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You can contact Mr. Oldridge at **any time** at noldridge@torontoprepschool.com

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=Blank Tests and Answers here=


 * Friday, January 13, 2012:** We reviewed for the exam (all four units mixed together). Here's a review package, based on last year's exam: [[file:Pared Down SNC2D FINAL EXAM (WINTER 2011).pdf]]


 * Thursday, January 12, 2012:** We had the rest of our CCT presentations today. The final two days of class (Friday and Monday) will be spent reviewing for the exam.


 * Wednesday, January 11, 2012:** We had presentations from 6 of the 12 students in class. Overall, they were well done. Presentations continue tomorrow!


 * Tuesday, January 10, 2012:** We reviewed Unit 3 - Climate Change


 * Monday, January 9, 2012:** We reviewed Unit 2 - Chemical Reactions


 * Tuesday, December 20, 2011:** Eight of the ten students in the class are writing the test tomorrow. The others can work on their CCT, and I plan to have some exam review prepared for students to work on.


 * Monday, December 19, 2011:** We worked on our CCT's, or studied for the upcoming test. Most students handed in what they currently had done for their CCT. The test will be written in-class on Tuesday or Wednesday (each student makes his/her own choice).


 * Friday, December 16, 2011:** We wrote a quiz (not for marks), and reviewed for the Unit Test. What should you study? See this: [[file:Dec 16 11 - Optics Review.pdf]]


 * Thursday, December 15, 2011:** We began review for the Unit 4 Test with this review package: [[file:Dec 15 11 - Mock SNC2D Test OPTICS June 2 V2.pdf]]. Your homework: Finish the package.


 * Wednesday, December 14, 2011:** We learned how to write a lab report (useful skill for the final project!). No homework, but Stage 2 of the CCT (above) is due on Monday.
 * Tuesday, December 13, 2011:** Total Internal Reflection and Optical Phenomena in Nature. Handout and Homework: [[file:Dec 13 11 - Optical Phenomena in Nature.pdf]]
 * Monday, December 12, 2011:** Review of equations for optics. Handout and extra practice: [[file:Dec 12 11 - Handout for Equations.pdf]]. Also, we learned about Refraction. Handout and Homework: [[file:Dec 12 11 - Index of Refraction.pdf]]


 * Friday, December 9, 2011:** We learned about the "Magnification Equation" to calculate image height. Homework: Page 427 #2b, 3b.


 * Thursday, December 8, 2011:** We learned about Convex Mirrors and a mirror equation. Homework: Page 427 #1a, 2a, 3a, 5.


 * Wednesday, December 7, 2011:** We continued to learn about curved mirrors (we began convex mirrors). No homework.


 * Tuesday, December 6, 2011:** We learned about reflections on curved mirrors (concave). Homework: Page 425 #1, 2, 4


 * Monday, December 5, 2011:** The Behaviour of Light: [[file:Dec 05 11 - Behaviour of Light.pdf]]. Homework: Page 418 #1, 2, 4, 6-8.


 * Friday, December 2, 2011:** We took up yesterday's test and got an introduction to light.


 * Thursday, December 1, 2011:** We wrote the Unit 3 (Climate Change) Test. Here's a blank copy: [[file:Dec 01 11 - Unit 3 Test.pdf]]. Tomorrow, we begin the last unit, Physics (Optics).


 * Wednesday, November 30, 2011:** We wrote a sample test in preparation for tomorrow. Study hard tonight!


 * Tuesday, November 29, 2011:** We reviewed for the test (more!). I have asked some students (DM (both of them!), AZ, AB) to complete the Chapter 7 Review Questions.


 * Monday, November 28, 2011:** We had a few presentations by students for the Global Warming Creative Writing Project, and then played a short review game, in preparation for the __Unit 3 (Climate Change) Test on Thursday__


 * Friday, November 25, 2011:** We learned about the Oil Sands and the current Keystone XL Pipeline controversy. We answered a series of questions about the scenario. No homework, but there is a Test on Thursday!


 * Thursday, November 24, 2011:** We took some time to review for the upcoming test, and we learned about climate classification systems.


 * Wednesday, November 23, 2011:** I gave out a sheet of Unit 3 Review Questions to prepare for the test next Thursday. Here it is: [[file:Unit 3 Review Questions.pdf]]


 * Tuesday, November 22, 2011:** We learned about ozone depletion (stratospheric and tropospheric). Projects were due today - the Window of Opportunity closes on Thursday!


 * Monday, November 21, 2011:** We answered a few questions from Chapter 7, and worked on the project which is DUE TOMORROW. The Window of Opportunity is open until Thursday.
 * Thursday, November 17, 2011:** We wrote a short quiz (not for-marks) about climate change. Here is a copy: [[file:Nov 17 11 - Unit 3 Climate Change Quiz.pdf]]


 * Wednesday, November 16, 2011:** We learned about the CO2 expenditures from raising food locally and globally, and worked on our projects. Tomorrow, I want to have a small quiz that doesn't count. It will encompass all of the climate change stuff that we've done since October 31.


 * Tuesday, November 15, 2011:** We learned about some environmental initiatives that are going on in the world. We did 2-3 minutes presentations. No homework...but keep working on your projects.


 * Monday, November 14, 2011:** We did an in-class activity about El Nino and La Nina - graphing the ocean's surface temperature over time, and learning what effects these phenomena have on Canada's weather. No homework.


 * Friday, November 11, 2011:** We watched a couple of videos about global warming and climate change. Nova Science Now - Capturing Carbon and Nova Science Now - Algae Fuel. Work on your project over the weekend.


 * Thursday, November 10, 2011:** We created climatographs and I gave out a project. The project is due on Tuesday, November 22 and the Window of Opportunity closes when you leave school on Wednesday. Project Sheet: [[file:Nov 10 11 - Global Warming Creative Writing.pdf]]


 * Wednesday, November 9, 2011:** We learned about monitoring climate / climate change, and how our actions can affect it. Your homework: Use an online "Carbon Footprint" calculator to determine your approximate carbon footprints. Just make a wild guess if you don't know a particular number or fact. Just experience the estimation of your footprint. Bring in a copy of your results (on your laptop is fine).


 * Tuesday, November 8, 2011:** We learned about environmental budgets (specifically, Earth's energy and carbon budgets) and positive/negative feedback loops. Homework: Find two examples (each) of positive and negative feedback loops in the environment. For some examples, see [|this article] from the Guardian


 * Friday, November 4, 2011:** We watched a clip from "The Great Global Warming Swindle" and discussed ways that energy can be exchanged. No homework.


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 * Tuesday, November 1, 2011:** We learned about factors influencing climate, and draw a picture to represent the greenhouse effect. No homework.


 * Monday, October 31, 2011:** We had an introduction to weather, climate, the atmosphere and factors that affect climate. No homework.


 * Friday, October 28, 2011:** We took up the test, and did an in-class assignment about Arctic Sea Ice changes over time. No homework. Students who got less than 60% on the chemistry test will be asked to rewrite it (not for marks)