Biodiversity (Grade 6)
Below are all the presentations, videos, and assignments for our unit on Biodiversity. Lesson 1: What is Biodiversity? Biodiversity Videos Lesson 2: The 5 Kingdoms and Classification
Heat (Grade 7)
Find all presentations, videos, screencasts, handouts, and assignments below! Lesson 1: Introduction to Heat (Heat in the Environment) Estimating Temperatures Handout Lesson 2: Thermometers (3 HW questions located on the last slide) Lesson 3: Heat, Temperature, and the Particle Theory (HW questions located on the last slide) Lesson 4: Conduction (3 HW questions located on the last slide) Lesson 5: Convection Lesson 6: Radiation Lesson 7: States of Matter Lesson 8: Heat Video Worksheet End of Unit Test Create a…
Fluids (Grade 8)
Our learning, links, and information on Fluids can be found here. All student homework should be saved to your Science: Fluids folder in your Google Drive. Lesson 1: Introduction to Fluids 7.1 – Introduction to Fluids (read and answer questions # 1-3) Lesson 2: Laminar and Turbulent Flow 7.2 – Characteristics of Fluids (read and answer questions #1, 3, 5ab, 6) Laminar vs. Turbulent Flow example Lesson 3: Viscosity 7.3 – Flow Rate and Viscosity (read and answer questions #…
Space (Grade 6)
This post will contain all of the grade 6 lessons on space. Students will be learning about the components of the solar system, including the Sun, Earth, and other planets, as well as comets, asteroids, and meteoroids. They will learn to connect the force of gravity concepts previously taught in our flight unit to the relationships found between celestial objects in space. Later in this section, students will investigate various technologies that are used in space exploration with a focus…
Chemistry (Grade 7)
All of our Pure Substances & Mixtures unit resources will be posted here and broken down into 3 subunits: Classifying matter, Solutions, and Separating Mixtures. We will also be learning about atoms and the periodic table of elements. Lesson 1: Classifying Matter 1.1 – What is Matter? Read section 1.1, noting the definitions of Chemistry and Matter Create a Google Doc, and answer questions #2 and 3 (Save this document to your Chemistry folder) 1.2 – More About Matter (After adding…
Innovation Day 2026
Welcome to the 2026 Innovation Day. A day to celebrate Science here at the OJCS. Find the full schedule breakdown at the bottom of this post and parent visitation times for presentations in the graphic. Innovation Day outlines and rubrics for the middle school projects are also posted below. Grade 6 Innovation Day – Electricity Project Electricity Project Outline Electricity Project Rubric Grade 7 Innovation Day – Animal Structures Project Animal Structures Project Outline Animal Structures Project Rubric Grade 8…
Electricity (Grade 6)
This post contains all of the grade 6 lessons on electricity. Students will learn about the short—and long-term impacts of electrical energy technologies in Canada on society and the environment. They will learn how circuits work by building their own series and parallel circuits and assess choices that reduce personal use of electrical energy. Lesson 1: Series and Parallel Circuits Lesson 2: Building Circuits Lesson 3: Fixing Electrical Problems There are so many uses for electricity. But what happens when…
Structures (Grade 7)
7A – Test Section (Feedback) 7B – Test Section (Feedback) All presentations, links, and videos from the Structures: Form and Function lessons will be posted below. Lesson 1: Stability and Forces Presentation Lesson 2: Stress on Structures and Structure Types Presentation Lesson 3: Stability, Symmetry & Bridge Type Presentation Innovation Day Structures Project Outline Innovation Day Due Dates and Tracking Sheet Feedback Form – Test Animal Structures Judging Rubric Innovation Day Reflection (make a copy for yourself to…
Systems in Action (Grade 8)
All presentations, links, activities, homework, and videos from the Systems in Action unit will be posted below. Lesson 1: Simple Machines 2.1 – Simple Machines (Answer questions #2 and 4 in your Simple Machines folder) Lesson 2: Mechanical Advantage 2.3 – Mechanical Advantage (Read and answer questions #1-4) Mechanical Advantage Word Problem Practice Sheet Solutions to Mechanical Advantage Practice Sheet – link Lesson 3: Work 2.5 – How to Calculate ‘Work’(Read and answer questions #1, 3, 4, & 5) Lesson…
Hanukkia Design Challenge
Your challenge today will be to design a 3D model of a Hanukkia. Students are challenged to build the candle holder parts of the Hanukkah lamp using the online software program Tinkercad. Each design will creatively incorporate a Jewish hero theme. Sizing Guidelines Your candle holder should be 10cm (100mm) tall with a diameter of 2.5cm (25mm). Choose a Theme for your Design Your candle holder design should reflect the theme There are multiple ways that Jewish individuals have impacted…