WELCOME BACK

I hope that the break from school was replenishing! With no Science homework over the break, you will be ready to again focus on learning more about Science. Done Biological Diversity (although we need to continue reviewing and understanding the material for the PAT) we are now starting the unit "Matter and Chemical Change" which is basically a unit on Chemistry. Remember if you have not handed in your SAR project, it is very late at this point.

WORK FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE WEEK:

1. Reading to the end of section 1 (up to page 111)
2. new vocabulary (#6)
3. Work sheet on matter, physical properties, etc
4. Reviewing your Biological Diversity unit finals

UNIT TEST - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7

STUDY TIPS:

1. Review the textbook; re-read any sections you do not understand
2. Complete all assigned vocabulary and assigned questions from your textbook
3. Review notes for each section of the unit on www.edquest.ca
4. Visit www.edquest.ca and practice quizzes/tests for the unit
5. Working with a partner/parent/guardian/brother/sister, test each other on main concepts
6. Need a video to remind you of a concept? Look up the topic on www.howstuffworks.com

* The test is approximately 35 questions long, mainly multiple choice

HAND IN YOUR PROJECT YET? You are losing marks each day that you fail to hand in this important project! Better late than never...

SAR PROJECTS DUE MONDAY - PLEASE READ THIS POST!

Tips:

1. follow the directions closely...if you include ALL REQUIRED information you will likely learn a lot about your SAR and will also earn a fine mark relfecting your learning.
2. Short and sweet is better than long and boring...remember you really only need the required information.
3. Ensure you do a great job of your references/bibliography. If you want to practice for University/College/High School you should reference pictures/maps/diagrams you use on each slide or page of your report. I won't dock marks for not doing this but like I say, it is awesome to be prepared for the future, now!
4. Action projects: this is an important componant to your project. The idea is to take some form of action that may help promote saving your species from exctinction. Some people are simply gluing their written report to an informational poster - that's fine. Others are making brochures in publisher. There are a few of you that are working on radio broadcasts (simply record an message about your SAR and how to help save it using a computer and microphone - this can be done using various programs). and TV commercials. Letters to government officials, newspapers, or magazines are also a great idea.

Here are some places you could send a letter:

• Alberta sustainable resource and development: http://www.srd.gov.ab.ca/
• Canadian Geographic magazine: http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/
• Calgary Herald or another paper in the area that your SAR inhabits (you must have your parents give permission for your letter to be printed in the newspaper): http://www.calgaryherald.com/opinion/letters/submit.html

There are many many places you can send a letter! Be sure to make a copy of your letter (especially if you submit it electronically) so you can get your mark for your action!

Want to save paper? Hand in your project digitally! By saving paper we might actually help save some of our species indirectly...nice! Save your project like this:

class_yourfirstinitialandlastname_nameofproject

Example: 9c_tmang_sar

Open up the "assignments folder"and also open up your H or Home folder. Drag the file you are handing in, into the submissions folder. Mr. Mang will test and ensure this is working properly on Monday.

GOOD WORK SO FAR ON YOUR PROJECTS! REMEMBER NO HOMEWORK OVER THE BREAK SO WORK HARD!!!