Social Studies 8C -  Students handed in the Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.  Read and discussed pages 26-27 in the textbook.  Analyzed the pictures on pages 26-27.

Social Studies 8E  - Students handed in the Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.  Began to watch a video about the Black Death.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Continued to look at how to pass a bill (p. 40-41).  Read about parliamentary pages on page 43. For next class (Friday) Students are to complete questions 37-53.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the Federal Accountability Act (p.38-39), and  how to pass a bill (p. 40-41).  Read about parliamentary pages on page 42-43, and read pages 44-45.  For next class (Friday) Students are to complete questions 37-50.


Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Read page 25 about the Black Death. Reviewed the map on page 25; read paragraph 1 on page 26.  Watched a video about the Black Death.  Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed part B of the mapping assignment. Began to read page 25 about the Black Death.  Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Social Studies 9B - Continued to look at how to pass a bill (p. 40-41).  Read about parliamentary pages on page 43. For next class (Friday) Students are to complete questions 37-53.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed questions #16-36.  Discussed the Judicial Branch on page 35.

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Read page 25 about the Black Death. Reviewed the map on page 25; read paragraph 1 on page 26.  Watched a video about the Black Death.  Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed part B of the mapping assignment. Began to read page 25 about the Black Death.  Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Social Studies 9B - Continued to look at how to pass a bill (p. 40-41).  Read about parliamentary pages on page 43. For next class (Friday) Students are to complete questions 37-53.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed questions #16-36.  Discussed the Judicial Branch on page 35.

Social Studies 8C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in the worksheet:  "Social Structures in the Middle Ages". (due on Thursday, Oct. 26).  Continued work on the Silk Road Map assignment.  Handed out Part B of the assignment.  Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Social Studies 8E  - Reviewed part B of the mapping assignment. Began to read page 25 about the Black Death.  Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed questions #16-36 in the handout.  Reviewed the Judicial Branch on page 35.  Students read pages38-39 about the Federal Accountability Act. Began to look at how to pass a bill (p. 40-41)

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY DUE TO HLAT ASSESSMENT. Reviewed the top two rows on p. 3. of the handout. Students took notes on The Senate, (reviewed pages 30-33 in the textbook).  For homework, students are to complete questions #16-36, in the handout for next class.

Social Studies 8C -  Students handed in the worksheet:  "Social Structures in the Middle Ages". (due on Thursday, Oct. 26).  Continued work on the Silk Road Map assignment.  Handed out Part B of the assignment.  Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Social Studies 8E  -Students handed in the worksheet:  "Social Structures in the Middle Ages". (due on Thursday, Oct. 26).  Continued work on the Silk Road Map assignment.  Handed out Part B of the assignment.  Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the top two rows on p. 3. of the election handout. Students took notes on The Senate, (reviewed pages 30-33 in the textbook).  For homework, students are to complete questions #16-36, in the handout for next class.

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the top two rows on p. 3. of the handout. Students took notes on The Senate, (reviewed pages 30-33 in the textbook).  For homework, students are to complete questions #16-36, in the handout for next class.

Social Studies 8C -  Class time to work on Silk Road Mapping assignment. Two more class periods to work on it tomorrow.  "Social Structures in the Middle Ages". (due on Thursday, Oct. 26)

Social Studies 8E  -Class time to work on Silk Road Mapping assignment. Two more class periods to work on it tomorrow.  "Social Structures in the Middle Ages". (due on Thursday, Oct. 26)

Social Studies 9B - Students took notes on First Past The Post (FPTP) system, and looked at Popular Vote. Reviewed the students' representing FPTP vs. Popular vote.  Reviewed the top two rows on p. 3. of the handout.

 Social Studies 9D  -Reviewed the top two rows on p. 3. of the handout. Students took notes on The Senate, (reviewed pages 30-33 in the textbook).  For homework, students are to complete questions #16-36, in the handout for next class.

Social Studies 8C -  Took notes on the Feudal system on p. 23. Students began to work on the assignment: "Social Structures in the Middle Ages". (due on Thursday, Oct. 26)

Social Studies 8E  -Reviewed, discussed and took notes on the Feudal system on p. 23. Students began to work on the assignment: "Social Structures in the Middle Ages". (due on Thursday, Oct. 26)

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed questions 6-15 in their handout booklet. Reviewed the Legislative Branch on page 27.  Watched CPAC (question period); speech from the throne.  Began to discuss First Past the Post.  For homework, students are to complete the colouring of the 2008 Popular Vote, and read page 30.

 Social Studies 9D  -NO CLASS TODAY.  Reviewed questions 6-15 in their handout booklet.   Students took notes on First Past The Post (FPTP) system, and looked at Popular Vote.  Students worked on representing FPTP vs. Popular vote.  Students should complete the top two rows on p. 3. of the handout.

Social Studies 8C -  Discussed and reviewed the Feudal system on p. 23.

Social Studies 8E  -Discussed and reviewed the Feudal system on p. 22.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed questions 6-15 in their handout booklet. Reviewed the Legislative Branch on page 27.  Watched CPAC (question period); speech from the throne.  Began to discuss First Past the Post.  For homework, students are to complete the colouring of the 2008 Popular Vote, and read page 30.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed questions 6-15 in their handout booklet.   Students took notes on First Past The Post (FPTP) system, and looked at Popular Vote.  Students worked on representing FPTP vs. Popular vote.  Students should complete the top two rows on p. 3. of the handout.

Social Studies 8C -  Finished summary notes on the crusades. Watched a video about the crusades.  Discussed and reviewed the Fibonacci sequence on p. 22.

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Read. reviewed and took notes on p. 20 about the Crusades.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed questions 6-15 in their handout booklet. Reviewed the Legislative Branch on page 27.  Watched CPAC (question period); speech from the throne.  Began to discuss First Past the Post.  For homework, students are to complete the colouring of the 2008 Popular Vote, and read page 30.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the Legislative Branch on page 27.  Watched CPAC (question period); speech from the throne. For homework, students are to complete questions 6-15 in their handout booklet.

Social Studies 8C -  Finished summary notes on the crusades.

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Read. reviewed and took notes on p. 20 about the Crusades.

Social Studies 9B - Students took general notes on the Government. Reviewed pages 24-25.  Watched two videos about the PM & cabinet. Students are to complete questions 6-15 in their handout booklet.

 Social Studies 9D  - Students took general notes on the Government. Reviewed pages 24-25.

Social Studies 8C -  Finished reading  p. 19-20, and took notes on Religion.  Began to discuss the crusades.

Social Studies 8E  - Read. reviewed and took notes on p. 20 about the Crusades.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed page 1 of the handout.  Watched a video about democracy and government in Canada.  Reviewed the video recap sheet. Students are to read the cartoon for next class.

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Students wrote the Introduction Quiz.  Reviewed page 1 of the handout.  Watched a video about democracy and government in Canada.  Began to review the video recap sheet. Will continue tomorrow.

Social Studies 8C -  Finished reading  p. 18, and took notes on Islamic influences.

Social Studies 8E  - Read. reviewed and took notes on p. 19 about religion during the Middle Ages.

Social Studies 9B - Students wrote the Introduction Quiz.  For homework, students are to complete page 1 of the handout.

 Social Studies 9D  - Students wrote the Introduction Quiz.  Reviewed page 1 of the handout.  Watched a video about democracy and government in Canada.  Began to review the video recap sheet. Will continue tomorrow.

Social Studies 8C -  Read  p. 18.

Social Studies 8E  - Read. reviewed and took notes on p. 18.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed pages 16-17.  Watched Rick Mercer Report video and answered questions on the recap sheet.  Began to take notes on Chapter 1.  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 16*******

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Watched Rick Mercer Report video and answered questions on the recap sheet.  Began to take notes on Chapter 1.    ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 16*******


***STUDENTS VOTED TODAY!!!***

Social Studies 8C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students took notes on how to take notes and read a textbook. Reviewed and took notes on pages 14-17.

Social Studies 8E  - Began the chapter with Textbook Mapping.  Students took notes on page 14.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed pages 16-17.  Watched Rick Mercer Report video and answered questions on the recap sheet.  Began to take notes on Chapter 1.  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 16*******

 Social Studies 9D  - Watched Rick Mercer Report video and answered questions on the recap sheet.  Began to take notes on Chapter 1.    ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 16*******


***StudentVote to be held on Friday, October 10, 2017

 https://www.leduc.ca/municipal-election/2017-election-candidate-registry

https://www.leduc.ca/sites/default/files/City%20of%20Leduc%20Municipal%20Election%20Candidate%20Contact%20List%202017.pdf

http://www.blackgold.ca/about-bgrs/board/election2017/2017-candidates/

Social Studies 8C -  Students took notes on how to take notes and read a textbook. Reviewed and took notes on pages 14-17.

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Students took notes on how to take notes and read a textbook.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed pages 16-17.  Watched Rick Mercer Report video and answered questions on the recap sheet.  Began to take notes on Chapter 1.  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 16*******

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed pages 16-17. Students began to fill out sheet for Rick Mercer Report video.  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 16*******


***StudentVote to be held on Friday, October 10, 2017

 https://www.leduc.ca/municipal-election/2017-election-candidate-registry

https://www.leduc.ca/sites/default/files/City%20of%20Leduc%20Municipal%20Election%20Candidate%20Contact%20List%202017.pdf

http://www.blackgold.ca/about-bgrs/board/election2017/2017-candidates/

Social Studies 8C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students had their last class to research election candidates.  Students should complete on their own. Began ch. 1.  Reviewed pages 12-13.  Students should have completed the first three vocabulary words on their vocabulary worksheet.

Social Studies 8E  - Students took notes on how to take notes and read a textbook.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed "The gun law - pro and con" and the response on the back page.  Students wrote responses on pages 8 & 9 of the handout: Issues for Canadians.  Students completed the worksheet: Gun Law: Pro and Con (Point/Counterpoint) Students had class time to research election candidates.  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 16*******

 Social Studies 9D  - Students completed the worksheet: Gun Law: Pro and Con (Point/Counterpoint) Students had class time to research election candidates.  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 16*******


***StudentVote to be held on Friday, October 10, 2017

 https://www.leduc.ca/municipal-election/2017-election-candidate-registry

https://www.leduc.ca/sites/default/files/City%20of%20Leduc%20Municipal%20Election%20Candidate%20Contact%20List%202017.pdf

http://www.blackgold.ca/about-bgrs/board/election2017/2017-candidates/

Social Studies 8C -  Students had their last class to research election candidates.  Students should complete on their own. Began ch. 1.  Reviewed pages 12-13.  Students should have completed the first three vocabulary words on their vocabulary worksheet.

Social Studies 8E  - Began ch. 1.  Reviewed pages 12-13.  Students should have completed the first three vocabulary words on their vocabulary worksheet.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the worksheet: "Spot and Respond to the Issue Organizer".  Watched a video about the Gun Registry in Canada.  For homework, students are to read the article:"The gun law - pro and con" and complete the response on the back page.  Students had the first of two class periods to research election candidates. 

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed "The gun law - pro and con" and the response on the back page.  Students wrote responses on pages 8 & 9 of the handout: Issues for Canadians.  Students had class time to research election candidates.



 https://www.leduc.ca/municipal-election/2017-election-candidate-registry

https://www.leduc.ca/sites/default/files/City%20of%20Leduc%20Municipal%20Election%20Candidate%20Contact%20List%202017.pdf

http://www.blackgold.ca/about-bgrs/board/election2017/2017-candidates/

Social Studies 8C -  Students had class time to research election candidates.

Social Studies 8E  - Students had class time to research election candidates.

Social Studies 9B - Finished 4 Corner discussion. For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Spot and Respond to the Issue Organizer".

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed "The gun law - pro and con" and the response on the back page.  Students wrote responses on pages 8 & 9 of the handout: Issues for Canadians.  Students had class time to research election candidates.



 https://www.leduc.ca/municipal-election/2017-election-candidate-registry

https://www.leduc.ca/sites/default/files/City%20of%20Leduc%20Municipal%20Election%20Candidate%20Contact%20List%202017.pdf

http://www.blackgold.ca/about-bgrs/board/election2017/2017-candidates/

Social Studies 8C -  Watched a video about three levels of government.  Looked at the responsibilities of School Trustees.   Next class will be research time for evaluating candidates.

Social Studies 8E  - Watched a video about three levels of government.  Looked at the responsibilities of School Trustees.  Students had class time to research election candidates.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the worksheet : "What is your Opinion". Began looking at controversial issues.  Students took notes on what makes for a controversial issue.  Conducted 4 corner discussion.

Social Studies 9D  -NO CLASS TODAY.  Reviewed the "Spot and Respond to the Issue Organizer".  Students watched a video about the Gun Registry in Canada.  Students were assigned the article: "The Gun Law: Pro and Con".  Students should read the article and write the response on the back page  (this is due next class).

https://www.leduc.ca/municipal-election/2017-election-candidate-registry

https://www.leduc.ca/sites/default/files/City%20of%20Leduc%20Municipal%20Election%20Candidate%20Contact%20List%202017.pdf

http://www.blackgold.ca/about-bgrs/board/election2017/2017-candidates/

Social Studies 8C -  Students wrote the Introduction Quiz today.  Chapter 1 Vocabulary was handed out today, but not assigned.

Social Studies 8E  - Students wrote the Introduction Quiz today.  Chapter 1 Vocabulary was handed out today, but not assigned.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the worksheet : "What is your Opinion". Began looking at controversial issues.  Students took notes on what makes for a controversial issue.  Conducted 4 corner discussion.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the "Spot and Respond to the Issue Organizer".  Students watched a video about the Gun Registry in Canada.  Students were assigned the article: "The Gun Law: Pro and Con".  Students should read the article and write the response on the back page  (this is due next class).

https://www.leduc.ca/municipal-election/2017-election-candidate-registry

https://www.leduc.ca/sites/default/files/City%20of%20Leduc%20Municipal%20Election%20Candidate%20Contact%20List%202017.pdf