Happy Holidays!!!

Grade 8 Science

This week the students were given time to complete their Individual Report for their Cell project and their Rough Copy plan for their Model.  They were asked to show me their completed work for a process check.  After the break, they will work on constructing their model and a due date will be set.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students tested their Lunchboxes and with great success!  They submitted their reports and started their new unit on Pure Substances and Mixtures.  We will continue with this unit after the break.

Grade 8 Science

This week the students were given their Cell project.  They have been given the week and next week to research and complete their individual report as well as to make a rough sketch/plan of their model by next week Friday. 

They will be given time after the break to work on the actual construction of their Cell model.  A due date will be assigned after the break.

They also received their Microscope test back and were asked to get them signed.

Grade 7 Science

They Grade 7s had time to continue to work on completing their Lunchbox Project.  Both the Individual Report and Lunchbox are due next week Tuesday.  We will continue to move on to their next unit on Pure Substances and Mixtures.

Grade 8 Science

This week the students had time to study for their microscope test.  They practiced using the microscope and viewing samples. Next week, they will be given a Cell project that they will work on till the break.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students had a Scientist in the School workshop to introduce their next unit on Pure Substances and Mixtures.  They had the rest of their week to work on their Lunchbox project.  A due date for both their Lunchbox and Individual Report were announced in class.

Grade 8 Science

This week we started our unit on Cells.  We covered the parts and functions of a microscope, how to use the microscope, specific scientists and their contributions to the cell theory and the basis of the cell theory.  The students will have a test on this material late next week.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students continued to work on their Lunch box.  They should be at the insulating phase and should have started to work on their individual report. The next steps should be that they are starting to decorate it based on a theme they decided as a class. 


They were also asked to make a vocabulary list for their next unit on Pure Substances and Mixtures. They will have Scientists in the School next week to introduce this unit.

Grade 8 Science

This week the students finished up their Oil Spill activity and they will be moving on to start their new unit on Cells.  All pressure/buoyancy tests were returned and asked to be signed.  They will also have a Science workshop on Cells next week.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students continued to work on building their lunch box frame in class.  The next steps will be for them to start insulating with materials they bring in.  I also outlined the Individual Report and Rubric for the assignment.  The Report is key in the assignment and they should start to work on it as homework.  The Report will not be due until the lunchbox is complete.

Grade 8 Science

This week the students were able to see their Pressure/Buoyancy test marks.  Unfortunately, not everyone has written it yet, so I won’t be able to send it home until next week. They are currently working on an Oil Spill activity which will end this unit and then we will be moving on to our new unit on Cells.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students have begun construction of their Lunchbox project.  They will continue to work on this project next week.  I will go over the Individual report in class with the students and they should begin to start to work on the report slowly as homework. The report typically is due after their Lunchbox is complete.

Grade 8 Science

This week the students wrote their Buoyancy and Pressure test.  We will be finishing our study of Liquids and Gases next week and then moving on to a new unit on Cells.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students worked on their 'Blue print' for their Lunchbox designs.  They should be done them by now and they will begin construction of their Lunchbox next week.

All Heat Transfer and Changes of States test was returned to students and were asked to get them signed.

Grade 8 Science

With all the events going on, the students did not have many Science classes this week.  They should have completed a set of Pressure questions and Pressure calculations.  I will be going over this material and then they can expect their test mid –next week. (Buoyancy, Archimedes’, Pressure)

Grade 7 Science

This week the students wrote their Changes of State and Heat Transfer test.  Next week they will begin working on their 'Lunchbox Project'.

Grade 8 Science

This week we wrapped up our unit on Buoyancy. We discussed when objects float, sink and rise, Archimedes’ Principle and a few other related concepts.  We will be moving on to pressure and then a test date will be announced.

Grade 7 Science

This week we reviewed our discussion on Changes of States.  We also covered the 3 ways Heat Transfers: Conduction, Convection, Radiation.  The students were given practice questions to answer and review.  They will be having a test next week on these concepts. 


I have started handing back their Temperature and Lab formal reports.  The rest to be given out next week. They will also be starting their 'Lunchbox Building' Project next week.

Grade 8 Science

This week the students received their Viscosity/Density test back and were asked to get them signed.  They continued to plan for their Boat challenge, which we will be testing next week.  We will then be moving on to Pressure.  The students can expect a short test after on these concepts.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students covered some questions related to Changes in State and Heat Transfer.  Our focus next week will be on Heat Transfer and their upcoming 'Building Project'. 


The students can expect a short quiz to check on their understanding of Changes in States and Heat Transfer soon. I will give them enough notice about when this will be.

Grade 8 Science

This week the students had time to work through practice questions in preparation for their test.  They also started to look at Buoyancy, Archimedes’ and Pressure concepts.  We will be moving on to those next week.  They were given a small activity assignment that they will work on next week. 

Grade 7 Science

The students had their Heat test returned to them and were asked to get them signed.

We conducted an experiment related to Changes of States.  The students will be moving on to Heat Transfer.  They were given an outline of an assignment that they will be working on for the next few weeks.

Grade 8 Science

The week we took up all in class work on Density.  The students conducted a lab on Viscosity and Density and had a set of questions to complete.  I have moved their test till next week.  The test will cover everything we have studied on Fluids to date.

Grade 7 Science

Last week the students handed in their Temperature and Forensics Lab Report.  They also wrote their first test on Heat.  They have set up for an experiment this week where we will look at Changes of States and then move on to Heat Transfer.

Grade 8 Science

This week we covered Viscosity, Flow Rate and Density (calculations).  There were a number of notes and practice questions.  We will conduct a lab next week and the students were told they could expect a quiz coming up late next week.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students conducted their Temperature and Coffee experiment.  They are writing this experiment up as a Formal Lab Report.  They have been given class time to do this work and a due date will be assigned soon.


They have a quiz coming up next week Thursday on Heat.  They should review their notes. Specifically: Particle Theory, Thermometer parts/functions, Different specific Temperatures and Methods to Measure Temperature and How a Thermometer works.

Grade 8 Science

This week the students conducted another experiment and we examined the results.  They had a lab sheet to complete and follow up questions.  The next properties of fluids we will look are Viscosity and Density.  The students were asked to do some background reading and answer questions from the textbook.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students should have received their Science Safety Test and were asked to get them signed and returned.


We continued with our first unit of study on Heat.  The students have been learning about different ways to measure heat.  They made their own home-made thermometers and tested them.  We have connected the Particle Theory to how heat affects the motion of particles.

Grade 8 Science

This week the students wrote their Science Equipment test.  They conducted their second experiment on Surface Tension and completed a set of questions. 

Grade 7 Science

This week the students wrote their Safety test.


We started our first unit on Heat and discussed the particles in the 3 states of matter.  We also conducted an experiment on Oobleck and discussed what a Non-Newtonian Fluid is.  The students were asked to review their hand out on the Particle Theory.

Grade 8 Science

We have started talking about more advanced Science equipment that the students will be using this year and in years to come.  They will have a short quiz on this material next week. 


We also started our new unit studying the properties of liquid and gases and completed our first experiment today.  We will discuss our results next week.

Grade 7 Science

We have jumped right into Science safety this week!  The students have been learning about specific Science Safety Equipment and WHMIS, HHPS symbols.  They will be having a short quiz next week on the material we have covered.

Ms. Chandra's Science Page 2019-2020

 Welcome to Ms. Chandra's Science Page 2019-2020

 

Welcome back everyone!  I hope everyone had a great summer! 

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as Ms. Chandra. I will be teaching Grade 7-8 Science at LKS and I will also be the Homeroom teacher for 8B and teaching their Math.  I am looking forward to working again with the students, parents and staff.


This web page is now up and running.  I will be updating it regularly and it will help keep you updated with my Science program, upcoming topics, assignments, tests and projects. 


I look forward to meeting you and getting to know one another.


Extra Help Hours


Lunch: 12:00pm (please eat your lunch before)

After school: 3:15pm

Happy Summer Break Everyone!!!

All Grade 7 and 8 Term Projects/Assignments/Tests have been returned or were asked to be picked up at this point.

Please check to make sure any and all Science textbooks have been returned.

This will be my last entry for this school year. 

Happy Summer Break Everyone!!! See you in September!

Grade 8 Science

This week the students were given time to work on their Water Systems presentation.  They should be ready to present them next week.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students wrote their Ecosystems test and we finished testing our Egg Drop challenge.


They were also given an assignment were they have to create two different food webs and answer questions related to them.  They will have time next week to work on this.

Grade 8 Science

The students had their test this past week and had time to work on their Water Systems assignment.

Grade 7 Science

This week we reviewed material from our Ecosystems unit.  We took up questions that were assigned and discussed the concepts.  The students will have a test on this material next week. 

We will also continue to finish testing our Egg Drop Challenge.  One class has completed this assignment and marks were returned.  The other class will test their devices next week.

Grade 8 Science

This week we reviewed some of the work that was assigned to the students.  There will be a test next week that will cover this.  Students should review their vocabulary list, their water cycle and watershed booklets.

Grade 7 Science

The Grade 7s were away most of the week on their overnight field trip.  We will continue to finish our Egg Drop challenge and we will review concepts from our Ecosystems unit. The students will eventually have a quiz on these concepts.

Grade 8 Science

We have continued to work through our last unit on Water Systems.  The students have been given small assignments were they are getting marked on their completion.  They can expect a quiz on the material covered in these assignments. They have been given their final assignment for the year. 

Grade 7 Science

This week the students 'Egg Drop Challenge' was due.  This included their presentation, individual report and final device for testing.  We have started their presentations and will continue with them and testing their device next week and/or after they are back from their school trip if needed.


They have also started their final unit on Ecosystems.  They should have started a vocabulary list of new terms and answered a series of questions related to them.  There will eventually be a quiz on this material.

Grade 8 Science

This week the students completed some work and questions related to Water Systems.  They were told they would be given marks for this in class work.  One class set up their Experiment and next week the other class will. 

Grade 7 Science

This week the students continued to work on their 'Egg Drop' Assignment.  A final due date will be set next week. Final testing and all components should be completed by next week.


The students also continued to preview their next unit on Ecosystems.  A vocabulary list and a set of questions were assigned. 


At this point almost all students have presented their Trebuchet project and marks have been returned to students.

Grade 8 Science

This week we started their new unit on Water Systems.  We have covered some new terms and have been planning for an experiment in class. There will be a test eventually on these concepts.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students continued to work on their Egg Drop Challenge.  They had to design a team crest, logo and/or slogan.  They should have decided on a final device design and lastly they should have completed some research on the forces they had to take into account that will act on the egg and decide on a trial 'mock' egg they will use for their pre-testing.

Grade 8 Science

The students were given back their Mechanical Systems test.  We finally had a chance to start testing their car performance.


Next week we will be starting their last unit on Water Systems next week.

Grade 7 Science

Today the students had a presentation followed by a balancing centre of gravity activity by an organization called Pueblo Science.  The students were engaged and had a great challenging activity! 


This past week the students have been working on their Egg Drop Challenge.  They should have come up with their team name, logo and device design.

Grade 8 Science

This week the students wrote their Mechanical Systems test.  There are a few students that will still need to write it next week.  Hopefully once everyone has had a chance to write it, I'll be able to get them back by the end of next week. We will begin our last unit of study on Water Systems after the long weekend.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students wrote their Structures test.  One class was able to see their mark.  Once everyone has had an opportunity to write it, I will be able to give them back next week to be taken home and signed.

We are continuing with our Structures unit and the students were introduce to their latest task.  It will be an Egg Drop challenge.  The assignment details have been given out in class.

Next week we will also be fortunate to have an organization called Pueblo Science come to our school and present some fun filled hands on activities for the Grade 7s!

Grade 8 Science

This week the students had Scientist in the School.  It was a great workshop and covered a lot of new concepts in their last unit of study on Water Systems.


Next week the students have their unit test on Mechanical Systems.  They were given review questions to help prepare for this test.  It will include the following: levers, types of energy, MA, IMA and ME calculations.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students were given time to review and study for their test.  They wrote their Structures test and have begun presenting their Trebuchets individually to me.

Grade 8 Science

This week the students had their Car project due. We will review a few new concepts and set a test date soon for this unit.  Next week they will have Scientist in the School to introduce their last unit on Water Systems.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students were given some review questions from the textbook to prepare for their test coming up.  I haven't set a firm date as we are in the middle of testing their Trebuchets.  The test date will most likely be late next week. 


The students have had great results and success with their Trebuchets.  Great work!

Grade 8 Science

The students were given more time to continue to work on their Car project.  We also covered Mechanical Advantage and a series of questions related to this (8A).  The project will be due next week and we will focus on the remainder of the unit and then a test date will be set.

Grade 7 Science

The students were given time to continue to work on their Trebuchet.  In their assignment package, they have a data sheet that they need to complete ahead based on how their model performs.  I also outlined the expectation for their presentation and the type of questions that will be asked.  They should be coming prepared with notes for this individual presentation with me.

Grade 8 Science

This week the students have continued to work on their Mousetrap Cars.  A due date will be set for next week.  We will cover two more topics related to this unit on Mechanical Advantage and Mechanical Efficiency and then a test date will be set.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students continued to work on their Trebuchets.  A due date for this project has been set for next week.  The students have been reminded they will be individually presenting this project and I will be asking a series of questions.  This is outlined in their assignment package.  They have been advised they should prepare for this.


We will review the concepts we have covered related to this unit and eventually I will set a test date.

Happy March Break Everyone!

Grade 8 Science

The students have continued to work on their mouse trap cars.  They should be at the testing phase.  Due dates for this project will be set after the break.  There will eventually be a test on this unit.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students continued to work on their Trebuchets.  They should be ready to start testing them.  A due date will be assigned after the break.  We will review the key concepts we have covered in this unit and eventually there will be a test.  The test date will be announced well in advance.

Grade 8 Science

The students are continuing to work on their mouse trap cars.  They also had a set of questions to complete in their Mechanical Systems booklet. 


The MSEO Science Competition for the students that signed up will take place on March 5th.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students continued to work on building their Trebuchets.  They were also assigned a set of questions related to Forces that act on a Structure from the textbook.  We spent some time making sure all their notes for this unit were complete and organized. 


To date the students should have the following:  Questions related to Classifying Structures, Centre of Gravity Activities, Centre of Gravity questions, Factors: Stability and Strength, Forces (tension, compression etc.), Questions related to Forces.

Grade 8 Science

The students have continued to work on finalizing their car designs and dividing up the work.  All groups should be constructing their car next week.

All students have been reminded that this project involves both a group and individual mark. 

To date, the students should have completed a booklet that covered: levers, different types of energy and how to calculate work.  This was background information to help them with planning and building their car.  This information will also help support them to answer questions related to the assignment.

Grade 7 Science

All groups should be well into construction of their Trebuchet.  Next week we will look at the forces that act on a structure.  We will have covered: classify structures, centre of gravity, factors that make a structure strong and stable, reinforcing strengthening techniques and lastly the forces that impact a structure.

Grade 8 Science

This week the students should have finished their design proposals and had them approved by me. Some groups have begun constructing their car.

Grade 7 Science

This week all groups should have had their Trebuchet designs approved and begun constructing their Trebuchet.  We will review some key concepts they should include/consider in their design and construction of this structure.

Grade 8 Science

This week the students were given a Car project assignment and assigned the groups they will be working in.  They have begun research for this project and will probably begin construction next week once their design proposals have been approved.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students spent time researching their project and completing a design proposal of their Trebuchet.  I consulted with each group.  Once their designs have been completed and approved they will begin construction next week.  In addition, we have discussed the different ways to classify structures and the different factors that make a structure strong and stable.  They were introduced to other strengthening techniques that they will need to apply to their design.

Grade 8 Science

This week the students completed the rest of their Cell unit.  They were given back their Cell test and were asked to get them signed.  We have started a new unit on Systems in Action.  They completed some back ground questions and were given a new assignment.  The assignment will involve building a mouse trap powered car that they will start planning for in the next few classes.

Grade 7 Science

This week we finished up our Pure Substances and Mixtures.  The students handed in their work for both in class experiments. 

We started our new unit on Structures.  The students were given an assignment on building a Trebuchet that will be done in class.  They will begin research for this next week.  We also started looking at how Structures are Classified.

Grade 8 Science

This week the students wrote their Cell test.  They should have an idea how they did. They will get their test back next week.  We will be wrapping up our Cell unit and then moving on to Systems in Action.

Grade 7 Science

This week the students received their Pure Substances and Mixtures test back and were asked to get it signed. 

They have been working on two in class assignments.  One where they have worked on in a group to design an experiment to grow a crystal.  They have been recording their observations and making changes where necessary.  The second assignment has been an individual assignment.  This assignment requires them to carry out an investigation on Paper Chromatography and complete a write up for it all in class.  Both were collected today.

Grade 8 Science

The students have been receiving their Cell model marks.  I will continue to hand back marks next week.  The students will have a test on the Cell parts and function the week after the Math Exam.


The students have started to learn about Osmosis and Diffusion and will be conducting experiments related to these concepts.

Grade 7 Science

This week we continued to review the new vocabulary for our Pure Substances and Mixtures unit. 


The students have been categorizing matter into either a Pure Substance, Solution or Mechanical Mixture based on it's composition and how it appears.  They will have a test next week on this material.  They should have a vocabulary list to study from and 2 hand outs on the material we have covered.


They have also been setting up for two experiments that they will conduct next week.