Social Studies 9C -  Students finished a worksheet on pages 88-99; reviewed the answers.  Students completed the worksheet on Rights and Responsibilities; reviewed the answers.
 
Social studies 9E -  Finished the into to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  Students took notes on rights vs. freedoms. Students are to complete the worksheet on Rights and Responsibilities.


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Social Studies 9C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the video recap sheet. Began to look at the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  Students took notes on rights vs. freedoms.
 
Social studies 9E -   Reviewed the video recap sheet. Began to look at the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed the video recap sheet. Began to look at the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.  Students took notes on rights vs. freedoms.
 
Social studies 9E -   NO CLASS TODAY. Students wrote the Ch. 2 exam today.  Watched a video about rights.  Handed out "I can" statements.  For homework, students are to do the vocabulary for Ch. 3; Read pages 88-89, 92-95, and complete the 3rd column on the video recap sheet.

Social Studies 9C -  Students wrote the Ch. 2 exam today.  Watched a video about rights.  Handed out "I can" statements.  For homework, students are to do the vocabulary for Ch. 3; Read pages 88-89, 92-95, and complete the 3rd column on the video recap sheet.
 
Social studies 9E -   Students wrote the Ch. 2 exam today.  Watched a video about rights.  Handed out "I can" statements.  For homework, students are to do the vocabulary for Ch. 3; Read pages 88-89, 92-95, and complete the 3rd column on the video recap sheet.

Social Studies 9C -  Students worked in groups to try judging a case study.
 
Social studies 9E -   NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed advocacy groups (John Howard Society/Elizabeth Fry Society/Elders).  Students worked in groups to try judging a case study.

***Prepare for Ch. 2 exam on Monday, December 14.****

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the worksheet on advocacy groups.  Students completed a web outlining fairness in the jury system.  Students handed in the formative cartoon assessment.

Social studies 9E -   Reviewed advocacy groups (John Howard Society/Elizabeth Fry Society/Elders).  Students worked in groups to try judging a case study.

***Prepare for Ch. 2 exam on Monday, December 14.****

Social Studies 9C - Finished reviewing the cartoon analysis. Students are to complete the formative cartoon analysis and hand it in tomorrow.  Introduced jury system and advocacy groups.  For homework, students are to read pages 78-85 and complete the worksheet.  Students had some class time to begin this.

Social studies 9E - Students handed in the formative cartoon assessment.  Reviewed the jury worksheet, and students worked in groups to complete a web outlining fairness in the jury system.

***Prepare for Ch. 2 exam on Monday, December 14.****

Social Studies 9C - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the article analysis (p.72-73)  and began to review the cartoon analysis.

Social studies 9E -Reviewed the cartoon analysis. Began to discuss  Juror responsibilities.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet about being on a Jury, and the cartoon assessment for next class.

***Prepare for Ch. 2 exam on Monday, December 14.****

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the article analysis (p.72-73)  and began to review the cartoon analysis.

Social studies 9E - NO CLASS TODAY. Students wrote a quiz today. Reviewed the worksheet: Objectives of the YCJA. Reviewed the articles from pages 72-73.  Discussed political cartoons (p. 74). For homework, students are to complete the cartoon analysis. 

***Prepare for Ch. 2 exam on Monday, December 14.****

Social Studies 9C - Discussed validity and reliability.  For homework, students are to do the article analysis (p.72-73)  and the cartoon analysis.

Social studies 9E - Students wrote a quiz today. Reviewed the worksheet: Objectives of the YCJA. Reviewed the articles from pages 72-73.  Discussed political cartoons (p. 74). For homework, students are to complete the cartoon analysis. 

***Prepare for Ch. 2 exam next week.****

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the worksheet: Objectives of the YCJA.

Social studies 9E - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the worksheet: Myths about youth crime in Canada.  For homework, students are to read pages 69-70 and complete the worksheet: Objectives of the YCJA. Students should prepare for a quiz on the flow chart on Friday, Dec. 4.

Social Studies 9C - Students wrote a quiz on the flow chart.  For homework, students are to read pages 69 and 70 and complete the worksheet: Objectives of the YCJA.

Social studies 9E - Reviewed the worksheet: Myths about youth crime in Canada.  For homework, students are to read pages 69-70 and complete the worksheet: Objectives of the YCJA. Students should prepare for a quiz on the flow chart on Friday, Dec. 4.

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed pages 68-69. Students did the worksheet about Myths about youth crime in Canada (began to review in class).Quiz on the flow chart tomorrow.

Social studies 9E - Finished the video about youth justice. Reviewed pages 68-69. For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: Myths about youth crime in Canada for next class. Students should prepare for a quiz on the flow chart on Friday, Dec. 4.

Social Studies 9C - NO CLASS TODAY. Watched a video about youth justice in Canada. For homework, students are to read pages 68-69. Students should prepare for a quiz on the flow chart (Wednesday, next week).

Social studies 9E - Finished the flow chart on pages 66-67.  Watched a video about youth justice. Students should prepare for a quiz on the flow chart on Friday, Dec. 4.

Social Studies 9C - Watched a video about youth justice in Canada. For homework, students are to read pages 68-69. Students should prepare for a quiz on the flow chart (Wednesday, next week).

Social studies 9E -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the Venn diagram (handout sheet).  Began to review the flow chart on pages 66-67.  Students should prepare for a quiz on the flow chart.

Social Studies 9C - Finished reviewing the flow chart on pages 66-67. Students should prepare for a quiz on the flow chart. Students took additional notes on sentencing.

Social studies 9E -  Reviewed the Venn diagram (handout sheet).  Began to review the flow chart on pages 66-67.  Students should prepare for a quiz on the flow chart.

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the cartoon on pages 61-63, and the Venn diagram (handout sheet) (p. 64). Began to review the flow chart on pages 66-67). Students should prepare for a quiz on the flow chart.

Social studies 9E -  NO CLASS TODAY. Finished reviewing the worksheet: Justice or Injustice.
For homework, students are to read the cartoon on pages 61-63.  In addition, students are to read page 64 and complete the Venn diagram (handout sheet).

Social Studies 9C - Remaining students presented their speeches today. Discussed page 61 (rights if arrested).  For homework, students are to read the cartoon on pages 61-63.  In addition, students are to read page 64 and complete the Venn diagram (handout sheet).  Handed out "I can" statements.  students should begin to work on Vocabulary words.

Social studies 9E -  Finished reviewing the worksheet: Justice or Injustice.
For homework, students are to read the cartoon on pages 61-63.  In addition, students are to read page 64 and complete the Venn diagram (handout sheet).

Social Studies 9C - Students presented their speeches today.

Social studies 9E -  Students presented the last of the speeches today.  Began to review the worksheet: Justice or Injustice.

Social Studies 9C - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed Symbols of Justice (p.57).  Began to discuss what a "Just" society is. Speech due: Friday, Nov. 20.

Social studies 9E -  Students presented their speeches today.

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed Symbols of Justice (p.57).  Began to discuss what a "Just" society is. Speech due: Friday, Nov. 20.

Social studies 9E -  NO CLASS TODAY. Began Ch. 2 today.  Students should read pages 56-57.  Discussed "fair" vs "equitable". Completed a True or False quiz and reviewed the answers. For Friday, students are to complete the worksheet: "What is Justice?" Students had another class to work on their speech. Speech due: Thursday Nov. 19.

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the worksheet: "What is Justice?" Then reviewed the True or False Quiz. Students had another class to work on their speech.  Speech due: Friday, Nov. 20.

Social studies 9E -  Began Ch. 2 today.  Students should read pages 56-57.  Discussed "fair" vs "equitable". Completed a True or False quiz and reviewed the answers. For Friday, students are to complete the worksheet: "What is Justice?" Students had another class to work on their speech. Speech due: Thursday Nov. 19.

Social Studies 9C - Began Ch. 2 today.  Students should read pages 56-57.  Discussed "fair" vs "equitable". Students completed the worksheet: "What is Justice?" began to review during classtime.  For homework, students are to complete the True or False Quiz. Speech due: Friday, Nov. 20.

Social studies 9E -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students had two periods to work on  researching and planning their speech.  Speech due: Thursday Nov. 19.

Social Studies 9C - Students worked on  researching and planning their speech.  Speech due: Friday, Nov. 20.

Social studies 9E -  Students had two periods to work on  researching and planning their speech.  Speech due: Thursday Nov. 19.

Social Studies 9C - Students did the Chapter 1 Exam.  Handed out the speech outline. Students had the first of two periods to do their government speech.  They will have one period tomorrow to research and plan out the speech.  Speech due: Friday, Nov. 20.

Social studies 9E -  Students did the Chapter 1 Exam.  Handed out the speech outline.   They will have two periods tomorrow to research and plan out the speech.  Speech due: Thursday Nov. 19.

Social Studies 9C - NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in Questions about Canadian Government. Reviewed media analysis.  Discussed lobbyists (p. 51).  Did a quick review of some of Ch. 1. Handed out a fill in the blank review.  Chapter 1 Exam on Monday, November 9

Social studies 9E -  Reviewed media analysis.  Discussed lobbyists (p. 51).  Did a quick review of some of Ch. 1. Handed out a fill in the blank review.  Chapter 1 Exam on Monday, November 9

SS 9C & 9E  Important Dates.

Quiz on Roles/Processes and Passing a Bill on Wednesday, Nov. 4

"Understanding Canadian Government" Questions Due: Nov. 5/15

Chapter 1 Exam on Monday, November 9

Social Studies 9C - Students handed in Questions about Canadian Government. Reviewed media analysis.  Discussed lobbyists (p. 51).  Did a quick review of some of Ch. 1. Handed out a fill in the blank review.

Social studies 9E -  NO CLASS TODAY, BUT STUDENTS HANDED IN THEIR QUESTIONS ABOUT CANADIAN GOVERNMENT. Students wrote the quiz today.  Continued to discuss Media (p 43-46) and completed page one of handout.  Read about Bias on p. 49 (handout on bias given out).

SS 9C & 9E  Important Dates.

Quiz on Roles/Processes and Passing a Bill on Wednesday, Nov. 4

"Understanding Canadian Government" Questions Due: Nov. 5/15

Chapter 1 Exam on Monday, November 9

Social Studies 9C -  Students wrote the quiz today.  Continued to discuss Media (p 43-46) and completed page one of handout.  Read about Bias on p. 49 (handout on bias given out). Watched video about Mr. Harper, and for homework, students are to read the newspaper article handouts.

Social studies 9E -  Students wrote the quiz today.  Continued to discuss Media (p 43-46) and completed page one of handout.  Read about Bias on p. 49 (handout on bias given out).

SS 9C & 9E  Important Dates.

Quiz on Roles/Processes and Passing a Bill on Wednesday, Nov. 4

"Understanding Canadian Government" Questions Due: Nov. 5/15

Chapter 1 Exam on Monday, November 9

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed questions 3-6. Discussed Media (p 43-46) and completed page one of handout.  Read about Bias on p. 49 (handout on bias given out).

Social studies 9E -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed questions 3-6.  Read page 42 about parliamentary pages. Watched CPAC committee session. Students continued to work on questions 47+ in booklet.

SS 9C & 9E  Important Dates.

Quiz on Roles/Processes and Passing a Bill on Wednesday, Nov. 4

"Understanding Canadian Government" Questions Due: Nov. 5/15

Chapter 1 Exam on Monday, November 9

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed video questions about the constitution. Students completed a review sheet about passing a bill.  For homework, students are to complete questions 3-6 on the page 38-45 questions sheet.  Students are to read page 42 (parliamentary pages) in the textbook.

Social studies 9E -  Reviewed questions 3-6.  Read page 42 about parliamentary pages. Watched CPAC committee session. Students continued to work on questions 47+ in booklet.

SS 9C & 9E  Important Dates.

Quiz on Roles/Processes and Passing a Bill on Wednesday, Nov. 4

"Understanding Canadian Government" Questions (Due: Nov. 5/15)

Chapter 1 Exam on Monday, November 9

Social Studies 9C -  Finished pages 40-41 "How to pass a Bill".  Students are to complete questions 3-6 on the How to pass a bill worksheet. Watched a video about the constitution. Handed out "Understanding Canadian Government" Questions (Due: Nov. 5/15)

Social studies 9E -  Reviewed questions 3-6 for next class. Watched a video about the constitution.
Handed out "Understanding Canadian Government" Questions (Due: Nov. 5/15)

Social Studies 9C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed Questions #1-2 on the handout "Focus Question #2., and questions 43-46 in their booklet. Began to look at pages 40-41 "How to pass a Bill".

Social studies 9E -  Reviewed  Questions #1-2 on the handout "Focus Question #2.,  Reviewed how a bill is passed on pages 40-41.  For homework, students are to complete 3-6 for next class.

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed Questions #1-2 on the handout "Focus Question #2., and questions 43-46 in their booklet. Began to look at pages 40-41 "How to pass a Bill".

Social studies 9E -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed questions 37-42 in the booklet. Students wrote a formative quiz today. Students completed the worksheet: "Branches of the Federal Government". Reviewed the worksheet. For homework, students are to Read pages 38-39 in the textbook, complete Questions #1-2 on the handout "Focus Question #2., 

Social Studies 9C -  Students wrote a formative quiz today. Students completed the worksheet: "Branches of the Federal Government". Reviewed the worksheet. For homework, students are to Read pages 38-39 in the textbook, complete Questions #1-2 on the handout "Focus Question #2., and questions 43-46 in their booklet.

Social studies 9E -  Reviewed questions 37-42 in the booklet. Students wrote a formative quiz today. Students completed the worksheet: "Branches of the Federal Government". Reviewed the worksheet. For homework, students are to Read pages 38-39 in the textbook, complete Questions #1-2 on the handout "Focus Question #2.,

Social Studies 9C -  Students finished working in pairs to complete the worksheet: Appointed vs. Elected. Reviewed the worksheet.

Social studies 9E -  No class today. Students are to complete questions 37-42 for next class.

***Students should prepare for a Roles/Processes quiz tomorrow******

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed questions 37-42. Began to examine the issue of Appointed vs. Elected.

Social studies 9E -  Reviewed the Speech from the Throne, and watched a video about the speech. Discussed the Judicial system (page 35) Students are to complete questions 37-42 for next class.

***Students should prepare for a Roles/Processes quiz early next week******

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed questions 20-36 in the booklet: Issues for Canadians, Chapter 1. Discussed the Judicial system (page 35) Students are to complete questions 37-42 for next class.

Social studies 9E - Reviewed questions 20-36 in the booklet: Issues for Canadians, Chapter 1. Discussed the Judicial system (page 35) Students are to complete questions 37-42 for next class.

***Students should prepare for a Roles/Processes quiz early next week******

Social Studies 9C -  NO CLASS TODAY.  For homework (due Thursday), students are to complete questions 20-36 in the booklet: Issues for Canadians, Chapter 1.

Social studies 9E - NO CLASS TODAY.  For homework (due Thursday), students are to complete questions 20-36 in the booklet: Issues for Canadians, Chapter 1.

Social Studies 9C -  NO CLASS TODAY.  For homework (due Thursday), students are to complete questions 20-36 in the booklet: Issues for Canadians, Chapter 1.

Social studies 9E - NO CLASS TODAY.  For homework (due Thursday), students are to complete questions 20-36 in the booklet: Issues for Canadians, Chapter 1.

Social Studies 9C -  Students handed in the senate worksheet. Reviewed the senate (p. 31-33). Discussed the Triple "E" Senate.  Students made an election prediction.  For homework (due Thursday), students are to complete questions 20-36 in the booklet: Issues for Canadians, Chapter 1.

Social studies 9E -Students handed in the senate worksheet. Reviewed the senate (p. 31-33). Discussed the Triple "E" Senate.  Students made an election prediction.  For homework (due Thursday), students are to complete questions 20-36 in the booklet: Issues for Canadians, Chapter 1.

Social Studies 9C - Finished discussing FPTP & popular vote.  Reviewed the senate. (P. 31-33)  Students are to complete the senate worksheet for next class.

Social studies 9E - NO CLASS TODAY.  Finished discussing FPTP & popular vote.  Reviewed the senate.  Students are to complete the senate worksheet for next class.

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed majority and minority governments. (p. 28).  Coloured the handout about Number of seats vs. Popular Vote. (this is to be completed for next class).

Social studies 9E - Finished discussing FPTP & popular vote.  Reviewed the senate.  Students are to complete the senate worksheet for next class.

Social Studies 9C -  Researched political parties and candidates. Students took notes about the number of seats in the House of Commons. Discussed strategic voting.

Social studies 9E - Reviewed majority and minority governments. (p. 28) Watched a video about FPTP.  Coloured the handout about Number of seats vs. Popular Vote.

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Social Studies 9C -  No class today.  

Social studies 9E - Researched political parties and candidates.

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Social Studies 9C -  Researched political parties today.

Social studies 9E -  No Class today. BYOD tomorrow for class research.

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Social Studies 9C -  Guest Speaker from Elections Canada today.

Social studies 9E - Discussed the legislative branch today.  Looked at voting trends in Canada in the last election.  Guest Speaker from Elections Canada today.

Social Studies 9C -  Watched a portion of Rick Mercer Report. Reviewed the Executive Branch.  Looked at portfolios (p. 25) of textbook.

Social studies 9E - No class today.

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed page1 of the Chapter 1 booklet.  Discussed the executive branch of the government.

Social studies 9E - Reviewed pages1 & 2 of the Chapter 1 booklet.  Discussed the executive and legilative branchs of the government.  Watched a video about the prime minister and cabinet.

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed the recap sheet for the introductory video about aspects of democracy in Canada.  Students are read pages 20-27 and complete the first three (3) pages of the Chapter 1 booklet.

Social studies 9E - Students are read pages 20-27 and complete the first three (3) pages of the Chapter 1 booklet.

Social Studies 9C -  No class today.

Social studies 9E - Reviewed the recap sheet for the introductory video about aspects of democracy in Canada. Watched a Rick Mercer video about how we are governed. Handed out "I can Statements". Watched a video about the federal governments' response to a food recall in Canada.

Social Studies 9C -  Watched an introductory video about aspects of democracy in Canada.

Social studies 9E - No Class Today.

Social Studies 9C - students wrote the Introduction/Vocabulary quiz today.

Social studies 9E - students wrote the Introduction/Vocabulary quiz today; watched a video about aspects of Democracy.