September 13-17

 Hi Everyone,

Grade 8 Science

This week we will beginning our unit on Cells and Systems. We will start the unit by investigating a topical question about viruses. This will lead us into a conversation about characteristics of living things and ultimately into cells. I will update this blog with topics as we go, depending on how far we get. Please look at the daily schedule (linked below) for exactly what we do each day. Topics for this week:

- Are Viruses Alive?

- Biotic v. Abiotic

- Characteristics of living things

Follow along with out daily schedule: What did we do in McLean's Class today?

DUE: Copy down notes on Characteristics of Living Things by Monday September 20

Grade 9 Science

This week we will begin our unit on Biological Diversity. We will start by answering the question, "Why does biodiversity matter?" From this hook, we will investigated species variation and interdependence. I will update the blog depending on how far we get. Please look at the daily schedule (linked below) for exactly what we do each day. Topics for this week:

- Why does biodiversity matter?

- Vocabulary of biodiversity: Population, community, species

Follow along with out daily schedule: What did we do in McLean's Class today?

DUE: Create your Ecological Hierarchy by Monday September 20

Leadership 9:

This week we will complete our Lead Us activity and begin our work in planning Terry Fox! We will also discuss Leadership Hours and HR reps.

Cheers,

McLean