Thursday 21 March 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Students wrote the Chapter 7 Exam today.

Social Studies 9A  - Students wrote the Chapter 5 Exam today.

Social Studies 9C -  Students wrote the Chapter 5 Exam today.


https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/as-sa/97-557/index-eng.cfm 

Wednesday 20 March 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Reviewed arguments for and against confederation. Reviewed the leadership of MacDonald and Cartier.  Reviewed ideas about Federalism. ***Chapter 7 Exam on Thursday, March 21****

Social Studies 9A  - Students handed in their Immigration Issues Questions today. Reviewed the results from the Student Budget Consultation.  Reviewed pages 202-203 (3 Basic Economic Questions, and Factors of Production.  ***Chapter 5 Exam on Thursday, March 21st.******

Social Studies 9C -  Students handed in their Immigration Issues Questions today. Reviewed the results from the Student Budget Consultation.  Reviewed pages 202-203 (3 Basic Economic Questions, and Factors of Production.  ***Chapter 5 Exam on Thursday, March 21st.******


https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/as-sa/97-557/index-eng.cfm 

Tuesday 19 March 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Reviewed "Key Points in the BNA Act". Students completed the worksheet: "Factors Leading to Confederation" in class, and reviewed the answers.  Continued to watch a video about the building of the railway across Canada. ***Chapter 7 Exam on Thursday, March 21****

Social Studies 9A  - Students handed in their Immigration Statistics assignment. Watched remaining two videos about economic systems.  Reviewed the materials on 198 - 202 about scarcity. ****Immigration Issues questions due: Wednesday, March 20***   ***Chapter 5 Exam on Thursday, March 21st.******

Social Studies 9C -  Students handed in their Immigration Statistics assignment. Watched remaining two videos about economic systems.  Reviewed the materials on 198 - 202 about scarcity. ****Immigration Issues questions due: Wednesday, March 20***   ***Chapter 5 Exam on Thursday, March 21st.******


https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/as-sa/97-557/index-eng.cfm 

Monday 18 March 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Reviewed the sections "Structure of Canadian Government", and "A Limited Democracy" Read about "Peace, Order, and Good Government" on page 163. For homework, students are to complete the last page in their workbook "Key Points in the BNA Act". ***Chapter 7 Exam on Thursday, March 21****

Social Studies 9A  - Began Chapter 6 today.  Handed out chapter objectives and the vocab list.  Watched two introductory videos about economic systems.  Reviewed and Returned the chapter 4 assignment today.  ****Immigration Statistics due: Tuesday, March 19**** ****Immigration Issues questions due: Wednesday, March 20***   ***Chapter 5 Exam on Thursday, March 21st.******

Social Studies 9C -  Began Chapter 6 today.  Handed out chapter objectives and the vocab list.  Watched two introductory videos about economic systems.  Reviewed and Returned the chapter 4 assignment today.  ****Immigration Statistics due: Tuesday, March 19**** ****Immigration Issues questions due: Wednesday, March 20***   ***Chapter 5 Exam on Thursday, March 21st.******


https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/as-sa/97-557/index-eng.cfm 

Friday 15 March 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Reviewed the sections "Confederation Discussions" to "Writing a short Biography of George-Etienne Cartier".  Read pages 162-164.  Students are to complete the sections "Structure of Canadian Government", and "A Limited Democracy" for next class. ***Chapter 7 Exam on Thursday, March 21****

Social Studies 9A  - Finished reviewing the "Section 3 review", and the policy summary chart. Continued to work on the Immigration Statistics assignment. ****Immigration Statistics due: Tuesday, March 19**** Handed out the summative Immigration Issues Questions. ****Immigration Issues questions due: Wednesday, March 20***   ***Chapter 5 Exam on Thursday, March 21st.****** Study guide for chapter 5 handed out today.

Social Studies 9C -  Finished reviewing the "Section 3 review", and the policy summary chart. Continued to work on the Immigration Statistics assignment. ****Immigration Statistics due: Tuesday, March 19**** Handed out the summative Immigration Issues Questions. ****Immigration Issues questions due: Wednesday, March 20***   ***Chapter 5 Exam on Thursday, March 21st.****** Study guide for chapter 5 handed out today.



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Thursday 14 March 2019


Social Studies 7E -  Reviewed the sections "The Golden Age of the Maritimes", and "Would Union Help or Hinder?". Read pages 158-161.  Students are to complete the next sections "Confederation Discussions" to "Writing a short Biography of George-Etienne Cartier" for next class.

Social Studies 9A  - Reviewed part of the "Section 3 review".  Began to work on the Immigration Statistics assignment ****Immigration Statistics due: Tuesday, March 19****  The summary chart is to be completed for Friday.  ***Chapter 5 Exam on Thursday, March 21st.******

Social Studies 9C -   Reviewed part of the "Section 3 review".  Began to work on the Immigration Statistics assignment ****Immigration Statistics due: Tuesday, March 19****  The summary chart is to be completed for Friday.  ***Chapter 5 Exam on Thursday, March 21st.******




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Wednesday 13 March 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Reviewed the sections "Defending British North America" and "Choosing a Capital".  Read pages 155 - 157.  For homework, students are to Complete the sections "Confederation and the Maritime Colonies", "The Golden Age of the Maritimes", and "Would Union Help or Hinder?" for next class.

Social Studies 9A  - Reviewed the Provincial Nomination Program.  Watched a short video about the PNP. Looked at some immigration statistics.  Discussed the Quebec Accord on page 191.  For homework, students are to complete "Section 3 review" for next class.  The summary chart is to be completed for Friday.  Students are reminded to bring a geometry set to class on Thursday and Friday. ***Chapter 5 Exam on Thursday, March 21st.******

Social Studies 9C -   Reviewed the Provincial Nomination Program.  Watched a short video about the PNP. Looked at some immigration statistics.  Discussed the Quebec Accord on page 191.  For homework, students are to complete "Section 3 review" for next class.  The summary chart is to be completed for Friday.  Students are reminded to bring a geometry set to class on Thursday and Friday. ***Chapter 5 Exam on Thursday, March 21st.******

Tuesday 12 March 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Read pages 153-154.  Watched a video about the Manifest Destiny.  For homework, students are to complete the sections "Defending British North America" and "Choosing a Capital" for next class.

Social Studies 9A  Students completed a response to Resolution 49. Reviewed the section about Francophones and immigration.  Reviewed the material on pages 186-189.

Social Studies 9C -   Students completed a response to Resolution 49. Reviewed the section about Francophones and immigration.  Reviewed the material on pages 186-189.

Monday 11 March 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Reviewed the section "Shifting Trade Partners".  Read about Railways on page 153.  Students had to list positives/negatives of a railway.  Watched a video about the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Social Studies 9A  Reviewed questions 4-5 in the booklet.  Discussed the impact of immigration on Aboriginals in Canada.  Discussed Resolution 49 on page 184.  Students are to read the next section about Francophones, and complete question #6.

Social Studies 9C -   Reviewed questions 4-5 in the booklet.  Discussed the impact of immigration on Aboriginals in Canada.  Discussed Resolution 49 on page 184.  Students are to read the next section about Francophones, and complete question #6. 

Friday 8 March 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Reviewed the homework from last class. Read pages 151- (part of 152).  For homework, students are to complete the reading on page 152, and the section in the booklet entitled "Shifting Trade Partners" for next class.

Social Studies 9A  Reviewed the questions in the handout up to the end of the Singh Decision: View and perspectives.  Reviewed page 183.  For homework, students are to read page 184, and complete the question in the booklet up to #6.  Student may complete question 6 if they would like to.

Social Studies 9C -   Reviewed the questions in the handout up to the end of the Singh Decision: View and perspectives.  Reviewed page 183.  For homework, students are to read page 184, and complete the question in the booklet up to #6.  Student may complete question 6 if they would like to.

****LAST DAY TO HAND IN LATE/MISSING ASSIGNMENTS for Term 2:  Friday, March 8, 2019 at 3:15 pm.******

Thursday 7 March 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Students handed in their graphing assignment. Read pages 150-151.  Handed out Ch. 7 booklets today.  For homework students are to complete the assigned work up to the speech bubbles in the booklet.

Social Studies 9A  Reviewed the Ch. 4 exam.  Reviewed the material on pages 180-182.  For homework, students are to complete the handout up to the end of the Singh Decision: View and perspectives.

Social Studies 9C -   Reviewed the Ch. 4 exam.  Reviewed the material on pages 180-182.  For homework, students are to complete the handout up to the end of the Singh Decision: View and perspectives.

****LAST DAY TO HAND IN LATE/MISSING ASSIGNMENTS for Term 2:  Friday, March 8, 2019 at 3:15 pm.******

Wednesday 6 March 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Read pages149, and discussed the background information for confederation. Reviewed the computational math for completing questions 5 of the graphing assignment.  Students with difficulty may come in at the beginning of school tomorrow and/or at lunch.***Graphing Assignments due Thursday, March 7*****

Social Studies 9A  Reviewed the annotation exercise and recap sheet about Canada's selective immigration policies.

Social Studies 9C -   Reviewed the annotation exercise and recap sheet about Canada's selective immigration policies.

****LAST DAY TO HAND IN LATE/MISSING ASSIGNMENTS for term 2:  Friday, March 8 - 3:15 pm.******

Tuesday 5 March 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Read pages 146-147.  Discussed responsible government, and makeing a country. Reviewed the math for completing questions 5 of the graphing assignment.***Graphing Assignments due Thursday, March 7*****

Social Studies 9A  Reviewed the material on page 179 about immigration policy changes. Reviewed how to annotate.  Students watched a video about annotation.  For homework, students are to annotate and summarize the article: "The Chosen Ones: A History of Selective Immigration", and summarize on the recap sheet, identifying reasons for policy.

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed the material on page 179 about immigration policy changes. Reviewed how to annotate.  Students watched a video about annotation.  For homework, students are to annotate and summarize the article: "The Chosen Ones: A History of Selective Immigration", and summarize on the recap sheet, identifying reasons for policy.

****LAST DAY TO HAND IN LATE/MISSING ASSIGNMENTS for term 2:  Friday, March 8 - 3:15 pm.******

Monday 4 March 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Handed out the Chapter 6 graphing assignment. ***Graphing Assignments due Thursday, March 7*****

Social Studies 9A  Reviewed the article "Make immigration work for Canada"; read response article about seniors contribution.  Discussed statistical vs. anecdotal evidence.

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed the article "Make immigration work for Canada"; read response article about seniors contribution.  Discussed statistical vs. anecdotal evidence.


****LAST DAY TO HAND IN LATE/MISSING ASSIGNMENTS for term 2:  Friday, March 8 - 3:15 pm.******

Friday 1 March 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Students wrote the Chapter 6 exam today.  Students began to pre-read chapter 7.

Social Studies 9A  Finished reviewing the worksheet: "Consequences of Immigration".  Reviewed #7-8 in the handout.  For homework, students are to read the article "Make immigration work for Canada", highlighting:  Author's position, evidence that supports position, type of evidence and unfamiliar words.  In addition, students are to complete #9 in the handout.

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed the worksheet: "Consequences of Immigration".  Reviewed #7-8 in the handout.  For homework, students are to read the article "Make immigration work for Canada", highlighting:  Author's position, evidence that supports position, type of evidence and unfamiliar words.  In addition, students are to complete #9 in the handout.