Friday 15 January 2016

Sciences 8 LFI - 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: Sciences 8 LFI Ch.1

Thursday 14 January 2016

Sciences 8 LFI - Chapter 2: Ocean formation and the water cycle

Ocean basins, their formation and their continual change is one the key concepts in Chapter 2.  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.

Ch.2 Class notes: Sciences 8 LFI Ch.2

Wednesday 13 January 2016

Sciences 8 LFI - Chapter 3: Oceans and climate

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.

Ch.3 Class notes:  Sciences 8 LFI Ch.3

Tuesday 12 January 2016

Sciences 8 LFI - Chapter 7: Fluids & Viscosity

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

Ch.7 Class notes:  Sciences 8 LFI Ch.7