Social Studies 9B -    Began to analyze media messages.  Watched 2 videos and completed the response sheet that was handed out in class. Students should finish the 2 newspaper articles and complete the chart for next class. Canadian Government Questions. *****Due: November 4/22*****   *******Chapter 1 Exam: Thursday, November 3/22)*****

 Social Studies 9C - Began to analyze media messages.  Watched 2 videos and completed the response sheet that was handed out in class. Students should finish the 2 newspaper articles and complete the chart for next class. Canadian Government Questions. *****Due: November 4/22*****   *******Chapter 1 Exam: Thursday, November 3/22)*****

Social Studies 9E - Began to analyze media messages.  Watched 2 videos and completed the response sheet that was handed out in class. Students should finish the 2 newspaper articles and complete the chart for next class. Canadian Government Questions. *****Due: November 4/22*****   *******Chapter 1 Exam: Thursday, November 3/22)*****

Social Studies 9B -   Handed out the Canadian Government Questions. *****Due: November 4/22*****   Reviewed the questions.  Students reviewed the quiz from earlier in the week. *******Chapter 1 Exam: Thursday, November 3/22)*****

 Social Studies 9C - Reviewed questions # 61-67 in the booklet next class. Handed out the Canadian Government Questions. *****Due: November 4/22*****   Reviewed the questions.  Students reviewed the quiz from earlier in the week. *******Chapter 1 Exam: Thursday, November 3/22)*****

Social Studies 9E -Handed out the Canadian Government Questions. *****Due: November 4/22*****   Reviewed the questions.  Students reviewed the quiz from earlier in the week. *******Chapter 1 Exam: Thursday, November 3/22)*****

 

Social Studies 9B -  Looked at lobbyists (p. 51-53). Watched 2 videos about lobbying.  Reviewed questions # 61-67 in the booklet. *******Chapter 1 Exam: Thursday, November 3/22)*****

 Social Studies 9C - Looked at lobbyists (p. 51-53). Watched 2 videos about lobbying.  We will review questions # 61-67 in the booklet next class.  *******Chapter 1 Exam: Thursday, November 3/22)*****

Social Studies 9E - Looked at lobbyists (p. 51-53). Watched 2 videos about lobbying.  We will review questions # 61-67 in the booklet next class.  *******Chapter 1 Exam: Thursday, November 3/22)*****

 

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed questions #54-60 in the booklet. Discussed Bias ( p. 49),  Students should read the handout "Detecting Bias in the Media" (given out in class).  For homework, students should read pages 51-53, and complete questions # 61-67 in the booklet.

 Social Studies 9C - Reviewed questions #54-60 in the booklet. Discussed Bias ( p. 49),  Students should read the handout "Detecting Bias in the Media" (given out in class).  For homework, students should read pages 51-53, and complete questions # 61-67 in the booklet.

Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed questions #54-60 in the booklet. Discussed Bias ( p. 49),  Students should read the handout "Detecting Bias in the Media" (given out in class).  For homework, students should read pages 51-53, and complete questions # 61-67 in the booklet.

Social Studies 9B -  Students wrote the Roles & Processes quiz today. Reviewed questions #47-53 in the booklet. Reviewed Media (p. 46-47).  For homework, students are to read page 49, and complete questions #54-60 in the booklet.

 Social Studies 9C - Students wrote the Roles & Processes quiz today. Reviewed questions #47-53 in the booklet. Reviewed Media (p. 46-47).  Watched a video about Journalism. For homework, students are to read page 49, and complete questions #54-60 in the booklet.

Social Studies 9E -  Students wrote the Roles & Processes quiz today. Reviewed questions #47-53 in the booklet. Reviewed Media (p. 46-47).  Watched a video about Journalism. For homework, students are to read page 49, and complete questions #54-60 in the booklet.

 

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed How a bill becomes law.  Students completed a review sheet (from memory, then used their notes, then wrote a paragraph) Reviewed the worksheet. Reviewed Parliamentary pages (p. 43) and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit voices in Canada (p. 44)  For homework, students are to complete questions #47-53) in the booklet. *****Roles and Processes Quiz on Tuesday, October 25/22*****

 Social Studies 9C - Reviewed How a bill becomes law.  Students completed a review sheet (from memory, then used their notes, then wrote a paragraph) Reviewed the worksheet. Reviewed Parliamentary pages (p. 43) and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit voices in Canada (p. 44)  For homework, students are to complete questions #47-53) in the booklet. *****Roles and Processes Quiz on Tuesday, October 25/22*****

Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed How a bill becomes law.  Students completed a review sheet (from memory, then used their notes, then wrote a paragraph) Reviewed the worksheet. Reviewed Parliamentary pages (p. 43) and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit voices in Canada (p. 44)  For homework, students are to complete questions #47-53) in the booklet. *****Roles and Processes Quiz on Tuesday, October 25/22*****

 

Social Studies 9B - Finished reviewing how to pass a bill on pages 40-41.  Watched a video about passing a Senate Bill. *****Roles and Processes Quiz on Tuesday, October 25/22*****

 Social Studies 9C - Finished reviewing how to pass a bill on pages 40-41.  Watched a video about passing a Senate Bill. *****Roles and Processes Quiz on Tuesday, October 25/22*****

Social Studies 9E -  Finished reviewing how to pass a bill on pages 40-41.   *****Roles and Processes Quiz on Tuesday, October 25/22*****

 

Social Studies 9B - Watched a video about the senate.  Reviewed Questions #27-76 in the Chapter 1 Booklet.  Reviewed the Federal Accountability Act on pages 38-39.  Began to look at how to pass a bill on pages 40-41.  Students should prepare for a "Roles & Processes Quiz" early next week.

 Social Studies 9C - Watched a video about the senate.  Reviewed Questions #27-76 in the Chapter 1 Booklet.  Reviewed the Federal Accountability Act on pages 38-39.  Began to look at how to pass a bill on pages 40-41.  Students should prepare for a "Roles & Processes Quiz" early next week.

Social Studies 9E - Watched a video about the senate.  Reviewed Questions #27-76 in the Chapter 1 Booklet.  Reviewed the Federal Accountability Act on pages 38-39.  Began to look at how to pass a bill on pages 40-41.  Students should prepare for a "Roles & Processes Quiz" early next week.

 

Social Studies 9B - Students took notes about  about the Judicial Branch (p. 34-35). For homework, students are to complete Questions #27-76 in the Chapter 1 Booklet.  Students should also read p. 36, & 38-39.

 Social Studies 9C - Students took notes about  about the Judicial Branch (p. 34-35). For homework, students are to complete Questions #27-76 in the Chapter 1 Booklet.  Students should also read p. 36, & 38-39.

Social Studies 9E -  Students took notes about  about the Judicial Branch (p. 34-35). For homework, students are to complete Questions #27-76 in the Chapter 1 Booklet.  Students should also read p. 36, & 38-39.

 

 Social Studies 9B - Reviewed questions #26-36 in the chapter 1 booklet. Students took notes about a "Triple - E Senate". Students worked in groups to come up with 2 pros/2 cons for senate appointments. Reviewed as a class.

 Social Studies 9C - Reviewed questions #26-36 in the chapter 1 booklet. Students took notes about a "Triple - E Senate". Students worked in groups to come up with 2 pros/2 cons for senate appointments. Reviewed as a class.

Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed questions #26-36 in the chapter 1 booklet. Students took notes about a "Triple - E Senate". Students worked in groups to come up with 2 pros/2 cons for senate appointments. Reviewed as a class.

Social Studies 9B - Students handed in the SUMMATIVE assignment: Canada's Federal Political System: Executive Branch and Legislative Branch****this assignment is due: Monday, October 17/22.  Reviewed the Senate (p.31-33).  Students took notes.  Watched a video about the senate.  For homework, students are to complete questions #26-36 in the chapter 1 booklet.

 Social Studies 9C - Students handed in the SUMMATIVE assignment: Canada's Federal Political System: Executive Branch and Legislative Branch****this assignment is due: Monday, October 17/22.  Reviewed the Senate (p.31-33).  Students took notes.  Watched a video about the senate.  For homework, students are to complete questions #26-36 in the chapter 1 booklet.

Social Studies 9E -  Students handed in the SUMMATIVE assignment: Canada's Federal Political System: Executive Branch and Legislative Branch****this assignment is due: Monday, October 17/22.  Reviewed the Senate (p.31-33).  Students took notes.  Watched a video about the senate.  For homework, students are to complete questions #26-36 in the chapter 1 booklet.

 

 Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the colouring exercise on page 2 of the handout: "Structure and Roles of the Federal Government). Looked at statistics for FPTP vs.Popular vote.  Students worked in groups to complete the first 4 boxes.on page 3 of the aforementioned handout. Handed out and reviewed the SUMMATIVE assignment: Canada's Federal Political System: Executive Branch and Legislative Branch****this assignment is due: Monday, October 17/22.

 Social Studies 9C -Reviewed the colouring exercise on page 2 of the handout: "Structure and Roles of the Federal Government). Looked at statistics for FPTP vs.Popular vote.  Students worked in groups to complete the first 4 boxes.on page 3 of the aforementioned handout. Handed out and reviewed the SUMMATIVE assignment: Canada's Federal Political System: Executive Branch and Legislative Branch****this assignment is due: Monday, October 17/22.

Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed the colouring exercise on page 2 of the handout: "Structure and Roles of the Federal Government). Looked at statistics for FPTP vs.Popular vote.  Students worked in groups to complete the first 4 boxes.on page 3 of the aforementioned handout. Handed out and reviewed the SUMMATIVE assignment: Canada's Federal Political System: Executive Branch and Legislative Branch****this assignment is due: Monday, October 17/22.

 Social Studies 9B - Reviewed questions #19-25 in the chapter 1 booklet.******Most students have not been completing the homework. Watched a video about a Vote of Confidence.  Reviewed First Past the Post (FPTP) vs. popular vote. (p. 29-30)  Did a mock vote today to illustrate the deficiencies of the FPTP system.  For homework, students are to complete the colouring exercise on page 2 of the handout: "Structure and Roles of the Federal Government).

 Social Studies 9C -Reviewed questions #19-25 in the chapter 1 booklet.******Most students have not been completing the homework. Watched a video about responsible government, and a historical video about a "vote of confidence" in the House of  Commons. .  Reviewed First Past the Post (FPTP) vs. popular vote. (p. 29-30)  Did a mock vote today to illustrate the deficiencies of the FPTP system.  For homework, students are to complete the colouring exercise on page 2 of the handout: "Structure and Roles of the Federal Government).

Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed questions #19-25 in the chapter 1 booklet.******Most students have not been completing the homework.  Reviewed First Past the Post (FPTP) vs. popular vote. (p. 29-30)  Did a mock vote today to illustrate the deficiencies of the FPTP system.  For homework, students are to complete the colouring exercise on page 2 of the handout: "Structure and Roles of the Federal Government).

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed questions #10-17 in the chapter 1 booklet. Reviewed majority and minority governments (p.28).  Watched a video about majority and minority governments. For homework, students are to read p. 28-30 and complete questions #19-25 in the booklet. ****Students should bring pencil crayons to next class.

 Social Studies 9C - Reviewed questions #10-17 in the chapter 1 booklet. Reviewed majority and minority governments (p.28).  Watched a video about majority and minority governments. Watched a video about responsible government. For homework, students are to read p. 28-30 and complete questions #19-25 in the booklet. ****Students should bring pencil crayons to next class.

Social Studies 9E - Reviewed questions #10-17 in the chapter 1 booklet. Reviewed majority and minority governments (p.28).  Watched a video about majority and minority governments. Watched a video about responsible government, and a historical video about a "vote of confidence" in the House of  Commons. For homework, students are to read p. 28-30 and complete questions #19-25 in the booklet. ****Students should bring pencil crayons to next class.

 

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the legislative branch of government.  (p. 27) Students took notes. Looked at the chart on page 33. For homework, students are to complete questions #10-17 in the chapter 1 booklet.

 Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the legislative branch of government.  (p. 27) Students took notes. Looked at the chart on page 33. For homework, students are to complete questions #10-17 in the chapter 1 booklet.

Social Studies 9E - Reviewed the legislative branch of government.  (p. 27) Students took notes. Looked at the chart on page 33. For homework, students are to complete questions #10-17 in the chapter 1 booklet.

 

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the executive branch. Discussed portfolios and which are the most important portfolios. Read about political parties on page 24.  Watched a video about political parties.

 Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the executive branch. Discussed portfolios and which are the most important portfolios. Read about political parties on page 24.  Watched a video about political parties.

Social Studies 9E - Watched a video about the executive branch. Reviewed the executive branch. Discussed portfolios and which are the most important portfolios. Read about political parties on page 24.  Watched a video about political parties.

 

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed questions #6-9 in the handout. Students took notes about the executive branch (p. 24-25).  Watched a video about the executive branch.

 Social Studies 9C - Reviewed questions #6-9 in the handout. Students took notes about the executive branch (p. 24-25).  Watched a video about the executive branch.

Social Studies 9E - Reviewed questions #6-9 in the handout. Students took notes about the executive branch (p. 24-25). 

 

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed questions #1-5 of the handout from previous day.  Students took notes about the style of government and the structure of government. Covered pages 22-24 in the textbook.  For homework, students are to complete questions #6-9 in the handout.

 Social Studies 9C - Reviewed questions #1-5 of the handout from previous day.  Students took notes about the style of government and the structure of government. Covered pages 22-24 in the textbook.  For homework, students are to complete questions #6-9 in the handout.

Social Studies 9E - Reviewed questions #1-5 of the handout from previous day.  Students took notes about the style of government and the structure of government. Covered pages 22-24 in the textbook.  For homework, students are to complete questions #6-9 in the handout.

 

 

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed pages 16-19.  Students took a few notes about the structure of government.  For homework, students are to complete questions #1-5 of the handout that was given out today. (Note: for question #5, look on page 22)

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed pages 16-19.  Students took a few notes about the structure of government.  For homework, students are to complete questions #1-5 of the handout that was given out today. (Note: for question #5, look on page 22)

Social Studies 9E - Reviewed pages 16-19.  Students took a few notes about the structure of government.  For homework, students are to complete questions #1-5 of the handout that was given out today. (Note: for question #5, look on page 22)