Tuesday 31 October 2023

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed questions #46-52.  Students completed the front page of the worksheet "Media" we reviewed it as a class. Began to analyze media by looking at videos and reading articles. For for homewrok, students are to read the two articles handed out in class and complete the chart on p. 2 of the Media worksheet. *****Chapter 1 Exam on Tuesday, November 7/23****

Social Studies 9C Reviewed questions #46-52.  Students completed the front page of the worksheet "Media" we reviewed it as a class. Began to analyze media by looking at videos and reading articles. For for homewrok, students are to read the two articles handed out in class and complete the chart on p. 2 of the Media worksheet. *****Chapter 1 Exam on Tuesday, November 7/23****

Social Studies 9E -  We did a rapid fire review of Chapter 1.  Watched a video about "Haunted History". *****Chapter 1 Exam on Tuesday, November 7/23****

 

Monday 30 October 2023

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed questions #46-52.  Reviewed the "Branches of the Federal System" chart from last class.  Discussed media on pages 46-47.  For homework, students are to read pages 46-49, and 51-53.  Students should complete questions #54-68 for next class. *****Chapter 1 Exam on Tuesday, November 7/23****

Social Studies 9C Reviewed the "Branches of the Federal System" chart from last class.  Discussed media on pages 46-47.  For homework, students are to read pages 46-49, and 51-53.  Students should complete questions #54-68 for next class. *****Chapter 1 Exam on Tuesday, November 7/23****

Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed media on pages 46-47.  Read and discussed these pages as a class. *****Chapter 1 Exam on Tuesday, November 7/23****

 

Friday 27 October 2023

 Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed questions #46-52.  Discussed a "Vote of Confidence", and watched a video showing a vote.  Students worked in partner to complete the chart: Branches of the Federal System.  This chart should be finished for next class. *****Chapter 1 Exam on Tuesday, November 7/23****

Social Studies 9C Discussed a "Vote of Confidence", and watched a video showing a vote.  Students worked in partner to complete the chart: Branches of the Federal System.  This chart should be finished for next class. *****Chapter 1 Exam on Tuesday, November 7/23****

Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed "parliamentary pages" on page 43, and read "Aboriginal People" on p. 45.  *****Chapter 1 Exam on Tuesday, November 7/23****

Wednesday 25 October 2023

Social Studies 9B -   Students worked in partner to review the paragraph for the worksheet; "I can understand how a bill becomes law". Discussed what a "Free Vote" is, and when it may be used.  Reviewed Parliamentary pages on p. 43.  ***Summative quiz on roles & processes & passing a bill on Thursday, October 26/23****

Social Studies 9C - Students worked in partner to review the paragraph for the worksheet; "I can understand how a bill becomes law". Discussed what a "Free Vote" is, and when it may be used.  Reviewed Parliamentary pages on p. 43.  Reviewed the "First Nations voice" on page 44. ***Summative quiz on roles & processes & passing a bill on Thursday, October 26/23****

Social Studies 9E -  Finished reviewing how to pass a bill. Students completed the 6 square chart that was handed out to them.  Students made corrections on assignments that were handed back to them. 

 

Tuesday 24 October 2023

 Social Studies 9B -   Students handed in the assignment: "Executive & Legislative Branch" today. Finished reviewing the senate portion of passing a bill (p. 42). Students worked to complete the worksheet; "I can understand how a bill becomes law". The sheet (front and back) should be completed for next class.***Summative quiz on roles & processes & passing a bill on Thursday, October 26/23****

Social Studies 9C - Students handed in the assignment: "Executive & Legislative Branch" today. Finished reviewing the senate portion of passing a bill (p. 42). Students worked to complete the worksheet; "I can understand how a bill becomes law". The sheet (front and back) should be completed for next class.***Summative quiz on roles & processes & passing a bill on Thursday, October 26/23****

Social Studies 9E -  Began to review pages 40-41 about how to pass a bill.  Students took notes on the handout sheet.  Students handed in their "Federal Political System" assignment.

 

Monday 23 October 2023

 Social Studies 9B -  Began to look at passing a bill into law (p. 40-41).  Students took notes.  we will finish tomorrow.***Summative quiz on roles & processes & passing a bill on Thursday, October 26/23****  *****The Assignment: "Executive & Legislative Branch" is Due on Tuesday, October 24, 2023*****

Social Studies 9C - Began to look at passing a bill into law (p. 40-41).  Students took notes.  we will finish tomorrow.***Summative quiz on roles & processes & passing a bill on Thursday, October 26/23****  *****The Assignment: "Executive & Legislative Branch" is Due on Tuesday, October 24, 2023*****

Social Studies 9E -  Students continued to work in class to complete the assignment: "Federal Political System".  The assignment is due tomorrow.

 

Friday 20 October 2023

 Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the chart: Election vs. Appointment.  As a class, completed the 2 bottom squares on the sheet: "Structure and Roles of the Federal Government". For homework, students are to read pages 38-39 about the FAA in the textbook. *****The Assignment: "Executive & Legislative Branch" is Due on Tuesday, October 24, 2023*****

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the chart: Election vs. Appointment.  As a class, completed the 2 bottom squares on the sheet: "Structure and Roles of the Federal Government". Read aloud pages 38-39 about the FAA in the textbook. *****The Assignment: "Executive & Legislative Branch" is Due on Tuesday, October 24, 2023*****

Social Studies 9E -  Students worked in class to complete the assignment: "Federal Political System".  Students will have additional time on Monday to complete the assignment.

Thursday 19 October 2023

Social Studies 9B - Students wrote a Roles & Processes quiz today.  Reviewed #37-42 in the booklet. Students worked in groups to complete the chart: Election vs. Appointment.  This should be completed for next class.

Social Studies 9C - Students wrote a Roles & Processes quiz today.  Reviewed #37-42 in the booklet. Students worked in groups to complete the chart: Election vs. Appointment.  This should be completed for next class.

Social Studies 9E -  Students wrote a Roles & Processes quiz today. Watched a video about the "Speech from the Throne".  Completed questions #33-35 in the booklet.

 

Wednesday 18 October 2023

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the Judicial Branch (p. 35).  For homework, students are to complete questions #37-42 in the booklet.***Roles & processes quiz on Thursday, October 19****

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the Judicial Branch (p. 35).  For homework, students are to complete questions #37-42 in the booklet.***Roles & processes quiz on Thursday, October 19****

Social Studies 9E -  Continued discussing the Senate, and completed question #29-34. Reviewed the Judicial Branch (P. 35) and  completed questions #35-30 in the booklet. ***Roles & processes quiz on Thursday, October 19****

 

Tuesday 17 October 2023

Social Studies 9B - Watched 2 videos about FPTP & MMP. Reviewed questions #26-36 in the booklet. Covered the "Triple E Senate" on page 32.***Roles & processes quiz on Thursday, October 19****

Social Studies 9C - Watched 2 videos about FPTP & MMP. Reviewed questions #26-36 in the booklet. Covered the "Triple E Senate" on page 32.***Roles & processes quiz on Thursday, October 19****

Social Studies 9E -  Continued discussing the Senate, and completed question #29-34. ***Roles & processes quiz on Thursday, October 19****

 

Monday 16 October 2023

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the top 4 squares of page 3. Reviewed the Senate on pages 31-33.  Students took notes.  For homework, students are to complete questions #26-36 in the booklet.***Roles & processes quiz on Thursday, October 19****

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the top 4 squares of page 3. Reviewed the Senate on pages 31-33.  Students took notes.  For homework, students are to complete questions #26-36 in the booklet. ***Roles & processes quiz on Thursday, October 19****

Social Studies 9E -  Students handed in the assignment about the Cabinet Shuffle.  Began to review the Senate on page 31 and complete question #26-29. ***Roles & processes quiz on Thursday, October 19****

 

Friday 13 October 2023

Social Studies 9B -  Watched a video about Question period.  Reviewed FPTP vs. Proportional Representation.  Students worked to complete page 2 of the handout: "Structure and Roles of the Federal Government"  for homework, students are to complete the top 4 squares of page 3.

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed questions #24-25 in the booklet. Watched a video about Question period.  Reviewed FPTP vs. Proportional Representation.  Students worked to complete page 2 of the handout: "Structure and Roles of the Federal Government"  for homework, students are to complete the top 4 squares of page 3.

Social Studies 9E -  Students had time to work on the assignment about the Cabinet Shuffle.  The assignment is to be completed in complete sentences and is Due on Monday, October 16.

Thursday 12 October 2023

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed questions #16-23 in the booklet. Discussed popular vote on p. 29-30.  Students did a mock vote in class.  For homework, students are to complete questions 24-25 in the booklet. ****For next class, please bring pencil crayons and a calculator.

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed questions #16-23 in the booklet. Discussed popular vote on p. 29-30.  Students did a mock vote in class.  For homework, students are to complete questions 24-25 in the booklet. ****For next class, please bring pencil crayons and a calculator.

Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed #6-14. Worked as a class to complete questions #15-18.

 

Wednesday 11 October 2023

  Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed questions #10-15 in the booklet. Covered page 28 about majority and minority governments. Watched a video about majority and minority governments.  For homework, students are to complete questions #16-23 in the booklet.

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed questions #10-15 in the booklet. Covered page 28 about majority and minority governments. For homework, students are to complete questions #16-23 in the booklet.

Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed the Executive Branch (p. 26-27).  Students completed questions #6-14..

Friday 6 October 2023

 Social Studies 9B -  Students took note about the Legislative Branch (p. 26-27).  For homework, students are to complete questions #10-15 in the booklet.

Social Studies 9C - Students took note about the Legislative Branch (p. 26-27).  For homework, students are to complete questions #10-15 in the booklet.

Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed the Legislative Branch (p. 26-27).  Students completed question #15.

Thursday 5 October 2023

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the Introduction Exam. Reviewed questions  #6-9. Reviewed portfolios on p. 25. Looked at present day portfolios in the current Federal Government.

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the Introduction Exam. Reviewed questions  #6-9. Reviewed portfolios on p. 25. Looked at present day portfolios in the current Federal Government. Looked at political parties on page 24.

Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed questions #1-5 in the handout booklet.  Reviewed the structure of the Federal government and talked about political parties and portfolios.

 

Wednesday 4 October 2023

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed questions #1-4 on page 1 of the handout. Students took notes on pages 22-24. For homework, students are to complete questions #6-9.

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed questions #1-4 on page 1 of the handout. Students took notes on pages 22-24. For homework, students are to complete questions #6-9.

Social Studies 9E -  Looked at the structure of  the Federal government on page 22, and students completed a chart showing the hierarchy of the federal government.  Handed out the Chapter 1 booklet, and began to complete questions #1-5.  Students should complete these questions for next class.

Tuesday 3 October 2023

Social Studies 9B -  Watched a video from Rick Mercer, and completed and reviewed the video viewing sheet.  Looked at pages 20-21, and students took notes.  For homework, students are to complete questions #1-4 on page 1 of the handout.

Social Studies 9C - Watched a video from Rick Mercer, and completed and reviewed the video viewing sheet.  Looked at pages 20-21, and students took notes.  For homework, students are to complete questions #1-4 on page 1 of the handout.

Social Studies 9E - Watched a video from Rick Mercer, and completed and reviewed the video viewing sheet.

 

Monday 2 October 2023

Social Studies 9B -  Handed out and reviewed the learning objectives for Chapter 1.  Read aloud pages 16-17 and discussed the images on said pages.

Social Studies 9C Handed out and reviewed the learning objectives for Chapter 1.  Read aloud pages 16-17 and discussed the images on said pages.

Social Studies 9E - Handed out and reviewed the learning objectives for Chapter 1.  Read aloud pages 16-17 and discussed the images on said pages.