Humanities - Dec 17

Students have recently completed the novel 'A Company of Fools'.  They have been asked to represent their understanding of one of the key themes in the novel.  They are to provide details to support the theme.  They can choose to represent this understanding of the themes in the way they choose (art, drama, writing, technology etc).  This work is due after the break, as some students have asked to work on it over the holiday.

Dec.11-Math/Science

How should I focus my Science studying?

We have a rather large Science test coming up on Tuesday, let the studying begin.  Attached are "I Can" statements for the topics that will be on the test.  

1. Start by going through the attached and checking those concepts you are confident in 

2. Mark those which we need to focus your studying

Mix and Flow of Matter

Key Concepts

“I understand…”

o  WHMIS Symbols and Names

o  Pure Substances, Mixtures and Solutions

o  Solute and Solvent

o  Concentration

o  Solubility and Saturation Points

o  The Particle Model of Matter

o  Properties of Fluids

o  Viscosity and Flow Rate

o  Mass, Volume and Density

o  Pressure

o  Buoyancy

Outcomes

o  I can describe how fluids are used in technological devices and in everyday materials

o  I can provide examples of fluids in household materials, technology, living things and natural environments

o  I can explain WHMIS symbols and I understand how to safely handle, store and dispose of substances at home and in the lab

o  I can provide examples of material that are prepared as fluids in order to make transportation, processing or use of them easier

o  I understand how the properties of fluids make them important in their selection and use (eg. lubricant properties of oils, compressibility of gasses in tires)

o  I can describe what fluids are made of and the behaviour of materials in a solution

o  I know the difference between a pure substance, a mechanical mixture and a solution and can provide examples of each

o  I can describe the solubility of various substances and the concentrations of solutions

o  I understand the factors that affect solubility and the factors that affect the rate of dissolving

o  I can use the particle model of matter to explain why substances do or do not dissolve

o  I can use the particle model of matter to explain how the rate of dissolving can be changed

o  I understand the various properties of fluids (liquids and gasses) and can use the particle model of matter to explain viscosity, density, buoyancy and compressibility

o  I can compare fluids based on their viscosity and flow rate and I understand how temperature affects viscosity

o  I understand density depends of the mass and volume of a liquid and I can calculate it

o  I can compare the density of different materials and can use the particle model of matter to explain the density differences in solids, liquids and gasses

o  I can describe different ways of changing the density of a substance and why you might want to change the density

o  I understand that pressure depends on a force exerted over an area and I can provide examples of where pressure in fluids is used in everyday situations

o  I can compare the compressibility of liquids and gasses

o  I can identify technologies that are based on the properties of fluids

o  I can provide examples of technologies that are based on solubility of materials

o  I can provide examples of technologies that are based on the viscosity and flow rate of fluids

o  I can provide examples of technologies for moving fluids from place to place

o  I can construct a device that uses the transfer of fluids to apply a force or to control a motion

Dec.10-Math/Science

Math- we continued discussing unit ratios and its use in the "real" world.

 Speed: km/h

 Density: mass/volume

Important Date: Science test on Tuesday December 16. 

We also discussed our research findings regarding the difference between hydraulic and pneumatic systems. 

Please start studying for our Science test. Tomorrow we will be spending time doing targeted review. 

Bring cue cards if necessary. 

Humanities - Wed.Dec.10th

We have been working in 2 smaller classes over the last few days where students work with one teacher on an ELA task for one period and then switch to work with the other teacher in the second period on a Social Studies task.

We have been looking at HUMANISM. All power points and handouts are in D2L. Today we started creating our own Codes for Long Life and Honour. Students are creating rules on how to be a good person and an active, responsible citizen.

Upcoming Test: Humanism Quiz on Wed.Dec.17th.

Dec. 9- Math/Science

Math- We continued to understand and work through the concepts of ratios.  We specifically practiced equivalent and lowest terms, in ratios.

Homework:  Pages 51-55  #5,6,7,8, 11-13

Due tomorrow Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Science-Continued to explore the difference between a hydraulic systems and pneumatic systems.

   

To simplify your research/discoveries:

Hydraulic Systems                                              vrs                              Pneumatic Systems

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Eg)                                                                                                             Eg)

Eg)                                                                                                             Eg)

Due tomorrow Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Humanities 8-2 - Dec 3

Today the Calgary Public Library came in to share many of the digital resources that are available  to students. Students can access ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and music online.  As well, there is a test preparation sight for all junior high grade levels.  Please click on the link to explore the public library site...

http://calgarypubliclibrary.com/books-more/e-library/cat

Please note that library cards are now free to everyone.  Students will be able to apply online for a card as of January, 2015.

Students are beginning to have discussions around the concept of humanism. The guiding question presented to the students is "In what ways did thinkers and philosophers influence society in the development of a humanist worldview during the Renaissance?"  There is no homework today.

Math/Science-Dec.3

Compression of Fluids

1. How do air and water compress?

 (Experiment set up)

2. Prediction
(state your thoughts)

 (Compressing Air)

Data Table:

Mass	Volume of Air (mL)	Volume of Water (mL)
0	50 mL	50 mL
10 N	43 mL	50 mL
20 N	37 mL	50 mL
30 N	33 mL	50 mL
40 N	29 mL	50 mL

(Compressing water)

Conclusion:
Write a paragraph using the words: liquid, gas, compressible, space, particles, attractive force.

Prepared by Julia:

Particles in gases are far apart and have spaces between them.  The gases can be compressed into a smaller volume because the particles in a gas have a low attraction and are easily compressed.  Liquids have less space between them because the attraction between the particles is stronger.  Liquids are in-compressible because the attraction between particles resists compression and there is not enough space between the particles.  So therefore:  gas=compressible   liquid=incompressible

Chap Stick for Helping Bags!

  

802 has been tasked with purchasing Chap Stick for HDC's "Helping Bags".  Please bring some to school so that we can contribute with the rest of the school!