Wednesday 28 February 2018

Social Studies 8C -    Students handed in the mapping assignment. Students worked in groups to complete the worksheet: "How did Geography Influence the Aztecs Worldview?".  Began to review the worksheet as a class (will finish reviewing tomorrow).

Social Studies 8E  -   Students handed in the mapping assignment. Students worked in groups to complete the worksheet: "How did Geography Influence the Aztecs Worldview?".  Began to review the worksheet as a class (will finish reviewing tomorrow).

 Social Studies 9B -   No class today. Reviewed push and pull factors.  Completed the worksheets: "Factors Contributing to Immigration", and "Consequences of Immigration - Chart".   ***Chapter 4 exam on Friday, March 2***

 Social Studies 9D  - Students took notes on push/pull factors. Completed the worksheet: "Factors Contributing to Immigration" ***Chapter 4 exam on Friday, March 2***

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

Tuesday 27 February 2018

Social Studies 8C -    Students wrote the Renaissance Unit Exam.  *** Mapping assignment  **due: Wednesday, February 28th***

Social Studies 8E  -   NO CLASS TODAY. Students worked on Mapping assignment. **due: Wednesday, February 28th***

Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed push and pull factors.  Completed the worksheets: "Factors Contributing to Immigration", and "Consequences of Immigration - Chart".   ***Chapter 4 exam on Friday, March 2***

 Social Studies 9D  - Began Chapter 5 today. Read pages 162-163. Students should complete p. 1 of the handout.  ***Chapter 4 exam on Friday, March 2***

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

Monday 26 February 2018

Social Studies 8C -    NO CLASS TODAY; Students continued to work on the Mapping assignment  **due: Wednesday, February 28th*** ****Renaissance Unit Exam on Tuesday, Feb. 27*****

Social Studies 8E  -   Students worked on Mapping assignment. **due: Wednesday, February 28th***

Social Studies 9B -   Began chapter 5 today.  Watched a video about immigration in Canada. Students took notes on push and pull factors. ***Chapter 4 exam on Friday, March 2***

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the Metis timeline beginning on page 152.  Students are to work on the review sheet.  ***Chapter 4 exam on Friday, March 2***

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

Friday 23 February 2018

Social Studies 8C -    Students continued to work on the Mapping assignment  **due: Wednesday, February 28th*** ****Renaissance Unit Exam on Tuesday, Feb. 27*****

Social Studies 8E  -   Reviewed the Note Taking recap sheet for pages 228-231. Handed out the Mapping assignment  **due: Wednesday, February 28th***

Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed the review worksheet for the last section of the chapter. Students completed the worksheet on Land Claims.  Reviewed the Land Claims worksheet.  ***Chapter 4 exam on Friday, March 2***

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the last two rows on the languages charts., and reviewed the remaining questions in the handout. (Q's 56-65). Reviewed the Metis timeline beginning on page 152.  For homework, students are to complete the Metis timeline evaluation (plus/minus) and the reflection paragraph.

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


Thursday 22 February 2018

Social Studies 8C -    Reviewed the Note Taking recap sheet for pages 228-231. Handed out the Mapping assignment (students will have class time tomorrow to work on the mapping) - **due: Wednesday, February 28th*** ****Renaissance Unit Exam on Tuesday, Feb. 27*****

Social Studies 8E  -   Discussed Geography of Mexico and Spain.  Students are to complete the Note Taking recap sheet for pages 228-231.

Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed the Metis timeline and evaluation of legislation. Handed out the review worksheet for the last section of the chapter.  Students are to complete p. 1 for next class.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the last two rows on the languages charts., and reviewed the remaining questions in the handout. (Q's 56-65). Reviewed the Metis timeline beginning on page 152.  For homework, students are to complete the Metis timeline evaluation (plus/minus) and the reflection paragraph.

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

Wednesday 21 February 2018

Social Studies 8C -    Discussed Geography of Mexico and Spain.  Students are to complete the Note Taking recap sheet for pages 228-231.****Renaissance Unit Exam on Tuesday, Feb. 27*****

Social Studies 8E  -   Students wrote the Renaissance Unit Final today.

Social Studies 9B -   NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed  Bill 101 (p. 150).  Students took notes on  the Metis. For homework, students are to complete the worksheet "Metis Rights" (plus/minus) evaluation of collective rights..

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Discussed Bill 101, and Charter challenges to language rights (pages 148-150).  For homework, students are to complete the last two rows on their languages charts., and complete the remaining questions in the handout. (Q's 56-65).

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

Tuesday 20 February 2018

Social Studies 8C -    Students worked on a Review sheet for the Unit Final.****Renaissance Unit Exam on Tuesday, Feb. 27*****

Social Studies 8E  -   Students worked on a Review sheet for the Unit Final.****Renaissance Unit Exam on Wednesday, Feb. 21*****

Social Studies 9B -   NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed  Bill 101 (p. 150).  Students took notes on  the Metis. For homework, students are to complete the worksheet "Metis Rights" (plus/minus) evaluation of collective rights..

 Social Studies 9D  - Discussed Bill 101, and Charter challenges to language rights (pages 148-150).  For homework, students are to complete the last two rows on their languages charts., and complete the remaining questions in the handout. (Q's 56-65).

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

Friday 16 February 2018


Social Studies 8C -    Students wrote the chapter 3 exam today. Students should read pages 224-226, 228-231.****Renaissance Unit Exam on Tuesday, Feb. 27*****

Social Studies 8E  -   NO CLASS TODAY. Students wrote the chapter 3 exam today. Students should read pages 224-226.****Renaissance Unit Exam on Wednesday, Feb. 21*****

Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed  Bill 101 (p. 150).  Students took notes on  the Metis. For homework, students are to complete the worksheet "Metis Rights" (plus/minus) evaluation of collective rights..

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed questions 44-55  in the handout booklet. and pages 143-144. Covered pages 146-148 in the textbook.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet evaluating legislation for English and French language rights in Canada (up to Bill 101), and complete the remaining questions in the handout. (Q's 56-65).

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

Thursday 15 February 2018

Social Studies 8C -    NO CLASS TODAY. Read pages 120 and 122; Reviewed main ideas of Chapter 3.  Students worked on review sheets to prepare for the ch. 3 exam. ****Chapter 3 Exam on Friday, Feb. 16****Renaissance Unit Exam on Tuesday, Feb. 27*****

Social Studies 8E  -   Students wrote the chapter 3 exam today. Students should read pages 224-226.****Renaissance Unit Exam on Wednesday, Feb. 21*****

Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed questions 44-55  in the handout booklet. and pages 143-144. Covered pages 146-148 in the textbook.  Students worked in partners to complete the worksheet evaluating legislation for English and French language rights in Canada.  Began to discuss Bill 101 (p. 150). Watched a video about the impact of Bill 101.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed minority and majority language holders. (pages 141-142).  For homework, students are to complete questions 44-55, and read pages 143-144.

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

Wednesday 14 February 2018

Social Studies 8C -    Read pages 120 and 122; Reviewed main ideas of Chapter 3.  Students worked on review sheets to prepare for the ch. 3 exam. ****Chapter 3 Exam on Friday, Feb. 16****Renaissance Unit Exam on Tuesday, Feb. 27*****

Social Studies 8E  -   Read pages 120 and 122; Reviewed main ideas of Chapter 3. Students worked on review sheets to prepare for the ch. 3 exam.****Chapter 3 Exam on Thursday, Feb. 15****Renaissance Unit Exam on Wednesday, Feb. 21*****

Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed questions 18-44 in the handout booklet.  Reviewed minority and majority language holders. (pages 141-142).  For homework, students are to complete questions 44-55, and read pages 143-144.

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the chart on the TRC., and the remaining questions in the handout booklet.

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

Tuesday 13 February 2018

Social Studies 8C -    Completed the readings on page 114-115.****Chapter 3 Exam on Friday, Feb. 16****Renaissance Unit Exam on Tuesday, Feb. 27*****

Social Studies 8E  -   Completed the readings on page 114-115****Chapter 3 Exam on Thursday, Feb. 15****Renaissance Unit Exam on Wednesday, Feb. 21*****

Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed the chart on the TRC.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the chart on the TRC., and the remaining questions in the handout booklet.

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

Monday 12 February 2018

Social Studies 8C -    Reviewed the Columbian Exchange.  Began to read page 114.  For homework, students should complete the readings on page 114-115.****Chapter 3 Exam on Friday, Feb. 16****Renaissance Unit Exam on Tuesday, Feb. 27*****

Social Studies 8E  -   Reviewed the Columbian Exchange worksheet. Watched a video about the Columbian Exchange.  Began to read page 114.  For homework, students should complete the readings on page 114-115.****Chapter 3 Exam on Thursday, Feb. 15****Renaissance Unit Exam on Wednesday, Feb. 21*****

Social Studies 9B -   NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the chart on the three sources about residential schools. Students handed in the paragraph reflection about residential schools.  Watched a video about the TRC (Truth and Reconciliation Commission).  For homework, students are to complete the chart on the handout and finish the readings on the TRC.

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Finished watching the video about the TRC (Truth and Reconciliation Commission).  For homework, students are to complete the chart on the handout and finish the readings on the TRC. Students should also complete the remaining questions in the handout booklet.

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

Tuesday 6 February 2018

Social Studies 8C -    Discussed further the Columbian Exchange. Students worked on the worksheet "Columbian Exchange (1492). Began to review page 1.  Completed the appropriate section in the handout booklet. ****Students should prepare for chapter 3 exam sometime next week.****

Social Studies 8E  -   Read pages 112-113.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Columbian Exchange (1492). ****Students should prepare for chapter 3 exam sometime next week.****

Social Studies 9B -   NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the chart on the three sources about residential schools. Students handed in the paragraph reflection about residential schools.  Watched a video about the TRC (Truth and Reconciliation Commission).  For homework, students are to complete the chart on the handout and finish the readings on the TRC.

 Social Studies 9D  - Finished watching the video about the TRC (Truth and Reconciliation Commission).  For homework, students are to complete the chart on the handout and finish the readings on the TRC. Students should also complete the remaining questions in the handout booklet.

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

Monday 5 February 2018

Social Studies 8C -   Students completed a walk-in assignment on religious reform. (p. 90-93)***Read pages 112-113 on the exchange of goods and products.  Watched a video about the Columbian Exchange.

Social Studies 8E  -   NO CLASS TODAY. Students completed a walk-in assignment on religious reform. (p. 90-93)***

Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed the chart on the three sources about residential schools. Students handed in the paragraph reflection about residential schools.  Watched a video about the TRC (Truth and Reconciliation Commission).  For homework, students are to complete the chart on the handout and finish the readings on the TRC.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the chart on the three sources about residential schools. Students handed in the paragraph reflection about residential schools.  Began to watch a video about the TRC (Truth and Reconciliation Commission).

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

Friday 2 February 2018

Social Studies 8C -   NO CLASS TODAY. Discussed Imperialism (p. 109-111).  Filled in the blanks for the section on Imperialism.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Expansionism Becomes Imperialism." ****Students should prepare for the "Walk-in Assignment on Monday, Feb. 5 on Religious Reform (p. 90-93)***

Social Studies 8E  -   Students completed a walk-in assignment on religious reform. (p. 90-93)***

Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed the sentence starters worksheet. Looked at sources about Residential schools.  For homework, students are to complete the chart on the three sources, and complete the paragraph reflection on the back (to be reviewed and handed in next class).

 Social Studies 9D  - Students wrote the Treaty Quiz today. Reviewed the sentence starters worksheet. Looked at sources about Residential schools.  For homework, students are to complete the chart on the three sources, and complete the paragraph reflection on the back (to be reviewed and handed in next class).

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

Thursday 1 February 2018

Social Studies 8C -   Discussed Imperialism (p. 109-111).  Filled in the blanks for the section on Imperialism.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Expansionism Becomes Imperialism." ****Students should prepare for the "Walk-in Assignment on Monday, Feb. 5 on Religious Reform (p. 90-93)***

Social Studies 8E  -   Discussed Imperialism (p. 109-111).  Filled in the blanks for the section on Imperialism.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Expansionism Becomes Imperialism." ****Students should prepare for the "Walk-in Assignment on Friday, Feb. 2 on Religious Reform (p. 90-93)***

Social Studies 9B -   Students wrote the Treaty Quiz today.  Reviewed the Indian Act on page 137. For homework, students are to read p. 137 and complete the sentence starters worksheet.

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the timeline/perspective worksheet. Discussed the Indian Act.  For homework, students are to read p. 137 and complete the sentence starters worksheet. ****Treaty Quiz on Friday, Feb. 2 (pages 122-127)***

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