Thursday 30 May 2019

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed the fill-in-the-blank section on "Newfoundland and Confederation". Analyzed the cartoon on page 238.  Read the advertisement o page 239 and analyzed the information.  ****Students should prepare for the Chapter 10 exam on Friday, June 7th.***

Social Studies 9A  - Continued to watch the documentary: "Sicko".

Social Studies 9C Continued to watch the documentary: "Sicko".

Wednesday 29 May 2019

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed the page:  "Timeline of the creation of Alberta and Saskatchewan". Reviewed ideas about public/separate schools, protestant/catholic schools.  Looked at how First Nations were affected by residential schools and reserves.  Read pages 237-239.  Students are to complete the fill-in-the-blank section on "Newfoundland and Confederation".

Social Studies 9A  - Began to watch the documentary: "Sicko".

Social Studies 9C Began to watch the documentary: "Sicko".

Tuesday 28 May 2019

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed the  page about " Two new Provinces in the West".  Discussed Calgary/Edmonton becoming the capital of Alberta.  For homework, students are to complete the page:  "Timeline of the creation of Alberta and Saskatchewan".

Social Studies 9A  - Continued notes about social programs.  Completed the material on pages 270-273.

Social Studies 9C Continued notes about social programs.  Completed the material on pages 270-273.

Monday 27 May 2019

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed the  two pages in their booklet about P.E.I. joining confederation. Read pages 232-233.  Students had class time to complete the page about " Two new Provinces in the West".

Social Studies 9A  - Reviewed the worksheet: "Meeting the Public Good", Read pages 266-267; students began to take notes about social programs.

Social Studies 9C Reviewed the worksheet: "Meeting the Public Good", Read pages 266-267; students began to take notes about social programs.

Friday 24 May 2019

Social Studies 7E - Read pages 227-229.  For homework, students are to read page 230 about the Mi'maq, and complete the two pages in their booklet about P.E.I. joining confederation.

Social Studies 9A  - Students wrote the Chapter 7 Exam today.  Students are to complete the worksheet: "Meeting the Public Good", Read pages 266-267; 270-272, and begin to work on the ch. 8 vocabulary sheets (handed out in class).

Social Studies 9C Students wrote the Chapter 7 Exam today.  Students are to complete the worksheet: "Meeting the Public Good", Read pages 266-267; 270-272, and begin to work on the ch. 8 vocabulary sheets (handed out in class).

Thursday 23 May 2019

Social Studies 7E - Watch part of the apology to Chief Poundmaker today. Read and discussed page. 223-226.  Reviewed the section: "British Columbia joins Confederation" in the booklet.  This should have already been completed..

Social Studies 9A  - Reviewed the cartoons from previous worksheet and page 256, and other cartoons.  Handed out Chapter 7 study guide.  Students had class time to study.  ***Chapter 7 Exam on Friday, May 24***

Social Studies 9C Reviewed the cartoons from previous worksheet and page 256, and other cartoons.  Handed out Chapter 7 study guide.  Students had class time to study.  ***Chapter 7 Exam on Friday, May 24***

Wednesday 22 May 2019

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed the fill-in-the blank section of the chapter 10 booklet ("British Columbia Joins Confederation".  Read and discussed page. 222.

Social Studies 9A  - Reviewed the worksheet about Boycotts (p. 262-263); Reviewed GDP indicators. Watched a video about GDP over the decades.  Watched a video about a boycott against Canadian fish products. ***Chapter 7 Exam on Friday, May 24***

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the worksheet about Boycotts (p. 262-263); Reviewed GDP indicators. Watched a video about GDP over the decades.  Finished watching a video about a boycott against Canadian fish products. ***Chapter 7 Exam on Friday, May 24***

Thursday 16 May 2019

Social Studies 7E - Students wrote the chapter 9 exam today. Students had class time to complete the fill-in-the blank section of the chapter 10 booklet ("British Columbia Joins Confederation" to the next page - at the picture of the Last Spike"; students can complete the headings summary on the pages after the crossword puzzle).

Social Studies 9A  - Reviewed the worksheet about prosperity and GDP.  Reviewed the section about Boycotts (p. 262-263); for homework, students are to complete the handout sheet.

Social Studies 9C -Reviewed the worksheet about prosperity and GDP.  Reviewed the section about Boycotts (p. 262-263); for homework, students are to complete the handout sheet. Began to watch a video about a boycott against Canadian fish products.

Wednesday 15 May 2019

Social Studies 7E - Students handed in their Newspaper Article: Read pages 220-221.  Students had class time to complete the section on "Historical Perspective" in their Ch. 10 booklet which was handed out today. *****Chapter 9 Exam on Thursday, May 16****

Social Studies 9A  - Reviewed GDP (page 261).  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet about prosperity and GDP.

Social Studies 9C -Reviewed GDP (page 261).  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet about prosperity and GDP.

Tuesday 14 May 2019

Social Studies 7E - Read pages 218 - 219. Reviewed how to analyze a political cartoon. Newspaper Article Due: Wednesday, May 15.  *****Chapter 9 Exam on Thursday, May 16****

Social Studies 9A  - Using pages 246-247, analyzed several media pieces.  Watched videos about "Buy Nothing Day" and the effects of big box stores.

Social Studies 9C - Using pages 246-247, analyzed several media pieces.  Watched videos about "Buy Nothing Day" and the effects of big box stores.

Monday 13 May 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Began chapter 10 (Read pages 216-217). Students had class time to work on their Newspaper Article: Due Wednesday, May 15.  *****Chapter 9 Exam on Thursday, May 16****

Social Studies 9A  - Reviewed the Consumerism Quotations worksheet.

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the Consumerism Quotations worksheet.

Friday 10 May 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Students had class time to work on the  Ch. 9 assignment: Newspaper Article: Due Wednesday, May 15.  *****Chapter 9 Exam on Thursday, May 16****

Social Studies 9A  - NO CLASS TODAY due to  ELA PAT. Reviewed the marketing worksheet. Students took notes on prosperity. Students worked on the Consumerism Quotations worksheet. (Due: Monday, May 13)

Social Studies 9C - NO CLASS TODAY due to  ELA PAT. Reviewed the marketing worksheet. Students took notes on prosperity. Students worked on the Consumerism Quotations worksheet. (Due: Monday, May 13)

Thursday 9 May 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Reviewed the section "Farming the Frontier & Helping Industry".  Handed out the  Ch. 9 assignment: Newspaper Article: Due Wednesday, Mary 15. (students will have a work period in tomorrow's class for the Newspaper Assignment) *****Chapter 9 Exam on Thursday, May 16****

Social Studies 9A  - Reviewed the marketing worksheet. Students took notes on prosperity. Students worked on the Consumerism Quotations worksheet. (Due: Monday, May 13)

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the marketing worksheet. Students took notes on prosperity. Students worked on the Consumerism Quotations worksheet. (Due: Monday, May 13)

Wednesday 8 May 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Reviewed the fill in the blank sections entitled: "Helping Industry", and "Slow but steady progress".  Read page 214.  For homework, students are to complete the section "Farming the Frontier & Helping Industry".  Students had class time to complete this.

Social Studies 9A  - Reviewed the back side of the sheet for the environment.  Students worked in groups to solve the Retail Alphabet Game.  Reviewed the factor of Marketing (p. 254-256); students are to complete the worksheet for next class.

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the back side of the sheet for the environment.  Students worked in groups to solve the Retail Alphabet Game.  Reviewed the factor of Marketing (p. 254-256); students are to complete the worksheet for next class.

Tuesday 7 May 2019

Social Studies 7E -  Read pages 212-213.  For homework, students are to complete the sections entitled: "Helping Industry", and "Slow but steady progress".

Social Studies 9A  - Finished reviewing the Environment worksheet. Watched the video "The Story of Stuff", and completed and reviewed the accompanying worksheet.

Social Studies 9C - Finished reviewing the Environment worksheet. Watched the video "The Story of Stuff", and completed and reviewed the accompanying worksheet.

Monday 6 May 2019

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed the  fill-in-the-blank section "Farming the Frontier". Read p. 208 "A Rough Life". Read pages209-211.

Social Studies 9A  - Reviewed the Health and Safety worksheet.

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed  "The Environment" worksheet. 

Friday 3 May 2019

Social Studies 7E - Reviewed the activity "Surveying the Land" worksheet, and fill-in-the-blank section "Farming the Frontier". Read p. 208 "A Rough Life", students are to complete the section in their booklets: "A Rough Life".

Social Studies 9A  - Reviewed the "Jobs" worksheet.  Worksheets and reading for the factors  of Environment and Health and Safety are to completed for Monday.

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed the "Jobs" worksheet. Reviewed the notes for the factor of  "The Environment".  Handed out the accompanying worksheet, which is due for Monday.

Thursday 2 May 2019

Social Studies 7E - Read pages 207- 208. Students worked in partners to complete the "Surveying the Land" worksheet.  Students should also complete the section"Farming the Frontier".

Social Studies 9A  - Finished reviewing the Identity worksheet.  Reviewed the factors of "Health and Safety" and "Jobs".  Handed out the accompanying worksheets; also handed out the worksheet for "Environment".  Worksheets and reading for these factors are to completed for Monday.

Social Studies 9C -   Reviewed the factors of "Health and Safety". Reviewed the notes for the factor of "Jobs".  Handed out the accompanying worksheet, which is due for tomorrow.

Wednesday 1 May 2019

Social Studies 7E - Read pages 204 206.  For homework, students are to complete the section "Building the Line"

Social Studies 9A  - Reviewed the worksheet about identity.  Read pages 238-245.  For homework, students are to read about the factor of safety, and complete the worksheet.

Social Studies 9C -   Read pages 238-245. Began to review the worksheet about identity.