Math 8L-Today we did some general review and discussed how to study for a test. Science 8-Today we discussed how scientist can estimate data from graphs by intrapolating and extrapolating.  We also reviewed how to draw conclusions from the data in given in a graph.-Next class we will look at tables to practice reading information from them.  We will practice drawing conclusions from data in a table.-Early immersion students started a group task of writing the procedure for a simple task.   I can't wait to see the fun as we exchange and act out the procedures.   It should be a fun learning experience.  

Math 8L-Today we worked on finding the surface area of 3-d objects.-Homework is p. 212 Q 4 and 6. Science 8-Today  we did a lab on refraction.   We developed our skills of reformulating questions and writing conclusions.-District assessment will start June 1st.-Unit test will be Monday May 25th.  

Math 8L1-We started our new unit on geometry.   We learnt new vocabulary.   -We reviewed the grade 7 geometry unit from last year.   Students have a worksheet to complete.  Finding area of triangles, rectangles and circles.  Students also need to be able to find the circumference of a circle (same thing as the perimeter of a circle).-Tomorrow we will work  finding the surface area of 3D objects. Math 8L2-We looked at the nets for 3D objects.    We discussed how this material could be asked on an assessment.-We began to work on questions in the book and will finish them in class tomorrow.-notes posted below. Science 8E2 and 8E1-We finished our refraction lab write up.  We discussed how conclusions should mention the observations of the experiment.  Conclusions should also include the theory in the lab.  Key scientific terms should be used in the conclusion.-We also learnt how to tell which medium is the most dense from refraction diagrams.  See notes below.   Students need a pencil and math set for each class.-District assessment will start June 1st.

First instalment for the Mount Alison trip will be due Monday ($65).    Math 8L1-PEDMAS assignment due Monday-Today we worked on a group puzzle of PEDMASS and followed it with an individual assignment that will be due Tuesday Math 8L2-We started our new geometry unit today by learning some key vocabulary.  We had fun building some 3-d objects from their nets (les dévelopments).-Work sheet passed out but not due until Tuesday.  This worksheet reviews the grade 7 material of finding the area of a square, triangle and circle.-notes posted below. Science 8-Today we investigated refraction.   We will share our findings and write our conclusion next class.  

Math 8L1 and 8L2-Today we reviewed Algebra (PR2).-We continued to work on multiplying and dividing fractions, (N6).   We added it to what we learnt last year (adding and subtracting fractions).   PEDMAS.-Notes are posted below.-Homework was to  do question 29 from page 161.-Tomorrow an assignment on PEDMAS involving fractions will be passed out. Science 8L1-Today we had the chance to hold some lenses.    We discussed the difference between concave and convex lenses.  We also discussed how the density of the new medium will affect the path of the light.   It was fun to put the knowledge we learned around density from our last unit to good use.-We also spent some time talking about the image formed by a reflection.  We looked at some examples of how to draw the image.-Notes are posted below.-We will be in the lab Friday. Science 8L2-Today we were introduced to the concepts of reflection and refraction.   Some good examples were given from students today of reflections and refractions in the real world.   Great work! -Notes posted below.

Science 8-Reminder that students will need a math set (ruller and protractor) and a pencil for science class each day in our new unit.-Notes posted below- 8E1 and 8E2 finish question 1 and 6 on page 232-8L1   Handout given that we will work on over the next few classes as we develop our understanding of how light travels.   Drama students can collect this from me when you return. Math 8L-Today we worked on section 3.9 of the text.   We looked at putting all the opperations on fraction together.  This makes use of what we learned in grade 7 (adding and subtracting fractions) and what we learned last unit (multiplying and dividing fractions).-Students are to complete Q 4, 6 and 7 for next class.   We will go over any difficult questions together.-notes below.

Attached is a copy of the practice test for module 3.   It will give you an idea of what areas you should review for the test.   Answers are attached as a picture.