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".