Thursday 31 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed  questions 50-60 in the booklet. Finished watching various media sources.  For homework, students are to complete the reading of the two articles about Stephen Harper singing; complete the chart for media analysis.  Students are also to complete the front page of the media sheet.


****Chapter 1 Exam on Thursday, November 7, 2019*****

Social Studies 9C  Reviewed  questions 50-60 in the booklet. Finished watching various media sources.  For homework, students are to complete the reading of the two articles about Stephen Harper singing; complete the chart for media analysis.  Students are also to complete the front page of the media sheet.

****Chapter 1 Exam on Thursday, November 7, 2019*****


Social Studies 9E  Reviewed  questions 50-60 in the booklet. Finished watching various media sources.  For homework, students are to complete the reading of the two articles about Stephen Harper singing; complete the chart for media analysis.  Students are also to complete the front page of the media sheet.

****Chapter 1 Exam on Thursday, November 7, 2019*****

Wednesday 30 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed pages 44-45 in the text book.  Began to look at Media (p. 46 textbook). Began to analyze media (watched 1 video) will continue tomorrow.  For homework, students are to complete questions 50-60 in the booklet.


Social Studies 9C  Finished reviewing the chart: Branches of Government. Reviewed pages 44-45 in the text book. For homework, students are to complete questions 50-60 in the booklet.

Social Studies 9E  Reviewed pages 44-45 in the text book.  Began to look at Media (p. 46 textbook). Began to analyze media (watched 3 videos) will continue tomorrow.  For homework, students are to complete questions 50-60 in the booklet.

Tuesday 29 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - NO CLASS TODAY. Students wrote quiz on Roles and Processes today.  Reviewed the Introduction Exam. Completed and reviewed the chart about the Branches of Government.

Social Studies 9C  Reviewed the chart about the Branches of Government. For homework, students are to read pages 44-45 in the text book.

Social Studies 9E  Began to review the chart about the Branches of Government (only 5 students finished this chart).  Finished the bottom 2 squares about pros and cons of appointment on the FPTP sheet. Students worked in groups to complete the worksheet: Branches of Government.  This is to be completed for homework.

Monday 28 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - Students wrote quiz on Roles and Processes today.  Reviewed the Introduction Exam. Completed and reviewed the chart about the Branches of Government.

Social Studies 9C  Students wrote quiz on Roles and Processes today.  Reviewed the Introduction Exam.

Social Studies 9E  Students wrote quiz on Roles and Processes today.  Reviewed the Introduction Exam. Students worked to complete the chart about the Branches of Government (this chart is to be finished for tomorrow's class.

Friday 25 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - Students wrote a formative quiz today on the branches of the federal government in preparation for Monday's quiz.  Reviewed  worksheet: Representation: Election vs. Appointment.  Began to complete the worksheet: Branches of the Federal System.  (to be completed for Monday's class. ***Roles & Processes Quiz on Monday, October 28th***

Social Studies 9C  -  Students wrote a formative quiz today on the branches of the federal government in preparation for Monday's quiz.  Students quickly reviewed with a partner their paragraphs about passing a bill.  Students were given the worksheet: Representation: Election vs. Appointment (completed the first row together).***Roles & Processes Quiz on Monday, October 28th***

Social Studies 9E  Students wrote a formative quiz today on the branches of the federal government in preparation for Monday's quiz.  Reviewed  worksheet: Representation: Election vs. Appointment.  Began to complete the worksheet: Branches of the Federal System.  (to be completed for Monday's class. ***Roles & Processes Quiz on Monday, October 28th***

Thursday 24 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the written paragraph about how a bill is passed.  Discussed election vs. appointment (critical thinking).  Students worked in groups to complete the worksheet: Representation: Election vs. Appointment.  Worksheet is to be completed for tomorrow. ***Roles & Processes Quiz on Monday, October 28th***

Social Studies 9C  -   Reviewed questions 43-49 in the booklet. Students worked in pairs to complete the worksheet "I can understand how a bill becomes law".  Students completed the fill in the blank section with a partner, and completed the paragraph on their own.  Students reviewed the paragraph with a partner and made changes. ***Roles & Processes Quiz on Monday, October 28th***

Social Studies 9E  Reviewed the paragraph from last day about passing a bill with a partner. Discussed election vs. appointment (critical thinking).  Students worked in groups to complete the worksheet: Representation: Election vs. Appointment. Began to review the worksheet; will continue tomorrow.  ***Roles & Processes Quiz on Monday, October 28th***

Wednesday 23 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - Discussed the StudentVote results. Reviewed questions 43-49 in the booklet. Students worked in pairs to complete the worksheet "I can understand how a bill becomes law".  Students are to complete both the front of the worksheet and the paragraph on the reverse side for next class.

Social Studies 9C  -   Finished taking notes about passing a bill on pages 40-41. For homework, students are to read pages 42-43, and complete questions 43-49 in the booklet.

Social Studies 9E  Reviewed questions 43-49 in the booklet. Students worked in pairs to complete the worksheet "I can understand how a bill becomes law".  Students are to complete the paragraph on the reverse side for next class.

Tuesday 22 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed questions 37-42 in the review booklet.  Read the material on pages 38-39. Students took notes about passing a bill on pages 40-41.  Watched videos about the House of Commons and the Prime Minister and Cabinet. For homework, students are to read pages 42-43, and complete questions 43-49 in the review booklet.

Social Studies 9C  Discussed the StudentVote results. Students took notes about passing a bill on pages 40-41. (Will continue with the report stage next class)

Social Studies 9E  Discussed the StudentVote results. Finished taking notes about passing a bill on pages 40-41. For homework, students are to read pages 42-43, and complete questions 43-49 in the booklet.

Friday 18 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed questions 37-42 in the review booklet.  Read the material on pages 38-39. Students took notes about passing a bill on pages 40-41.  Watched videos about the House of Commons and the Prime Minister and Cabinet. For homework, students are to read pages 42-43, and complete questions 43-49 in the review booklet.

Social Studies 9C  Reviewed questions 37-42 in the review booklet. Finished notes about the Senate (p. 35).  Began to read pages 38-39 about the Federal Accountability Act.

Social Studies 9E  Reviewed questions 37-42 in the review booklet.  Read the material on pages 38-39. Students began to take notes about passing a bill on pages 40-41.

Thursday 17 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed questions 25-35 in the review booklet. Reviewed proper way to mark a ballot for tomorrow's StudentVote. Watched a video about the Speech From the Throne. Covered page 35 about the Senate.  Students took notes.  For homework, students are to complete questions 37-42 in the review booklet, and complete the remaining squares about appointment Pros and Cons on the FPTP worksheet.

Social Studies 9C  Reviewed questions 25-35 in the review booklet. Reviewed proper way to mark a ballot for tomorrow's StudentVote. Watched a video about the Speech From the Throne. Covered page 35 about the Senate.  Students took notes.  For homework, students are to complete questions 37-42 in the review booklet.

Social Studies 9E  Reviewed questions 25-35 in the review booklet. Reviewed proper way to mark a ballot for tomorrow's StudentVote. Watched a video about the Speech From the Throne. Covered page 35 about the Senate.  Students took notes.  For homework, students are to complete questions 37-42 in the review booklet.

Wednesday 16 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - Covered the Senate (pages 31-34)  Students took notes about the Senate and Senate reform. For homework, students are to complete questions 25-35 in the review booklet.

Social Studies 9C  Reviewed questions 20-25 in the review booklet. Covered the Senate (pages 31-34)  Students took notes about the Senate and Senate reform. For homework, students are to complete questions 26-35 in the review booklet.

Social Studies 9E  Reviewed questions 20-25 in the review booklet. Covered the Senate (pages 31-34)  Students took notes about the Senate and Senate reform. For homework, students are to complete questions 26-35 in the review booklet.

Tuesday 15 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the graphing results for FPTP vs Popular Vote.  Completed the first 4 squares on page 3 of the worksheet.  Discussed coalition governments (advantages/disadvantages).  Watched a video about majority and minority governments. Watched videos about FPTP, and the  problems with FPTP.

Social Studies 9C  Reviewed the graphing results for FPTP vs Popular Vote.  Completed the first 4 squares on page 3 of the worksheet.  Discussed coalition governments (advantages/disadvantages).  Watched a video about majority and minority governments. Watched videos about FPTP, and the  problems with FPTP.  **for homework, students are to complete up to question 25 in the booklet.

Social Studies 9E  - Reviewed the graphing results for FPTP vs Popular Vote.  Completed the first 4 squares on page 3 of the worksheet.  Discussed coalition governments (advantages/disadvantages).  Watched a video about majority and minority governments. Watched videos about FPTP, and the  problems with FPTP.  **for homework, students are to complete up to question 25 in the booklet.

Friday 11 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in their Candidate research. Reviewed pages 29-30 discussed popular vote vs. FPTP.  Watched a video about a vote of non-confidence.  Students began to create a graph of FPTP vs. popular vote.  (due next class).  Students should make observations about the two systems.

Social Studies 9C  -   FPTP vs. popular vote.  (due next class).  Students should make observations about the two systems.

Social Studies 9E  - Reviewed electoral system of FPTP and Popular vote (p.30).  For homework, students are to complete the colouring of FPTP vs. popular vote.  (due next class).  Students should make observations about the two systems.

Thursday 10 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - Students handed in their Candidate research. Reviewed pages 29-30 discussed popular vote vs. FPTP.  Watched a video about a vote of non-confidence.  Students began to create a graph of FPTP vs. popular vote.  (due next class).  Students should make observations about the two systems.

Social Studies 9C  Students handed in their Candidate research. Reviewed pages 29-30 discussed popular vote vs. FPTP.

Social Studies 9E  - Students handed in their Candidate research. Reviewed pages 29-30 discussed popular vote vs. FPTP. 

Wednesday 9 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - Candidate research today.  Students are to complete the candidate worksheet and then complete the interactive: Youth Vote Compass to see where their views match up with political parties. ***Candidate Research due Tomorrow.

Social Studies 9C  Candidate research today.  Students are to complete the candidate worksheet and then complete the interactive: Youth Vote Compass to see where their views match up with political parties.  ***Candidate Research due Tomorrow.

Social Studies 9E  - Candidate research today.  Students are to complete the candidate worksheet and then complete the interactive: Youth Vote Compass to see where their views match up with political parties.  ***Candidate Research due Tomorrow.

 Edmonton--Wetaskiwin 48-021

(Alberta)

  • CALLIOU, Travis
    Veterans Coalition Party of Canada / Parti de la coalition des anciens combattants du Canada
  • DOELL, Neil
    People's Party of Canada / Parti populaire du Canada
  • DRZYMALA, Emily
    Green Party of Canada / Le Parti Vert du Canada
  • GARVER, Noah
    New Democratic Party / Nouveau Parti démocratique
  • LAKE, Mike
    Conservative Party of Canada / Parti conservateur du Canada
  • WONG, Richard
    Liberal Party of Canada / Parti libéral du Canada

https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=pol&dir=par&document=index&lang=e


https://pollenize.org/en/elections/canada-2019


youth.votecompass.com/canada

Tuesday 8 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  -Reviewed questions 6-9 in the booklet. Reviewed the executive branch (many students away on field trip yesterday).  Went over the legislative branch. (pages 27+).  Watched question period.  For homework, students are to complete questions 10-19 in the booklet.

Social Studies 9C  Reviewed questions 6-9 in the booklet. Reviewed the executive branch (many students away on field trip yesterday).  Went over the legislative branch. (pages 27+).  Watched question period.  For homework, students are to complete questions 10-19 in the booklet.

Social Studies 9E  - Reviewed questions 10-19 about the Legislative branch. MANY STUDENTS NOT FINISHED, SO BOOKLETS WERE TAKEN IN AS A HOMEWORK CHECK.  Reviewed the legislative branch. Watched a video about question period, and the speech from the throne.

Monday 7 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  -Discussed the executive branch.  Students took notes....reviewed pages 24-25. For homework, students are to complete questions 6-9 in the booklet.

Social Studies 9C  Discussed the executive branch.  Students took notes....reviewed pages 24-25. For homework, students are to complete questions 6-9 in the booklet.

Social Studies 9E  -  Finished notes about the executive branch.  For homework, students are to complete questions 10-19 about the Legislative branch.

***students should watch the Leadership Debate tonight at 5:00-7:00 pm****

Friday 4 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  -NO CLASS TODAY.  Reviewed page 1 of the handout.  Students took notes about the Executive Branch.  Looked at pages 24-25.  Looked at Representation by Population. Discussed portfolios and political parties.  Watched a video about the Constitution. Reviewed the video recap sheet.

Social Studies 9C  Watched a video about the Constitution. Reviewed the video recap sheet.

Social Studies 9E  -  Watched a video about the Constitution. Reviewed the video recap sheet.

Thursday 3 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed page 1 of the handout.  Students took notes about the Executive Branch.  Looked at pages 24-25.  Looked at Representation by Population. Discussed portfolios and political parties.  Watched a video about the Constitution. Reviewed the video recap sheet.

Social Studies 9C  Reviewed page 1 of the handout.   Students began to take notes about government.  Looked at Representation by Population.

Social Studies 9E  -  Reviewed page 1 of the handout.  Students continued to take notes about government.  Looked at Representation by Population.

Wednesday 2 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed  the worksheet: "Everything you wanted to know about Canada but were afraid to ask."  Watched videos about Government and Democracy; Democratic Principles.  Watched a video about levels of government.  For homework, students are to complete page 1 of the handout.

Social Studies 9C  Reviewed the learning objectives for this chapter.  Read and reviewed pages 16-19. Discussed the 3 levels of government.  Watched a Rick Mercer episode and completed the worksheet: "Everything you wanted to know about Canada but were afraid to ask."  Discussed structure of government.

Social Studies 9E  -  Reviewed  the worksheet: "Everything you wanted to know about Canada but were afraid to ask."  Watched videos about Government and Democracy; Democratic Principles.  Watched a video about levels of government. Began to take notes on Canada's government.  For homework, students are to complete page 1 of the handout.

Tuesday 1 October 2019

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the learning objectives for this chapter.  Read and reviewed pages 16-19. Discussed the 3 levels of government.  Watched a Rick Mercer episode and completed the worksheet: "Everything you wanted to know about Canada but were afraid to ask."  Discussed structure of government.

Social Studies 9C  Reviewed the learning objectives for this chapter.  Read and reviewed pages 16-19. Discussed the 3 levels of government.  Watched a Rick Mercer episode and completed the worksheet: "Everything you wanted to know about Canada but were afraid to ask."  Discussed structure of government.

Social Studies 9E  -  Reviewed the learning objectives for this chapter.  Read and reviewed pages 16-19. Discussed the 3 levels of government.  Watched a Rick Mercer episode and completed the worksheet: "Everything you wanted to know about Canada but were afraid to ask."  Discussed structure of government.