Mr. Zieleman: Science 9
May 14, 15
- booklet given out, due May 22, complete Chap 9 review also due May 22
- next class video on sun, planets, quiz
- May 22, 23 Chap quiz
- may 24, 25 Test chapter 9
May 10, 11
-Lab 15, next class booklet, Test C9 scheduled for May 24 and 25
Lab 15 Series and Parallel Circuits Name:______________date:____ BK:__
Purpose: To learn about how electricity travels in series and parallel circuits.
Materials: 3 1.5 v batteries, 4 lights, 1 switch, wires
Procedure: See results
Results: Part 1 Series Circuit- 3 bulbs, 3 lights, 1 switch Draw a diagram
Part 2 Parallel Circuit - 3 bulbs, 3 switches. Draw
Part 3 Batteries in Series(end to end)
Part 4 Batteries in Parallel(side by side)
Part 5 Act. 9.1A
Discussion Questions: Q and A Cornell notes
1) Why do 3 lights in series produce less light than in parallel?
2) Why is it impossible to work 3 lights independently in a series circuit?
3) Why does each load in a parallel circuit need its own switch?
4) Describe how current travels in a series circuit.
5) Describe how current travels in a parallel circuit.
6) Describe voltage in a series circuit.
7) Describe voltage in a parallel circuit.
8) How are houses, cars and most appliances wired? Why?
Conclusion: What was the most interesting thing you learned?
May 4, 5
- test results, mark update if possible
- lecture on Chap 9
- due 9.1, homework 9.2, start c9 review p330,331#1-22 q&a Cornell notes
- next class Lab 14
May 2, 3
-test, sit alone, one student per table, no talking, keep your eyes on your work
- hand in written part and take the scantron card and test back to your seat, put your name on all your work
-complete 9.1(see below), start 9.2
9.2 Power and Electricity name:_______________date:__________bk:__
1) words to know p 320 2) copy formulas from white board 3) p329 #1-12 q nad a cornell notes
Apr 30, May 1
- due booklet+research project
- quiz Chap 8, TEST NEXT CLASS< CALCULATOR NEEDED
- Start 9.1
9.1 Series and Parallel Circuits Name: ________________date: ____bk:__
1) words to know p306, 2) Draw 9.4, 9.5, 9.6, ,9.7 3) p319 #1-10 READ FIRST
Apr 25,26
-due next class- booklet and research project
- today Lab 12, in class assignment
- next class mark booklet, quiz on Chap 8, start 9.1
- May 2, 3 TEST CHAPTER 8, BRING A CALCULATOR! NO BORROWING DURING TEST, NO CELL PHONES
Lab 12 Ohm's Law Name: _____________Date: ______bk:__
Purpose: To learn how voltage and resistance affect current in a circuit.
Materials: batteries, lights, wire, ammeter, voltmeter
Procedure: see results
Results: Part 1 Increasing Voltage
#batteries Voltage Resistance Current Measured Current Calculated
1 1.5
2 3
3 4.5
4 6
Part 2 Increasing Resistance
Voltage #lights Resistance Current Measured Current Calculated
6 1
6 2
6 3
6 4
Part 3 Demo- Overloading a circuit
When the voltage increased, the current _________________. When the current reached a point where the f_______________ in the light bulb over_____________, the circuit _____________.
Part 4 Measuring Current
student experiments-try different bulbs, add a resistor or 2- Record what you did and your results.
discussion questions-Cornell Notes
1) What happens to the current as voltage increases?
2) Why does current increase?
3) How do you know? 2 ways
4) What happens to current as resistance increases? Why? How do you know?
5) What happens when a circuit gets more current than it can handle? Why?
6) Why is learning about electricity important?
7) What purpose do fuses and breakers have in the home and car?
Conclusion: What was most interesting today?
Apr 23, 24
- complete C8 booklet and poster project- topics: Marconi, Ohm, Volta, Edison, Galvani, Faraday, Henry, Ampere,
- next class- Apr 25,26 Lab 12 Ohm's law
-Apr 30, May 1 chap quiz,
May 2,3 Test C8
Apr 11, 12
- go to room 219, the lab is being painted.
-test chap 7, complete 8.1 and 8.2 for homework
- 8.2 Current Electricity
- words to know p280 Cornell
- draw 8.10,8.11
- p289 #1-13
Apr 5, 10
- demos-Van de Graafff, ballon on wall v metal, water, sugar
- due c7 booklet, 7.2
- quiz c7, groups of 2 or 3
- TEST CHAPTER 7 next class
-start 8.1 Electric Potential Energy and Voltage Name: _____________date:_______Bk:__
1) all words to know in Cornell p270
2) Draw 8.5, 8.6,
3) p 279 #1-8 cornell will be due Apr 11, 12 (class after test)
April 3,4
- today Bill Nye video, quiz to follow
- demo with Van de Graaff
- due next class booklet and 7.2
- quiz c7 next class, start 8.1
-test c7 apr 11, 12, TERM 3 MARKS WILL BE FINALIZED WITH C7 TEST AND NoteBOOK
Mar 28,29
-due 7.1
-today Lab 10 complete 7.2 due next class
-next class booklet&7.2, then video, then quiz, test scheduled for Apr 10, 11
Lab 10 Static Electricity name:_________ date:___Bk:__
Purpose: To learn about static electricity
Materials: below
Procedure: below
Results: Part 1 Van de Graff Generator
DRAW A DIAGRAM OF AN EXPERIMENT AND EXPLAIN HOW IT WORKS
Part 2 Electroscopes
DRAW A DIAGRAM AND EXPLAIN HOW IT WORKS, CHARGE BY CONDUCTION AND INDUCTION
Part 3 Charging Insulators and Conductors
SEE PAGE 255 IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT TO DO
Discussion Questions: Answer in Cornell notes
1) How is static electricity produced?
2) What is static electricity?
3) Why is a diagram of the atom part of this chapter?
4) Why is it almost impossible to collect static electricity on a metal?
5) Why is it easier to collect static electricity on an insulator?
6) Which experiment picked up the most? Why?
7) What experiment picked up the least? Why?
Conclusion: What was the most interesting thing you learned or saw today?
Mar 26, 27
- complete 7.1, due next class
- mark update should be completed today
7.1 Static Charge
1)words to know: conductor, insulator, electron, grounding, static charge
2) Draw 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5
3) p 257 # 1-14 Cornell notes
- start 7.2 7.2 Electric Force
1) All words to know
2) Draw 7.10, 7.11, 7.12
3) p265 #1-10
Mar 12, 13
hand in c6booklet and activities
study/mark 30 min, quiz to follow
Test next class chap 6, you can start 7.1 but I suggest you study
Mar 8,9 This is day 2 where you need to complete the booklet and do at least 3 activities, hand in separately with the title C6 Activities, see Mar 1, 2 for details, due next class: c6booklet& activities, marking and quiz Mar 12&13, Test C6 Mar 14&15
Mar 1, 2 Day 1 Booklet C6
select from these activities and do at least 3 p189, 6-1a,p1976-1b*, 6-1c, p215 6-2a, p220 62b, p221 62c*, , *=recommended
next class, booklet and activities mark 6.1 and 6.2, class after: mark booklet and quiz. TEST IN 3 classes, dates will be posted when the job action dust settles. Start studying now
Feb 29 Catch up day-6.1, 6.2, reseach project, Lab 8-booklet C6 next class
Feb 27, 28 Lab 8
Lab 8 Sexual Reproduction in Plants Name:______________Date:_______ Bk:__
Purpose: To learn about sexual reproduction in plants by dissecting a tulip.
Materials: tulip, razor blade, microscope(dissecting and magnifying)
Procedure:1) Examine the tulip and bisect it(cut right down the middle), Draw and label and a diagram as it appears using the information on pg 212.Diagram needs to be clear and as large as in the text book. Trace if you like. This will be on the test.
2) Use the microscopes to examine the parts. Try to isolate and draw a pollen grain.
Results: 1) Diagram of flower
2) Diagram of pollen.
Discussion questions: Cornell notes
1) How does pollen reach the stigma?
2) Why do flowers have colour and usually smell nice?
3) What is the result of a feritilize ovum?
4) What does the ovary become?
5) Why do plants make fruit?
6) Research: male female plants, pollinators, bees,
Conclusion: The most interesting thing you learned
3) Describe fertilizationin plants.
Feb 22
-DUE 6.1, due next class 6.2 and poster on REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY. See below for details on 6.2 and poster
Feb 21 -6.1 is due next class
Feb 23, 24 Bill Nye video and quiz on forensics and genes
- next class complete 6.2 and complete a poster - 1 sheet of paper with facts and diagrams on reproductive technology- include diagrams where appropriate-artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, gamete intrafallopian transfer, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, THIS ASSIGNMENT TAKES THE PLACE OF 6.3, all info can be found in this section or you can use the internet.
future assignments Lab on dissection of flowers, booklet, test projected for 2 weeks from now
Feb 16, 20
- complete 6.1 for homework, start 6.2
- you can start 6.2
- marks for term 3 will updated soon if not already
6.2 Sexual Reproduction Name: ______________Date:__ ____Bk:__.
1) Words to know p204 2) Draw 6.23, 6.33, 6.34 3) p223 # 1-10, 12-16
Feb 9, 10 Test will not be postponed- Feb 13 and 14
-due at the beginning of class-booklet and research project, late 50%-5.1 and 5.2
-15 min. to mark 5.1, 5.2 and booklet
-quiz groups of 2 chap 5 quiz test next class
-start 6.1 Meiosis Name: ____________Date: Feb 9 Bk:__
1) P188 Words to know, Cornell notes, 2) draw fig 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7,6.8, 6.13, p203 1-18
THIS IS A LONG BUT IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENT< DO NOT WASTE TIME!!!
Feb 7, 8 due 5.1 and 5.2 due next class booklet, project
Test chap 5 Feb 13, 16(for blocks 5,6,7 day2) Test postponed due to 9's doing course selection at CSS)
Feb 3, 6
1) Complete 5.1 and 5.2, due next class
2) Choice - project or chap 5 booklet
Project- one page, both sides filled with facts and art on : Anton van Leuwenhook, Gregor Mendel, Watson and Crick, Paul Erlich, Louis Pasteur, cancer
Feb 1, 2 lab 8, In Class assignment-hand in today
CAUTION!!!!!!!!!! avoid contact with stains on skin and especially the EYES, no horseplay etc
Don't worry about 5.1 and 5.2 for now, not due yet
Lab 8 Observing the Cell Cycle in Plant Cells and Humans Name: _________Date:_____Bk:__
Purpose: To observe the cell cycle in onion root tip, fresh onion skin and human cheek cells.
Materials: microscopes, slides, stains,
Procedure: 1) Look at a prepared onion root tip slide. Record a diagram of an onion cell in each phase of the cell cycle. Fill in the table.( See the white board for details.)
2) Observe fresh onion skin cells. Draw a diagram, plain and with a stain.
3) Observe human cheek cell. Record a diagram, plain and with stain.
Results: 1) Phase of Cell Cycle Number Diagram Memory Aid, notes
interphase most of cell cycle
prophase 1 pro means first
metaphase 2 meta- middle
anaphase 3
telophase 4 last
2) Draw what onion skin cells look like with and with out stain
3) Student choice - animal cell or human cheek cell( you can use a stain on your own cells or you can look at prepared animal cell slides. If you have time look at both.
Discussion: 1) Why use onion root tip to study mitosis?
2) Why do we use stains?
3) How are animal cells different from plant cells? ans:plant- cell wall, animal cells have
centrioles
4) How do you think stains could be used to detect cancer cells?
5) Why do you think stains have caution labels?
Conclusion: What was the most interesting thing you learned today?
Jan 30, 31
- mark update, work independently on 5.2 while I prepare the marks, Next class will be a binder check worth 10% of your term mark. 5.1 is due today, because this assignment was extra long, you can complete it today in class.
5.2 Asexual Reproduction Name: ___________Date:____Bk:___
1) Words to know p 166 cornell notes 2) Draw fig 5.19, 5.21, starfish from white board, 5.24, 5.28, 5.30, 5.32, 5.33 3) p183 #1 to 10
Jan 25,26
-test sit alone, hand in complete 5.1 for home, see Jan 18
Jan 23, 24 test postponed because of snow
Jan 18
-15 minutes to study, mark booklets, mark 4.1 and 4.2 then quiz on Chap 4, start 5.1
Details for 5.1 5.1 The Cell Cycle, Mitosis Name:_________Date:___Bk:__
1) Key words p 150 2) draw fig 5.4, 5.5(simple version, 5,7, 5.8, 5.11 ) p165 Q&A cornell notes
Jan 13 and 16
- last day to complete 1) C4 booklet 2) Research Project 3) DNA model
- next class: we'll correct 4.1, 4.2 and c4 booklet( use answer keys, study in groups then group quiz
TEST CHAPTER 4 THURSDAY AND FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jan 9 and 10 and the next two lessons
-late 4.1 and 4.2, half marks
-work on Chap 4 booklet or DNA model or Genetic Disorder research project
- Model and Project due Jan 13, 16, booklet due Jan 17 and 18
- marking and quiz Jan 17, 18 Test Jan 19 and 20
- Research Project- Title Genetic Disorders, get definition, write notes on at least 3 disorders, draw diagrams of gene problem if possible, concentrate on cause and effect of disorder plus other facts. Mature attitude necessary
Jan 5 and 6 Lab 7-
due 4.1 and 4.2, bring DNA supplies for next class
Jan 3 and 4
complete 4.1 and 4.2 for homework, due Jan 5 and 6. Next class Lab 7 Extracting DNA from cell. Next week DNA project, students need to use materials like licorice, styrofoam balls, cheerios to build a model of DNA and research project on a mutation. I will try to have details of 4.1 and 4.2 saved on a pdf file.
Dec 14, 15, 16
Complete 4.1 before holidays. Students with marks below 50% are issued an "I', incomplete and can re-write the test but can only get a maximum of a passing grade, 50% for the term. Students have only one chance per year except for special circumstances. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!!!
Dec 12 and 13
Test 3 will be marked. Term 2 mark will be given to all students.
- continue 4.1, start 4.2 if time permits, no official home work although I estimate that most students will be nearing completion of 4.1.
Dec 7 and 8
test chap 3 start 4.1, see pdf file for details
Dec 5 and 6
Marking all work, group quiz on chap 3, TEST CHAP 3 NEXT CLASS, start 4.1
Dec 1 and 2
-last class Lab 6 Energy in a Nut- see pdf file, copy from a classmate for marks otherwise it will count as a no mark(will not affect mark)
- today, work on booklet, to be completed for homework, quiz next class, test Dec 7 and 8
Nov 23,24,25 and 28
see pdf file Nov 23 and 24
Nov 21 and 22
Due 3.2, today lab 5 see pdf file, student who miss are still responsible. They can copy the experiment and find the answers from a classmate.
Next class- research on compounds or 3.3
Nov 17 and 18
Today, students will be taught formula writing. The assignment 3.2 is now for homework and must be submitted by the beginning of next class. This is typically the most difficult assignment of the course. The Chap 3 test is will have 15 questions on naming ionic compounds and 15 on formula writing. The onus is on students to put forth the necessary effort needed to master these concepts. See pdf file Nov 15, 16 for details of the 3.2 assignment.
Nov 15, 16 see pdf file
Nov 9 and 10
Term 1 Final marks given to students. Parents of students below 50% called and advised, incomplete work must be in by Nov 18. Today students do a lab on producing and testing for hydrogen and oxygen gas. They start 3.2 which will be continued next class. There is no homework.
Nov 7 and 8
Due 3.1
Video on atoms , motion- students take notes followed by quiz
Note book\binder check, final entry for term 1 /10
next class lab 4, in class assignment. Term 1 marks final marks given to students Nov 9, 10
Nov 3 and 4
Complete 3.1 have note books ready for marking next class. Final term 1 marks will be given to students next class. Attached the details of 3.1 in a pdf file.
Nov 1 and 2
Booklets and projects due. Booklets marked in class and students are given study time and a group quiz on chapter 2. Homework is to study! TEST on Chapter 2 Nov 1 and 2, students start 3.1. Details will be attached tomorrow.
Lesson 13 Oct 19 and 20
- Due 2.1,2.2, 2.3
- Today- Lab 3 Elements –in class assignment-hand in your work today
- Next class projects and or chap 2 booklet
Lessons For Oct 24, 25, 26, 27
Complete Chapter 2 booklet and project, Both are due Oct 28 for blocks and Oct 31 for blocks 1,2,3,4. Test Nov1 and 2 on Chapter 2
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