Monday, 30 September 2013

Upcoming Test

Microscope test dates:

81 and 82 = Monday, October 7
87 = Tuesday, October 8

Contents:
- history of microscope (who, what, when, where, how)
- parts and functions of a compound light microscope
- use and care of a microscope
- total magnification

Please start reviewing/studying this week.

Friday, 20 September 2013

Gr 8 Update

Week of Sept. 16:
Cell Theory; Parts/Functions, Use/Care of a Microscope

Week of Sept. 23:
Microscope (continues); Plant and Animal Cells

Week of Sept. 30:
Microscope labs: prepared slides of plant and animal cells; wet and dry mount

*Safety Quiz returned. Please file it in your Science binder. Review concepts if necessary.*

Coming soon: Microscope Test (date TBA - likely end of next week or around Oct. 7/8)

Tuesday, 3 September 2013

87 & 81 Lab Safety Video assignment

Assignment info.:
Purpose: to educate viewers on proper conduct and safety rules in a science laboratory
What to do: create a 3-5 min. video (possible forms - music video, dramatic skit, commercial, etc.)
What & when to submit: USB; 87 Wednesday, Sept. 11; 81 Thursday, Sept. 12