Thursday 18 December 2014

Social Studies 8G - Finished looking at Art in the Renaissance.

Social Studies 9B -  Completed Cause & Effect skill sheet from page 104.

Social Studies 9D - Completed Cause & Effect skill sheet from page 104.

Wednesday 17 December 2014

Social Studies 8G - Continued to look at Art in the Renaissance p. 62 - 65.  For Homework, students are to complete pages 3-4 of Renaissance Art handout, and read pages 62-63 for next class.

Social Studies 9B -  Students to look at cause & effect in groups. (p. 104)  Began to review the cause & effect worksheet.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed the three case studies, and the challenge questions. Began to look at cause & effect on page 104.

Tuesday 16 December 2014

Social Studies 8G - Finished summary notes on Scholars and Philosophers. Began to look at Art in the Renaissance p. 62 - 65.  For Homework, students are to complete pages 1-2 of Renaissance Art handout.

Social Studies 9B -  Students handed in the Illustrated Summary sheet.  Reviewed the three case studies, and the Charter chart as well as the challenge questions.  Began to look at cause & effect  (p. 104)  Students began to work in groups to examine cause & effect for the case studies.

Social Studies 9D - Students handed in the Illustrated Summary sheet.  Reviewed the three case studies, and the Charter chart as well as the challenge questions. 

Monday 15 December 2014

Social Studies 8G - Reviewed the worksheet "How did Scholars and Philosophers Spread the Ideas of Humanism?".  Students handed in the Printing Press worksheet.  Students took summary notes on Scholars and Philosophers.

Social Studies 9B -  Students read pages 100 - 103 and summarized the case studies on the interactive Bookmark.  Students are to complete the "exploring Canadian Rights and Freedoms" chart, and the challenge questions for next class. Students are to complete the Illustrated Summary sheet (due: Tuesday, December 16).

Social Studies 9D - Students read pages 100 - 103 and summarized the case studies on the interactive Bookmark.  Students are to complete the "exploring Canadian Rights and Freedoms" chart, and the challenge questions for next class. Students are to complete the Illustrated Summary sheet (due: Tuesday, December 16).

Friday 12 December 2014

Social Studies 8G - Reviewed the printing press. Read aloud pages 55 - 54. Watched a video about the School of Athens. Students had class time to work on the worksheet "How did Scholars and Philosophers Spread the Ideas of Humanism?" (due next class).  For homework, students are to read pages 53-54 and complete the Printing Press worksheet by Monday, Dec. 15

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the "Responsibilities" chart (handout) and the Hutterite response worksheet. For Homework, students are to complete the Illustrated Summary sheet (due: Tuesday, December 16)

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed the "Responsibilities" chart (handout) and the Hutterite response worksheet. Students took notes on the Charter.  For Homework, students are to complete the Illustrated Summary sheet (due: Tuesday, December 16)

Thursday 11 December 2014

Social Studies 8G - Began to look at the printing press.  For homework, students are to read pages 53-54 and complete the Printing Press worksheet by Monday, Dec. 15

Social Studies 9B -  Discussed current events.  Reviewed the rights and freedoms on pages 97 & 98.  For homework, students are to complete the "Responsibilities" chart (handout) and complete the Hutterite response worksheet from last day.

Social Studies 9D -  Finished viewing the video about rights.  Reviewed the recap sheet.  For homework, students are to complete the Hutterite response worksheet from last day.

Wednesday 10 December 2014

Social Studies 8G - Reviewed page 52.  Students took notes on Humanism.

Social Studies 9B -  Students read pages 88-99 and completed the Ch. 3 worksheet for next class.

Social Studies 9D -  Students read pages 88-99 and completed the Ch. 3 worksheet for next class.  Will finish the video next class.

Tuesday 9 December 2014

Social Studies 8G - Covered pages 48-51.  Students took notes on "Why Renaissance ideas were slow to spread".  For homework students are to read page 52.


Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the two columns from the previous day's work.  Students took down definitions for "Rights" and "Freedoms".


Social Studies 9D -  Introduced ch. 3.  Began to watch a video about rights.

Monday 8 December 2014

Social Studies 8G - completed a survey; began ch. 2


Social Studies 9B -  Students completed group project (Due: Monday, Dec. 8).  Watched a video to introduce Ch. 3.  Students are to complete columns 2 & 3 for next class.



Social Studies 9D -  Students worked to complete group project (Due: Monday, Dec. 8)

Thursday 4 December 2014

Social Studies 8G - Roundtable discussion about isolation vs. contact.

Social Studies 9B -  Students worked to complete group project (Due: Monday, Dec. 8)

Social Studies 9D -  Students worked to complete group project (Due: Monday, Dec. 8)







Wednesday 3 December 2014

Social Studies 8G - Students completed the webquest today.

http://content.blackgold.ca/ict/AISI/DivIII/Grade8/G8SocialStudies/Docs/Worldview/Lost%20Tribe/Door.html


Social Studies 9B -  Students worked to complete group project (Due: Monday, Dec. 8)

Social Studies 9D -  Students worked to complete group project (Due: Monday, Dec. 8)

Tuesday 2 December 2014

Social Studies 8G - Students continued working on the webquest today.

http://content.blackgold.ca/ict/AISI/DivIII/Grade8/G8SocialStudies/Docs/Worldview/Lost%20Tribe/Door.html


Social Studies 9B -  Guest speaker from the Seventh Step Society.

Social Studies 9D -  Guest speaker from the Seventh Step Society.

Monday 1 December 2014

Social Studies 8G - Students handed in their prediction/response.  Students completed a webquest today.

http://content.blackgold.ca/ict/AISI/DivIII/Grade8/G8SocialStudies/Docs/Worldview/Lost%20Tribe/Door.html

Social Studies 9B -  Group work for our Global stewardship project.

Social Studies 9D -  Group work for our Global stewardship project.

Friday 28 November 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Students worked on existing projects. Students are to write a response prediction for the next event about the Spanish Conquering the Aztecs.  Students are to justify their answers,  Response is due next class.

Social Studies 9B -  Group work for our Global stewardship project.

Social Studies 9D -  Group work for our Global stewardship project.

Thursday 27 November 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Discussed European Culture melding with Japanese Culture.  Students are to write a response prediction for the next event about the Spanish Conquering the Aztecs.  Students are to justify their answers,  Response is due next class.

Social Studies 9B -  Began group work for our Global stewardship project.

Social Studies 9D -  Began group work for our Global stewardship project.

Wednesday 26 November 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Discussed current events.

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the picture/perspective worksheet. Jury Poster Assignment.  Due TODAY!!!

Social Studies 9D -  Reviewed the picture/perspective worksheet. Jury Poster Assignment.  Due TODAY!!!

Tuesday 25 November 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Worked on analyzing artifacts for meaning.

Social Studies 9B -  Discussed stewardship.  Students are to complete the picture/perspective worksheet for next class. Jury Poster Assignment.  Due Wednesday, Nov. 26.


Social Studies 9D -  Discussed stewardship.  Students are to complete the picture/perspective worksheet for next class. Jury Poster Assignment.  Due Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Monday 24 November 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Finished watching the video about Spanish Conquest in the Americas.

Social Studies 9B -  Students continued to work on their Jury Poster Assignment.  Due Wednesday, Nov. 26.


Social Studies 9D -  Students continued to work on their Jury Poster Assignment.  Due Wednesday, Nov. 26.
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Friday 21 November 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Began to watch a video about the Aztecs.

Social Studies 9B -  Students continued to work on their Jury Poster Assignment (will have some time on Monday).  Due Monday, Nov. 24.


Social Studies 9D -  Students began to work on their Jury Poster Assignment (will have class time on Monday).  Due Tuesday, Nov. 25.

Thursday 20 November 2014

Social Studies 8G -  FIELD TRIP TO INDIANA JONES EXHIBIT TODAY!!!!!!!  Students were awesome!!!


Social Studies 9B -  Students wrote the Chapter 2 Exam today.


Social Studies 9D -  Students wrote the Chapter 2 Exam today.

Wednesday 19 November 2014

Social Studies 8G - Worked as a class to complete the PMI chart for Cultural Elements.   FIELD TRIP TO INDIANA JONES EXHIBIT TOMORROW!!!!!!!


Social Studies 9B -  Introduced the idea about Responsibility, and the criteria for Reliance/Consequences/Benefits.  Students began to work on their "Responsibilities of Jurors" poster assignment which is due: Monday, November 24. *** Chapter 2 Exam: Thursday, November 20*****


Social Studies 9D -   Introduced the idea about Responsibility, and the criteria for Reliance/Consequences/Benefits.  Next class, Students will begin to work on their "Responsibilities of Jurors" poster assignment which is due: Monday, November 24. *** Chapter 2 Exam: Thursday, November 20*****

Tuesday 18 November 2014

Social Studies 8G - Worked in groups to complete the second reading about Isolation and the PMI chart.  will finish tomorrow.  ****Field Trip Form for Indiana Jones to be handed in by Nov. 14****   FIELD TRIP TO INDIANA JONES EXHIBIT ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH!!!!!!!


Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed part B of the worksheet about advocacy groups. Students were given a reading assignment and a recap sheet for citizens and justice.*** Chapter 2 Exam: Thursday, November 20*****


Social Studies 9D -  Reviewed part B of the worksheet about advocacy groups. Students were given a reading assignment and a recap sheet for citizens and justice. *** Chapter 2 Exam: Thursday, November 20*****

Monday 17 November 2014

Social Studies 8G - Finished reviewing the chapter 1 exam. Read about the EDO period and completed a PMI chart about the reading and Isolation. ****Field Trip Form for Indiana Jones to be handed in by Nov. 14****   FIELD TRIP TO INDIANA JONES EXHIBIT ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH!!!!!!!


Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the assigned worksheets about Jury Duty.  For homework, read pages 82 - 85 and complete part B of the worksheet.*** Chapter 2 Exam: Thursday, November 20*****


Social Studies 9D -  Finished reviewing the 4 cartoons. Reviewed the assigned worksheets about Jury Duty.  For homework, read pages 82 - 85 and complete part B of the worksheet.  *** Chapter 2 Exam: Thursday, November 20*****

Friday 14 November 2014

Social Studies 8G - Reviewed the Japan viewing sheet about worldview.  Handed back the chapter 1 exam, and began to review it. ****Field Trip Form for Indiana Jones to be handed in by Nov. 14****   FIELD TRIP TO INDIANA JONES EXHIBIT ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH!!!!!!!


Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed 4 political cartoons about youth justice.  Began to discuss Jury selection.  For homework, students are to read pages 78-81 and complete the assigned worksheets.*** Chapter 2 Exam: Thursday, November 20*****


Social Studies 9D - Students handed in their paragraph response about whether or not justice was served in the case of the microwave cat case. Reviewed political cartoons.  Students worked in groups to review 4 cartoons about justice (will review next class).  For homework, students are to read pages 78-81 and complete the assigned worksheets.  *** Chapter 2 Exam: Thursday, November 20*****

Thursday 13 November 2014

Social Studies 8G - Watched a video about the Edo period in Japan, and assessed the worldview of the group.  Will recap viewing sheet tomorrow. ****Field Trip Form for Indiana Jones to be handed in by Nov. 14****


Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed political cartoons from last class.  Students worked with partners to decode 4 political cartoons about youth justice.  *** Chapter 2 Exam: Thursday, November 20*****


Social Studies 9D -Finished reviewing the case of the Microwave Cat. For homework, students are to write a paragraph response about whether or not justice was served in the case of the microwave cat.   *** Chapter 2 Exam: Thursday, November 20*****


Wednesday 12 November 2014

Social Studies 8G - Began work on the question of cultural isolation. ****Field Trip Form for Indiana Jones to be handed in by Nov. 14****


Social Studies 9B -  Students handed in their paragraph response about the case of the Microwave Cat.  Reviewed page 74 on Political Cartoons.  Students worked in pairs to analyze a political cartoon.


Social Studies 9D -Finished reviewing the case of the Microwave Cat. Students decided on a sentence for the accused. Will finish next class.

Thursday 6 November 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Students wrote the Chapter 1 exam. Chapter 2 vocabulary words given out, as well as the "I Can" statements.  ****Field Trip Form for Indiana Jones to be handed in by Nov. 14****


Social Studies 9B -  You be the Judge Activity.  Students are to write a paragraph response for next class.  Respond to: In the case of the Microwave Cat….in light of the circumstances, and the consequences……Was justice served?


Social Studies 9D - Reviewed the recap sheet about articles relating to Justice. Began to review the case of the Microwave Cat.

Wednesday 5 November 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Remembrance Day video.****Chapter 1 exam: Thursday November 6***

Social Studies 9B -  Remembrance Day video. Homework: (students are to read pages 73-74 and complete the recap sheet about articles relating to Justice.)


Social Studies 9D - Remembrance Day video. For homework students are to read 73-74 and complete the recap sheet about articles relating to Justice.

Tuesday 4 November 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Finished reviewing Venice and Genoa as city states.  Read page 45.  Students had study time to review for the Chapter 1 exam.****Chapter 1 exam: Thursday November 6***

Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed the homework from yesterday, (students are to read pages 73-74 and complete the recap sheet about articles relating to Justice.)


Social Studies 9D -  Reviewed  the worksheet:  "Myths about Youth Crime in Canada". For homework students are to read 73-74 and complete the recap sheet about articles relating to Justice.

Monday 3 November 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Reviewed the Video worksheet from last class****Chapter 1 exam: Thursday November 6***

Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed The handout: "Myths about Youth Crime in Canada".  For homework, students are to read pages 73-74 and complete the recap sheet about articles relating to Justice.


Social Studies 9D -  Reviewed the worksheet:  "What are the objectives of the YCJA?".  Reviewed the graph on page 71.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet:  "Myths about Youth Crime in Canada".

Friday 31 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Watched a video about the History of the Renaissance.  Video worksheet should be completed for next class****Students should prepare for a the chapter 1 exam next week.

Social Studies 9B -   Students wrote a quiz today. Watched part of a video about the YCJA. The handout: "Myths about Youth Crime in Canada" (To be completed for Monday's class).


Social Studies 9D -  SStudents wrote a quiz today. Watched part of a video about the YCJA. For Homework, students are to review page 70, and complete the handout: "What are the objectives of the YCJA?" 

Thursday 30 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Reviewed organizer about Florence, reviewed powerpoint notes; read about the Medici Family on page 36. Handed out study guide for chapter 1.  ****Students should prepare for a the chapter 1 exam next week.

Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed the previous days homework (handout using page 70 about the objectives of the YCJA). Began to look at the graph on page 71.  Students were given the handout: "Myths about Youth Crime in Canada" (To be completed for Monday's class).****Students should prepare for a quiz on pages 66-67 later this week.


Social Studies 9D -  Students Finished taking powerpoint notes about the YCJA. Reviewed page 69. For Homework, students are to review page 70, and complete the handout: "What are the objectives of the YCJA?"  ****Students should prepare for a quiz on pages 66-67 later this week.