Monday 31 May 2021

 Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed the "Sicko" video questions. Watched a video about a "Living Wage".

Social Studies 9D  -   Reviewed the "Sicko" video questions. Watched a video about a "Living Wage".

Friday 28 May 2021

Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed pages 1 & 2 of the "Chapter 8 Worksheet - Social programs. Reviewed Chapter 3 today.  Students were given a review booklet, and had time to work on the booklet.  We will review the "Sicko" video questions next class.

Social Studies 9D  -   No social class today due to switching Health class for today.  Students should ensure that the "Sicko" video questions are completed for next class, and prepare for a pop quiz next week.

Thursday 27 May 2021

 Social Studies 9B -  Watched "Sicko" today.  Students had time at the end of class to complete the video viewing sheet at the end of class.  We will review the video sheet next class as well as pages 1 & 2 (do not do pages 3-4) of the "Chapter 8 Worksheet - Social programs" for next class.

Social Studies 9D  -   Reviewed pages 1 & 2 (do not do pages 3-4) of the "Chapter 8 Worksheet - Social programs.  Only 3 students completed the worksheet.  Students can expect a pop quiz on the material to date in the near future. "Watched "Sicko" today.  Students had some time at the end of class to complete the video viewing sheet.  Students should have the video sheet completed for tomorrow's class.

Wednesday 26 May 2021

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the 5 principles of health care in Canada. Discussed "issues with our health care system" (Power point notes  - slide #20). Discussed Two - tier health care.  For homework, students are to read the articles on pages 276-277, and complete pages 1 & 2 (do not do pages 3-4) of the Chapter 8 Worksheet - Social programs for next class.

Social Studies 9D  -  Reviewed the 5 principles of health care in Canada. Discussed "issues with our health care system" (Power point notes  - slide #20). Discussed Two - tier health care.  For homework, students are to read the articles on pages 276-277, and complete pages 1 & 2 (do not do pages 3-4) of the Chapter 8 Worksheet - Social programs for next class.

Tuesday 25 May 2021

 Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the material on pages 272-275. Students took notes on the charts; students need to know the 5 principles of health care in Canada.

Social Studies 9D  -  Reviewed the material on pages 272-275. Students took notes on the charts; students need to know the 5 principles of health care in Canada.

Wednesday 19 May 2021

Social Studies 9B -  Students wrote the Chapter 7 exam today.  Students should read pages 272-275 for next class.

Social Studies 9D  -  Students wrote the Chapter 7 exam today.  Students should read pages 272-275 for next class.

******In-person learning returns Tuesday, May 25/21***

Tuesday 18 May 2021

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the worksheet "Meeting the Public Good" (most students had not completed the work beforehand). Reviewed the material on pages 270-271, including the vocabulary terms on p. 271.  Students should study for the Chapter 7 exam tomorrow.

Social Studies 9D  -  Reviewed the worksheet "Meeting the Public Good" (most students had not completed the work beforehand). Reviewed the material on pages 270-271, including the vocabulary terms on p. 271.  Students should study for the Chapter 7 exam tomorrow.

*****Chapter 7 Exam: Wednesday, May 19***** (study guide on Moodle Site)  

Monday 17 May 2021

Social Studies 9B -  Students submitted their  ****Analyzing Media Assignment due: Monday, May 17*** Began Ch. 8 today.  Reviewed pages 266-267; students took notes about social programs.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet "Meeting the Public Good" for next class.

Social Studies 9D  -  Students submitted their  ****Analyzing Media Assignment due: Monday, May 17*** Began Ch. 8 today.  Reviewed pages 266-267; students took notes about social programs.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet "Meeting the Public Good" for next class.

*****Chapter 7 Exam: Wednesday, May 19***** (study guide on Moodle Site) 

Friday 14 May 2021

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed Chapter 2 - YCJA today. ****Analyzing Media Assignment due: Monday, May 17*** Students should work to finish a few pages of the Ch. 2 Review each day.

Social Studies 9D  -  Reviewed Chapter 2 - YCJA today. ****Analyzing Media Assignment due: Monday, May 17*** Students should work to finish a few pages of the Ch. 2 Review each day.


*****Chapter 7 Exam: Wednesday, May 19***** (study guide on Moodle Site)

Thursday 13 May 2021

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the questions about Boycotts.  Watched a video about "carrotmob" ****Analyzing Media Assignment due: Monday, May 17*** Students should work to finish a few pages of the Ch. 1 Review each day.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the questions about Boycotts.  Watched a video about "carrotmob" ****Analyzing Media Assignment due: Monday, May 17*** Students should work to finish a few pages of the Ch. 1 Review each day.

*****Chapter 7 Exam: Wednesday, May 19***** (study guide on Moodle Site)

Wednesday 12 May 2021

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the questions from the worksheet: "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth" the section beginning with pages 257-261. Watched a video about the high cost of Arctic food.  Introduced Boycotts.  For homework, students are to read pages 262-263 and complete the questions on the worksheet: "How can consumerism empower groups?" ****Analyzing Media Assignment due: Monday, May 17*** Students should work to finish a few pages of the Ch. 1 Review each day.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the questions from the worksheet: "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth" the section beginning with pages 257-261. Watched a video about the high cost of Arctic food.  Introduced Boycotts.  For homework, students are to read pages 262-263 and complete the questions on the worksheet: "How can consumerism empower groups?" ****Analyzing Media Assignment due: Monday, May 17*** Students should work to finish a few pages of the Ch. 1 Review each day.

Tuesday 11 May 2021

Social Studies 9B - Covered pages 257-261.  Reviewed GDP and GDP per capita.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth" the section beginning with pages 257-261. We will review these pages next class. ****Analyzing Media Assignment due: Monday, May 17*** Students should work to finish a few pages of the Ch. 1 Review each day.

Social Studies 9D  - Covered pages 257-261.  Reviewed GDP and GDP per capita.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth" the section beginning with pages 257-261. We will review these pages next class. ****Analyzing Media Assignment due: Monday, May 17*** Students should work to finish a few pages of the Ch. 1 Review each day.

Monday 10 May 2021

Social Studies 9B - Sent out the "Analyzing Media" assignment today.  Reviewed the criteria that students are to use for their analysis (p. 246-247). ****Analyzing Media Assignment due: Monday, May 17*** Students should work to finish a few pages of the Ch. 1 Review each day.

Social Studies 9D  - Sent out the "Analyzing Media" assignment today.  Reviewed the criteria that students are to use for their analysis (p. 246-247). ****Analyzing Media Assignment due: Monday, May 17*** Students should work to finish a few pages of the Ch. 1 Review each day.

***Students will be on Remote Learning beginning Friday, May 7/21, and returning to in-person learning on Tuesday, May 25/21.****

Friday 7 May 2021

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed p. 256 about Cartoons, and the worksheet "Cartoons about Consumerism" . Began to Review Ch. 1.  Students should work to finish a few pages of the Review each day.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed p. 256 about Cartoons, and the worksheet "Cartoons about Consumerism" . Began to Review Ch. 1.  Students should work to finish a few pages of the Review each day.

***Students will be on Remote Learning beginning Friday, May 7/21, and returning to in-person learning on Tuesday, May 25/21.****

Thursday 6 May 2021

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the worksheet "Factor - Marketing".  Watched a video about "Buy Nothing Day", and a parody of "Big Box Stores".  For homework, students are to read p. 256 about Cartoons, and complete the worksheet "Cartoons about Consumerism" for next class.  ***Handed out Ch. 1 Review pkg, and Ch. 2 Review pkg.****

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the worksheet "Factor - Marketing".  Watched a video about "Buy Nothing Day", and a parody of "Big Box Stores".  For homework, students are to read p. 256 about Cartoons, and complete the worksheet "Cartoons about Consumerism" for next class.  ***Handed out Ch. 1 Review pkg, and Ch. 2 Review pkg.***

***Students will be on Remote Learning beginning Friday, May 7/21, and returning to in-person learning on Tuesday, May 25/21.****

Wednesday 5 May 2021

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the video sheet for the "the Story of Stuff".  Reviewed pages 254-255 about Marketing.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet "Factor - Marketing" for next class.

Social Studies 9D  -  Reviewed the video sheet for the "the Story of Stuff".  Reviewed pages 254-255 about Marketing.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet "Factor - Marketing" for next class.

Tuesday 4 May 2021

Social Studies 9B -   Students handed in their Chapter 6 summative assignment. Reviewed the Environment worksheet for page 252-253.  Watched the video "the Story of Stuff", and students filled out a video viewing sheet.  We will review the video recap sheet tomorrow.

Social Studies 9D  -  Students handed in their Chapter 6 summative assignment. Reviewed the Environment worksheet for page 252-253.  Watched the video "the Story of Stuff", and students filled out a video viewing sheet.  We will review the video recap sheet tomorrow.

****Chapter 6 Summative assignment due:  Tuesday, May 4, 2021****

Monday 3 May 2021

Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed the worksheet for page 251, "Consumer spending and Economic Growth" . Began to look at the Environment as a factor.  For homework, students are to read pages 252-253 and complete the environment worksheet.

Social Studies 9D  -  Reviewed the worksheet for page 251, "Consumer spending and Economic Growth" . Began to look at the Environment as a factor.  For homework, students are to read pages 252-253 and complete the environment worksheet.

****Chapter 6 Summative assignment due:  Tuesday, May 4, 2021****