Mr. McLean's Classes

  Hi Everyone, Grade 8 Science We completed our garlic fermentation experiment and used this demo as an opportunity to work on our scientific conclusion writing skills. These conclusions were marked and feedback provided for Thursday. We then began a discussion about cell specialization and body systems. We have discussed the excretory systems so far - Urinary and Respiratory systems.  Students, you were given an opportunity to improve on your writing for the osmosis question of your test. This conclusion needs to be written and submitted by Friday October 29th.  - Body Systems Follow along with our daily schedule:  What did we do in McLean's Class today?   Grade 9 Science Your 2.0 Concept Map was due today and we then began looking at Human Impacts on biodiversity and natural/human causes of extinction. Then we looked at another case study for mitigating the loss of biodiversity through an Indigenous partnership in conservation.  Please take a look at the ...

 Hi, Please check PowerSchool as the first assessment in grade 8 and 9 science has been posted. Students who have not completed/handed-in the assignment should do so BEFORE the end of the unit if you would like to receive feedback and assessment. Students who wish to redo the assessment need to speak to Mr. McLean ASAP. Cheers, Mr. McLean

   Hi Everyone, REMEMBER: No school on Monday October 19th. Grade 8 Science We will take a look at your Cell v. Virus task to ensure completion. Then discuss Osmosis and Diffusion. You will have your quiz on cells on Wednesday and then begin our look at Body Systems with an Indigenous focussed for Secret Path Week.  Please look at the daily schedule (linked below) for exactly what we did each day. Topics for this week: - Osmosis, Diffusion, Active Transport - Quiz! - Body Systems Follow along with our daily schedule:  What did we do in McLean's Class today?   REMEMBER you have a quiz on Wednesday Oct 20th Grade 9 Science This week we finish our 2.0 Concept Map and begin a look at Human Impacts and strategies for mitigating the loss of biodiversity through an Indigenous focussed lesson for Secret Path Week.  Please look at the daily schedule (linked below) for exactly what we do each day. Topics for this week: - Minimizing the loss of Biodiversity Follow alo...

  Hi Everyone, REMEMBER: No school on Monday October 19th. Grade 8 Science We completed our look at unicellular v. multicellular organisms and began a review activity on cells and cell functions by investigating the context of protein synthesis.  Please look at the daily schedule (linked below) for exactly what we did each day. Topics for this week: - Plant v. Animal Cells - Unicellular + Multicellular Follow along with out daily schedule:  What did we do in McLean's Class today?   PLEASE complete your Cell v. Virus Task for Tuesday Oct 19th. REMEMBER you have a quiz on Wednesday Oct 20th Grade 9 Science This week we finished up our look at heredity and Punnett squares. From here we learned about different forms of asexual reproduction and discussed the advantage and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction. From here we learned about mitosis and meiosis and started a new assignment focused on vocabulary!  Please look at the daily schedule (linked below)...

  Hi Everyone, REMEMBER: No school on Friday October 8th and Monday October 11th. Grade 8 Science This investigate animal and plant cells under the microscope and compare them. From there we will investigate unicellular organisms through a fermentation demo and through video resources. You will compare these organisms through a Venn Diagram.  Please look at the daily schedule (linked below) for exactly what we do each day. Topics for this week: - Plant v. Animal Cells - Microscopes - Unicellular + Multicellular Follow along with out daily schedule:  What did we do in McLean's Class today? Grade 9 Science This week we will finish our case studies on Interdependence and complete section 1.0 of our unit. Then, we will begin section 2.0 on reproduction. There is A LOT of vocabulary here, so be ready!!  Please look at the daily schedule (linked below) for exactly what we do each day. Topics for this week: - What accounts for variation? - How do we describe variation? How ...

  Hi Everyone, REMEMBER: No school on Thursday September 30th to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Please view the following document to support your own personal recognition of this day:  Family Resource for Truth and Reconciliation Grade 8 Science This week we will FINISH our work on characteristics of living things. Student Proof Task is due on Tuesday September 28th. We will move onto the next section of the course by discussing cells and cell organelles. Finally, we will begin some inquiry using microscopes. Please look at the daily schedule (linked below) for exactly what we do each day. Topics for this week: - Characteristics of living things - Cells and Cell Organelles - Microscopes Follow along with out daily schedule:  What did we do in McLean's Class today? DUE: Copy the Cell Organelle structures and functions in your Science Journal for next Monday Grade 9 Science This week we complete our lab on Protective Colouration to answer the question...

   Hi Everyone, REMEMBER: No school on Friday September 24th is a Non-instructional Day Grade 8 Science This week we will continue our work on characteristics of living things. We will build on our discussion from last week and relate this to structures and functions of living organisms and what they use to meet their needs. We will work on a small research task and jigsaw conversation.  Please look at the daily schedule (linked below) for exactly what we do each day. Topics for this week: - Characteristics of living things - Comparing Structure and Functions of organism Follow along with out daily schedule:  What did we do in McLean's Class today? DUE: Structure and Function Proof on Monday September 27 Grade 9 Science This week we will continue our conversation about biological diversity and discuss the relationship to location. We will take a small detour from this conversation by discussing taxonomy and classification. Then we will have an activity/lab called Pro...