Wednesday 31 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed the population table on page 45.  Read page 47 "Interactions with the First Nations", & the Catholic church in New France.  For homework, students are to complete the top three speech bubbles on the page: "What is Happening in New France".

Social Studies 9A  -   Reviewed the sheet about Detecting bias in the Media. Reviewed the article on  page 49. Watched a video about Prime Minster Harper.  For homework, students are to read the two accompanying articles about Harper and complete the chart on the worksheet.***Canadian Government questions:  Due: Friday, November 2, 2018*****

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the sheet about Detecting bias in the Media. Reviewed the article on  page 49. Watched a video about Prime Minster Harper.  For homework, students are to read the two accompanying articles about Harper and complete the chart on the worksheet.***Canadian Government questions:  Due: Friday, November 2, 2018*****

Tuesday 30 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed the structure chart for the government of New France and the answers to the questions on "The Royal Takeover" (2 pages).

Social Studies 9A  -   Completed the section on bill on page 45.  Reviewed the questions in the booklet that go with the bill section. Reviewed "Media" p. 46-48; worked in groups to complete the first side of the media worksheet. Watched an example of an attack ad.  Students are to complete the chart for the attack ad. ***Canadian Government questions:  Due: Friday, November 2, 2018*****

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the questions in the booklet that go with the bill section. Reviewed "Media" p. 46-48; worked in groups to complete the first side of the media worksheet. Watched an example of an attack ad.  Students are to complete the chart for the attack ad. ***Canadian Government questions:  Due: Friday, November 2, 2018*****

Monday 29 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed the final explorer card for Brule.  Read page 44.  Students had class time to read pages 45-46, and complete the chart for the government of New France in the booklet, as well as the pages for the "The Royal Takeover" (2 pages).  Will review the chart and pages next class.

 Social Studies 9A  -   Students wrote the Roles and Processes quiz.  Students read pages 44-45, and completed the questions in the booklet.  ***Canadian Government questions handed out today:  Due: Friday, November 2, 2018*****

Social Studies 9C - Students wrote the Roles and Processes quiz.  Students read pages 44-45, and completed the questions in the booklet.  ***Canadian Government questions handed out today:  Due: Friday, November 2, 2018*****

Friday 26 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed the three Explorer cards from last day.  Read about the Coureurs de Bois on page 42.  Students are to complete the final explorer card for either Brule or Radisson/des Groselliers.

 Social Studies 9A  -   Students completed a formative worksheet on Passing a Bill. Reviewed the first two columns on the worksheet: Branches of the Federal System. Finished the rest of the worksheet as a class.  ***Roles and Processes quiz on Monday, October 29thA****

Social Studies 9C - Students completed a formative worksheet on Passing a Bill. Reviewed the first two columns on the worksheet: Branches of the Federal System. Finished the rest of the worksheet as a class.  ***Roles and Processes quiz on Monday, October 29thA****  Students should read pages 44-45 for next class.

Thursday 25 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Read the biography on page 41.  For homework, students are to complete three explorer cards for each of the following explorers: John Cabot (info from video), Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain.

 Social Studies 9A  -   Students wrote a formative quiz on the federal branches of government. Reviewed questions up to question 48 in the booklet. Read about parliamentary pages on page 43.  Talked about the party whip, and "free votes" in parliament.  For homework, students are to complete the first two columns on the worksheet: Branches of the Federal System.

Social Studies 9C - Students wrote a formative quiz on the federal branches of government.  Read about parliamentary pages on page 43.  Talked about the party whip, and "free votes" in parliament.  For homework, students are to complete the first two columns on the worksheet: Branches of the Federal System, and complete the questions in the booklet up to and including question 48.

Wednesday 24 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Watched a video about John Cabot and the fish stocks off the grand banks of Newfoundland. Watched a video about the origins of the name: Canada.  Read page 40 in the textbook, reviewed thematic map reading, and interpreted the charts/graphs on page 40.

 Social Studies 9A  -   Finished taking notes on making laws/passing a bill. (textbook p. 40-42).  Watched a portion of a Senate Committee meeting. For homework, students are to complete up to question 48 in the booklet.

Social Studies 9C - Finished taking notes on making laws/passing a bill. (textbook p. 40-42).  Watched a portion of a Senate Committee meeting.

Tuesday 23 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed the fill in the blank pages for textbook pages 36-38.  Read page 39, and discussed alliances and monopolies.

 Social Studies 9A  -   Reviewed the worksheet Election vs. Appointment Summary.  Completed the backside of the worksheet.  Read about the FAA on p. 39 and watched a video.  Began to take notes on making laws/passing a bill.

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the worksheet Election vs. Appointment Summary.  Completed the backside of the worksheet.  Read about the FAA on p. 39 and watched a video.  Began to take notes on making laws/passing a bill.

Monday 22 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed Jacques Cartier and New France.  Read p. 37-38.  For homework, students are to complete the fill in the blank pages for textbook pages 36-38, and work on vocabulary.

 Social Studies 9A  -   Reviewed the worksheet: Election vs. Appointment.  Students had class time to work on the worksheet: Election vs. Appointment Summary.  This worksheet must be done for next class. (only complete side one)

Social Studies 9C - RReviewed the worksheet: Election vs. Appointment.  Students had class time to work on the worksheet: Election vs. Appointment Summary.  This worksheet must be done for next class. (only complete side one)

Thursday 18 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Read pages 36-37; discussed Jacques Cartier and New France.

 Social Studies 9A  -   Reviewed the Senate.  Students took notes about the Supreme Court (p. 35).  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: Election vs. Appointment.

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed questions up to #36. Reviewed the Senate.  Students took notes about the Supreme Court (p. 35).  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: Election vs. Appointment.

Wednesday 17 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Students wrote the Chapter 1 exam, and then worked on the vocabulary section of the booklet.

 Social Studies 9A  -   Reviewed the questions up to  #36. Looked at the positives and negatives of senate appointments.  Took notes about "stacked senates", and the "Triple E Senate".

Social Studies 9C - Watched a video about the Speech from the Throne. Looked at the positives and negatives of senate appointments.  Took notes about "stacked senates" and the "Triple E Senate".  For homework, students are to complete the questions up to #36.

Tuesday 16 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Read aloud pages 32-35.  Handed out the ch. 2 booklet.  Students should do the vocabulary words: colony, empire, and imperialism (students may finish them after the exam tomorrow).  ***Chapter one exam on Wednesday, October 17***.

 Social Studies 9A  -   Reviewed the colouring diagrams of FPTP HoC seats, and Popular Vote HoC seats.  Looked at the positives and negatives of FPTP and Popular Vote.  Looked at unique outcomes for FPTP elections in the past. Students took notes and read about the senate (p. 31, 33). For homework, students are to complete the questions in the booklet up to and including question #36.

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed the colouring diagrams of FPTP HoC seats, and Popular Vote HoC seats.  Looked at the positives and negatives of FPTP and Popular Vote.  Looked at unique outcomes for FPTP elections in the past. Students took notes and read about the senate (p. 31, 33). 

Monday 15 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Students handed in the Stereotype/Cross Cultural Assignment.  Reviewed the Canada geography exam.  Began to read aloud chapter 2. (pages 30-31)  ***Chapter one exam on Wednesday, October 17***

 Social Studies 9A  -   Watched a video about majority and minority governments. (p. 28).  Looked at FPTP and Popular vote (p. 29 & 30).  For homework, students are to colour FPTP HoC seats, and Popular Vote HoC seats.

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed questions questions 18-24 in the booklet.   Watched a video about majority and minority governments. (p. 28).  Looked at FPTP and Popular vote (p. 29 & 30).  For homework, students are to colour FPTP HoC seats, and Popular Vote HoC seats.

Friday 12 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Handed out study guide and study questions for Ch. 1 exam.  ***Chapter one exam on Wednesday, October 17***.  Handed out and reviewed the stereotype/cross cultural  assignment.  Student had class time to work on the assignment today. ****Stereotype/cross cultural assignment due:  Monday, October 16th******
 
Social Studies 9A  - Reviewed questions questions 10-17 in the handout.  Watched an excerpt of Question Period......discussed the relevance of question period.  Watched a video about the Speech from the Throne.

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed questions questions 10-17 in the handout.  Watched an excerpt of Question Period......discussed the relevance of question period. For homework, students are to complete questions 18-24 in the booklet.

Thursday 11 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed the last two pages in the booklet. Students should prepare for a ch. 1 exam early next week.
 
Social Studies 9A  - Reviewed questions 6-9 of the handout. Looked at Parliament website, salaries of MP's,  seating arrangements, etc. Watched a video about parliament.  For homework, students are to complete questions 10-17 in the handout.

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed questions 1-9 of the handout. Looked at Parliament website, salaries of MP's,  seating arrangements, etc.  Began to watch a video about parliament.  For homework, students are to complete questions 10-17 in the handout.

Wednesday 10 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed the visual vocabulary sheet.  Read pages 26 & 28.  For homework, students are to complete the last two pages in the booklet. Students should prepare for a ch. 1 exam early next week.
 
Social Studies 9A  - Reviewed page 1 questions on the handout. Continued chapter 1 notes.  (Reviewed pages 24 & 25 in the textbook) For homework, students are to complete questions 6-9 of the handout.

Social Studies 9C -  Continued chapter 1 notes.  (Reviewed pages 24 & 25 in the textbook) For homework, students are to complete questions 1-9 of the handout.

Tuesday 9 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed the Anishinabe summary and questions.  For homework, students are to do the next four (4) words in the visual vocabulary sheet.  Students should prepare for a ch. 1 exam early next week.
 
Social Studies 9A  - Reviewed the introduction exam. Reviewed the video sheet for the Constitution. Began to take notes on ch. 1.  For homework, students are to complete p. 1 of the handout.

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed the introduction exam. Began to take notes on ch. 1. 

Friday 5 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed the Haudenosaunee summary sheet and questions.  Read page 22.  For homework, students are to read pages 23-25, and complete the Anishinabe summary and questions.
 
Social Studies 9A  - Finished democracy notes.  Read p. 22 about the Constitution.  Watched a video about the constitution, and completed the video recap sheet.  Will review the video sheet next Tuesday.  Students should read the cartoon beginning on page 23.

Social Studies 9C -  Finished democracy notes.  Read p. 22 about the Constitution.  Watched a video about the constitution, and completed and reviewed the video recap sheet.   Students should read the cartoon beginning on page 23.

Thursday 4 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Read pages 17-19.  For homework, students are to read pages 20-21and complete the Haudenosaunee summary sheet and questions.
 
Social Studies 9A  - Watched a video about democracy.  Talked about the chapter task on pages 18-19 in the textbook.  Began to take notes on democracy.

Social Studies 9C -  Watched a video about democracy.  Talked about the chapter task on pages 18-19 in the textbook.  Began to take notes on democracy.

Wednesday 3 October 2018

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed  the Mik-Maq summary sheet and questions.
 
Social Studies 9A  - Finished watching the democracy video, and reviewed the answers to the video questions.

Social Studies 9C -  Finished watching the democracy video, and reviewed the answers to video questions.

Tuesday 2 October 2018

ocial Studies 7E - Reviewed questions 1-7 on page 4. Reviewed page 14-15 in the textbook.  Students are to complete the Mik-Maq summary sheet and questions for next class.
 
Social Studies 9A  - Read pages 16-17 in the textbook.  Watched Rick Mercer video and completed the worksheet.  Handed out "I can" statements for ch. 1.  Began to watch a video about democracy (will finish next day).

Social Studies 9C -  Read pages 16-17 in the textbook.  Watched Rick Mercer video and completed the worksheet.  Handed out "I can" statements for ch. 1.  Began to watch a video about democracy (will finish next day).

Monday 1 October 2018

Social Studies 7E -  Students wrote the map quiz today.   Students are to finish questions 1-7 on page 4 for next class.
 
Social Studies 9A  - Students wrote the Introduction quiz today. Students are to work on the Ch. 1 vocabulary worksheet.

Social Studies 9C -  Students wrote the Introduction quiz today. Students are to work on the Ch. 1 vocabulary worksheet.