Wednesday, March 24, 2010

March 29, 2010 (week 27)

AP Physics 12 - This week we will work on chapter 21 Magnetism. Students should read the textbook, look over the example problems and complete the end of chapter review problems.

Physics 11 - We are starting chapter 14 Waves. Students should complete all of the textbook practice problems.

Science 10 - Students should complete workbook chapter 6 in preparation for the chapter 6 test on March 29. This week we are starting chapter 7 on Radioactivity. Students should get started on workbook chapter 7.

Math 9 - Reminder of the chapter 8 test on March 30. This week we will begin chapter 4 Polynomials.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

March 22, 2010 (week 26)

AP Physics 12 - This week we will do a lab activity involving parallel circuits. Then we will start chapter 21 Magnetism.


Physics 11 - This week we will complete our study of Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity. Students will learn how to use Einstein's equations to solve a variety of problems involving relativistic effects. Reminder of the chapter 12 Thermal Energy test on March 25.


Science 10 - This week we will complete chapter 6.2 on the factors that affect rate of chemical reactions. Students should complete all of workbook chapter 6 in preparation for the chapter 6 test on March 29.


Math 9 - This week we will complete chapter 8 Transformations. Students should complete all of the practice problems in each section of the text in preparation for the Chapter 8 test on March 30.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

March 15, 2010 (week 25)

AP Physics 12 - Reminder of the chapter 18/19 test on March 19. Students must complete a minimum of 50 practice problems in preparation for the test. This week we will get started with chapter 20 DC Circuits.

Physics 11 - This week we will complete chapter 12 Thermal Energy and do a lab on efficiency of various heating devices. Students should complete a minimum of 25 practice problems in preparation for the chapter 12 test on March 25.

Science 10 - Students have been assigned a "Take Home Test" to be completed by March 19. This includes the following tasks:
  • Read chapter 5.3 Organic Chemistry and make your own set of study notes
  • Page 247 Reading Check
  • Page 252 Check Your Understanding
  • Workbook chapter 5

Math 9 - We are currently working in chapter 8 Transformations. Students should complete the practice problems in each section of chapter 8.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

March 1, 2010 (week 24)

AP Physics 12 - This week we will complete chapter 19 on Electric Potential. Reminder of the chapter 18/19 test on March 19. Students should also be working on their term 3 physics project.

Physics 11 - This week we will learn about heat of fusion and heat of vaporization, and we will solve problems involving heat transfer (calorimetry). After the spring break we'll complete chapter 12 and the chapter 12 test will be on March 25.

Science 10 - This week we will complete chapter 5 and students should be completing their workbook in preparation for the chapter 5 test on March 4 - Note that this test will cover only sections 5.1 and 5.2.

Math 9 - Reminder of the chapter 3 test on March 1. This week we will begin chapter 8 Transformations. Students must complete the practice problems in each section of chapter 8.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

February 22, 2010 (week 23)

AP Physics - This week we will learn about capacitors and RC circuits, and get started with chapter 19 Electric Potential.


Physics 11 - Reminder of the chapter 10/11 test on February 24. This week we will learn about latent heat and calorimetry problems in chapter 12.


Science 10 - This week we'll complete chapter 5.3 Organic Compounds. Students should be completing the workbook at their own pace in preparation for the chapter 5 test at the start of March.


Math 9 - This week we will complete chapter 3. Students must complete the practice problems in each section in preparation for the chapter 3 test on March 1.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

February 15, 2010 (week 22)

AP Physics 12 - This week we will finish chapter 18 Electrostatics. Reminder of the chapter 9 torque test on February 15.

Physics 11 - This week we will finish up with chapter 11 Energy. Reminder of the chapter 10/11 test on February 24.

Science 10 - This week we are working on chapter 5.2 Salts.

math 9 - This week we will continue with chapter 3.6 and more. Students should complete the practice problems in each section of the text. Expect to have daily quizzes on the previous days homework.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

February 8, 2010 (week 21)

AP Physics 12 - Reminder of the chapter 9 Torque test on February 11. This week we will start chapter 18 Electrostatics.

Physics 11 - This week we will finish chapter 11 Energy Conservation. Students should complete all of the practice problems and end of chapter review problems in preparation for the chapter 11 test on February 18.

Science 10 - This week we will continue to work on chapter 5 Acids, Bases, and Salts. Students should we completing workbook chapter 5 at their own pace in preparation for the test in a few weeks.

Math 9 - We are currently working in chapter 3 Using Algebra to Solve Problems. Students should be completing all of the practice problems in each section of chapter 3. They need to show their workings as per the examples in their text. Many students rush to complete their work without adequately showing their workings in a series of clear steps. Parents should check to see that their child is showing work in steps.