Curriculum Night tomorrow night October 1

 Hope to see you there, from 6pm to 8pm!

Learn about what you will learn this year, and what high school is about.

September 30, 2026

 Science test (WHMIS and lab equipment) tomorrow for the students who have been with me since the beginning. New kids will have to learn those while they are doing the test. STUDY

8C

- adjectives

- Math: Pythagoras ' Theorem

G8 Geography notes

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cckENrccOLle3lh4AJewWPekBSbUmk861S-wTxwJFxI/edit?tab=t.0

September 29, 2026

 Orange shirt day tomorrow. Wear an orange shirt, get a prize

Science test (WHMIS and lab equipment) on Thursday for the students who have been with me since the beginning. New kids will have to learn those while they are doing the test. STUDY

8C: please send me the six climate graphs tonight. So far, I only received those from Adrina, and Klaude)

My Blue Print (complete at least the learning style and personality sections tonight)

https://app.myblueprint.ca/

- complete noun sheets online. Make a copy in your Chromebook and then complete your work

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19Oxw9VhT4XII8eQ_q7YoJAi3CT1bV5LvXdg76M83QJ0/edit?usp=sharing

8C first writing sample, 20mins to write

G8 Geography Unit 1

 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PCcifAZmbgnmPSbAqM6A82qtt5HZI9XX/view?usp=drive_link

Kwok's notes (just pay attention in class)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cckENrccOLle3lh4AJewWPekBSbUmk861S-wTxwJFxI/edit?usp=sharing

September 28, 2026

 8C

- math quiz tomorrow. Review and study

- find the longest railroad track in the world (distance in km)

- radius of the train that travels there

- how many times the wheel turn to reach its destination

Ideal bedroom design due after Thanksgiving weekend 

its destination

8C Terry Fox Receipt

 I double your contributions to the Terry Fox Foundation. On behalf of Terry, we say "Thank You".

My address is blocked off but if you wish to know, it is 24 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Ontario

September 25, 2026

 8D/8C

- circumference of circles

- 8D lab equipment sheet due Wednesday

- start working on your ideal bedroom design when you have an unlimited amount of money (due Thanksgiving weekend)

- Math quiz on Tuesday, Sept 29 (Day 2) (perimeter of rectangular shapes, cost to construct fence, pacing, circles, applications)

September 24, 2026

Terry Fox Run tomorrow afternoon. Bring a sweatshirt or hoodie since it will be quite cool. Also a pair of running shoes and run with Terry

8C, 8D

- your ideal bedroom in Google Draw due in two weeks (after Thanksgiving weekend, Tuesday October 13th) 

8C, 8D

- WHMIS and lab equipment test next Friday Oct 2nd. Study this weekend

- math: perimeter, cost and newspaper routes

- No math quiz till next week

Factors that affect climate

 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1trqbHR6_XquWg6XuWUgKtVt-8Omt9cpw/view?usp=sharing

September 23, 2026

 8D

- perimeter of composite shapes; estimate the perimenter of the school building based on pacing

- Science lab equipment sheet due next Wednesday September 30. 

Reasons to ask for an allowance from parents

- Mr. Kwok says that I am old enough to learn to have some financial responsibility. It will be a good start to receive an allowance regularly. A small amount of money, such as $5 per week, to start 

8B

- finish all six climate graphs, bar/line, two vertical axis

8B Geography

 By 11:59pm tonight September 22, 2026, please share your Google sheet with me

jamie.kwok@tdsb.on.ca

kwokhomework@gmail.com

- six cities

- six climate types (tropical, arid, polar, temperate, Mediterranean, mountain)

- 12 sets of data (temperature and precipitation for each city)

- PLEASE, don't put unit with the data, only the number

September 22, 2026

 8C, 8D

- sign math quiz#2

- perimeter, front page

- estimate the perimeter of the school building (use pacing data)

- science lab equipment sheet due tomorrow

- Design your own bedroom if you have unlimited amount of money. Start with listing at least 20 items

A+ sample

Solid gold toilet seat

https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3204108/going-potty-toilet-mania-hong-kong-and-citys-us35-million-solid-gold-throne-built-shrine-hero

September 21, 2026

Curriculum Night has been changed to Thursday Oct. 1st, from 6pm to 8pm. Love to meet all the parents and talk about the school year. Hope to see you in next week.

Terry Fox Run on Friday Sept 25 in the afternoon. It is supposed to be sunny and 21°C.  Please wear running shoes, T-shirt/sweat shirt and shorts

 8C

- Toonie for Terry. Kwok will match your donations. In class donation only

- Climate data for six cities (tropical, polar, arid, temperate, Mediterranean, mountain). Record temperature and preciptation in Sheet

- Science: equipment description sheet due on Wednesday

- Nutrient program applications if you want to have breakfast every school day ($60)

- please complete the paper applications and return to Kwok

Movement in plants

Sunflowers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwI0tGzr4S8

Venus Fly Traps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7eQKSf0LmY

September 18, 2026

 Curriculum Night has been changed to Oct. 1st, from 6pm to 8pm. Love to meet all the parents and talk about your school year. Hope to see you in two weeks.

8C, 8D

- math quiz on Monday. Review and study

- 8D; Disney questions and the other side

Terry Fox Run next Friday Sept 25. Bring a toonie for Terry

- 8C: Kwok will match your donation

8A, 8B, 8C, 8D 

Google Sheet with Climate data for six climates (tropical, polar, arid, temperate, Mediterranean, Mountain)

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1h4FbTKUrs3UqCDj2zj5BkrlNCKaXsiezVegS_H6G0i8/edit?usp=sharing

- climate data worldwide

- climate data worldwide

https://en.climate-data.org/

- find a CITY from the site above and record the AVERAGE temperature/ precipation in a Google Sheet

e.g. Tropical (Singapore), Arid (Doha), Temperate (Montreal), Polar (Whitehorse), Mediterranean (San Francisco), Mountain (Kathmandu)

Whitehorse climate

https://weatherspark.com/y/287/Average-Weather-in-Whitehorse-Yukon-Canada-Year-Round

Essay on My Favourite Number

 Sample essay from one of my former students. Well written on an odd topic from a STEM entrance exam a few years ago

Thirteen. The number has represented controversy over the years, from being unlucky to having to do with evil forces. It has also represented triumph, as thirteen is the age when you are officially a teenager [good example], and have the responsibilities and benefits of that age. Thus, my favourite number is thirteen as it has many benefits of age in the world, is one of the most widely known “unlucky” or “evil” numbers, and is a number that I believe is quite special in many other ways. 

 

Thirteen is an age when you [start to be more] mature. Having just had my thirteenth birthday, I have yet to experience the responsibilities and benefits of this maturity, but I already know what they are. For example, you are no longer allowed to ride on a TTC bus for free when you are thirteen or older. People who have turned thirteen are also officially recognized as teenagers; the word itself is associated with both negative and positive stereotypes [be specific, give examples to explain.  This paragraph should be your strongest argument]. [At age 13, when hormones bloom, some teenagers can be aggressive and rebellious, arguing constantly with parents.  Just look at all the young offenders the police and school must to deal with each year] ,  For this, I believe that the number thirteen has a shifting respect, from good and bad,  in society that I hold dear, and no other position would be better for the number than my favourite number. 

 

I am interested in the cultures and religion of man [human, gender neutral], though not affiliated with them, and thirteen holds a place of darkness in many of these religions. There were said to be thirteen people at the Last Supper; the thirteenth trump card in a tarot deck is Death; and, according to Chinese culture, thirteen is a feminine lucky number that many household owners avoid buying [or no 13th floor in many apartment buildings or elevators].  I thought 14 is the number Chinese avoid

- good examples above

Lastly, thirteen has a score of interesting facts and coincidences. Apollo 13, the unfortunate NASA mission, was launched on April 11, 2:13 P.M. A hangman’s noose must have at least 13 knots; otherwise, it is considered inhumane. The number has also spawned some large words, such as Paraskevidekatriaphobia and Friggatriskaidekaphobia, both words for fear of Friday the Thirteenth. The US has a large involvement with the number thirteen, being everywhere from the one-dollar bill to the Great Seal of the US. Many words have thirteen letters, such as the United Kingdom, United Nations and Annuit Coeptis in the US great seal.  The IP ADRESS of Xerox Corp. is 13.13.13.13. C.I.A is the 3rd letter of the alphabet plus the 9th letter of the alphabet plus the 1st is 13. Curious, isn't it. Awesome comparison

 

Thirteen has been the most queer number, the number which denotes many social borders, and an important cultural number. That is why it is my favourite number.

 

- much improved essay compared to the first one on refugees

- examples are clearly stated, but should elaborate and explain more to amplify meaning.  Otherwise, it may be unclear to some readers

- The second-to-last paragraph may show a list of events instead of explaining why 13 is your lucky number.  Thus, please pick at least one event to explain further

TDSB HIgh School Specialized Programs, Blue Print

 https://www.tdsb.on.ca/cpao/Central-Program-Admissions-Office/Specialized-Programs

My Blue Print

https://app.myblueprint.ca/?sdid=tdsb

September 17, 2026

 

8C/8D

- math quiz is postponed to Monday due to the Terry Fox Assembly

Terry Fox Assembly tomorrow morning so your math quiz is postponed to Monday. Still, must review and study because I will make the questions harder :)

8C only: Disney's questions

8C/8D

- please share specialized program information with parents (audio recording if you have it)

September 16, 2026

 Please INVITE parents to attend the Curriculum Night to meet the Kwok. It will take place on Thursday, September 24, from 6pm to 8pm. My discussion is about what you will learn this year and HIGH SCHOOL programs. Hope to see you there.

Terry Fox Run Friday Sept 25. T-shirt, shorts, running shoes please

8C/8D 

- Kwok's trip to Vancouver calculations

- quiz on Friday

8C, 8D

- lab equipment search. 8C due Wed Sept 23. Paper assignment only

Science notes

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ysVsEjA1cLtrC27b4L31bgE3hbFDxjBoflDDXxysR4s/edit?usp=sharing

8A/8B Geography notes

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1unCbRIL1IEKMcIZ6vCxG4wbXs3kdjdGPTxag9b69Y3I/edit?usp=sharing

Free Microsoft Office for students

1. Google "free microsoft office for students"

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/education/products/office

2. https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/education/students#free-microsoft-365

3. Sign up for free (Must use TDSB email)

Climate map

 Put this map into your Geography Doc

8A, 8B Geography maps due tomorrow

 Continents

Oceans

Rivers

Mountains

and a table for the mountains

Name of the mountain	Continent	Max Height	Image
Ural Mountain	Europe, Asia	1895m

September 15, 2026

 8C

Math: cross multiplication (word problems). Show steps and calculations

e.g. For every 16mins Daniel spends doing his homework, his mark improves by 2.3%.

Last night, Daniel spent 82.5mins doing homework. Calculate his mark improvement. Show your work.

(ans: 11.85%)

A meteorite broke into five pieces when it entered the atmosphere. The data is listed below.

Calculate the size of each piece and the total mass of the meteorite (ans: 469.08gram)

Piece        Portion        Mass

A                12%            

B                1/5            

C                23%          107.89gram  

D                1/8

E

Total

G8 Science Corrosive materials

 pH scale (acid and bases are corrosive. Dont pur bleach directly onto your clothing before doing laundry. Dilute it. One part bleach, 4 parts water_

September 14, 2026

 8C Geography

- label river and mountain maps in Google Doc

- create a table below the mountain map: see example from the 8A Geography blog link from last week

8C/8D

- sign math quiz

- ratio and cross multiplication, page 1 and 2 (three variables)

- soccer practice tomorrow morning at 7:30am if you HAVE THE FORM. No signed form, no soccer

- math quiz 2 on Friday Sept 18 (ratio, cross multiplication)

8A Geography

 

Continents

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1_zX8WmnH5v19TXAelUssw-YZinl-f_zakI_RqP7cJx8/edit?usp=sharing

Rivers

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/140X2mnKoD0xsPD3votMWBpstLSOFbQ32qG5N4iAj18s/edit?usp=sharing

Mountains

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1XH03IZ5yFd-pAwygfXLlAhx3BBYGdsTIuoC3LocwjBQ/edit?usp=sharing

September 11, 2026

8D

- calculate HST and costs for sheet#2

- Math quiz on Monday (from this week class). Number line, money, decimal, percent, fraction, food order, HST

- bring a calculator

- is a bag of Oreo cookies taxable? Or buying a pet from a store, even though it is raw and alive (hopefully)!

G8 Geography

- make a copy of these two Google Draw. Find the names of the rivers and the mountains by adding textboxes to the Draw.

- when done, download a copy as JPG. Insert the two files into the Google Document from yesterday

- add a table in Doc to name the mountain, their locations, max height and include an image of the mountain

Rivers

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/140X2mnKoD0xsPD3votMWBpstLSOFbQ32qG5N4iAj18s/edit?usp=sharing

Mountains

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1XH03IZ5yFd-pAwygfXLlAhx3BBYGdsTIuoC3LocwjBQ/edit?usp=sharing

September 10, 2026

8C

- Math quiz tomorrow.  Number line, money, deciaml, percent fraction, food order, HST

- bring a calculator

- Geography: label on Google Draw, the oceans and continents. Then download a copy as JPG and insert into a Google Doc. This will be your geography document for the rest of the term

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1_zX8WmnH5v19TXAelUssw-YZinl-f_zakI_RqP7cJx8/edit?usp=sharing

8D

Scince

French crepe (burning orange brandy)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVIewSoAMqw

How much is 1Kg of sodium metal?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4aVueFmOHo&t=177s

Geography

- Geography: label on Google Draw, the oceans and continents. Then download a copy as JPG and insert into a Google Doc. This will be your geography document for the rest of the term

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1_zX8WmnH5v19TXAelUssw-YZinl-f_zakI_RqP7cJx8/edit?usp=sharing

- Two main rivers and two main mountain ranges in each continent

September 9, 2026

 8C

- Math homework (decimals, fractions, percentages). Both sides (except for the % questions), to be done on paper or in a notebook

8C, 8D

- Science: WHMIS labels (find examples of flammable, explosive and oxidizing agents with WHMIS labels)

- how much is 1Kg of Sodium metal?

8B

- Geography map: label on Google Draw all the continents and oceans

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1_zX8WmnH5v19TXAelUssw-YZinl-f_zakI_RqP7cJx8/edit?usp=sharing

Sept 24 (Thursday), Curriculum Night 6pm to 8pm

 Please invite parents to attend

September 8, 2026

 8C

- please ask parents to complete your permission forms by the end of this week (medical form, excursion, walking permission etc. The link was sent out last week to their emails)

- these forms are online

- inform parents about specialized high school programs

- download Unit 1 of the Geography textbook to your computer

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PCcifAZmbgnmPSbAqM6A82qtt5HZI9XX/view?usp=drive_link

Specialized High School Programs

https://www.tdsb.on.ca/cpao/Central-Program-Admissions-Office/Specialized-Programs

Find your school

https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Find-your/School/By-Home-Address

2026/2027 Geography textbook Unit 1

 

8A, 8B, 8C, 8D

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PCcifAZmbgnmPSbAqM6A82qtt5HZI9XX/view?usp=drive_link