Author Archives: Mrs. Dildy

About Mrs. Dildy

I am a math and science teacher in the Saanich school district.

Chem 11 – March 4: Chemical Families

Notes on the periodic table and common properties in chemical families. Noble Gas Balloons Assignment: Workbook pg 2.11-2.12

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Chem 11 – March 3: Bohr Models & Chemical Families

Bohr Models for atoms and ions Quiz tomorrow! 15 marks (2.1-2.10: classifying matter, phase change, atoms, ions, isotopes, Bohr models )

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Chem 11 – March 2: Atoms, Ions, Isotopes

Atoms & Ions – Ions have a charge as a result of gaining or losing electrons. Isotopes – Atoms of an element with differing numbers of neutrons, therefore different atomic masses. Assignment: Workbook 2.7-2.9

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Math 9 – March 2: Review class

Workblock to complete: Workbook (due Tues) Cartoon assignment Text assignments Chapter 3 Test tomorrow!

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History of the Atom

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Periodic Table of Bohr Models

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Math 9 – Feb 27: 3.5 Solving Similar Polygons

Last topic of chapter 3: Applying similar polygon skills to work problems. Today’s Notes:3.5 Solving problems with similar shapes Homework Log: homework log 3

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Chem 11 – Feb 27: Phase Changes & Making Observations Lab

Phase Changes – Phase change graph for pure substances Temperature changes (add heat) causes a change in state, pressure affects what temperature is required to reach boiling point/melting point Triple Point – Temp & pressure “sweet spot” where a substance … Continue reading

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Math 9 – Feb 26: Quiz + Cartoon Assignment

Cartoon Assignment: Choose a cartoon and enlarge it using the grid method. Chapter 3 Test coming up Tuesday!

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Chem 11 – Feb 26: State of Matter and Change of State

Phase Change Graph Temperature: Average kinetic energy of a substance (measured in degrees C)Heat: Total energy (potential and kinetic) of a substance   Assignment: Workbook pg 2.5-2.6

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