Tuesday 30 September 2014

Social Studies 8G - continued to work on Silk Road Map (due Monday, Oct. 6)

Social Studies 9B - Continued First Past the Post vs. Popular vote, and reviewed the chart on the worksheet.


Social Studies 9D - Reviewed First Past the Post and Popular vote.  Began to discuss the role of senators.  Students are to read p. 31 and the article: "Reforming the Senate" for next class.

Monday 29 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -began to work on Silk Road Map (due Monday, Oct. 6)

Social Studies 9B -  Discussed First Past the Post.


Social Studies 9D - Discussed First Past the Post, and completed worksheet.

Friday 26 September 2014

Social Studies 8G - Read page 18 and discussed the Role of the Islamic Civilizations.  Watched a video about Islamic contributions.

Social Studies 9B - watched Rick Mercer Report about how we are governed.  Reviewed structure of Canadian Federal Government.  Students should have completed reading up to page 27 for next class.


Social Studies 9D - watched Rick Mercer Report about how we are governed.  Reviewed structure of Canadian Federal Government.  Students should have completed reading up to page 27 for next class.

Thursday 25 September 2014

Social Studies 8G - Read & discussed the Silk road on pages 16 - 17.

Social Studies 9B - Continued notes about the branches of Government (textbook reference: pages 21-24). Began to watch a video about government.

Social Studies 9D -Continued notes about the branches of Government (students to read pages 21-24). Began to watch a video about government.

Wednesday 24 September 2014

Social Studies 8G - Began to take notes about the Renaissance.  Reviewed the material on pages 12-13.

Social Studies 9B - Students took notes about ch. 1. Intro to gov't.


Social Studies 9D -Finished the recap sheet for video from the previous day.  Students took notes about ch. 1. Intro to gov't.

Tuesday 23 September 2014

Social Studies 8G - students took notes about how to read a textbook.  Discussed current events.

Social Studies 9B - Watched the video "Democracy - our way".  Reviewed recap sheet for video.


Social Studies 9D - Watched the video "Democracy - our way".  Began to review the recap sheet for video; will continue tomorrow.

Monday 22 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Students wrote the introduction quiz today.  Students read pages 12-13 and began the ch. 1 vocabulary.

Social Studies 9B - Students wrote the introduction quiz today.  Students read pages 16-19 and began the ch. 1 vocabulary.


Social Studies 9D - Students wrote the introduction quiz today.  Students read pages 16-19 and began the ch. 1 vocabulary.

Thursday 18 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Reviewed the worksheet on the Gods Must be Crazy. Completed a worksheet about worldviews in class.  For review, students were given the worksheet: "How can you find out more about worldview?"

***Introduction Quiz on Monday, Sept. 22*******

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY DUE TO CONROY CLASSIC. Reviewed "Finding another perspective" worksheet.  Students completed the Pro/Con worksheet in class.  For homework in preparation for the Exam on Monday, students are to complete the "Issues for Canadians" booklet.

***Introduction Exam on Monday, Sept. 22*******


Social Studies 9D - NO CLASS TODAY DUE TO CONROY CLASSIC.  Reviewed "Finding another perspective" worksheet.  Students completed the Pro/Con worksheet in class.  For homework in preparation for the Exam on Monday, students are to complete the "Issues for Canadians" booklet.

***Introduction Exam on Monday, Sept. 22*******

Wednesday 17 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Reviewed pop quiz; students made corrections. Continued to watch "The Gods Must be Crazy".  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet on the Gods Must be Crazy.

***Introduction Quiz on Monday, Sept. 22*******

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed "Finding another perspective" worksheet.  Students completed the Pro/Con worksheet in class.  For homework in preparation for the Exam on Monday, students are to complete the "Issues for Canadians" booklet.

***Introduction Exam on Monday, Sept. 22*******


Social Studies 9D - Reviewed "Finding another perspective" worksheet.  Students completed the Pro/Con worksheet in class.  For homework in preparation for the Exam on Monday, students are to complete the "Issues for Canadians" booklet.

***Introduction Exam on Monday, Sept. 22*******

Tuesday 16 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  pop quiz today on the Models on pages 9 & 10. Continued to watch "The Gods Must be Crazy".  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet on the Gods Must be Crazy (omit #3).

***Introduction Quiz on Monday, Sept. 22*******

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the background sheet on Gun control.  Identified stakeholders for issue question.  For homework, students are to complete the page: "Finding another perspective".
***Introduction Exam on Monday, Sept. 22*******


Social Studies 9D - Reviewed the background sheet on Gun control.  Identified stakeholders for issue question.  For homework, students are to complete the page: "Finding another perspective".

***Introduction Exam on Monday, Sept. 22*******

Monday 15 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Finished reviewing the worldview worksheet.  Began to watch "The Gods Must be Crazy".

***Introduction Quiz on Monday, Sept. 22*******

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the "What is your Opinion?" worksheet. Began to look at Gun Control.  For homework, students are to read the background sheet on Gun control: Pro & Con, and complete the question on the back page.

***Introduction Exam on Monday, Sept. 22*******

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed the "What is your Opinion?" worksheet. Began to look at Gun Control.  For homework, students are to read the background sheet on Gun control: Pro & Con, and complete the question on the back page.

***Introduction Exam on Monday, Sept. 22*******

Friday 12 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Reviewed the modesl on page 9/10of the textbook.  Students completed a worksheet identifying elements of worldview; will finish reviewing the worksheet next class.

Social Studies 9B - Began powerpoint notes on issues. Completed an exercise on opinions.  For homework, students are to complete the "What is your Opinion?" worksheet for next class.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed perspectives/point of view worksheet.  Began powerpoint notes on issues. Completed an exercise on opinions. For homework, students are to complete the "What is your Opinion?" worksheet for next class.

Thursday 11 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Reviewed the Worldview worksheet, as well as the vocabulary sheet.  Began to discuss the model on page 9 of the textbook.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed pages 4/5 in textbook.  Students read pages 6 & 7 and completed a perspectives/point of view worksheet.  Reviewed the worksheet in class. Handed out vocabulary sheet for the introduction pages.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed perspectives/point of view worksheet.  Began powerpoint notes on issues.

*********Meet the teacher night: Thursday, September 11, 5:00 - 7:00*********

Wednesday 10 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Discussed Canadian identity; students should finish the Worldview worksheet, as well as the vocabulary sheet.  Began to discuss the model on page 10 of the textbook.

Social Studies 9B - Discussed individual Quality of Life; students took notes on developing and developed countries; 
 
Social Studies 9D - Discussed individual Quality of Life; students took notes on developing and developed countries; For homework, students are to read pages 6-7, and complete the perspective/point of view worksheet for next class.

*********Meet the teacher night: Thursday, September 11, 5:00 - 7:00*********

Tuesday 9 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Discussed recent discovery of the Franklin Expedition.  Discussed western worldview vs. Aboriginal worldview. For homework, students are to complete page 2 of  Introduction worksheet.

Social Studies 9B - Discussed recent discovery of the Franklin Expedition. Reviewed aspects of Quality of Life.  Discussed the problems of trying to evaluate Quality of Life. Students were asked to consider the question: What most affects your Quality of Life?
 
Social Studies 9D - Discussed recent discovery of the Franklin Expedition. Will finish reviewing the assignment about Jose and Emma next class.


*********Meet the teacher night: Thursday, September 11, 5:00 - 7:00*********

Monday 8 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Students handed in Text Tour. Discussed Worldview, Values and Beliefs.  Students completed page 1 of  Introduction worksheet.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the assignment "Jose & Emma".  Discussed the problems of trying to evaluate Quality of Life.
 
Social Studies 9D -  Reviewed: Quality of Life. Students took notes on Aspects of Quality of Life.  Began assignment "Jose & Emma".  For homework, students are to finish reading about Emma and complete the retrieval chart and paragraph response for next class.

Friday 5 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Read through page 2 and part of page 3.  Reviewed identity. Text Tour (due: Monday, September 8)

Social Studies 9B -  Students handed in the Text Tour. Reviewed:Governance, Economics, Quality of Life. Students took notes on Aspects of Quality of Life.  Began assignment "Jose & Emma".  For homework, students are to finish reading about Emma and complete the retrieval chart and paragraph response for next class.
 
Social Studies 9D -  Students handed in the Text Tour.reviewed textbook features.; Began introduction (page 2 of textbook).  Students finished notes about Governance, Economics, Quality of Life. Watched video "If the World were 100 People". Completed accompanying worksheet. 

Thursday 4 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  handed out course outline; reviewed textbook features.  Students were assigned the Text Tour (due: Monday, September 8)

Social Studies 9B - reviewed textbook features.; Began introduction (page 2 of textbook).  Students took notes about Governance, Economics, Quality of Life.  Watched video "If the World were 100 People". Completed accompanying worksheet. ("Text Tour" is due: Friday, September 5th)

Social Studies 9D -  reviewed textbook features.; Began introduction (page 2 of textbook).  Students began to take notes about Governance, Economics, Quality of Life.  ("Text Tour" is due: Friday, September 5th)

Wednesday 3 September 2014

Social Studies 8G - discussed personal responsibility today

Social Studies 9B - discussed personal responsibility today; assigned "Text Tour": (due: Friday, September 5th)

Social Studies 9D -  assigned "Text Tour": (due: Friday, September 5th)