French Immersion Sciences 8

Bonjour et bienvenue au cours de Sciences 8ième année!  Here you will find information on what we are currently learning in class and resources such as notes and other handouts.  

Assignments, additional review sessions and test dates will also be posted here.  If you need to contact me, you can email me via the school email: raphael.soucy@wnlsd.ca.

Note that the dates of postings (for now) are not accurate in order to change the order of the posts on this page.

Chapter 1: Role of the Water Cycle

In this Chapter were are exploring the role of the water cycle and the distribution of water on the planet.  Freshwater distribution and water systems were explored, as well as differences between freshwater and salt water.

Ch.1 Class notes:  Gr.8 FI Sciences Ch.1 notes

Chapter 2: Oceans and the regulation of the water cycle

Ocean basins, their formation and their continual change is one the key concepts in this chapter.  Ocean currents and shoreline features are also discussed, as well as a look at some current technologies that are used to explore our vast oceans.

Chapter 2 TEST: Wednesday Nov. 13, 2013

Chapter 2 notes:  Gr.8 FI Sc. Ch.2 notes

Chapter 3: Oceans and climate, and species distributions

During Chapter 3, we looked at how oceans influence the climate on a local and global scales.  We covered brief introduction to species distribution in water systems and looked at some positive and negative effect of technology in marine environments.

Chapter 3 Notes:  Gr.8 Chapter 3 notes

Chapter 7: Fluids & Viscosity

In Chapter 7, we discussed the Particle Theory of Matter and defined the concept of viscosity and flow of fluids.

Chapter 7 Notes:  Gr.8 FI Sciences Chapitre 7 Notes

Chapter 8: Fluids and Density

Chapter 8 Notes:  Gr.8 FI Science Ch.8 Notes

Chapter 9: Forces and Fluids

This chapter deals mainly with the concept of forces and how they affect the motion and properties of fluids.  Gravity, buoyancy, hydraulics and pneumatics systems are introduced during the chapter.

Chapter 9 Notes:  Gr.8 FI Sc. Chapter 9 Notes

Jeopardy Review

Jeopardy Review teams

Chapter 4: Optics

Chapter 4 is the first chapter dealing with optics, it is an introduction to the electromagnetic spectrum which includes visible light.  Wavelengths and frequencies are explored along with various properties of light.

Chapter 4 Notes: Gr.8 FI Sc Ch.4 Notes

Chapter 5: Reflection and mirrors

In Chapter 5 we examine different types of mirrors and their effect on reflection.  Students learn how to create reflected images using various types of mirrors (shapes).

Chapter 5 notes: Gr.8 FI Sc Ch.5 Notes

Chapter 6: Refraction and lenses

During Chapter 6, we take a look at lenses, how they refract light and we can use such properties to our advantage with corrective lenses, microscopes and telescopes.

Chapter 6:  Gr.8 FI Sc Ch.6 Notes

Chapter 10: Cells

This chapter is an introduction to cells, major parts of the cells and some of the differences between plant and animal cells.  There is also an introduction to microscope parts and their functions.

Chapter 10:  Gr.8 FI Sc Ch.10 Notes

Chapter 11: Cells, Tissues, Organs & Systems

During the chapter, we focus on some of the major tissues, organs and how they combine to create systems in our bodies.

Chapter 11:  Gr.8 FI Sc Ch.11 Notes

Chapitre 12: Links between organs, systems and health

In the last chapter of the biology unit, we examine the links between various organ systems and the importance of having healthy systems to contribute to the overall health of the body.

Chapter 12:  Gr.8 FI Sc Ch.12 Notes