Social Studies 8A  - NO CLASS TODAY. Discussed the concept of "Legacy".   For homework, students are to read pages  242-243.

Social Studies 8D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Discussed the concept of "Legacy" and read pages 244-245.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Spain: Contact with the Moors" and pre-read pages  244-247

Social Studies 8E - Discussed the concept of Legacy. For homework, students are to pre-read pages 242-243.

Social Studies 9E - Students took the Citizenship test today.  Reviewed the worksheet: "Consequences of Immigration", began to look at how immigration affects Francophones.

Social Studies 9G - Students took the Citizenship test today.

Social Studies 8A  - Discussed the concept of "Legacy".   For homework, students are to read pages  242-243.

Social Studies 8D  -Discussed the concept of "Legacy" and read pages 244-245.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Spain: Contact with the Moors" and pre-read pages  244-247

Social Studies 8E - finished reviewing the worksheet: Chapter 7 History and Geography of Spain for next class. For homework, students are to pre-read pages 242-243.

Social Studies 9E - Reviewed pages 182-184.  Students completed a response to Resolution 49.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Consequences of Immigration", and study for the Citizenship test tomorrow.

Social Studies 9G - Reviewed the worksheet: "The consequences of immigration". For homework, students should study for the Citizenship test tomorrow.

Social Studies 8A  -  Reviewed the worksheet: "Chapter 7: History and Geography of Spain".

Social Studies 8D  - Finished reviewing the worksheet: History and Geography of Spain Read pages 242-243 about the Moors influence in Spain. Watched a video about the history of the Moors. 

Social Studies 8E -  Students handed in the worksheet: The Long Migration 

Reviewded pages one and two  of the worksheet: Chapter 7 History and Geography of Spain for next class. For homework, students are to finish pages 3 & 4 of the worksheet.

Social Studies 9E - No class today.

Social Studies 9G - No class today. For homework, students are to read pages 236-239 and complete the worksheets: "The consequences of immigration", and A Perspective on Resolution 49.

Social Studies 8A  -  Reviewed the Codex on page 232; discussed primary sources and archaeological evidence. The worksheet: "The Long Migration" for next class (Tuesday, Feb. 25)

Social Studies 8D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Students are to read pages 236-239 and complete the worksheet: History and Geography of Spain for next class. (Tuesday, Feb. 25)

Social Studies 8E -  Students began to read pages 236-239 and do pages one of the worksheet: Chapter 7 History and Geography of Spain for next class. The worksheet: "The Long Migration: (due: Wednesday, February 26)"

Social Studies 9E - Discussed editorials. Finished discussing the editorial about Family class immigration.  For homework, students are to read the article: "Elderly Immigrants Contribute" and complete the summary paragraph sheet for next class.

Social Studies 9G - Discussed editorials. Finished discussing the editorial about Family class immigration.  For homework, students are to read the article: "Elderly Immigrants Contribute" and complete the summary paragraph sheet for next class.

Social Studies 8A  -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in their "Interpreting a drawing" assignment. (Due: Wednesday, Feb. 19th).  For homework, students are to read pages 232-235 and complete the worksheet: "The Long Migration" for next class (Monday, Feb. 24)

Social Studies 8D  - Students handed in the worksheet: "The Long Migration".  Reviewed the Codex on page 232.  Students are to read pages 236-239 and complete the worksheet: History and Geography of Spain for next class. (Tuesday, Feb. 25)

Social Studies 8E -  Students handed in the "Interpreting a drawing assignment". Reviewed the Codex on page 232.  For homework, students are to read pages 232-235 and complete the worksheet: "The Long Migration: (due: Wednesday, February 26)"

Social Studies 9E - Discussed editorials.  Students read and annotated the editorial about Family class immigration.  (will continue discussion next class)

Social Studies 9G - Watched a video about Sri Lankan refugees.  Students worked on a review package for Section 1 of Chapter 5.  For homework, students are to read and annotate the editorial about Family class immigration.  (will continue discussion next class)

Social Studies 8A  -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in their "Interpreting a drawing" assignment. (Due: Wednesday, Feb. 19th).  For homework, students are to read pages 232-235 and complete the worksheet: "The Long Migration" for next class (Monday, Feb. 24)

Social Studies 8D  - NO CLASS TODAYStudents handed in their "Interpreting a drawing" assignment. (Due: Wednesday, Feb. 19th).  Watched a video about the overview of the Aztec Empire.  For homework, students are to read pages 232-235 and complete the worksheet: "The Long Migration" for next class (Friday, Feb. 21)

Social Studies 8E -  Reviewed Question #1 on page 231. Watched a video about the Aztecs. "Interpreting a drawing assignment".  is Due: Friday, Feb. 21st.

Social Studies 9E - Reviewed pages 179-182.  Students worked on Section 1 review sheets.

Social Studies 9G - Watched a video about Roma refugees.

Social Studies 8A  - Students handed in their "Interpreting a drawing" assignment. (Due: Wednesday, Feb. 19th).  For homework, students are to read pages 232-235 and complete the worksheet: "The Long Migration" for next class (Monday, Feb. 24)

Social Studies 8D  - Students handed in their "Interpreting a drawing" assignment. (Due: Wednesday, Feb. 19th).  Watched a video about the overview of the Aztec Empire.  For homework, students are to read pages 232-235 and complete the worksheet: "The Long Migration" for next class (Friday, Feb. 21)

Social Studies 8E -  Reviewed pages 224-225 as a class.  For homework, students are to read pages 228-231 and complete Question #1 on page 231.  "Interpreting a drawing assignment".  is Due: Friday, Feb. 21st.

Social Studies 9E - Continued to watch a video about Romas challenging the immigration process.  Watched a video about Sri Lankan boat immigrants.

Social Studies 9G - Reviewed  the article "The Chosen Ones - A History of Selective Immigration", and student annotations.  

Social Studies 8A  - Began ch. 7.  Reviewed pages 224-225, and reviewed maps.  Students ae to read pages 228-231 and answer question #1 on page 231 for next class.  "Interpreting a drawing" assignment. (Due: Wednesday, Feb. 19th)

Social Studies 8D  -  Began ch. 7.  Reviewed pages 224-225, and reviewed maps.  Students ae to read pages 228-231 and answer question #1 on page 231 for next class.  "Interpreting a drawing" assignment. (Due: Wednesday, Feb. 19th)

Social Studies 8E - Students created a title and a museum placard for a sample drawing. Worked in groups to peer edit.  Discussed qualities for Europeans and First Nations. Handed out "Interpreting a drawing assignment".  (Due: Friday, Feb. 21st.)

Social Studies 9E - No class today.  Began to discuss Refugees as immigrants p. 172-177.  Watched several videos about refugees.  Began to watch a video about Romas challenging the immigration process.

Social Studies 9G - No class today. Reviewed page 172.  Students received instruction about how to annotate notes.  Students were to read the article "The Chosen Ones - A History of Selective Immigration", and make annotations.  (Will review this next class),  Reviewed pages 172-177, and watched several videos about refugees.

Social Studies 8A  - Students had class time to work on the "Interpreting a drawing" assignment. (Due: Wednesday, Feb. 19th)

Social Studies 8D  -  Students worked to write a museum placard.  Peer reviewed placard to check for a balanced perspective. Students had class time to work on the "Interpreting a drawing" assignment. (Due: Wednesday, Feb. 19th)

Social Studies 8E -  No class today. Discussed a balanced perspective. Students created a title and a museum placard for a sample drawing. This should be completed for next class. 

Social Studies 9E - Began to discuss Refugees as immigrants p. 172-177.  Watched several videos about refugees.  Began to watch a video about Romas challenging the immigration process.

Social Studies 9G - Reviewed page 172.  Students received instruction about how to annotate notes.  Students were to read the article "The Chosen Ones - A History of Selective Immigration", and make annotations.  (Will review this next class),  Reviewed pages 172-177, and watched several videos about refugees.

Social Studies 8A  - Discussed a balanced perspective. Students created a title and a museum placard for a sample drawing.  Peer edited student worked.  Worked as a group to come up with qualities for Europeans and First Nations.

Social Studies 8D  -  No class today.  Reviewed the "Deciphering the Implicit Message" worksheet, and the "Self -reflection Checklist" sheet.  Discussed whether messages were "balanced".

Social Studies 8E -  Discussed a balanced perspective. Students created a title and a museum placard for a sample drawing. This should be completed for next class. 

Social Studies 9E - Discussed the previous day's reading and annotation exercise. Began to read page 173.

Social Studies 9G - Students completed and analysis of a potential immigrant based on the point system.

Social Studies 8A  - No class today.  For homework, students are to have finished the "Deciphering the Implicit Message" worksheet, and the "Self -reflection Checklist" sheet.

Social Studies 8D  -   Reviewed the "Deciphering the Implicit Message" worksheet, and the "Self -reflection Checklist" sheet.  Discussed whether messages were "balanced".

Social Studies 8E -  Reviewed definitions for explicit/implicit messages and symbolic messages.  Students analyzed pictures for perspective, point of view, and symbolism.  Students are to complete the self-reflection sheet (front and back) for next class.

Social Studies 9E - Reviewed the point system, and the information on page  172.  Presented the skill of "Annotation".  Students are to read the Immigration handout, and make annotation notes for the next class.

Social Studies 9G - No class today due to Junior Achievement presentation.

Social Studies 8A  - No class today.  For homework, students are to have finished the "Deciphering the Implicit Message" worksheet, and the "Self -reflection Checklist" sheet.

Social Studies 8D  -   No class today. For homework, students are to have finished the "Deciphering the Implicit Message" worksheet, and the "Self -reflection Checklist" sheet.

Social Studies 8E -  Reviewed definitions for explicit/implicit messages.

Social Studies 9E - Reviewed page 168, and discussed population pyramids and demographics.  Reviewed the point system (pages 169-170) and students analyzed the point system.

Social Studies 9G -Reviewed page 168, and discussed population pyramids and demographics.  

Social Studies 8A  - Reviewed terminology about deciphering pictures.  For homework, students are to have finished the "Deciphering the Implicit Message" worksheet, and the "Self -reflection Checklist" sheet.

Social Studies 8D  -   Reviewed terminology about deciphering pictures.  For homework, students are to have finished the "Deciphering the Implicit Message" worksheet, and the "Self -reflection Checklist" sheet.

Social Studies 8E - Finished group work on analyzing pictures.

Social Studies 9E -  finished looking at push/pull factors worksheet.  Watched a video about immigration. Reviewed pages 162-167. For homework, students are to read pages 168-170.

Social Studies 9G -Reviewed push/pull factors. Reviewed pages 162-167. For homework, students are to read pages 168-170.

Social Studies 8A  - Students handed in Chapter Search/Title page.  Continued group work analyzing pictures today. 

Social Studies 8D  -   Continued work on analyzing pictures.

Social Studies 8E - Continued work on analyzing pictures.

Social Studies 9E -  No class today.

Social Studies 9G - No class today.

Social Studies 8A  - Group work analyzing pictures today. Chapter Search/Title Page (Due: Wednesday, Feb. 5)

Social Studies 8D  -   Students handed in Chapter Search today.  Began work on analyzing pictures.

Social Studies 8E -  No class today

Social Studies 9E -  Students took notes on immigration/emigration; push/pull factors.  Practices identifying push/pull factors.

Social Studies 9G - Students took notes on immigration/emigration; push/pull factors.  Practiced identifying push/pull factors.  Watched a video about Immigration (by the numbers)

Social Studies 8A  - Students began work on Chapter Search/Title Page (Due: Wednesday, Feb. 5)

Social Studies 8D  -   No Class today.  Chapter Search/Title Page  (Due: Tuesday, Feb. 4)

Social Studies 8E -  Students handed in their Chapter Search/Title Page today.  Worked in groups to analyze drawings.  

Social Studies 9E -  Students wrote Chapter 4 exam today.

Social Studies 9G -  Students wrote Chapter 4 exam today.