Thursday 17 December 2020

 Social Studies 8E -  Reviewed the sections "How did the exchange of goods and products change the world?" on p. 7 of the Ch. 3 booklet.  Students also need to complete the assignment on the "Columbian Exchange" in classroom. Introduced pages 114-115; for homework, students are to complete the rest of the ch. 3. booklet.

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed pages 110-111.  Students are to complete the Chapter 3 Summative Assignment  - Part 2 in Classroom **Due: Friday, December 18/20. ***Chapter 3 exam on Tuesday, January 5, 2021***

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed pages 110-111.  Students are to complete the Chapter 3 Summative Assignment  - Part 2 in Classroom **Due: Friday, December 18/20. ***Chapter 3 exam on Tuesday, January 5, 2021***


*****Classes resume Monday, January 4 - Remote learning******


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Wednesday 16 December 2020

Social Studies 8E -  Reviewed the sections: " How did the age of exploration lead to imperialism?" & " The European view of the rest of the world." Review pages 112-113 about the exchange of goods. For homework, students are to complete the sections "How did the exchange of goods and products change the world?" on p. 7 of the Ch. 3 booklet.  Students also need to complete the assignment on the "Columbian Exchange" in classroom.

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the Charter and the workplace. Watched a video about unions, and what unions provide for their members.  Students are to complete the Chapter 3 Summative Assignment  - Part 1 in Classroom **Due: Friday, December 18/20. ***Chapter 3 exam on Tuesday, January 5, 2021***

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the Charter and the workplace. Students are to complete the Chapter 3 Summative Assignment  - Part 1 in Classroom **Due: Friday, December 18/20. ***Chapter 3 exam on Tuesday, January 5, 2021***

Tuesday 15 December 2020

Social Studies 8E -  Reviewed the sections: Explorers and How Did the Age of Exploration Begin?(p. 5-6) - Began to look at Imperialism.  For homework, students are to read pages 109-111 and complete the sections: " How did the age of exploration lead to imperialsim?" & " The European view of the rest of the world." on page 7 of the chapter 3 booklet that was given to students before online learning commenced.  There is no reason for each student NOT to be doing the work on their own copy.

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the "Charter and Law making" chart. Only  9 students had completed this for homework.  Despite this fact, there was excellent class discussion on charter rights today. For homework, students are to read pages 112-115 about the Charter and the workplace.***Chapter 3 exam on Tuesday, January 5, 2021***

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the "Charter and Law making" chart. Only 6 students had completed this for homework. Most students were ill prepared to discuss the Charter and Law making......lack of student responsibility for completing work.  For homework, students are to read pages 112-115 about the Charter and the workplace. ***Chapter 3 exam on Tuesday, January 5, 2021***

Monday 14 December 2020

 

Social Studies 8E -  Reviewed pages 106-108 about England and French exploration. For homework, students are to complete the sections: Explorers and How Did the Age of Exploration Begin?(p. 5-6) -  ***Ch. 2 Humanism Concept Map; is due: TODAY

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the Case Studies chart Cause & Effect (p. 104).  For homework, students are to read pages 105-109,  complete the "Charter and Law making" chart. ***Chapter 3 exam on Tuesday, January 5, 2021***

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the Case Studies chart Cause & Effect (p. 104).  For homework, students are to read pages 105-109,  complete the "Charter and Law making" chart. ***Chapter 3 exam on Tuesday, January 5, 2021***

Friday 11 December 2020

Social Studies 8E -  Reviewed the sections  on geography and Interest in learning more about the world under the section "New Ideas and Knowledge". Reviewed pages 103-105. ***Ch. 2 Humanism Concept Map; is due: Monday, Dec. 14

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the Case Studies chart. Review Cause & Effect (p. 104).  For homework, students are to complete the Cause & Effect chart for the case studies. Students handed in their YCJA essay. **YCJA Essay is due TODAY.  

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the Case Studies chart. Review Cause & Effect (p. 104).  For homework, students are to complete the Cause & Effect chart for the case studies. Students handed in their YCJA essay. **YCJA Essay is due TODAY.  

Thursday 10 December 2020

Social Studies 8E -  Reviewed  pages 3-4 sections of the booklet from yesterday. Reviewed pages 100-103 in the textbook.  For homework, students are to complete the sections geography and Interest in learning more about the world under the section "New Ideas and Knowledge". ***Ch. 2 Humanism Concept Map; is due: Monday, Dec. 14

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the rights/responsibilities chart. For homework students are to Read pages 100-103 and complete the Case Studies chart. **YCJA Essay is due Friday, Dec. 11/20.  

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the rights/responsibilities chart. For homework students are to Read pages 100-103 and complete the Case Studies chart. **YCJA Essay is due Friday, Dec. 11/20.  

Wednesday 9 December 2020

Social Studies 8E -  Reviewed  the top half of p. 3 of the booklet. Reviewed pages 98-99 in the textbook.  For homework, students are to complete the bottom half of p. 3, and the top half of p. 4. ***Ch. 2 Humanism Concept Map; is due: Monday, Dec. 14

Social Studies 9B  - Covered the material on pages 92-98 (notes on classroom).  For homework, students are to complete the rights /responsibilities chart on Classroom.. **YCJA Essay is due Friday, Dec. 11/20.  

Social Studies 9B  - Covered the material on pages 92-98 (notes on classroom).  For homework, students are to complete the rights /responsibilities chart on Classroom.. **YCJA Essay is due Friday, Dec. 11/20.  

Tuesday 8 December 2020

Social Studies 8E -  Reviewed pages 1-2 of the ch. 3 booklet and complete vocabulary words #5 at the back of the Ch. 3 booklet. Introduced pages 94--95.  For homework, students are to read pages 94-95 and complete the top half of p. 3 of the booklet.***Ch. 2 Humanism Concept Map; is due: Monday, Dec. 14

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the 3 column chart and video from yesterday. Reviewed the history of human rights.  Reviewed the difference between rights and freedoms (notes on classroom) **YCJA Essay is due Friday, Dec. 11/20.  

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the 3 column chart and video from yesterday. Reviewed the history of human rights.  Reviewed the difference between rights and freedoms (notes on classroom) **YCJA Essay is due Friday, Dec. 11/20.  

 

Monday 7 December 2020

 Social Studies 8E -  Discussed the Protestant Reformation and Martin Luther.  For homework, students are to read pages 91-93, and complete pages 1-2 of the ch. 3 booklet and complete vocabulary words #5 at the back of the Ch. 3 booklet. ***Ch. 2 Humanism Concept Map; is due: Monday, Dec. 14

Social Studies 9B  - Students watched a video about rights, and are to complete the 3 column chart for next class. **YCJA Essay is due Friday, Dec. 11/20.  

Social Studies 9B  - Students watched a video about rights, and are to complete the 3 column chart for next class. **YCJA Essay is due Friday, Dec. 11/20.  


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Thursday 3 December 2020

Social Studies 8E -  Introduced chapter 3 today. Reviewed pages 88-90.  For homework, students are to complete vocabulary words #1-4 at the back of the Ch. 3 booklet. ***Ch. 2 Humanism Concept Map; is due: Monday, Dec. 14

Social Studies 9B  - Students wrote the Ch. 2 exam today. **YCJA Essay is due Friday, Dec. 11/20.  

Social Studies 9B  - Students wrote the Ch. 2 exam today. **YCJA Essay is due Friday, Dec. 11/20.    


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Wednesday 2 December 2020

 Social Studies 8E -  Students wrote the Chapter 2 exam today. ***Ch. 2 Humanism Concept Map; is due: Monday, Dec. 14

 Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed paragraphing structure and essay length today. **Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, Dec. 3/20.  

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed paragraphing structure and essay length today. **Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, Dec. 3/20.  


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Tuesday 1 December 2020

 

 Social Studies 8E -  Showed examples of the Ch. 2 Humanism Concept Map; students should study for the exam tomorrow. **Due: Monday, Dec. 14 ********** Ch. 2 exam on Wednesday, Dec. 2/20      

 Social Studies 9B  - Students wrote the Flow Chart quiz today. Went over the writing of the Thesis statement for the YCJA essay today.  Students handed in the Case of the Microwave Cat ***Due: Tuesday, Dec. 1  **Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, Dec. 3/20.  

Social Studies 9D - Students wrote the Flow Chart quiz today. Went over the writing of the Thesis statement for the YCJA essay today.  Students handed in the Case of the Microwave Cat ***Due: Tuesday, Dec. 1  **Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, Dec. 3/20.  


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Monday 30 November 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Went over the Ch. 2 Humanism Concept Map **Due: Monday, Dec. 14 ********** Ch. 2 exam on Wednesday, Dec. 2/20      

 Social Studies 9B  - Assigned the Case of the Microwave Cat ***Due: Tuesday, Dec. 1  ***Quiz on Flow Chart on page 66-67 on Tuesday, Dec. 2/20.  **Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, Dec. 3/20.  

Social Studies 9D - Assigned the Case of the Microwave Cat ***Due: Tuesday, Dec. 1    ***Quiz on Flow Chart on page 66-67 on Tuesday, Dec. 2/20.  **Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, Dec. 3/20.   Google Meet on Monday at 8:38 am


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Friday 27 November 2020

Social Studies 8E - Handed out the ch. 2 study guide.  Handed out the Ch. 3 booklet.  Watched a video and completed a worksheet about Everyday life in the Renaissance. Reviewed the upcoming summative assignment for Chapter 2.********** Ch. 2 exam on Wednesday, Dec. 2/20       Google Meet on Monday at 2:14 pm.

 Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed how to decode political cartoons. ( p. 74 in the textbook), and worked to complete the cartoon analysis worksheet. Handed out a paper copy of the Chapter 2 summative assignment.  ***Quiz on Flow Chart on page 66-67 on Tuesday, Dec. 2/20.  **Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, Dec. 3/20.   Google Meet on Monday at 11:32 am

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed how to decode political cartoons. ( p. 74 in the textbook), and worked to complete the cartoon analysis worksheet. Handed out a paper copy of the Chapter 2 summative assignment.  ***Quiz on Flow Chart on page 66-67 on Tuesday, Dec. 2/20.  **Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, Dec. 3/20.   Google Meet on Monday at 8:38 am


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Thursday 26 November 2020

 

Social Studies 8E - Students completed a walk-in assignment today.  Handed out a review sheet which student may work on to prepare for the Ch. 2 exam on Wednesday, Dec. 2/20

 Social Studies 9B  - Students took notes about the court process (extension of p. 35-67) **Student should prepare for a quiz on these pages early next week.  **Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, Dec. 3/20.

Social Studies 9D - Students took notes about the court process (extension of p. 35-67) **Student should prepare for a quiz on these pages early next week.  **Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, Dec. 3/20.


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Wednesday 25 November 2020

Social Studies 8E - Reviewed artwork of the Renaissance ***Students should review Scholars/Philosophers, Artists, Scientists/Mathematicians, Writers for a walk-in assignment on Thursday. Social Studies 9B - Reviewed Chapter 2 to date. Students began to take summary notes. Social Studies 9D - Reviewed Chapter 2 to date. Link to the Moodle: https://moodle.blackgold.ca/ Use your school log on without the @gshare.blackgold.ca extension

Tuesday 24 November 2020

Social Studies 8E - Reviewed p. 1/2 of the worksheet on  Social & Economic Systems from last class.  For today, students are to read pages 81-83 about women & education. For homework, complete the p. 3 of the worksheet: "The change in Social & Economic Systems"  Summary notes from today's class are on the Moodle.   ***Students should review Scholars/Philosophers, Artists, Scientists/Mathematicians, Writers for a walk-in assignment on Thursday.

 

Social Studies 9B  - Students read pages 82-85 about advocacy groups, and completed the worksheet: "Roles of Citizens in the YCJA". If time permits, the worksheet would be been reviewed in class.

Social Studies 9D - Students read pages 82-85 about advocacy groups, and completed the worksheet: "Roles of Citizens in the YCJA". If time permits, the worksheet would be been reviewed in class.


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Monday 23 November 2020

Social Studies 8E - Reviewed changes in Social & Economic Systems from last class.  For today, students are to read pages 78-80 about the renaissance family, and, for homework, complete the worksheet: "The change in Social & Economic Systems" (only complete p. 1 & 2). Summary notes from today's class are on the Moodle.    Next Social Studies Video meeting Monday @ 2:14 pm  

 *****We had our health class today; Assignment was e-mailed to you, and is on the Moodle and due before Thursday, Nov. 25.

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the worksheet "Various perspectives of the YCJA". Students read pages 78-81, and complete the worksheet: "Roles of Citizens in the YCJA" *****apparently, this worksheet was not made available to students today - it will be distributed next class.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed the worksheet "Various perspectives of the YCJA". Students read pages 78-81, and complete the worksheet: "Roles of Citizens in the YCJA" *****apparently, this worksheet was not made available to students today - it will be distributed next class.


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Friday 20 November 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Introduced the section about changes in Social & Economic Systems.  Students are to read pages 76-77 about these changes.  Summary notes from today's class are on the Moodle.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheets: "Renaissance Citizens  - Review", and "Social Economic - Keyword Notes.   Next Social Studies Video meeting Monday @ 2:14 pm  

 *****We had our health class yesterday; Assignment is on the Moodle and due before Monday, Nov. 23.

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the worksheet  "Myths about Youth Crime in Canada".  For homework, students are to read pages 72-73, and complete the worksheet (side one only) "Various perspectives of the YCJA" for next class.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed the worksheet  "Myths about Youth Crime in Canada".  For homework, students are to read pages 72-73, and complete the worksheet (side one only) "Various perspectives of the YCJA" for next class.


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Thursday 19 November 2020

Social Studies 8E - Reviewed the section and worksheet about "Writers".  Began to look at reasons why Leonardo da Vinci was a "Renaissance Man"  For homework, students are to Read pages 74-75 about Leonardo; watch the biography about Leonardo (and you may also watch the video about inventions).  Social Studies Video meeting tomorrow @ 10:36am  

 *****We had our health class today; Assignment is on the Moodle and due before Monday, Nov. 23.

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the worksheet "Objectives of the YCJA".  Reviewed the graph on p. 71.  Students are to complete the worksheet: "Myths about Youth Crime in Canada" for next class.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed the worksheet "Objectives of the YCJA".  Reviewed the graph on p. 71.  Students are to complete the worksheet: "Myths about Youth Crime in Canada" for next class.


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Wednesday 18 November 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Reviewed the Scientists and Mathematicians worksheet and reviewed the contributions for each scientist or mathematician.  For homework, students are to Read pages 72-73 and complete the worksheet: "Writers".  Social Studies Video meeting tomorrow @ 2:14pm   *****Note that we will have our Health Class on Thursday in period 4 @ 11:32 am.  We will have a quick google meeting, and I will give you the assignment.

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the YCJA Flow chart - page 2 of the worksheet. Read pages 68-69, and completed the worksheet: "What factors determine the Consequences young offenders face?" For homework, students are to review p. 70 and complete the worksheet "Objectives of the YCJA". For next class.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed the YCJA Flow chart - page 2 of the worksheet. Read pages 68-69, and completed the worksheet: "What factors determine the Consequences young offenders face?" For homework, students are to review p. 70 and complete the worksheet "Objectives of the YCJA". For next class.


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Tuesday 17 November 2020

Social Studies 8E - Reviewed the worksheet:  "Renaissance Art" looking at how Renaissance art represent Humanism and it ideas.  Previewed the next section: Scientists and Mathematicians .  For homework, students are to Read pages 69-71 and complete the worksheet: "Scientists and Mathematicians".  Video meeting tomorrow @ 2:14pm   *****Note that we will have out Health Class on Thursday in period 4.  We will have a quick google meeting, and I will give you the assignment.

Social Studies 9B  - Completed/Reviewed the worksheet: using 64 comparing the YCJA with the CCC by completing  Venn diagram (see Moodle site).  Reviewed symbols of Justice. For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: YCJA Flow chart (and page 2 of the worksheet).

Social Studies 9D - Completed/Reviewed the worksheet: using 64 comparing the YCJA with the CCC by completing  Venn diagram (see Moodle site).  Reviewed symbols of Justice. For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: YCJA Flow chart (and page 2 of the worksheet).


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Monday 16 November 2020

 Social Studies 8E - No Google meet today due to Technical Difficulties.  We will try again tomorrow. For homework, students are to Read pages 62-63 and complete the worksheets: "Renaissance Ideas" and "Renaissance Art" for next class.  Assignments on Moodle: Link: https://moodle.blackgold.ca/

Social Studies 9B  - Reviewed the worksheet: "What is Justice?".  For homework, students are to read page 64 and complete the Venn diagram (see Moodle site).  If worksheet was not handed out in class, then this worksheet will be given tomorrow.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed the worksheet: "What is Justice?".  For homework, students are to read page 64 and complete the Venn diagram (see Moodle site).  If worksheet was not handed out in class, then this worksheet will be given tomorrow.

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Tuesday 10 November 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Finished summary notes from last class. Read pages 57-59 about Scholars. Began to review the Ch. 1 exam.  (Will finish next class).  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Scholars and Philosophers" for next class.

Social Studies 9B  - Read page 56.  Students completed the Justice T & F quiz (reviewed in class).  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "What is Justice?" for next class.

Social Studies 9D - Read page 56.  Students completed the Justice T & F quiz (reviewed in class).  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "What is Justice?" for next class.

Monday 9 November 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Students handed in the Printing Press worksheet.  Read pages 55-56, and students began to take summary notes.

Social Studies 9B  - Students wrote the Chapter 1 Exam today.  Students should have read pages 56-57, and 60-63.  Handed out the "I can" learning objectives for chapter 2.

Social Studies 9D -  Students wrote the Chapter 1 Exam today.  Students should have read pages 56-57, and 60-63.  Handed out the "I can" learning objectives for chapter 2.

Friday 6 November 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Reviewed  pages 53-54. Watched a video about Johann Gutenberg and the development of the Printing Press.  For homework, students are to complete the Printing Press worksheet. Students had some time to begin the worksheet. ***Printing Press worksheet due: Monday,  November 9/20.

Social Studies 9B  - Finished analyzing media. Reviewed pages 51+ about Lobbyists. Students took summary notes about lobbyists.  Watched 2 videos about lobbying. Students should complete the chapter 1 booklet to prepare for the Chapter 1 exam on Monday.***Chapter 1 exam on Monday, November 9/20.  

Social Studies 9D -  Finished analyzing media. Reviewed pages 51+ about Lobbyists. Students took summary notes about lobbyists.  Watched 2 videos about lobbying. Students should complete the chapter 1 booklet to prepare for the Chapter 1 exam on Monday.***Chapter 1 exam on Monday, November 9/20

Thursday 5 November 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Finished summary notes from last class. Read pages 53-54. Watched a couple of videos about illuminated books and the printing press.

Social Studies 9B  - Students handed in their "Understanding Canadian Government Questions".  Reviewed the last two articles for analyzing media. Watched a video about journalists and their role. For homework, students are to read page 49 and finish the box at the bottom of the first page of the Media worksheet. Read page ***Chapter 1 exam on Monday, November 9/20.  

Social Studies 9D -  Students handed in their "Understanding Canadian Government Questions".  Reviewed the last two articles for analyzing media. Watched a video about journalists and their role. For homework, students are to read page 49 and finish the box at the bottom of the first page of the Media worksheet. Read page ***Chapter 1 exam on Monday, November 9/20

Wednesday 4 November 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Read page 52, and took summary notes.

Social Studies 9B  -  Reviewed the front page of the Media worksheet. Finished analyzing video media - students are to complete reading & summarizing the two newspaper articles for next clsss   "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" summative assignment due: Thursday, November 5, 2020.  ***Chapter 1 exam on Monday, November 9/20.  

Social Studies 9D -  Finished analyzing video media - students are to complete reading & summarizing the two newspaper articles for next clsss   "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" summative assignment due: Thursday, November 5, 2020.  ***Chapter 1 exam on Monday, November 9/20

Tuesday 3 November 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Began chapter 2 today.  Text mapped the chapter, read pages 48-51, and took summary notes on those pages.

Social Studies 9B  -  Students wrote the Roles & Processes quiz. Began to analyze media - will continue tomorrow.  For homework, students are to complete the top two sections of the Media sheet. "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" summative assignment due: Thursday, November 5, 2020.  ***Chapter 1 exam on Monday, November 9/20.  

Social Studies 9D -  Students wrote the Roles & Processes quiz. Reviewed the top two sections of the Media worksheet. Began to analyze media - will continue tomorrow..  "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" summative assignment due: Thursday, November 5, 2020.  ***Chapter 1 exam on Monday, November 9/20.  

Monday 2 November 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Students wrote the Chapter 1 exam.  Handed out the vocabulary sheet for Chapter 2.  Students began to work on vocab after the exam.

Social Studies 9B  -  Reviewed  questions 50-58 in the Chapter 1 Booklet. "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" summative assignment due: Thursday, November 5, 2020. Students should prepare for a "Roles and Processes quiz ~ Tuesday, November 3/20. ***Chapter 1 exam on Monday, November 9/20.  Handed out chapter 1 study guides today. Reviewed pages 46-47.  Began to work on the worksheet: Media (will finish tomorrow).

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed  questions 50-58 in the Chapter 1 Booklet. "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" summative assignment due: Thursday, November 5, 2020. Students should prepare for a "Roles and Processes quiz ~ Tuesday, November 3/20. ***Chapter 1 exam on Monday, November 9/20.  Handed out chapter 1 study guides today. Reviewed pages 46-47. 

Friday 30 October 2020

Social Studies 8E - Finished reviewing the City-State chart.  Students took down summary notes from the chapter.  Went over the components of Monday's exam.***students should begin preparing for the CHAPTER 1 EXAM scheduled for Monday, November 2/20**

Social Studies 9B  -  Reviewed pages 43-45.  Students worked to complete questions 50-58 in the Chapter 1 Booklet. "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" summative assignment due: Thursday, November 5, 2020. Students should prepare for a "Roles and Processes quiz ~ Tuesday, November 3/20.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed pages 43-45.  Students worked to complete questions 50-58 in the Chapter 1 Booklet. "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" summative assignment due: Thursday, November 5, 2020. Students should prepare for a "Roles and Processes quiz ~ Tuesday, November 3/20.

Thursday 29 October 2020

Social Studies 8E - Reviewed the  City-State Review chart, cause and effect chart, and city-state matching sheet, from yesterday.***students should begin preparing for the CHAPTER 1 EXAM scheduled for Monday, November 2/20**

Social Studies 9B  -  Students completed a formative worksheet about passing a bill in to law. Reviewed questions # 43-49 in the chapter 1 booklet. Handed out "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" today.  This is a summative assignment due: Thursday, November 5, 2020. Students should prepare for a "Roles and Processes quiz ~next Tuesday.

Social Studies 9D - Students completed a formative worksheet about passing a bill in to law. Reviewed questions # 43-49 in the chapter 1 booklet. Handed out "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" today.  This is a summative assignment due: Thursday, November 5, 2020. Students should prepare for a "Roles and Processes quiz ~next Tuesday.

Wednesday 28 October 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Reviewed the "End-of-Chapter" Conclusion on page 46.  Handed out a City-State Review chart, cause and effect chart, and city-state matching sheet.  Students had class time to work on this, and should try to complete it for tomorrow.***students should begin preparing for the CHAPTER 1 EXAM scheduled for Monday, November 2/20**

Social Studies 9B  - Completed reading/taking notes about passing a bill into law (pages 40-41).  For homework, students should complete questions # 43-49 in the chapter 1 booklet.

Social Studies 9D - Completed reading/taking notes about passing a bill into law (pages 40-41).  For homework, students should complete questions # 43-49 in the chapter 1 booklet.

Tuesday 27 October 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Reviewed the questions from the worksheet:  How Did Genoa  Help Shape the Renaissance Worldview? Read page 45 aloud. Chapter 1 Study Guide handed out yesterday. ***students should begin preparing for the CHAPTER 1 EXAM scheduled for Monday, November 2/20**

Social Studies 9B  -Did not review the worksheet: Election vs. Appointment Summary, as no one had completed the worksheet. Reviewed pages 38-39. Began to read/take notes about passing a bill into law (pages 40-41).  Will continue notes tomorrow.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed pages 38-39. Began to read/take notes about passing a bill into law (pages 40-41).  Will continue notes tomorrow.

Monday 26 October 2020

Social Studies 8E - Reviewed the questions from the worksheet: How Did Venice  Contribute to the Italian Renaissance?  For homework, students are read pages 43-44, and complete the worksheet: How Did Genoa  Help Shape the Renaissance Worldview? Chapter 1 Study Guide handed out today. ***students should begin preparing for the CHAPTER 1 EXAM scheduled for Monday, November 2/20**

Social Studies 9B  - Continued to Review page 2 of the worksheet:  Election vs. Appointment (back). For homework students should complete the worksheet: Election vs. Appointment Summary. Students should read pages 38-39.

Social Studies 9D -  Continued to Review page 2 of the worksheet:  Election vs. Appointment (front and back). Students should read pages 38-39.

 

Friday 23 October 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Reviewed the questions from the worksheet: How Did the City-State of Florence Reflect the Renaissance Worldview?  Students are encouraged to answer questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES.  Read aloud pages 37--38.  For homework, students are to read pages 39-41, and complete the worksheet: How Did Venice  Contribute to the Italian Renaissance? ***students should begin preparing for the CHAPTER 1 EXAM scheduled for Monday, November 2/20**

Social Studies 9B  - Students wrote the "Branches" quiz today.  Reviewed the Intro exam.  Reviewed page 1 of the worksheet:  Election vs. Appointment (font and back). We will review the rest of the worksheet next class. For homework, students should read pages 38-39.

Social Studies 9D -  Students wrote the "Branches" quiz today.  Reviewed the Intro exam.  Did not have time to review the worksheet:  Election vs. Appointment (font and back). We will review the worksheet next class. For homework, students should read pages 38-39.

 

Thursday 22 October 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Students handed in the Silk Road Mapping Assignment (Parts A & B) . Read aloud pages 34-36 about the the City-State of Florence.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: How Did the City-State of Florence Reflect the Renaissance Worldview?  Students had some time in class to work on the worksheet.

Social Studies 9  - Reviewed the chart on page 3 of the handout: "structure and Roles of the Federal Government" (Plus/minus chart). For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: Election vs. Appointment (font and back). Students should prepare for a "Branches" quiz on Friday, October 23/20.

Social Studies 9D -  Reviewed the chart on page 3 of the handout: "structure and Roles of the Federal Government" (Plus/minus chart). For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: Election vs. Appointment (font and back). Students should prepare for a "Branches" quiz on Friday, October 23/20.

Wednesday 21 October 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Reviewed the material from pages 31-32 (yesterday's material). Reviewed any questions about the Silk Road Mapping Assignment (Parts A & B) due on Thursday, October 22/20. Read Aloud page 33.  Students took notes on how increased contact facilitated the Renaissance.

Social Studies 9  - Reviewed page 35 in the textbook.  Students took notes on the Senate.  Reviewed questions 37-42 in the Chapter 1 Booklet. For homework, students are to complete the chart on page 3 of the handout: "structure and Roles of the Federal Government" (Plus/minus chart). Students should prepare for a "Branches" quiz on Friday, October 23/20.

Social Studies 9D -  Reviewed page 35 in the textbook.  Students took notes on the Senate.  Reviewed questions 37-42 in the Chapter 1 Booklet. For homework, students are to complete the chart on page 3 of the handout: "structure and Roles of the Federal Government" (Plus/minus chart). Students should prepare for a "Branches" quiz on Friday, October 23/20.

Tuesday 20 October 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Read aloud pages 31-32. Students took summary notes on these pages. Students had time to work on the chapter 1 vocabulary words and/or the mappings assignment. Silk Road Mapping Assignment (Parts A & B) due on Thursday, October 22/20.

Social Studies 9  - Reviewed 26-36 in the chapter 1 booklet. Read page 32, and discussed Senate Reform.  Students took notes about various types of Senate Reform.  For homework, students are to read pages 34-35, and complete questions 37-42 regarding the judicial branch. Students should prepare for a "Roles and Processes" quiz on Friday, October 23/20.

Social Studies 9D -  Reviewed 26-36 in the chapter 1 booklet. Read page 32, and discussed Senate Reform.  Students took notes about various types of Senate Reform.  For homework, students are to read pages 34-35, and complete questions 37-42 regarding the judicial branch. Students should prepare for a "Roles and Processes" quiz on Friday, October 23/20.

Monday 19 October 2020

Social Studies 8E - Read aloud pages 29-30. Students took summary notes on these pages.  Silk Road Mapping Assignment (Parts A & B) due on Thursday, October 22/20.

Social Studies 9  - Reviewed questions 21-25 in the Chapter 1 Booklet.  Reviewed page 31 about the Senate.  Students took summary notes.  For homework, students are to complete questions 26-36 in the chapter 1 booklet.  Students should prepare for a "Roles and Processes" quiz on Friday, October 23/20.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed questions 21-25 in the Chapter 1 Booklet.  Reviewed page 31 about the Senate.  Students took summary notes.  For homework, students are to complete questions 26-36 in the chapter 1 booklet.  Students should prepare for a "Roles and Processes" quiz on Friday, October 23/20.

 

Friday 16 October 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Students handed in their Planning Template today.  Students had class time to work on the Silk Road Mapping Assignment due on October 22/20.

Social Studies 9  - Reviewed Minority and Majority Governments.  Students took notes on the positives and negative of these types of government. Looked at election results from the First Past The Post electoral system, and compared them to the Popular Vote or Proportional Representation system. Reviewed the results from p. 2 of the worksheet: "Structure and Roles of the Federal Government".  For homework, students are to complete questions 21-25 in the Chapter 1 Booklet.  Students should prepare for a "Roles and Processes" quiz towards the end of next week.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed Minority and Majority Governments.  Students took notes on the positives and negative of these types of government. Looked at election results from the First Past The Post electoral system, and compared them to the Popular Vote or Proportional Representation system. Reviewed the results from p. 2 of the worksheet: "Structure and Roles of the Federal Government".  For homework, students are to complete questions 21-25 in the Chapter 1 Booklet.  Students should prepare for a "Roles and Processes" quiz towards the end of next week.

Thursday 15 October 2020

Social Studies 8E - Continued to work on "Using Your inquiry Skills" on p. 28 of the textbook.  Reviewed different types of questions that students may use to construct their inquiry questions. ***Planning template is due tomorrow*** Handed out and went over the Silk Road Mapping Assignment.  Tomorrow will be a work period to work on the assignment which is due on October 22/20.

Social Studies 9  - Reviewed questions 10-20 from the Chapter 1 Booklet.  Reviewed the Legislative Branch (p. 27).  Reviewed pages 28-30.  Watched a video about Minority and Majority Governments.  Reviewed the First Past The Post electoral system.  Student began to complete p. 2 of the worksheet: "Structure and Roles of the Federal Government", by colouring in the appropriate number of seats for each part on the grid provided.  Page 2 is due tomorrow.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed questions 10-20 from the Chapter 1 Booklet.  Reviewed the Legislative Branch (p. 27).  Reviewed pages 28-30.  Watched a video about Minority and Majority Governments.  Reviewed the First Past The Post electoral system.  Student began to complete p. 2 of the worksheet: "Structure and Roles of the Federal Government", by colouring in the appropriate number of seats for each part on the grid provided.  Page 2 is due tomorrow.

 

Wednesday 14 October 2020

 Social Studies 8E - Reviewed page 28 "Using Your inquiry Skills".  Handed out the template that students will use to plan during the Planning phase. Brainstormed as a class to work on higher order questions. Students will have more time tomorrow to work on this.

Social Studies 9  - Reviewed the Executive Branch.  Most students were not prepared for review.  Students took notes about the Legislative Branch (p. 27).  Watched a portion of Question Period.  Watched part of a video about the House of Commons. Will review questions #10-20 in the Chapter 1 booklet  tomorrow, as we did not have time today. **Bring pencil crayons for next class.**

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed the Executive Branch.  Most students were not prepared for review.  Students took notes about the Legislative Branch (p. 27).  Watched a portion of Question Period.  Watched part of a video about the House of Commons. Will review questions #10-20 in the Chapter 1 booklet  tomorrow, as we did not have time today. **Bring pencil crayons for next class.**

Friday 9 October 2020

Social Studies 8E - Students handed in the worksheet: Social Structures in the Middle Ages.  Read aloud pages 25-27 in the textbook.  Watched a video about the Black Death.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed questions #7-9 in the Chapter 1 booklet. Review the executive branch on pages 24-25.  For homework, students are to read pages 26-27 and complete questions #10-20 in the Chapter 1 booklet.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed questions #7-9 in the Chapter 1 booklet. Review the executive branch on pages 24-25.  For homework, students are to read pages 26-27 and complete questions #10-20 in the Chapter 1 booklet.