Science 8E1/2-Today we did a lab to see how quickly and how much earth, air and water gain or lose heat. For homework we want students to come up with ideas, using what they saw happen in the lab, about how the sun's energy heats the earth, air  and water on our planet. Does each substance get heated at the same rate? Why? Science 7L1-Today we learnt what the different parts of the thermometer are, how the liquid particle inside react when they are cold and hot, and how to properly take a thermometer reading. Each student was tested individually and was able to accurately measure the temperature of a sample of liquid. For homework please finish the thermometer worksheet (also available as a PDF online). Math 7L1-Today we started doing a weekly Monday quiz to practice mental math problems. Students will be bringing home a sheet for parents to quiz them twice weekly and sign off when completed. They will be asked to bring this sheet to class every Monday with their work attached. We also reviewed some common mistakes sudents make when using the algebra tiles or balance models to represent algebraic equations. If their worksheets 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3 are not complete, please finish them.