September 7, 2010 (week 1)

Welcome back to school everyone. This week we'll establish some classroom routines and get started with our studies. Please remember to check this Blog for weekly updates and course information.

Florida Fieldtrip 2011 - Science 9 and Science 10 students are invited to participate in the 2011 Florida Fieldtrip which will take place May 11-18, 2011. We will visit various theme parks in the Orlando Florida area and participate in backstage tours and educational programs that will demonstrate science in action and science related careers. Please see me in room A213 right away to pick up an Application Form. There will be an Informational meeting on Wednesday, September 15 at lunch time in room A213.


AP Physics 12 - We begin with a quick review of chapters 2 kinematics equations and graphs, and then we will turn our attention to chapter 3 kinematics in 2D (projectile motion). Students should bring a usb memory stick to class so that I can share with them sample Exam questions.


Physics 12 - same as AP Physics 12 above

Physics 11 - We will do a quick review of the material you learned in Science 10 Motion Unit and then we'll begin chapter 3 Kinematics (the study of motion). We will spend a lot of time on graphs and learning to depict motion graphically. Students are expected to complete all of the practice problems in the textbook.

Science 10 - We are starting with chapter 1 Biomes and Ecosystems. Students are encouraged to purchase the workbook which has proven to be an excellent learning resource, it contains plenty of practice exercises and sample test questions. Students will also have an opportunity to work on their first project on Ecology. Please read the Orlando Fieldtrip invitation above.


Math 8 - We begin with Chapter 1 Representing Data Graphically. Students are expected to attempt (and hopefully complete) all of the practice questions in their textbook.

June 14, 2010 (week 38)

Important note to all my students - I am away this week grading Advanced Placement Physics exams in the United States and I will be returning to Burnaby South on June 21. You can email stephen.fuerderer@sd41.bc.ca if you need to reach me.

AP Physics 12 - studying for provincial exams.

Physics 11 - Watching some videos on nuclear energy.

Science 10 - Watching some videos on ecosystems and space.

Math 9 - Watching some videos related to the science 9 curriculum (space).

June 7, 2010 (week 37)

Important note to all my students - I will be away the week of June 14-18 grading AP Physics Exams in the United States. Consequently, if you have any outstanding tests/marks you must see me early this week as I'll be submitting final marks to the office.

AP Physics 12 - Final Exam on June 7, in class. The rest of the week we will be reviewing for the provincial exam.

Physics 11 - Final exam on June 7, in class. Remember to bring in your textbook as I'll be collecting them before the exam. The rest of the week we'll watch some interesting videos related to nuclear energy.

Science 10 - Unit 4 Test on June 7 covering chapters 1-12. Reminder that it is an "open-notes" test so be sure to put together a nice set of notes in point form, with charts/diagrams/etc. You will also be able to use your textbook for a portion of the test so bring it too. I'll be collecting textbooks after the exam. The rest of the week we will be studying for the provincial exam.

Math 9 - Final Exam on June 7. Remember to bring your textbook as I'll be collecting them before the exam.

May 31, 2010 (week 36)

AP Physics 12 - Reminder that projects are due June 1st and we'll have presentations this week and next. Students may opt to write an in-class Final Exam on June 7 in place of the physics project.

Physics 11 - This week students should complete the Nuclear Physics Assignment which is due June 7 (Early Bird Bonus if submitted by June 4). We will watch a few videos related to nuclear technology. Reminder of the in-class Final Exam on June 7.

Science 10 - Reminder that chapter 11 workbook is due June 1. This week we will study chapter 12 Plate Tectonics. Students must complete workbook chapter 12 by June 7 (Early Bird Bonus deadline is June 4). Students will write the Unit 4 Test on June 7 which includes chapters 10, 11, and 12. The test will be "open-notes" whereby students may refer to the hand-written notes that they have prepared from each chapter.

Math 9 - This week we will complete chapter on graphs and probabilities. Students have been given several review worksheets to help them study for the in-class Final Exam on June8..

Tuesday May 25, 2010 (week 35)

AP Physics 12 - Students must complete a minimum of 50 problems from chapters 20/21 in preparation for the Electromagnetism test on May 28.

Physics 11 - Students must complete a minimum of 25 practice problems in preparation for the chapter 18 Optics test on May 26. We have started our final unit on Nuclear energy. Students must complete their Nuclear Assignment by June 7 (Early Bird Bonus deadline is June 4).

Science 10 - Reminder of the Science 10 Exam on May 28 covering chapters 1 - 9. This week the students will read chapter 11 on Climate Change and how it is affected by natural processes and human activities. Workbook chapter 11 deadline is June 1.

Math 9 - This week we will study chapter 9.1 - 9.3 on Graphing Skills and we are all finished with the course. Students have been given review worksheets to help them study for the final exam on June 8.

May 17, 2010 (week 34)

AP Physics 12 - We resume classes this week. Reminder of the chapter 20 Circuits test on May 21 and the chapter 21/22 test on Electromagnetism will be held on May 27. Projects are due June 1 and must be ready for presentation on that date.

Physics 11 - Reminder that missed tests from term 3 will be written on May 17. We are just finishing chapter 18 Optics. Students should complete all of the practice problems in preparation for the chapter 18 Optics test on May 26.

Science 10 - We have started the final Unit in Science 10 which includes chapters 10, 11, and 12. Students should be reading each chapter and making notes that they can use during the unit test in a few weeks. They also need to complete their workbook in its entirety by June 4. Reminder of the Science 10 Exam on May 26 covering chapters 1 through 9.

Math 9 - We have completed chapter 5 Polynomials. Students should be reviewing and practicing for the chapter 5 test on May 20.

May 10, 2010 (week 33)

AP Physics 12 - No class this week as student are writing their AP exams in various subject. Class resumes on June 17. Reminder of the ch 20 Circuits test on May 21. Also, projects are due June 1 and project presentations begin on June 1.

Physics 11 - This week we will complete chapter 18 Optics. Students should complete all the practice problems in preparation for the chapter 18 test on May 26. Reminder of the Playland fieldtrip on Tuesday, May 11. Plan to arrive by 9:30 AM and dress appropriately for the weather because we are going rain or shine.

Science 10 - Students should be reading and completing their workbook in preparation for the chapter 9 test on May 17.

Math 9 - This week we continue to study chapter 5.10 and 5.11. Students should review the practice problems from each section in preparation for the chapter 5 test on May 20.