Sunday 10 November 2013

French Immersion Sciences 7

Bonjour et bienvenue au cours de Sciences 7ième 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: raphaelsoucy@nlesd.ca.

Please note that dates on this are not accurate.

Chapter 1: Ecosystems

The first Chapter that we are covering is consisting of an introduction to ecosystems, the biotic and abiotic factors that make the ecosystems, along with the organizational level found within ecosystems.

Chapter 1 notes:  Gr.7 FI Sc. Ch.1 notes

Chapter 2: Interactions within Ecosystems

Chapter 2 explores some of the interactions within ecosystems, between biotic and abiotic factors, and the various roles that organisms have within the ecosystems.  The concepts of producers, consumers and decomposers are explained, and we define the concepts of herbivores, carnivores and omnivores.  Food chains and webs, along with a quick introduction to the nutrient cycle is also covered.

Chapter 2 TEST:

Chapter 2 Review: - Jeopardy (click or paste the link to start)
Additional Review:

Chapter 2 notes:  Gr.7 FI Sc. Ch. 2 notes


Saturday 9 November 2013

Chapter 3: Changes of ecosystems

During Chapter 3, we focused on changes of and within ecosystems through natural processes such as succession.  One of the key concept is to understand the differences between primary and secondary successions. We also looked at how humans impact natural environments and some of the consequences associated with our impacts.

Chapter 3 Notes: Gr.7 FI Sc. Ch. 3 notes

Thursday 7 November 2013

Chapter 5: Matter

During Chapter 5 we are learning of the Particle Theory of Matter and its relationship with heat.  We define matter and look a the changes of states, and how particles are affected/react.

Here are the notes for Chapter 5 - Particle Theory of Matter: Gr.7 FI Sc. Chapter 5

Jeopardy Game Review Ch.5 (en français!)

Wednesday 6 November 2013

Chapter 6: Heat Transfers

In Chapter 6 we look at 3 types of heat transfers and how they are related to the Particle Theory of Matter, along with various properties of materials that enable or prevent heat transfers.

Chapter 6 Notes:  Gr.7 FI Sc Ch.6 Notes

Tuesday 5 November 2013

Chapter 7: Mixtures

We take a closer look at makes up a mixture and define the 2 major types with their differences; heterogeneous vs. homogeneous.

Chapter 7 notes:  Gr.7 FI Sc Ch.7 Notes

Monday 4 November 2013

Chapter 8: Solutions & Solubility

This chapter explains what defines a solution and the concept of solubility.

Chapter 8:  Gr.7 FI Sc Ch.8 Notes

Sunday 3 November 2013

Chapter 9: Separating Solutions

Chapter 9 explores a few separating techniques for different types of solutions.

Chapter 9:  Gr.9 FI Sc Ch.9 Notes