Monday 21 June 2021

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the Kyoto Protocol & "levers" from ch. 9.  Students wrote practice questions today.  We reviewed the answers. 

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the Kyoto Protocol & "levers" from ch. 9.  Students wrote practice questions today.  We reviewed the answers. 

                                  ****SOCIAL STUDIES 9 FINAL EXAM: Thursday, June 24/21****  

Friday 18 June 2021

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed how to take a multiple choice - source based exam (exam prep).  Reviewed Chapter 6.  Handed out Chapter 6-9 review sheets.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed how to take a multiple choice - source based exam (exam prep).  Reviewed Chapter 6.  Handed out Chapter 6-9 review sheets.

                                  ****SOCIAL STUDIES 9 FINAL EXAM: Thursday, June 24/21****  

Thursday 17 June 2021

Social Studies 9B - Students wrote the Chapter 8 Exam.  After the exam, students had time to work on the the Ch. 9 booklet (continue with question #8, and omit the very last question).

Social Studies 9D  -  Students wrote the Chapter 8 Exam.  After the exam, students had time to work on the the Ch. 9 booklet (continue with question #8, and omit the very last question).


****SOCIAL STUDIES 9 FINAL EXAM: Thursday, June 24/21**** 

Wednesday 16 June 2021

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed questions 1-6 on the Chapter 9 handout. Watched a video about coal mining in Russia; looked at coal industry in Alberta.  Covered the material in the textbook: pages 307-316.  Students should study for the Chapter 8 Exam tomorrow.

Social Studies 9D  -  Reviewed questions 1-6 on the Chapter 9 handout. Watched a video about coal mining in Russia; looked at coal industry in Alberta.  Covered the material in the textbook: pages 307-315.  Students should study for the Chapter 8 Exam tomorrow.

***Chapter 8 Exam:  Thursday, June 17***************  

****SOCIAL STUDIES 9 FINAL EXAM: Thursday, June 24/21****

Tuesday 15 June 2021

Social Studies 9B -  Finished reviewing the handout: Issues through Images.  Reviewed pages 302-303.  For homework, students are to complete questions 1-6 on the Chapter 9 handout.

Social Studies 9D  -  Finished reviewing the handout: Issues through Images.  Reviewed pages 302-303.  For homework, students are to complete questions 1-6 on the Chapter 9 handout.

***Chapter 8 Exam:  Thursday, June 17***************  

Monday 14 June 2021

Social Studies 9B -  Looked at the material on page 298-299. Students completed the handout: Issues through Images.  Began to review answers in class.  Will finish next class.

Social Studies 9D  -  Looked at the material on page 298-299. Students completed the handout: Issues through Images.  Began to review answers in class.  Will finish next class.

***Chapter 8 Exam:  Thursday, June 17*************** 

Friday 11 June 2021

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the Ch. 8 review page. Reviewed chapter 5 (Immigration), and handed out the chapter 5 review sheets.  Students had some time to work on them in class.

Social Studies 9D  -  Reviewed the Ch. 8 review page. Reviewed chapter 5 (Immigration), and handed out the chapter 5 review sheets.  Students had some time to work on them in class.

****Last day to submit outstanding assignments: Friday, June 11, 2021 @3:15pm.*****  

***Chapter 8 Exam:  Thursday, June 17***************

Thursday 10 June 2021

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the worksheet:  "Political Parties & Social Programs".  Covered material on pages 291, 294-295.  Watched a video about Tommy Douglas (the father of Canadian Health Care).  For homework, students are to complete the Ch. 8 review page.

Social Studies 9D  -  Reviewed  worksheet: "Political Parties & their role in Social Programs & Taxation" (using pages 286-291) . Discussed the Political Spectrum. Looked at Left Wing, Centre, Right Wing. Students completed the activity: "Where are you on the Political Spectrum?.  Discussed results.  Students worked in groups to complete the worksheet:  "Political Parties & Social Programs".  Reviewed the worksheet: Covered material on pages 291, 294-295.  Watched a video about Tommy Douglas (the father of Canadian Health Care).  For homework, students are to complete the Ch. 8 review page.

****Last day to submit outstanding assignments: Friday, June 11, 2021 @3:15pm.*****  

***Chapter 8 Exam:  Thursday, June 17***************

Wednesday 9 June 2021

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed  worksheet: "Political Parties & their role in Social Programs & Taxation" (using pages 286-291) . Discussed the Political Spectrum. Looked at Left Wing, Centre, Right Wing. Students completed the activity: "Where are you on the Political Spectrum?.  Discussed results.  Students worked in groups to complete the worksheet:  "Political Parties & Social Programs".  Will review next class.

Social Studies 9D  -  NO CLASS TODAY due to health class.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Political Parties & their role in Social Programs & Taxation" (using pages 286-291) for next class.


****Last day to submit outstanding assignments: Friday, June 11, 2021 @3:15pm.*****  

Tuesday 8 June 2021

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the material on pages 285. Discussed political parties on pages 286-284.    For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Political Parties & their role in Social Programs & Taxation" (using pages 286-291) for next class.

Social Studies 9D  -   Reviewed the material on pages 285. Discussed political parties on pages 286-284.    For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Political Parties & their role in Social Programs & Taxation" (using pages 286-291) for next class.


****Last day to submit outstanding assignments: Friday, June 11, 2021 @3:15pm.***** 

Monday 7 June 2021

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the material on pages 283-284.  Watched a video about progressive taxes.

Social Studies 9D  -   NO CLASS TODAY due to health class.  


****Last day to submit outstanding assignments: Friday, June 11, 2021 @3:15pm.***** 

Friday 4 June 2021

Social Studies 9B - Chapter 4 Review today.  Reviewed ch. 4, and students had time to work on the ch. 4 review worksheet.

Social Studies 9D  -   NO CLASS TODAY due to health class.  


****Last day to submit outstanding assignments: Friday, June 11, 2021 @3:15pm.***** 

Thursday 3 June 2021

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed question 5 about income tax. Reviewed budget on 282.  For homework, students are to complete question #6 on the Ch. 8 worksheet: Social Programs.

Social Studies 9D  -   Reviewed question 5 about income tax. Discussed various types of sales tax. Reviewed budget on 282.  For homework, students are to complete question #6 on the Ch. 8 worksheet: Social Programs.


****Last day to submit outstanding assignments: Friday, June 11, 2021 @3:15pm.***** 

Wednesday 2 June 2021

Social Studies 9B -   Finished discussing "Living wage" vs. "Minimum Wage".  Began to discuss taxation on p. 581.  for homework, students are to complete question #5 on the Ch. 8 worksheet: Social Programs.

Social Studies 9D  -   Finished discussing "Living wage" vs. "Minimum Wage".  Began to discuss taxation on p. 581.  for homework, students are to complete question #5 on the Ch. 8 worksheet: Social Programs.


****Last day to submit outstanding assignments: Friday, June 11, 2021 @3:15pm.*****

Tuesday 1 June 2021

Social Studies 9B -   Analyzed cartoons about health care in Canada and the U.S. Discussed "Living Wage" vs. "Minimum Wage".  Discussed LICO numbers and living below the poverty line. Students completed a worksheet to calculate annual yearly income on minimum wage in Alberta & the U.S. 

Social Studies 9D  -   Analyzed cartoons about health care in Canada and the U.S. Discussed "Living Wage" vs. "Minimum Wage".  Discussed LICO numbers and living below the poverty line. Students completed a worksheet to calculate annual yearly income on minimum wage in Alberta & the U.S. Also, completed the Chapter 4 review; students were given and had some time to work on the Ch. 4 review sheet.