Social Studies 9A -  Reviewed "Political Platforms" ( p. 287), and the connection between values, policies and the economic continuum (p. 288).  Reviewed political parties in Canada and the U.S. (p. 289-290).  Watched a video about Tommy Douglas, the Father of Canada's health care system" (p. 291).  For homework, students should complete the worksheet: "Political Parties and their role in Social Programs and taxation" for next class.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed "Political Platforms" ( p. 287), and the connection between values, policies and the economic continuum (p. 288).  Reviewed political parties in Canada and the U.S. (p. 289-290).  Watched a video about Tommy Douglas, the Father of Canada's health care system" (p. 291).  For homework, students should complete the worksheet: "Political Parties and their role in Social Programs and taxation" for next class.

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed "Political Platforms" ( p. 287), and the connection between values, policies and the economic continuum (p. 288).  Reviewed political parties in Canada and the U.S. (p. 289-290).  Watched a video about Tommy Douglas, the Father of Canada's health care system" (p. 291).  For homework, students should complete the worksheet: "Political Parties and their role in Social Programs and taxation" for next class.

Social Studies 9A -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed taxes (p. 281-285) .  Looked at federal & provincial tax rates.  Discussed the Black Market and the Underground economy.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed "Taxation Model, Tax base, and Tax Evasion"  (p. 282-283) (spent most of the class rehearsing for Farewell).

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed  government spending, (p. 282), and "Taxation Model, Tax Base, Tax Evasion, and Underground economy " (p. 283) Reviewed taxes (p. 281-285) . 

Social Studies 9A -  Reviewed taxes (p. 281-285) .  Looked at federal & provincial tax rates.  Discussed the Black Market and the Underground economy.

Social Studies 9B - Looked at Two Tier health care. Reviewed taxes (p. 281-285) .  Looked at GST, PST, and HST.  

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed taxes (p. 281-285) .  Looked at GST, PST, and HST.  

Social Studies 9A -  Students continued to take notes about "Issues with our health care"; looked at cartoons about health care.  Students are to read the 4 articles on pages 276-277.  For next class.

Social Studies 9B - Continued with notes up to pages 275.  Looked at issues with our health care.

Social Studies 9C -  Continued with notes up to pages 275.  Looked at issues with our health care.

Social Studies 9A -  Reviewed the Chapter 8 Learning Objectives were handed out.  Students took notes for pages 266-267; 270-271, up to p. 274. Discussed "Two Tier Health Care" .Students should complete the handout: "Meeting the Public Good". 

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the Chapter 8 Learning Objectives were handed out.  Students took notes for pages 266-267; 270-271. Students should complete the handout: "Meeting the Public Good". 

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed the Chapter 8 Learning Objectives were handed out.  Students took notes for pages 266-267; 270-271. Students should complete the handout: "Meeting the Public Good". 

 Social Studies 9A -  Students wrote the Chapter 7 exam today.  Chapter 8 Learning Objectives were handed out.  Students are to do the vocabulary for Chapter 8, and read pages 266-267; 270-271.  Students should complete the handout: "Meeting the Public Good". 

Social Studies 9B -  Students wrote the Chapter 7 exam today.  Chapter 8 Learning Objectives were handed out.  Students are to do the vocabulary for Chapter 8, and read pages 266-267; 270-271.  Students should complete the handout: "Meeting the Public Good". 

Social Studies 9C -  Students wrote the Chapter 7 exam today.  Chapter 8 Learning Objectives were handed out.  Students are to do the vocabulary for Chapter 8, and read pages 266-267; 270-271.  Students should complete the handout: "Meeting the Public Good". 

 Social Studies 9A -  NO CLASS TODAY. Looked at GDP numbers. Watched several videos about Consumerism.  Students worked to complete the worksheet: "How can consumerism empower groups?"  *****Chapter 7 exam on Thursday, May 28/26*****

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the worksheet: "How can consumerism empower groups?"  Watched the video "The Story of Stuff", and completed the infographics worksheet. *****Chapter 7 exam on Thursday, May 28/26*****

Social Studies 9C -  Watched the video "The Story of Stuff", and completed the infographics worksheet.  *****Chapter 7 exam on Thursday, May 28/26*****