Read chapters 1 and 2 in textbook. Read unit B in workbook.
Complete the scientific method handout (Mars/Viking 1 and 2). Complete the scientific method questions/handout. Work on the two crosswords (safety/scientific method).
Life Sciences 11 13 Sep 2019
Do Workbook p. 5 questions – not for handing in, but in preparation for a short quiz!
Work on the experimental design handout and the scientific method crossword.
Science for Citizens 11 2-3 and 2-4 11 Sep 2019
Please make 3 observations and 3 inferences about nature, and be prepared to share them in class.
Biology 11 1-2 12 Sep 2019
Work on the experimental design handout. You may wish to look up some terms in order to be able to answer the questions.
Please bring workbook deposit/payment or pay online.
For students who have the workbook, please read sections A and B.
Science 1-1 12 Sep 2019
Please pay workbook deposit/payment. For students who have the workbook, please complete pages vi-xii (safety), to the best of your ability.
All classes
Please check MyEd for your current marks and missing assignments, if any, must be turned in by Wednesday, 12 June. Please see me as soon as possible if you have questions. Thank you.
Science 9 7 June 2019
Presentations will take place 10 June, Monday, in class.
Please email me your digital presentation by Sunday night, 9 June 2019: jsmartin@vsb.bc.ca
The following is a good resource to help with your final exam studying. Biology will NOT be on the final exam:
http://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/science/files/2015/03/Science-9-Final-Exam-Review-Key.pdf
All classes
Textbooks will be collected on the day of the final exam. Please remember to bring it with you. Thank you.
Biology 12 7 June 2019
The following is a good resource for biology 12 exam studying:
http://www.mrskassam.com/Site/Practice_quizzes_files/ProvincialReview-MC.pdf
Bio 12 all
Fetal Pig Dissection – Part 1 questions:
- Measure pig (in cm) from rump (not including tail) to tip of snout. Hint: use a piece of string and then measure the string with a ruler). Record.
- Sketch pig on back of lab paper, in pencil, giving detail and labelling structures (no stick drawings or outline drawings… provide some detail, shading, etc).
- Using online research, determine the approximate gestational age of the fetal pig specimen, based on size and other features.
- Research and give an overview of porcine (pig) gestation, fetal development, typical litter size, etc.