio 40S

Well we finally finished up our Unit on Viruses to Fungus and will be having the test on Tuesday. The questions you were given must be done to be taken up on Monday.

Reminder that Sunday is MOTHER'S DAY.

ITS 40S

Today we will look at the difference between weather and climate and look at some of the climatographs for different cities around Canada. A worksheet that goes with this section will be given out and must be completed by tomorrow.

Agriculture 20S

We finished off our unit today on Soil Science. Discussions took place on the fertility of soils and the chemical properties of soils.

Tomorrow we will have a very short quiz to wrap up the unit. You will need to study tonight for this quiz.

Our next unit will be on crop management and finally we will look at animal science and how it relates to agriculture.

Grade 9 Science

Today we will be finishing off the unit on Physical and Chemical changes. The test for this unit will be on Tuesday, May 6th.

Our next unit is on Static Electricity. This is a fairly short unit as well so there will likely be a test within 2 -3 weeks on this part.

Bio 40

Well we finished off the Animal Phylums today and had our test on it.

Our next unit is the Viruses, Monera, Protists, and Fungi. I anticipate a test in this within a week and a half. After that will be the Plant Kingdom and this should just about finish us off.

Final exam date is June 13, 2008 in the morning.

ITS 40S

We will be taking up the Inconvenient Truth questions. If there is time today, we will start the Climate Change on the Prairies section. If not, we will start that tomorrow.

Agriculture 20S - Still working on soil science

We will be continuing on the Soil Science Unit.

Grade 9 Science - Physical & Chemical Changes

We started our new unit on Physical and Chemical Changes. Tomorrow you will be conducting a lab on density of solids regular and irregular shapes, as well as the density of water. You will need to have completed the worksheet on how to read a graduated cylinder by tomorrow.

Bio 40S Finishing off the Unit

We finished off the Biodiversity of Animals Unit today. An assignment was given and we corrected the questions from Wednesday.

Assignment: for Wednesday Pg 825 1-5
Pg 833 1-5

The test is on Thursday May 1, 2008. Be sure to go over your 2 study guides to prepare for this HUGE test.

ITS - Climate Change

Today we will work on the questions that go with The Inconvenient Truth. Tomorrow we will take them up and then start on Weather vs Climate material.

AG 30S

Today we will finish up our Soil write ups. These must be finished today so a good HARD work period is in order for you. Tomorrow will be a note taking day so be sure to come with some paper and a pen.

Science Grade 9 Test very soon

Today we write our test. Tomorrow we start the new unit on Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter.

Hope you have studied hard.

Bio 40S Bell Ringer

Today we will be doing our Bell Ringer test on the Sponges to Echinoderms. Tomorrow we will have a video called The Ghost in Your Genes in honour of DNA Day - the day that the structure to DNA was discovered by Watson and Crick.

ITS - Climate Change

Friday we started looking at climate change. We started the video called "The Inconvenient Truth" by Al Gore. We will finish it up today and then start some questions on the movie. These will need to be completed by Wednesday's class.

Ag-Soil testing

On Thursday and Friday, we tested different types of soils. Today, those that were away on the band trip will do their testing and those that were here will do thier write ups today.

Grade 9 Science - Protons etc

Today we went over a worksheet and then had a video on the Periodic Table. You must have the crossword puzzle c ompleted for tomorrow and then you will work on the study guide for your test which is on Wednesday April 23.

Don't forget to study!!!!

Bio 40S

Today we looked at the Phylum Chordata and the Classes of Agnatha, Chondricthes, and Osteothicthes. Tomorrow we will look at Amphibians, Reptiles and maybe Aves.

Reminder that you have a test up to Echinodermata on Wednesday. It will be a bell ringer test so be sure to read your textbook and notes.

ITS 40S

We have just started our new unit on Energy and its Alternatives. Today we will look at the issue of renewable energy. You will have 2 assignments to work on in class which will be due on Thursday for taking up in class.

By now you should also have your Part C done for Alternative use to Fossil Fuels assignment handed in to me.

Agriculture 30S

Exams are over now. Today we will go outside and collect our soil samples so that we can start our unit on Soils.

Over the next few days we will be performing several types of tests on our soils that we collected.

Science Grade 9

Today we had a quiz on the elements up to As.

We looked at the subatomic particles and were given a worksheet to work on. This worksheet will be taken up tomorrow.

Bio 40S

Well back to regular classes after Mid Term Exams. Today you were given the following assignment:
Pg 697 1, 3, 4
Pg 705 1,4
Pg 710 3, 4 Theses are due on Thursday April 17
Pg 713 1, 3, 4
Pg 733 1 - 5
Pg 727 1 - 5

We also did our squid dissection today.

For those on the band trip be sure to read your textbook for your quiz on Monday. It will be a bell ringer test.

ITS 40S

Welcome Back Everyone from Spring Break!!

Today we started a project on economic cars and what the car of the future will be like.
Please remember that there is no mid term exam in this course but that daily assignments must be completed for credit.

This project will likely take about 3 days to complete and will need to be done well. Take your time and discuss with others before you write the final draft.

Agriculture 30S

Hope you had a great Spring Break.

Today we got started on our open book section to the mid term exam. You will be working on this for Monday to maybe Thursday. It will be part of the Mid Term Exam that you will write on Monday April 14 at 1:15. By doing this guide you will be prepared for the exam.

Science Grade 9

Welcome Back from Spring Break.

Today we started on our Chemistry Section. You will need to learn the first 20 element symbols for April 9th so begin today. The cut off for the exam will be on Wednesday.

Reminder that your Mid Term Exam is on Friday April 11 at 1:15 pm.

Bio 40S Kingdom Animalia

Welcome Back from Spring Break.

Today we looked at how organizims are organized into body shape and structure. Tomorrow we will start the Phyla Porifera and its characteristics.

Reminder that your Mid Term Exam is on Monday, April 14 at 9 am

ITS 40S

Today we started our presentations on the emerging and re-emerging diseases. This will likely take today and tomorrow. Our next unit will be on Energy and Alternate Energy.

Agriculture 20S

Today we looked at the types of crops grown in Manitoba. We also had an assigment called Plant Nutritional Values which is due tomorrow.

You had to hand in your assignment on Research on Plants.

Your test on this unit will be Maarch 28th. A study guide will be given out today or tomorrow.

Study hard.

Science Grade 9

Today we had two worksheets to work on. These will be due for tomorrow. Your study guide for the unit and the guide for the Mid term Exam will be given out tomorrow.

The Unit test on Heredity will be given on March 27th. Be sure to study.

Bio 40S

Today we finished off the types of evolution. Tomorrow we will do an activity on how evolution can result.

Be sure to have handed in your Evolutionary Timeline by today.

Your test is scheduled for March 27th. This will wrap up the unit before spring break.

You will receive your study guide tomorrow for the unit and also for your MidTerm Exam
This is April 14 9:00 am.

Ag 20

We are still working on the Plant Science. Be sure to have handed in your seed lab and to check on your sprouting seeds.

The study guide for the exam will be available on Monday April 7th. You will work on it in class from Monday to Thursday. It will become part of your exam. The exam is on Monday April 14th from 1:15 to 3:30.

Exam Mon. April 14 PM

Bio 40S

We just finished our test on DNA to Proteins and are now working on the Biodiversity Classification as well as Evolution. There will be a short test on March 20 th to wrap up before Spring Break. Be sure to hand in your shark assignment.

Updated marks will be available next week.

ITS 40S One major assignment left in this section

We only have our emerging and re-emerging diseases section left in the Epidemiology Unit. The next unit is on Energy and Alternate Energy. There will be no mid term exam in this course so daily assignments and Unit tests are very important to your grades.

Ag 20S

We continue with our Plant Science classes. Mr. Fisher will be taking over some of the lessons in this class. He has some great things planned for you. I hope you work hard to learn the materials and to participate in the activities.

Science grade 9 New Unit

Today we will begin our new unit on Heredity. It looks like it will be rather short so we will only need to have a quiz on it by the end of next week. Just a reminder of the test on Monday which will be in Mrs. Maxwell's room again.

Bio 40S Done with DNA

Today we wrote our DNA to Proteins test. Monday we will begin with Classification and then into Evolution. Mr. Fisher, our teacher candidate will be conducting the lessons. See you on Monday.

ITS 40

Today we will be finishing off the immune system and how it works to protect us from invaders. Next week we will look at vaccinations and at both emerging and re-emerging diseases. There will be a written/presentation assignment handed out at this time.

Ag 20S

Today we will be getting another crossword puzzle that will need to be completed by Monday. The study guide for your test will also be taken up on Monday.

Science grade 9

Today we finished off the female hormones and then worked on Page 88/89 the Menstrual Cycle. Also you were given a worksheet puzzle. The textbook questions will be due for Monday and the worksheet will be due on Tuesday.

We will be welcoming a new member to our class....Mr. Fisher who will be student teaching for the next few weeks.

Bio Genetics

Today we worked on our workpages and textbook questions. You also got a new worksheet that is about transcription and translation of mutations. These need to all be completed by Tuesday as Monday is the first day of the pilot ELA exam.

ITS 40S

Today we finished up the worksheet on viruses and prions. We will be taking this up tomorrow and then looking at how our body builds a defense against agents of disease. A test in this unit is likely by the end of next week.

Agriculture 20S

Today we finished up the plant tissues needed for growth. We also finished up an assignment called Plant Definitions which needs to be completed by tomorrow so we can go over it. It will be worth term marks.

We also will have a test on the plant section on March 10, 2008.

You already have your study guide for this unit so be sure to start work on it.

Grade 9 Science

We had our Meiosis quiz today. We also started on the male and female reproduction section. Tomorrow we will continue on the Sexual reproduction.

Bio 40S

Still working on DNA transcription and translation. You were given an assignment that will be due by Wednesday. It was as follows:
Pg 287 - 1-5
Pg 293 MiniLab 11.1
Pg 295 1-5
We will soon be having a test on this material. Be sure to review it as we go along. It will make it easier.

ITS 40S

Today we write our open book test on epidemiology. We will next look at agents of disease and transmission of disease.

Ag 30S

Today we looked at the resources that we have around us such as water, soil, and those close to home. We started work on the Excercise: Resources Close to Home and the worksheet about Manitoba's Natural Vegetation. Both of these are due on Thursday and are for term marks

Science Grade 9

Today we had a look at comparing mitosis to meiosis using worksheets that you got on Friday. These must be done before the quiz on Monday, Mar. 3rd.

We started our review guide today and will finish tomorrow.

Bio - DNA structure

Today we looked at the stucture of the DNA molecule as well as how it is packaged in the cell's nucleus. Tomorrow we will finish off the structure and then go into the replication of the DNA.
Thursday will be a lab on collecting DNA from cells.

Ag 20S Finished our Unit

Today we finished up the first unit in our Ag course. We took a look at the climate and the physical features of Manitoba and how these apply to growing crops in Manitoba. We will now do the study guide to get ready for the test next Thursday or Friday.

Science Grade 9 - Done the Unit

We finished up our unit on Cell Cycle today. The questions and the study guide will be due on Tuesday. We will take up the questions and the guide that day so you will be ready by Wednesday for your first test of the semester.

Bio 40S Mendelian Exceptions

Today we looked at exceptions to Mendel's principles of Genetics. Tomorrow we will look at sex-linked inheritance and do a few more genetics problems. We will have a test on this material Feb 22 next week.

ITS 40S - Epidemioloty Case Study

Today we started our case study by counting what each student ate. Tomorrow we will be investigating different types of disease causing microbes that could have caused the outbreak.

You need to be sure that all of your assignments are turned in on time for marks. There will be a test on this unit very shortly.

Ag 20S -Looking at the Province

Today we started the assignment on physical properties of Manitoba. This will need to be ready to take up in class by Thursday. Tomorrow you have to hand in your Sustainable Development assignment. The test on this unit is on Friday, Feb. 22.

Science Grade 9 - Asexual Reproduction

Today we looked at asexual reproduction in lower kingdoms and tomorrow we will look at plants and animal reproduction. Be sure you have your textbook questions done for tomorrow.

Bio 40S Genetics

Today we looked at dihybrid crosses. Tomorrow we will look at exceptions to Medelian Genetics. A test will be not far off so it you need any help on this topic come and get help at noon hours.

ITS 40S History of those in public health

We went to the computer room to do a worksheet on people who contributed to public health. This is due for Monday.

Bio 40 Genetics

We went over a review of genetic problems on Friday and got a work sheet to do for Monday. For those who were away, if you have problems come and see me.

Science Grade 9 Future Scientists

Well hope you have got your plants and music assignment ready for Monday. I am looking forward to seeing what a great job you can do. Monday we start Mitosis of cells and the cell cycle for some of our body cells.

ITS 40S Killer Flu

Is there a possibility that we will have another flu epidemic just like the one of 1918? We will find out in this course. Tomorrow we will finish the movie, discuss the worksheet and then look at what is the definition of pandemic, epidemic etc.

Ag 20S

Today we took a look at how some of the commodities that are used in Agriculture are used for more than just food. Tomorrow we will be looking at the physical features for Manitoba and how it relates to Ag.

Science Grade 9 Intro to this year's fun

Well we started our new semester with an intro to some of the words we will be using frequently. Be sure to have your worksheet completed by tomorrow. We will be working on the Safety worksheet tomorrow which will be taken up on Thursday. Be sure to have this done by then.

Bio 40S Meiosis

Today we started our course with the outline and then started looking at meiosis. Tomorrow we will continue with the phases of meiosis and the implications of crossing over as well as independent assortment of the chromosomes. Be sure that you read your reference pages once you get your textbooks will be tomorrow.

Bio 30S Final Exam Schedule

Because of very high wind chills your exam is now scheduled for Feb. 4 in the am. See you then.

CTS Criminal Profiling

Tomorrow we will finish up the Forensic Unit by studying criminal profiling. We will start our investigation on the crime scene on Wednesday.

Bio 30 S Assisted Reproduction

We finished our stem cell project and tomorrow we will discuss the committee's recommendations and find out what Canada actually decided in its legislation.

Science 10 Test tomorrow

Tomorrow is our final test of the year. Hope you have studied hard.

CTS: Soon we will solve the crime

We only have 2 more lessons in CTS before we investigate the crime scene and solve the "who-dun-it". This will likely take place next week about the 23rd or so.

Bio 30S Stem Cells Unit

Today we wrapped up our unit on Death and Aging with a final test. Tomorrow we will start the Stem Cell unit which will not be part of your exam.

Science 20S Not Long Now

Only 12 more sleeps until exams start and only 7 more class periods. Your final exam is January 28, 2008 at 9 am.

Just a reminder that your unit test is on January 22. Both the exam and unit test study guides are now available so you need to start working on these..

Your Breaking Distance Lab is due for tomorrow so be sure it is completed.

CTS Animal Hair analysis

We had a look under the microscope at dog, cat, rabbit and human hair. There is remarkable differences between all of the different kinds of hair. We will look at DNA analysis on Monday.

Biology 30 S the meaning of death

We had a rather excited discussion on the meaning of death as it pertained to a story we had read. The class seemed to all agree that you are dead when there is no brain activity and have no brain stem function. We will finish up the year with a small section on stem cells and the research taking place. Final test is scheduled for January 16 and the final exam is on January 31 in the morning.

Sc 10 Mass and Acceleration

We finished up our assignment on Mass and Acceleration from our on line activity. It will be due on Monday so be sure to finish it up this weekend. We have a test scheduled for January 22. The final exam is scheduled for January 28 in the morning.

CTS Blood Blood Everywhere

Welcome back from break. We continue to work on our Forensic Unit. Today we looked at blood splatter and how angle as well as distance blood falls will affect the size and shape of the splatter. I will be taking in your Forensic Book this weekend for marking so be sure to have it up to date.

Biology 30S I'm dying to find out your thoughts.

Welcome back from your break. Today we finished off the worksheet on how the body ages and why it ages. You also got a worksheet about What is the Meaning of Death. Maybe discuss these questions with your parents to get their take on the subject.

Science grade 10

Hope you all had a great Christmas Break. We are continuing with our unit on Motion. Yesterday we handed i n our lab from Monday's class and then worked on Newton's Second Law of Motion. Today we worked on an Impulse and Momentum Worksheet which will be due tomorrow. We may start discussion on the answers today if everyone gets finished.