Things you will need for class:
- Science Duotang : Labeled with: Your First Name and Last Initial, Homeroom, SCIENCE eg. Jaya D. 7B. SCIENCE
- Agenda book
- Pencil case with necessary items
- Safety goggles (for later in October/November)
- Student ID, password for wifi.
CELL PHONES AND DEVICES: Are allowed for use in class with permission. Any student using a device when not permitted, or if using the device for purposes other than class work will have the device taken from them until their parent/guardian comes to pick it up. This is a ZERO-tolerance policy.
- Agenda book
- Pencil case with necessary items
- Safety goggles (for later in October/November)
- Student ID, password for wifi.
CELL PHONES AND DEVICES: Are allowed for use in class with permission. Any student using a device when not permitted, or if using the device for purposes other than class work will have the device taken from them until their parent/guardian comes to pick it up. This is a ZERO-tolerance policy.
Systems in Action
In this unit, students re-vist the simple machine and learn how such a simple device, such as a lever, can help us do such amazing work. The main idea is to understand the balance between Force and Distance advantages in a variety of mechanical situations. Students then apply their understanding of mechanical systems in a culminating task which requires them to problem solve as a team to design and build a machine that works.
Fluids
A fluid can be defined as any substance that flows. From this idea, students explore other properties of fluids, such as viscosity, compressibility, density, and buoyancy which then "flows" into the study of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. A variety of hands-on labs and experimentation reinforce ideas taught, and time permitting, a study of how fluid power systems give mechanical advantage will also be explored.
Cells and Organ Systems
Cell biology happens to be one of my favourite subjects and I find that students often share this fascination about how a life can be sustained with the amazing multitude of systems that are at work every second of our lives. Students experience microscopy, making slides, sketching images, and identifying microscopic parts of cells through lab work. We explore how each individual cell has a function and how together, as an amazing team of over 1 trillion, they create and sustain the miracle of life.
Water and Water Systems
This last unit starts with an inquiry into how we use water and how the presence or absence of water has shaped our lives. Students recognize and develop their own understanding of our impact on water systems in a variety of geographical situations and consider possible solutions for these problems. Through a narrative script, students become aware of how our water recycles itself through time and space and begin to appreciate this most precious natural resource.