Friday, 23 October 2026

 Social Studies 9A -   Students read pages 38-39 about the FAA (Federal Accountability Act).  Began to look at the process of passing a bill into law.  Will finish next class.  ***Students should prepare for a roles and processes (and passing a bill) quiz next week.

Social Studies 9B -     Students read pages 38-39 about the FAA (Federal Accountability Act).  Began to look at the process of passing a bill into law.  Will finish next class.  ***Students should prepare for a roles and processes (and passing a bill) quiz next week.

Social Studies 9C -   Students read pages 38-39 about the FAA (Federal Accountability Act).  Began to look at the process of passing a bill into law.  Will finish next class.  ***Students should prepare for a roles and processes (and passing a bill) quiz next week.

Thursday, 22 October 2026

Social Studies 9A -   Looked at the Judicial Branch (p. 34-35). Students took notes.

Social Studies 9B -    Reviewed arguments for and against Senate appointments.  Looked at the Judicial Branch (p. 34-35). Students took notes.

Social Studies 9C -  Looked at the Judicial Branch (p. 34-35). Students took notes.

Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Social Studies 9A -   Students hand in the assignment: Canada's Federal Political System; Executive Branch and Legislative Branch..  (Due today). Reviewed Senate regions. Watched a video about the Senate.  Looked at new Senate selection process.  Reviewed "Triple E Senate" (p. 32).  Looked at arguments for and against Senate appointments.

Social Studies 9B -    Students hand in the assignment: Canada's Federal Political System; Executive Branch and Legislative Branch..  (Due today). Reviewed Senate regions. Watched a video about the Senate.  Looked at new Senate selection process.  Reviewed "Triple E Senate" (p. 32).  

Social Studies 9C - Students hand in the assignment: Canada's Federal Political System; Executive Branch and Legislative Branch..  (Due today). Reviewed Senate regions. Watched a video about the Senate.  Looked at new Senate selection process.  Reviewed "Triple E Senate" (p. 32).  Looked at arguments for and against Senate appointments.

Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Social Studies 9A -  Reviewed Senate notes and students took more notes about the Senate (p. 31-33). Handed out the assignment: Canada's Federal Political System; Executive Branch and Legislative Branch. ***Assignment due: Wednesday, October 21/26.

Social Studies 9B -    NO Class today.  ***Assignment due: Wednesday, October 21/26.

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed Senate notes and students took more notes about the Senate (p. 31-33). Handed out the assignment: Canada's Federal Political System; Executive Branch and Legislative Branch. ***Assignment due: Wednesday, October 21/26.

Monday, 19 October 2026

Social Studies 9A -   Reviewed FPTP vs Popular Vote (p. 29-30) colouring sheet (p. 2 of handout).  Looked at the differences between the two systems.  Reviewed the Positives and Negatives for Elected (FPT P), and Elected (Popular Vote). (P. 3 of handout).  Students took notes about the Senate (p. 31-33). 

Social Studies 9B -    Reviewed FPTP vs Popular Vote (p. 29-30) colouring sheet (p. 2 of handout).  Looked at the differences between the two systems.  Reviewed the Positives and Negatives for Elected (FPT P), and Elected (Popular Vote). (P. 3 of handout).  Students took notes about the Senate (p. 31-33).  Handed out the assignment: Canada's Federal Political System; Executive Branch and Legislative Branch. ***Assignment due: Wednesday, October 21/26.

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed FPTP vs Popular Vote (p. 29-30) colouring sheet (p. 2 of handout).  Looked at the differences between the two systems.  Reviewed the Positives and Negatives for Elected (FPT P), and Elected (Popular Vote). (P. 3 of handout).  Students took notes about the Senate (p. 31-33). 

Friday, 16 October 2026

Social Studies 9A -   Reviewed FPTP vs Popular Vote (p. 29-30) colouring sheet (p. 2 of handout).  Looked at the differences between the two systems.  Reviewed the Positives and Negatives for Elected (FPT P), and Elected (Popular Vote). (P. 3 of handout).

Social Studies 9B -   Students coloured p. 2 of the handout "Structure and Roles of the Federal Government".  Looked at the differences between the two systems.

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed FPTP vs Popular Vote (p. 29-30) colouring sheet (p. 3 of handout).  Looked at the differences between the two systems.  Reviewed the Positives and Negatives for Elected (FPT P), and Elected (Popular Vote). (P. 2 of handout).

Thursday, 15 October 2026

Social Studies 9A -   Reviewed FPTP vs Popular Vote (p. 29-30)  looked at advantages of  proportional representation (popular vote). Students are to colour p. 2 of the handout "Structure and Roles of the Federal Government".

Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed FPTP vs Popular Vote (p. 29-30)  looked at advantages of  proportional representation (popular vote). 

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed FPTP vs Popular Vote (p. 29-30)  looked at advantages of  proportional representation (popular vote). Students are to colour p. 2 of the handout "Structure and Roles of the Federal Government".


***Students are to bring pencil crayons to next class****