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Now that you have your BC Science Chemistry 11 resource, don't forget to check out the Wiki. Organized by the books Table of Contents you can find answer keys, additional resources, key tables in pdf files and an errata sheet.

I also encourage you to add and share a resource you have with your colleagues. You'll notice there are many resources already posted. This Wiki can become our one-stop for any key materials you need for the program.

If you've never used a Wiki before,, just think of it as a word processor that makes web pages. We've made the framework, you just need to fill it in. So, join as a member and try it out.

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How Do You Use Your BC Chem11 Worktext?

A quick question for those of you whose students do their work directly in the BC Chem11 worktext. You can't collect your students' worktext without taking their textbook and workbook away from them so...DO YOU MARK ANY OF YOUR STUDENTS' ASSIGNED…Continue

Started by Gary Davidson 13 hours ago.

Some Chem Jokes you may have heard

I am going to tell you a bad chemistry joke because all the good ones ar gon. Two atoms bump into each other. One says "I think I lost an electron!" The other asks, "Are you sure?", to which the first replies, "I'm positive." What do you do with a…Continue

Started by Harpal Dec 8, 2011.

Chris Toth - "Chemistry Demos" - Catalyst Session Notes

Hello all, Chris Toth has graciously sent me his session notes from "A Collection of new & used Demos to support the BC Chemistry 11 Curriculum". Quite the title. As an author for the new BC Science Chemistry 11 print & digital resources,…Continue

Started by Don Franklin Oct 27, 2011.

Canadian Chemistry Olympiad 2012 - Online registration is open!

Hello!This is a heads up to Science Department Heads and Chemistry teachers that (free) registration for the online preparation course for the Canadian Chemistry Olympiad (CCO) is now active. As you may know, the Canadian Chemistry Contest and the…Continue

Started by Amanda Whiting Oct 21, 2011.

2011 Canadian Chemistry Contest - April 19, 2011 1 Reply

Hello BC Chemistry teachers!My name is Amanda Whiting and I am the current BC/Yukon Regional Coordinator for the Canadian Chemistry Contest (CCC) and the Canadian Chemistry Olympiad (CCO). I am trying to get the word about this contest out to as…Continue

Started by Amanda Whiting. Last reply by Olga Mar 31, 2011.

Which students are writing the Chem 12 Provincial Exam...and why? 2 Replies

I was at the Chem 12 Provincial marking session last weekend. The numbers of students writing this exam is certainly less than a few years ago. For my own students, I'm finding that very few plan on writing the exam. We are a year long school so…Continue

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Started by Megan Ryan. Last reply by Annette Feb 11, 2011.

Work Text Thoughts .... 1 Reply

Let me know what you think about the new BC Science Chemistry 11 Worktext. What do you like? What do you need? How can we make it better?

Started by Lionel. Last reply by Megan Ryan Jan 31, 2011.

MOLE Chapter - FEEDBACK from Test Drive sites 10 Replies

As noted previously Gary Davidson, lead author of the MOLE Chapter (BC Science Chemistry 11) is in Maui relaxing. He sent me some background information into the development of the MOLE Chapter as well as some interesting info into text book…Continue

Started by Don Franklin. Last reply by Don Franklin Nov 25, 2010.

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Comment by Gary Davidson 14 hours ago: A couple pieces of good news from your BC Chemistry author team: Chris Toth (St. Thomas More), Cheri Smith (Yale Sec.), Megan Ryan (Walnut Grove), and Gary Davidson (happily retired):

i. After first semester, one of Cheri's top students went through her completed BC Chemistry 11 worktext and noted all the questions that require more or less space for their answers than that currently provided in the worktext. The appropriate changes should be made for the next printing!

ii. BC Chem12 is looking really good! Chapter 4 should be on this website soon for your perusing and piloting pleasure followed later by other chapters.

Comment by Gary Davidson on April 19, 2011 at 2:49pm: Uploading Made Simple (THE 10 STEP PLAN)

I'm not a member of Facebook and I've never texted or tweeted. I'm not even sure what Twitter is although I have been called a twit on more than one occasion. Despite my inexperience with the internet I have uploaded materials onto our Chemistry WIKI. Sure I needed to ask Lionel for help but it was easy after that. Here are Lionel's step by step instructions that work flawlessly:

1. Go to the Table of Contents

2. Select the section that best matches your resource

3. Select 'EDIT' (top right of the screen)

4. Place the cursor at a new number on the Wiki page or enter a new number on the Wiki page (before the quote)

5. Select 'File' from the menu (a new screen will pop up)

6. Select 'Upload files' and then search your harddrive for the file you want

7. Select the file you want to upload (it will take you back to the upload file screen and you'll see your file being uploaded)

8. Select your file (it will place a link to it on the Wiki page).

9. Type a brief description of the resource above the link. You can drag the link down if you need to.

10. SAVE IT!

Teaching is difficult. Anything that allows us to do our job more efficiently or effectively should be welcomed with open arms. We may never meet face to face and yet we can easily share our teaching and learning resources on this wonderful Wiki. Let's help each other out.

Comment by Cheri Smith on March 9, 2011 at 3:57pm: Our single copy just arrived. Would LOVE to have a class set BEFORE Spring Break starts. Looks good!

Comment by Megan Ryan on March 9, 2011 at 11:18am: Argh!! I'm not in the school this week - Looking forward to seeing it on Monday! If the texts made it to Chilliwack - they should be in Langley.

Comment by Lionel on March 9, 2011 at 2:00am: Great news guys. Exciting to hear your Department has the book Sue. Looking forward to hearing from others.

Comment by Don Franklin on March 9, 2011 at 1:50am: Just having some fun Sue. You'll have your other 2 books on Monday, Tuesday - then maybe you can bump that to 15 minutes:) Cheers. Hope you like the end result. PS For someone not social media savvy - you connect & engage as well as any in the community. This is less about technology & more about connecting/sharing with colleagues. I know Lionel & the authors have appreciated your feedback. thx

Comment by Sue Awrey on March 9, 2011 at 1:02am: The decision isn't mine alone and money is SO tight this year. I've at least seen one unit and worked through it. The other four haven't yet had a chance.

Comment by Don Franklin on March 8, 2011 at 11:53pm: Sue - you do all the ground work & you only get 2 minutes. What up?

Comment by Don Franklin on March 8, 2011 at 11:51pm: Thanks Christine - if the WorkText made it to Chilliwack then we truly did have the Lower Mainland covered.