Social Studies 8C - Students wrote the Chapter 2 Exam today.

Social Studies 8E  -   Students wrote the Chapter 2 Exam today.

Social Studies 9B - Took notes on the difference between rights and freedoms. Watched a short video about the Magna Carta.

 Social Studies 9D  - Watched a short video about the Magna Carta. Students took notes from page 96.  Students had class time to complete the worksheets: Chapter 3, Rights and Responsibilities, if students have time, they are to complete the Interactive Bookmark on Chapter 3 case studies.

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Reviewed  pages 2 & 3 of the handout. Finished reading about Education.  Students took summary notes.****Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, December 21st*****

Social Studies 8E  -   Reviewed p. 1 of the handout. and completed the handout together.  Finished the rest of the chapter.  Students are to read about Leonardo da Vinci, p. 74-75**** Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, December 21st*****

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Students wrote the chapter 2 exam today. Students are to have read pages88-89, and 92-95.  Watched the video "Future Fright".  Students are to complete the third column of the viewing sheet for next class.

 Social Studies 9D  -  NO CLASS TODAY. Watched the video "Future Fright".  Students complete a three column chart for the video recap sheet. Took notes on the difference between rights and freedoms.

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Reviewed page 1 of the handout. Read about women (p. 71-81), students are to complete pages 2 & 3 of the handout.****Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, December 21st*****

Social Studies 8E  -   Finished reading about Mathematicians and Scientists (p. 69-71).  Began to look at writers. For homework, students are to read page 76-78, and complete p. 1 of the handout.**** Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, December 21st*****

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Students wrote the chapter 2 exam today. Students are to have read pages88-89, and 92-95.  Watched the video "Future Fright".  Students are to complete the third column of the viewing sheet for next class.

 Social Studies 9D  -  Watched the video "Future Fright".  Students complete a three column chart for the video recap sheet. Took notes on the difference between rights and freedoms.

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -   Read pages 76-77.  Read about Leonardo da Vinci on p. 74-75.  Watched a video about Leonardo and completed the recap sheet. For homework, students are to read page78, and complete p. 1 of the handout.****Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, December 21st*****

Social Studies 8E  -   NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the art summaries from pages 64-68. For homework, students are to read about Mathematicians and Scientists (p. 69-71)**** Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, December 21st*****

Social Studies 9B - Students wrote the chapter 2 exam today. Students are to have read pages88-89, and 92-95.  Watched the video "Future Fright".  Students are to complete the third column of the viewing sheet for next class.

 Social Studies 9D  -  Students wrote the chapter 2 exam today. Students are to have read pages88-89, and 92-95.

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the art summaries from pages 64-68. Read about Mathematicians and Scientists p. 69-71; and students read about Writers (p.72-73.  Students worked in partners to complete the recap chart. Students worked on completing their vocabulary words.****Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, December 21st*****

Social Studies 8E  -   Reviewed the art summaries from pages 64-68. For homework, students are to read about Mathematicians and Scientists (p. 69-71)**** Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, December 21st*****

Social Studies 9B - Students completed and "In class" essay today. The essay was due today.*****Chapter 2 Exam: Monday, December 18th*****

 Social Studies 9D  -  Students completed and "In class" essay today. The essay was due today.*****Chapter 2 Exam: Monday, December 18th*****

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Reviewed the art summaries from pages 64-68. Read about Mathematicians and Scientists p. 69-71; and students read about Writers (p.72-73.  Students worked in partners to complete the recap chart. Students worked on completing their vocabulary words.****Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, December 21st*****

Social Studies 8E  -   Read and discussed artists. (p. 64-68).  For homework, students are to complete the art summary sheet for next class. Began to read about Mathematicians and Scientists (p. 69-71)**** Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, December 21st*****

Social Studies 9B - Students handed in the  (formative) worksheet: "Examining an Editorial Cartoon". Students completed the Student Budget Consultation today. Reviewed advocacy groups. Students took notes on how to write a thesis statement.*****Chapter 2 Exam: Monday, December 18th*****

 Social Studies 9D  -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the Jury worksheet, and Advocacy groups today. Students completed the Student Budget Consultation today.  Handed out Study Guides for Chapter 2.  Students took notes on how to write a thesis statement.*****Chapter 2 Exam: Monday, December 18th*****

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Read pages 69-70. Students are to review the art on pages 64-68, and complete the Renaissance art worksheet by Thursday December 14th. Handed out study guides today. ****Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, December 21st*****

Social Studies 8E  -   NO CLASS TODAY. Finished reading about Scholars and Philosophers on pages 57-59.  Students worked in partners to make summary notes. Watched a video about art during the Renaissance.  Reviewed the video recap sheet.  Student should work to make sure the vocabulary sheet is finished. **** Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, December 21st*****

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the Jury worksheet, and Advocacy groups today. Handed out Study Guides for Chapter 2. For homework, students are to complete the  (formative) worksheet: "Examining an Editorial Cartoon" due next class. *****Chapter 2 Exam: Monday, December 18th*****

 Social Studies 9D  -  Reviewed the Jury worksheet, and Advocacy groups today. Students completed the Student Budget Consultation today.  Handed out Study Guides for Chapter 2.  Students took notes on how to write a thesis statement.*****Chapter 2 Exam: Monday, December 18th*****

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Took notes on artists during the Renaissance.  Looked at art by Leonardo and Michelangelo.  Students are to review the art on pages 64-68, and complete the Renaissance art worksheet by Thursday December 14th. ****(tentative) Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, December 21st*****

Social Studies 8E  -   Finished reading about Scholars and Philosophers on pages 57-59.  Students worked in partners to make summary notes. Watched a video about art during the Renaissance.  Reviewed the video recap sheet.  Student should work to make sure the vocabulary sheet is finished. ****(tentative) Chapter 2 Exam on Thursday, December 21st*****

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the cartoon analysis worksheet. Read about juries on pages 78-79.  For homework, students are to read pages 80-81 and complete the handout sheet up to item II. Advocacy groups. .*****Chapter 2 Exam: Monday, December 18th*****

 Social Studies 9D  -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in the (formative) worksheet: "Examining an Editorial Cartoon".  Read about juries on pages 78-79.  Students read pages 80-81 and completed the handout sheet up to item II. (reviewed the item in class).  *****Chapter 2 Exam: Monday, December 18th*****

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Finished reviewing the video recap from the video last Friday.  Reviewed Scholars and Philosophers.  Began to read about the effect of Artists. (p. 62-63)

Social Studies 8E  -   Began to read about Scholars and Philosophers on pages 57-59.  Students made summary notes. Handed out Chapter 2 Vocabulary (students should finish this on their own time)

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the cartoon analysis worksheet. Read about juries on pages 78-79.  For homework, students are to read pages 80-81 and complete the handout sheet up to item II. Advocacy groups. .*****Chapter 2 Exam: Monday, December 18th*****

 Social Studies 9D  -  Students handed in the (formative) worksheet: "Examining an Editorial Cartoon".  Read about juries on pages 78-79.  Students read pages 80-81 and completed the handout sheet up to item II. (reviewed the item in class).  *****Chapter 2 Exam: Monday, December 18th*****

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Finished reading about Scholars and Philosophers on page 59.  Students worked in partners to make summary notes.  Handed out Chapter 2 Vocabulary (students should finish this on their own time) next week. Watched a video about Renaissance Art, Music, and Literature.  Will finish reviewing the video recap sheet next class.

Social Studies 8E  -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in the Printing Press worksheet. Began to read about Scholars and Philosophers on pages 57-59.  Students made summary notes.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the cartoon analysis worksheet. Read about juries on pages 78-79.  For homework, students are to read pages 80-81 and complete the handout sheet up to item II. Advocacy groups.

Social Studies 9D  -  Reviewed the cartoon analysis worksheet. For homework, students are to complete the (formative) worksheet: "Examining an Editorial Cartoon".

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students wrote a formative quiz. Students handed in the Printing Press worksheet.  Looked at the painting of the School of Athens on page 56 (watched a video analysis). Read about Scholars and Philosophers on pages 57-59 and took notes.

Social Studies 8E  -  Students handed in the Printing Press worksheet. Began to read about Scholars and Philosophers on pages 57-59.  Students made summary notes.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the articles on page73-74, and the cartoon analysis worksheet.

Social Studies 9D  -  Reviewed the Myths worksheet and the articles on pages 72-73.  For homework, students are to complete the (4) cartoon analysis worksheet.

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Students wrote a formative quiz. Students handed in the Printing Press worksheet.  Looked at the painting of the School of Athens on page 56 (watched a video analysis). Read about Scholars and Philosophers on pages 57-59 and took notes.

Social Studies 8E  -  Students wrote a formative quiz. Read pages 55-56. Looked at the painting of the School of Athens on page 56 (watched a video analysis). The printing press worksheet is (Due Thursday, December 7, 2017)

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the Myths worksheet.  Analyzed the cartoon on page 74.  For homework, students are to read and summarize the articles on page73-74, and finish analyzing the cartoons about justice that were handed out.

Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Students wrote a quiz on pages 66-67 (Youth Judicial process). Reviewed the objectives worksheet from last week. For homework, students are to complete the Myths worksheet and answer the questions; read the articles on pages 72-73 and complete the worksheet.



Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Read pages 55-56, and took summary notes. The printing press worksheet is (Due Tuesday, December 5, 2017)

Social Studies 8E  -  Discussed the advent of the printing press.  Watched a video about manuscripts.  For homework, students are to read pages 53-54, and complete the printing press worksheet (Due Thursday, December 7, 2017)

Social Studies 9B - Students wrote a quiz on pages 66-67 (Youth Judicial process). Reviewed the objectives worksheet from last week. For homework, students are to complete the Myths worksheet and answer the questions.

Social Studies 9D  - Students wrote a quiz on pages 66-67 (Youth Judicial process). Reviewed the objectives worksheet from last week. For homework, students are to complete the Myths worksheet and answer the questions; read the articles on pages 72-73 and complete the worksheet.



Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Discussed the advent of the printing press.  Watched a video about manuscripts.  For homework, students are to read pages 53-54, and complete the printing press worksheet (Due Tuesday, December 5, 2017)

Social Studies 8E  -  Read pages 52, and made summary notes.  Watched a video about the history of the Renaissance.  Reviewed the viewing worksheet.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed questions 15-20 in the handout booklet. Reviewed the chart on page 71.  Watched a video about the Youth Justice act. ***quiz on pages 66-67 next week.

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Read page 69. Reviewed the chart on page 71.  For homework, students are to read p. 70 and complete the handout on YCJA objectives.   ***quiz on pages 66-67  next week.


Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Read page 52, and made summary notes. 

Social Studies 8E  -  Read pages 50-51, and made summary notes.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed questions 15-20 in the handout booklet. Reviewed the chart on page 71.  Watched a video about the Youth Justice act. ***quiz on pages 66-67 next week.

 Social Studies 9D  - Read page 69. Reviewed the chart on page 71.  For homework, students are to read p. 70 and complete the handout on YCJA objectives.   ***quiz on pages 66-67  next week.


Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Reviewed page 49 about Canadian people of influence. Read pages 50-51, and made summary notes.  Watched a video about the History of the Renaissance.  Reviewed the recap sheet.

Social Studies 8E  -  NO CLASS TODAY. Finished text mapping, and reviewed page 49.

 Social Studies 9B - Reviwed questions 15-20 in the handout booklet. Reviewed the chart on page 71.  Watched a video about the Youth Justice act. ***quiz on pages 66-67 later next week.

 Social Studies 9D  - Finished notes on the YCJA process.  ***quiz on pages 66-67 later this week. Read page 69.

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students wrote the Chapter 1 exam today.  Reviewed page 45.  Did text mapping for Chapter 2.

Social Studies 8E  -  Finished text mapping, and reviewed page 49. 

 Social Studies 9B - Finished notes on the YCJA process. Reviewed questions 1-14 in the handout booklet. Reviewed pages 68-69.  For homework, students are to read page 70, and do the accompanying worksheet, and do questions 15-20 in the handout booklet.  ***quiz on pages 66-67 later this week.

 Social Studies 9D  -  Reviwed questions 1-14 in the handout booklet. Students began to take notes on the YCJA process.  ***quiz on pages 66-67 later this week.

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Students wrote the Chapter 1 exam today.  Reviewed page 45.  Did text mapping for Chapter 2.

Social Studies 8E  -  Students wrote the Chapter 1 exam today.  Reviewed page 45.  Did text mapping for Chapter 2.

 Social Studies 9B - Reviewed p. 64 and the venn diagram worksheet assigned for homework. Began to review pages 66-67.  Students took notes on the YCJA process. Students should also complete up to question 14 in the handout booklet.


 Social Studies 9D  -  NO CLASS TODAY. Finished reviewing Justice/Injustice worksheet.  Students took notes on symbols of Justice  (p. 57).  For homework, students are to read p. 64 and complete the venn diagram worksheet. Students should also complete up to question 14 in the handout booklet.

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Discussed what city states had in common; unique aspects of each city state. Students had time to study for tomorrow's exam. ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

Social Studies 8E  -  Finished reviewing the worksheet for the video about Everyday Life in the Renaissance. Discussed how governments in Italy changed; how did it affect their worldview. ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

 Social Studies 9B - Finished reviewing Justice/Injustice worksheet.  Students took notes on symbols of Justice  (p. 57).  For homework, students are to read p. 64 and complete the venn diagram worksheet.

 Social Studies 9D  -  Finished reviewing Justice/Injustice worksheet.  Students took notes on symbols of Justice  (p. 57).  For homework, students are to read p. 64 and complete the venn diagram worksheet. Students should also complete up to question 14 in the handout booklet.

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Discussed how contact and government affect Renaissance worldviews. ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

Social Studies 8E  -  Students took notes on how increased contact affected Renaissance worldviews. Watched a video about Everyday Life in the Renaissance (will finish reviewing the viewing sheet next class). ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

 Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in the Speech Assignment (due: November 20/17).  Discussed ideas about Fair/Equitable.  Students worked on Justice/Injustice worksheet (will finish tomorrow). 

 Social Studies 9D  -  NO CLASS TODAY. Discussed ideas about Fair/Equitable.  Students worked on Justice/Injustice worksheet (will finish tomorrow).  Speech Assignment (due: November 22/17). 

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Continued notes on how contact influenced Renaissance worldview. ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

Social Studies 8E  -  Recapped ideas about the city states of Florence, Genoa, and Venice **Study Guides given out today***.  ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

 Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in the Speech Assignment (due: November 20/17).  Discussed ideas about Fair/Equitable.  Students worked on Justice/Injustice worksheet (will finish tomorrow). 

 Social Studies 9D  -  Discussed ideas about Fair/Equitable.  Students worked on Justice/Injustice worksheet (will finish tomorrow).  Speech Assignment (due: November 22/17). 

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Reviewed city states of Florence, Venice, Genoa.  Watched a video about Everyday Life in the Renaissance; reviewed the video recap sheet.  STUDY GUIDES for Chapter 1 handed out today.  ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

Social Studies 8E  -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed page 31-32.  Students began to work in groups to review the material on pages 34-45.  ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

 Social Studies 9B - Students handed in the Speech Assignment (due: November 20/17).  Discussed ideas about Fair/Equitable.  Students worked on Justice/Injustice worksheet (will finish tomorrow). 

 Social Studies 9D  -  Students had two (2) class periods to work on their speech. Speech Assignment (due: November 22/17). 

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students finished working in groups to review the material on pages 34-45.  ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

Social Studies 8E  -  Reviewed page 31-32.  Students began to work in groups to review the material on pages 34-45.  ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

 Social Studies 9B - Students wrote the Chapter 1 exam today. Began Chapter 2 today.  Students are to read pages 56-57 & 60-63. Speech Assignment (due: November 20/17). 

 Social Studies 9D  - Students wrote the Chapter 1 exam today. Students had time to work on their speech. Speech Assignment (due: November 22/17). 

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Students finished working in groups to review the material on pages 34-45.

Social Studies 8E  -  Reviewed page 31-32.  Students began to work in groups to review the material on pages 34-45

 Social Studies 9B - Students had call time to work on the Speech Assignment (due: November 20/17).  ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in the "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" .  Handed out the Speech Assignment (due: November 21/17).  Students will have class time to work on the assignment on Friday. ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****



Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Students worked in groups to review the material on pages 34-45.

Social Studies 8E  -  Reviewed page 31, and all the vocabulary.

 Social Studies 9B - Students handed in the "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" .  Handed out the Speech Assignment (due: November 20/17).  Students will have class time to work on the assignment tomorrow. ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****

 Social Studies 9D  - Students handed in the "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" .  Handed out the Speech Assignment (due: November 21/17).  Students will have class time to work on the assignment on Friday. ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****



Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Reviewed diplomacy and alliances. Completed the reading up to page 33.  Students should have vocabulary words completed up to sovereignty.

Social Studies 8E  -  Reviewed the painting analysis from the previous day. Completed the reading on pages 29-30.

 Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed  questions 60-67 in the handout. Students completed and reviewed a ch. 1 review sheet.  Students had class time to work on the "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" (Due Nov. 15/17)  ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed  the Lobbyist worksheet.  Students had class time to work on the "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" (Due Nov. 15/17)  ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****



Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Read pages 31-32, discussed diplomacy and alliances.

Social Studies 8E  -  Discussed "urbanization".  Students worked in partners to analyze the painting on page 30.

 Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed  questions 60-67 in the handout. Students completed and reviewed a ch. 1 review sheet.  Students had class time to work on the "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" (Due Nov. 15/17)  ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed  the Lobbyist worksheet.  Students had class time to work on the "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" (Due Nov. 15/17)  ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****



Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Reviewed the "urbanization" painting (p. 30) from the previous day. Read pages 29-30 and took notes.

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in the worksheet. "How can I write a powerful questions? and the  Formative Assessment  - Inquiry worksheet about planning a research project. Students took notes on the beginnings of City States.  Discussed "urbanization".  Students worked in partners to analyze the painting on page 30.

 Social Studies 9B - Reviewed  questions 60-67 in the handout. Students completed and reviewed a ch. 1 review sheet.  Students had class time to work on the "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" (Due Nov. 15/17)  ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed questions 60-67 in the handout. Discussed Lobbyists (p. 51-53).  For homework, students are to complete the Lobbyist worksheet.  ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****



Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in the worksheet. "How can I write a powerful questions? and the  Formative Assessment  - Inquiry worksheet about planning a research project. Students took notes on the beginnings of City States.  Discussed "urbanization".  Students worked in partners to analyze the painting on page 30.

 Social Studies 8E  - Students handed in the worksheet. "How can I write a powerful questions? and the  Formative Assessment  - Inquiry worksheet about planning a research project. Students took notes on the beginnings of City States.  Discussed "urbanization".  Students worked in partners to analyze the painting on page 30.

 Social Studies 9B - Reviewed  questions 50-53.  Reviewed the article about election dates, and  questions on the other side. Read about lobbyists on p. 51.  Students are to complete the workshseet on Lobbyists.  Read pages 52-53, and complete questions 60-67 in the handout.

 Social Studies 9D  - Students wrote a formative worksheet on passing Bills. Reviewed the "Media" worksheet, and 50-62 in the student handout. For homework students are to read pages 50-53, and complete and complete questions 60-67 in the handout.



Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Students handed in the worksheet. "How can I write a powerful questions? and the  Formative Assessment  - Inquiry worksheet about planning a research project. Students took notes on the beginnings of City States.  Discussed "urbanization".  Students worked in partners to analyze the painting on page 30.

 Social Studies 8E  - Reviewed the worksheet "How can I write a powerful question". the  Formative Assessment  - Inquiry worksheet about planning a research project. Students had time to work on worksheet.  Both worksheets are due tomorrow.

 Social Studies 9B - Students wrote an assessment about how bills are passed.  Reviewed the Media worksheet. For next class, we will review questions 37-53.  Students are to read the article about election dates, and complete the questions on the other side.

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed questions 37-53.  Read pages 46-47. Watched several videos to analyze media.  For next class, students are to complete the "Media" worksheet, and complete questions 50-62 in the student handout.


Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Reviewed page 28 in the textbook (Inquiry Process).  Discussed the worksheet. "How can I write a powerful questions? Reviewed the Planning phase of inquiry. Students began to work on the Formative Assessment  - Inquiry worksheet about planning a research project. This is due next class.

Social Studies 8E  - Worked on designing higher order questions.  Reviewed "I wonder" questions in textbook.  Discussed Basement, Main Floor, and Attic questions.  For next class, students are to complete the worksheet "How can I write a powerful question" (select one Main Floor question, and one Attic question.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed questions 37-53.  Read pages 46-47. Watched several videos to analyze media.  For next class, students are to complete the "Media" worksheet.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed questions 37-53.  Read pages 46-47. Watched several videos to analyze media.  For next class, students are to complete the "Media" worksheet, and complete questions 50-62 in the student handout.


Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Looked at composing powerful questions.  For homework, students are to compose one "main floor" and one "attic" question about the Black Death on the worksheet "How can I write a powerful questions? for next class.

Social Studies 8E  - Finished watching the video about the Black Death. Finished reading pages 26-27 in the the textbook.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Continued to look at how to pass a bill (p. 40-41).  Read about parliamentary pages on page 43. For next class (Friday) Students are to complete questions 37-53.

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the Federal Accountability Act (p.38-39), and  how to pass a bill (p. 40-41).  Read about parliamentary pages on page 42-43, and read pages 44-45.  For next class (Friday) Students are to complete questions 37-50.


Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Students handed in the Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.  Read and discussed pages 26-27 in the textbook.  Analyzed the pictures on pages 26-27.

Social Studies 8E  - Students handed in the Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.  Began to watch a video about the Black Death.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Continued to look at how to pass a bill (p. 40-41).  Read about parliamentary pages on page 43. For next class (Friday) Students are to complete questions 37-53.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the Federal Accountability Act (p.38-39), and  how to pass a bill (p. 40-41).  Read about parliamentary pages on page 42-43, and read pages 44-45.  For next class (Friday) Students are to complete questions 37-50.


Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Read page 25 about the Black Death. Reviewed the map on page 25; read paragraph 1 on page 26.  Watched a video about the Black Death.  Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed part B of the mapping assignment. Began to read page 25 about the Black Death.  Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Social Studies 9B - Continued to look at how to pass a bill (p. 40-41).  Read about parliamentary pages on page 43. For next class (Friday) Students are to complete questions 37-53.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed questions #16-36.  Discussed the Judicial Branch on page 35.

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Read page 25 about the Black Death. Reviewed the map on page 25; read paragraph 1 on page 26.  Watched a video about the Black Death.  Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed part B of the mapping assignment. Began to read page 25 about the Black Death.  Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Social Studies 9B - Continued to look at how to pass a bill (p. 40-41).  Read about parliamentary pages on page 43. For next class (Friday) Students are to complete questions 37-53.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed questions #16-36.  Discussed the Judicial Branch on page 35.

Social Studies 8C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in the worksheet:  "Social Structures in the Middle Ages". (due on Thursday, Oct. 26).  Continued work on the Silk Road Map assignment.  Handed out Part B of the assignment.  Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Social Studies 8E  - Reviewed part B of the mapping assignment. Began to read page 25 about the Black Death.  Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed questions #16-36 in the handout.  Reviewed the Judicial Branch on page 35.  Students read pages38-39 about the Federal Accountability Act. Began to look at how to pass a bill (p. 40-41)

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY DUE TO HLAT ASSESSMENT. Reviewed the top two rows on p. 3. of the handout. Students took notes on The Senate, (reviewed pages 30-33 in the textbook).  For homework, students are to complete questions #16-36, in the handout for next class.

Social Studies 8C -  Students handed in the worksheet:  "Social Structures in the Middle Ages". (due on Thursday, Oct. 26).  Continued work on the Silk Road Map assignment.  Handed out Part B of the assignment.  Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Social Studies 8E  -Students handed in the worksheet:  "Social Structures in the Middle Ages". (due on Thursday, Oct. 26).  Continued work on the Silk Road Map assignment.  Handed out Part B of the assignment.  Silk Road Mapping assignment, parts A & B are due on Tuesday, Oct. 31.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the top two rows on p. 3. of the election handout. Students took notes on The Senate, (reviewed pages 30-33 in the textbook).  For homework, students are to complete questions #16-36, in the handout for next class.

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the top two rows on p. 3. of the handout. Students took notes on The Senate, (reviewed pages 30-33 in the textbook).  For homework, students are to complete questions #16-36, in the handout for next class.

Social Studies 8C -  Class time to work on Silk Road Mapping assignment. Two more class periods to work on it tomorrow.  "Social Structures in the Middle Ages". (due on Thursday, Oct. 26)

Social Studies 8E  -Class time to work on Silk Road Mapping assignment. Two more class periods to work on it tomorrow.  "Social Structures in the Middle Ages". (due on Thursday, Oct. 26)

Social Studies 9B - Students took notes on First Past The Post (FPTP) system, and looked at Popular Vote. Reviewed the students' representing FPTP vs. Popular vote.  Reviewed the top two rows on p. 3. of the handout.

 Social Studies 9D  -Reviewed the top two rows on p. 3. of the handout. Students took notes on The Senate, (reviewed pages 30-33 in the textbook).  For homework, students are to complete questions #16-36, in the handout for next class.

Social Studies 8C -  Took notes on the Feudal system on p. 23. Students began to work on the assignment: "Social Structures in the Middle Ages". (due on Thursday, Oct. 26)

Social Studies 8E  -Reviewed, discussed and took notes on the Feudal system on p. 23. Students began to work on the assignment: "Social Structures in the Middle Ages". (due on Thursday, Oct. 26)

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed questions 6-15 in their handout booklet. Reviewed the Legislative Branch on page 27.  Watched CPAC (question period); speech from the throne.  Began to discuss First Past the Post.  For homework, students are to complete the colouring of the 2008 Popular Vote, and read page 30.

 Social Studies 9D  -NO CLASS TODAY.  Reviewed questions 6-15 in their handout booklet.   Students took notes on First Past The Post (FPTP) system, and looked at Popular Vote.  Students worked on representing FPTP vs. Popular vote.  Students should complete the top two rows on p. 3. of the handout.

Social Studies 8C -  Discussed and reviewed the Feudal system on p. 23.

Social Studies 8E  -Discussed and reviewed the Feudal system on p. 22.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed questions 6-15 in their handout booklet. Reviewed the Legislative Branch on page 27.  Watched CPAC (question period); speech from the throne.  Began to discuss First Past the Post.  For homework, students are to complete the colouring of the 2008 Popular Vote, and read page 30.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed questions 6-15 in their handout booklet.   Students took notes on First Past The Post (FPTP) system, and looked at Popular Vote.  Students worked on representing FPTP vs. Popular vote.  Students should complete the top two rows on p. 3. of the handout.

Social Studies 8C -  Finished summary notes on the crusades. Watched a video about the crusades.  Discussed and reviewed the Fibonacci sequence on p. 22.

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Read. reviewed and took notes on p. 20 about the Crusades.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed questions 6-15 in their handout booklet. Reviewed the Legislative Branch on page 27.  Watched CPAC (question period); speech from the throne.  Began to discuss First Past the Post.  For homework, students are to complete the colouring of the 2008 Popular Vote, and read page 30.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the Legislative Branch on page 27.  Watched CPAC (question period); speech from the throne. For homework, students are to complete questions 6-15 in their handout booklet.

Social Studies 8C -  Finished summary notes on the crusades.

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Read. reviewed and took notes on p. 20 about the Crusades.

Social Studies 9B - Students took general notes on the Government. Reviewed pages 24-25.  Watched two videos about the PM & cabinet. Students are to complete questions 6-15 in their handout booklet.

 Social Studies 9D  - Students took general notes on the Government. Reviewed pages 24-25.

Social Studies 8C -  Finished reading  p. 19-20, and took notes on Religion.  Began to discuss the crusades.

Social Studies 8E  - Read. reviewed and took notes on p. 20 about the Crusades.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed page 1 of the handout.  Watched a video about democracy and government in Canada.  Reviewed the video recap sheet. Students are to read the cartoon for next class.

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Students wrote the Introduction Quiz.  Reviewed page 1 of the handout.  Watched a video about democracy and government in Canada.  Began to review the video recap sheet. Will continue tomorrow.

Social Studies 8C -  Finished reading  p. 18, and took notes on Islamic influences.

Social Studies 8E  - Read. reviewed and took notes on p. 19 about religion during the Middle Ages.

Social Studies 9B - Students wrote the Introduction Quiz.  For homework, students are to complete page 1 of the handout.

 Social Studies 9D  - Students wrote the Introduction Quiz.  Reviewed page 1 of the handout.  Watched a video about democracy and government in Canada.  Began to review the video recap sheet. Will continue tomorrow.

Social Studies 8C -  Read  p. 18.

Social Studies 8E  - Read. reviewed and took notes on p. 18.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed pages 16-17.  Watched Rick Mercer Report video and answered questions on the recap sheet.  Began to take notes on Chapter 1.  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 16*******

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Watched Rick Mercer Report video and answered questions on the recap sheet.  Began to take notes on Chapter 1.    ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 16*******


***STUDENTS VOTED TODAY!!!***

Social Studies 8C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students took notes on how to take notes and read a textbook. Reviewed and took notes on pages 14-17.

Social Studies 8E  - Began the chapter with Textbook Mapping.  Students took notes on page 14.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed pages 16-17.  Watched Rick Mercer Report video and answered questions on the recap sheet.  Began to take notes on Chapter 1.  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 16*******

 Social Studies 9D  - Watched Rick Mercer Report video and answered questions on the recap sheet.  Began to take notes on Chapter 1.    ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 16*******


***StudentVote to be held on Friday, October 10, 2017

 https://www.leduc.ca/municipal-election/2017-election-candidate-registry

https://www.leduc.ca/sites/default/files/City%20of%20Leduc%20Municipal%20Election%20Candidate%20Contact%20List%202017.pdf

http://www.blackgold.ca/about-bgrs/board/election2017/2017-candidates/

Social Studies 8C -  Students took notes on how to take notes and read a textbook. Reviewed and took notes on pages 14-17.

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Students took notes on how to take notes and read a textbook.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed pages 16-17.  Watched Rick Mercer Report video and answered questions on the recap sheet.  Began to take notes on Chapter 1.  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 16*******

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed pages 16-17. Students began to fill out sheet for Rick Mercer Report video.  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 16*******


***StudentVote to be held on Friday, October 10, 2017

 https://www.leduc.ca/municipal-election/2017-election-candidate-registry

https://www.leduc.ca/sites/default/files/City%20of%20Leduc%20Municipal%20Election%20Candidate%20Contact%20List%202017.pdf

http://www.blackgold.ca/about-bgrs/board/election2017/2017-candidates/

Social Studies 8C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students had their last class to research election candidates.  Students should complete on their own. Began ch. 1.  Reviewed pages 12-13.  Students should have completed the first three vocabulary words on their vocabulary worksheet.

Social Studies 8E  - Students took notes on how to take notes and read a textbook.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed "The gun law - pro and con" and the response on the back page.  Students wrote responses on pages 8 & 9 of the handout: Issues for Canadians.  Students completed the worksheet: Gun Law: Pro and Con (Point/Counterpoint) Students had class time to research election candidates.  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 16*******

 Social Studies 9D  - Students completed the worksheet: Gun Law: Pro and Con (Point/Counterpoint) Students had class time to research election candidates.  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 16*******


***StudentVote to be held on Friday, October 10, 2017

 https://www.leduc.ca/municipal-election/2017-election-candidate-registry

https://www.leduc.ca/sites/default/files/City%20of%20Leduc%20Municipal%20Election%20Candidate%20Contact%20List%202017.pdf

http://www.blackgold.ca/about-bgrs/board/election2017/2017-candidates/

Social Studies 8C -  Students had their last class to research election candidates.  Students should complete on their own. Began ch. 1.  Reviewed pages 12-13.  Students should have completed the first three vocabulary words on their vocabulary worksheet.

Social Studies 8E  - Began ch. 1.  Reviewed pages 12-13.  Students should have completed the first three vocabulary words on their vocabulary worksheet.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the worksheet: "Spot and Respond to the Issue Organizer".  Watched a video about the Gun Registry in Canada.  For homework, students are to read the article:"The gun law - pro and con" and complete the response on the back page.  Students had the first of two class periods to research election candidates. 

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed "The gun law - pro and con" and the response on the back page.  Students wrote responses on pages 8 & 9 of the handout: Issues for Canadians.  Students had class time to research election candidates.



 https://www.leduc.ca/municipal-election/2017-election-candidate-registry

https://www.leduc.ca/sites/default/files/City%20of%20Leduc%20Municipal%20Election%20Candidate%20Contact%20List%202017.pdf

http://www.blackgold.ca/about-bgrs/board/election2017/2017-candidates/

Social Studies 8C -  Students had class time to research election candidates.

Social Studies 8E  - Students had class time to research election candidates.

Social Studies 9B - Finished 4 Corner discussion. For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Spot and Respond to the Issue Organizer".

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed "The gun law - pro and con" and the response on the back page.  Students wrote responses on pages 8 & 9 of the handout: Issues for Canadians.  Students had class time to research election candidates.



 https://www.leduc.ca/municipal-election/2017-election-candidate-registry

https://www.leduc.ca/sites/default/files/City%20of%20Leduc%20Municipal%20Election%20Candidate%20Contact%20List%202017.pdf

http://www.blackgold.ca/about-bgrs/board/election2017/2017-candidates/

Social Studies 8C -  Watched a video about three levels of government.  Looked at the responsibilities of School Trustees.   Next class will be research time for evaluating candidates.

Social Studies 8E  - Watched a video about three levels of government.  Looked at the responsibilities of School Trustees.  Students had class time to research election candidates.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the worksheet : "What is your Opinion". Began looking at controversial issues.  Students took notes on what makes for a controversial issue.  Conducted 4 corner discussion.

Social Studies 9D  -NO CLASS TODAY.  Reviewed the "Spot and Respond to the Issue Organizer".  Students watched a video about the Gun Registry in Canada.  Students were assigned the article: "The Gun Law: Pro and Con".  Students should read the article and write the response on the back page  (this is due next class).

https://www.leduc.ca/municipal-election/2017-election-candidate-registry

https://www.leduc.ca/sites/default/files/City%20of%20Leduc%20Municipal%20Election%20Candidate%20Contact%20List%202017.pdf

http://www.blackgold.ca/about-bgrs/board/election2017/2017-candidates/

Social Studies 8C -  Students wrote the Introduction Quiz today.  Chapter 1 Vocabulary was handed out today, but not assigned.

Social Studies 8E  - Students wrote the Introduction Quiz today.  Chapter 1 Vocabulary was handed out today, but not assigned.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the worksheet : "What is your Opinion". Began looking at controversial issues.  Students took notes on what makes for a controversial issue.  Conducted 4 corner discussion.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the "Spot and Respond to the Issue Organizer".  Students watched a video about the Gun Registry in Canada.  Students were assigned the article: "The Gun Law: Pro and Con".  Students should read the article and write the response on the back page  (this is due next class).

https://www.leduc.ca/municipal-election/2017-election-candidate-registry

https://www.leduc.ca/sites/default/files/City%20of%20Leduc%20Municipal%20Election%20Candidate%20Contact%20List%202017.pdf

Social Studies 8C -  Finished viewing the movie and reviewed the video recap sheet for the Gods Must Be Crazy.  Students began to work on review sheet for the exam. Handed back formative quiz.  Students should make corrections. ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Finished reviewing the video recap sheet for the Gods Must Be Crazy.  Students began to work on review sheet for the exam. Handed back formative quiz.  Students should make corrections. ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the worksheet : "What is your Opinion". Began looking at controversial issues.  Students took notes on what makes for a controversial issue.  Conducted 4 corner discussion.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed criteria for looking at and understanding issues. Students worked on completing the "Spot and Respond to the Issue Organizer".  This should be completed for next class.

Social Studies 8C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Continued to watch the video "The Gods Must Be Crazy".  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 8E  - Finished reviewing the video recap sheet for the Gods Must Be Crazy.  Students began to work on review sheet for the exam. Handed back formative quiz.  Students should make corrections. ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed pages 8-9 in the textbook.  Students took notes on issues. Students practices writing issue statements.  The worksheet : "What is your Opinion" is due next class.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the worksheet : "What is your Opinion". Began looking at controversial issues.  Students took notes on what makes for a controversial issue.  Attempted 4 corner discussion.

Social Studies 8C -  Continued to watch the video "The Gods Must Be Crazy".  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 8E  - Finished watching the video "The Gods Must Be Crazy". Began to review the video recap sheet.****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the worksheet "If the world were 100 people.  Students took notes on Developing and Developed countries.  Began to look at "issues" on page 8 in the textbook.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed pages 8-9 in the textbook.  Students took notes on issues. Students practices writing issue statements.  The worksheet : "What is your Opinion" is due next class.

Social Studies 8C - Students wrote a formative quiz on worldview models. Continued to watch the video "The Gods Must Be Crazy".  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 8E  - Students wrote a formative quiz on worldview models. Continued to watch the video "The Gods Must Be Crazy". ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the stories of Jose and Emma.  Revisited Quality of Life definition.  Students worked in partners to rank their own quality of life factors. Watched the video: "If the world were 100 people:

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed pages 8-9 in the textbook.  Students took notes on issues. Students practices writing issue statements.  The worksheet : "What is your Opinion" is due next class.

Social Studies 8C - Reviewed the last page of the handout about geography, ideas and knowledge, and contact with other groups.  Students completed the vocabulary for the the introductory chapter.  Began to watch the video "The Gods Must Be Crazy".  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 8E  - Reviewed  the handout "Creating our Worldview" in class.  Students completed the vocabulary for the the introductory chapter.  Began to watch the video "The Gods Must Be Crazy".  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***


Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Began to look at Quality of Life aspects. Students took notes on aspects and indicators.  Read aloud the stories of Jose and Emma.  Students identified and categorized Q of L aspects. (chart to be filled in). Students wrote paragraph responses. Revisited Quality of Life definition.

Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Finished reviewing the recap sheet from the video: "If the world were 100 people:  Students took notes on comparing developing and developed countries.

Social Studies 8C - Reviewed the model on page 9.  For homework, students are to complete the last page of the handout.

Social Studies 8E  - Reviewed the model on page 10.  Students completed p. 1 of the handout "Creating our Worldview" in class.  Students are to complete the second page for homework.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Began to look at Quality of Life aspects. Students took notes on aspects and indicators.  Read aloud the stories of Jose and Emma.  Students identified and categorized Q of L aspects. (chart to be filled in). Students wrote paragraph responses. Revisited Quality of Life definition.

Social Studies 9D  - Finished reviewing the recap sheet from the video: "If the world were 100 people:  Students took notes on comparing developing and developed countries.

Social Studies 8C - Finished reviewing the venn diagram, and answering the "Questions to Consider" section.  Review the model on page 9.  Students worked in partners to complete the worksheet: "Creating our Worldview". Students used the back part of the sheet to summarize their findings.

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the last page of the handout looking at the model on page 10.  Will finish next class.

Social Studies 9B - Began to look at Quality of Life aspects. Students took notes on aspects and indicators.  Read aloud the stories of Jose and Emma.  Students identified and categorized Q of L aspects. (chart to be filled in). Students work paragraph responses. Revisited Quality of Life definition.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed student rankings of top Quality of Life indicators.  Watched video "If the world were 100 people", and complete the recap sheet.  Review demographics from the video.

Social Studies 8C - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed pages 1-2 in the worldview handout.  We will continue next class. Holomodor tour bus visit today. 

Social Studies 8E  - Reviewed the last page of the handout looking at the model on page 10.  Will finish next class.  

Social Studies 9B - Began to look at Quality of Life aspects.  Read aloud the stories of Jose and Emma.  Students identified and categorized Q of L aspects.  Will review next day.

Social Studies 9D  - NO Class Today.  Began to look at Quality of Life aspects.  Read aloud the stories of Jose and Emma.  Students identified and categorized Q of L aspects. (chart to be filled in). Began to discuss as a class.  Will continue next day.

Social Studies 8C - Reviewed pages 1-2 in the worldview handout.  We will continue next class. Holomodor tour bus visit today. 

Social Studies 8E  - Read aloud pages 6-7.  Began to  look at models on pages 9 & 10.   Students should work to complete the last page of the handout.

Social Studies 9B - Holomodor tour bus visit today.

Social Studies 9D  - NO Class Today.  Began to look at Quality of Life aspects.  Read aloud the stories of Jose and Emma.  Students identified and categorized Q of L aspects.  Began to discuss as a class.  Will continue next day.

Social Studies 8C - Reviewed pages 4-5.  Students had some class time to work on pages 1-2 in the worldview handout.  This should be completed for next class.

Social Studies 8E  - Reviewed pages 1-2 in the worldview handout.  We will continue next class.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the Point of View/Perspective worksheet.  Students completed pages 3 & 4  of the booklet: "Issues for Canadians"

Social Studies 9D  - Began to look at Quality of Life aspects.  Read aloud the stories of Jose and Emma.  Students identified and categorized Q of L aspects.  Began to discuss as a class.  Will continue next day.

Social Studies 8C - Reviewed the Hansel and Gretel worldview folk tale.

Social Studies 8E  - Reviewed the Hansel and Gretel worldview folk tale. Reviewed pages 4-5.  Students had some class time to work on pages 1-2 in the worldview handout.  This should be completed for next class.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in Textbook Tour (due: Tuesday, Sept. 12/17) Reviewed pages 4-5.  Reviewed individual and collective identity. For homework, students are to read pages 6-7 and complete the Point of View/Perspective worksheet.  Will continued reviewing tomorrow.

Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the Point of View/Perspective worksheet.  Students completed pages 3 & 4  of the booklet: "Issues for Canadians".  Students began vocabulary for the introductory chapter.  Began to review page 8.

Social Studies 8C - Students worked in groups to analyze worldview using Hansel and Gretel folk tale. We will review the results next class.

Social Studies 8E  - Students worked in groups to analyze worldview using Hansel and Gretel folk tale. We will review the results next class.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in Textbook Tour (due: Tuesday, Sept. 12/17) Reviewed pages 4-5.  Reviewed individual and collective identity. For homework, students are to read pages 6-7 and complete the Point of View/Perspective worksheet.  Will continued reviewing tomorrow.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the Point of View/Perspective worksheet.  Students completed pages 3 & 4  of the booklet: "Issues for Canadians".  Students began vocabulary for the introductory chapter.  Began to review page 8.

Social Studies 8C - Students handed in Textbook Tour (due: Tuesday, Sept. 12/17).Reviewed ideas/vocabulary on pages 2-3.  Complete Personal Worldview Questionnaire. Began to analyze worldview using Hansel and Gretel folk tale.

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed ideas/vocabulary on pages 2-3.  Began to analyze worldview using Hansel and Gretel folk tale.

Social Studies 9B - Students handed in Textbook Tour (due: Tuesday, Sept. 12/17) Reviewed pages 4-5.  Reviewed individual and collective identity. For homework, students are to read pages 6-7 and complete the Point of View/Perspective worksheet.  Will continued reviewing tomorrow.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed pages 4-5.  Reviewed individual and collective identity. For homework, students are to read pages 6-7 and complete the Point of View/Perspective worksheet. 

Social Studies 8C -NO CLASS TODAY. Discussed classroom expectations. Reviewed p. 2 in textbook.  Students had class time to work on Textbook Tour (due: Tuesday, Sept. 12/17)

Social Studies 8E  - Reviewed ideas/vocabulary on pages 2-3.  Began to analyze worldview using Hansel and Gretel folk tale.

Social Studies 9B - Read page 2 of the textbook.  Students took notes on Governance, Economics, Identity and Citizenship. Textbook Tour (due: Tuesday, Sept. 12/17)

Social Studies 9D  - Students handed in the Textbook Tour (due: Monday, Sept. 11/17).
Read page 2 of the textbook.  Students took notes on Governance, Economics, Identity and Citizenship.

Social Studies 8C - Discussed classroom expectations. Reviewed p. 2 in textbook.  Students had class time to work on Textbook Tour (due: Monday, Sept. 11/17)

Social Studies 8E  - Students handed in: Textbook Round-Up (due: Friday, Sept. 8/17).  Looked at elements of worldview.  Students completed the worldview questionnaire. Discussed reasons for answers to questionnaire.

Social Studies 9B - Discussed classroom expectations. Students had class time to work on Textbook Tour (due: Tuesday, Sept. 12/17)

Social Studies 9D  - No class today.  Textbook Tour (due: Monday, Sept. 11/17)

Social Studies 8C - Completed Learner Profiles.

Social Studies 8E  - Read pages 2-3, and began to work on a definition of Worldview. Textbook Round-Up (due: Friday, Sept. 8/17)

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed course outline, expectations and formative rubric

Social Studies 9D  - Completed Learner Profiles.  Students had class time to work on Textbook Tour (due: Monday, Sept. 11/17)

Social Studies 8C - Handed out course outline & Assessment Abbreviations

Social Studies 8E  - Completed Learner Profiles.  Class time to work on Textbook Round-Up (due: Friday, Sept. 8/17)

Social Studies 9B - No Class Today.

Social Studies 9D  - No Class Today.

Social Studies 8C -  No Class Today.

Social Studies 8E  - Handed out course outline & Assessment Abbreviations

Social Studies 9B - No Class Today.

Social Studies 9D  - Handed out course outline & Assessment Abbreviations

Social Studies 9B -  Review today.

 Social Studies 9E  - Review today.

Social Studies 9G - Review today.

******SOCIAL STUDIES PAT ON MONDAY, JUNE 26*********

Social Studies 9B -  Students wrote a practice PAT today.

 Social Studies 9E  - Discussed thematic maps and climate change. Students wrote a practice PAT today.

Social Studies 9G - Review today.

Social Studies 9B -  Walk-in assignment today. Students should work on the chapter 9 review in their review package. Read all of chapter 9.

 Social Studies 9E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Walk-in assignment today. Students should work on the chapter 9 review in their review package. Read all of chapter 9.

Social Studies 9G - Students wrote a practice PAT today.

Social Studies 9B -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students wrote Ch. 8 exam today.  For homework, students should read pages 316, then 315, and work on the chapter 9 review in their review package. Discussed and reviewed thematic maps.  Discussed government incentives to reduce emissions. Read all of chapter 9.

Social Studies 9E  - Walk-in assignment today. Students should work on the chapter 9 review in their review package. Read all of chapter 9.

Social Studies 9G -Walk-in assignment today.  Discussed and reviewed thematic maps.  Discussed government incentives to reduce emissions. Read all of chapter 9.

Social Studies 9B -  Students wrote Ch. 8 exam today.  For homework, students should read pages 316, then 315, and work on the chapter 9 review in their review package. Discussed and reviewed thematic maps.  Discussed government incentives to reduce emissions. Read all of chapter 9.

Social Studies 9E  - Students wrote Ch. 8 exam today.  For homework, students should read pages 316, then 315, and work on the chapter 9 review in their review package. Read all of chapter 9.

Social Studies 9G - NO CLASS TODAY. Students wrote Ch. 8 exam today.  For homework, students should read pages 316, then 315, and work on the chapter 9 review in their review package. Read all of chapter 9.

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the worksheet "Issues through Images", Students took notes on environmental decisions. (will continue next day) ****Chapter 8 exam on Friday, June 16.******

Social Studies 9E  - Finished reviewing the "Issues through Images" worksheet.  Students took notes on environmental decisions.  ****Chapter 8 exam on Friday, June 16.******

Social Studies 9G - Students wrote Ch. 8 exam today.  For homework, students should read pages 316, then 315, and work on the chapter 9 review in their review package.

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the worksheet on political parties & social programs. Watched a video about Tommy Douglas. Discussed p. 295.  Students read pages 298-299. Watched a video about living wage. For homework, students are to complete "Issues through Images", due next  class.  ****Chapter 8 exam on Friday, June 16.******

Social Studies 9E  - Reviewed the worksheet on political parties & social programs. Watched a video about Tommy Douglas. Discussed p. 295.  Students read pages 298-299. Watched a video about living wage. Students completed the worksheet "Issues through Images", reviewed in class. (will finish next day).  ****Chapter 8 exam on Friday, June 16.******

Social Studies 9G -Watched a video about living wage. Students took notes on environmental decisions. ****Chapter 8 exam on Thursday, June 15.******

Social Studies 9B -  Finished notes on pages 281-283 (taxation).  Students took a political spectrum quiz.  Discussed the political spectrum and where political parties lie.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet on political parties (pages 286-291), and complete the worksheet on political parties & social programs.  ****Chapter 8 exam on Friday, June 16.******

Social Studies 9E  - Finished notes on pages 281-283 (taxation).  Students took a political spectrum quiz.  Discussed the political spectrum and where political parties lie.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet on political parties (pages 286-291), and complete the worksheet on political parties & social programs.  ****Chapter 8 exam on Friday, June 16.******

Social Studies 9G -Reviewed the worksheet on political parties & social programs. Watched a video about Tommy Douglas. Discussed p. 295.  Students read pages 298-299. Students completed the worksheet "Issues through Images", reviewed in class.  ****Chapter 8 exam on Thursday, June 15.******

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the four articles on pages 276-277. Students took notes on pages 281-283 (taxation). ****Chapter 8 exam on Friday, June 16.******

Social Studies 9E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed page 274.  Examined the health care model, and discussed Tier Two health care.  Watched a video about comparing U.S. and Canadian health care.  Students took notes on pages 281-283 (taxation).  ****Chapter 8 exam on Friday, June 16.******

Social Studies 9G - Finished notes on pages 281-283 (taxation).  Students took a political spectrum quiz.  Discussed the political spectrum and where political parties lie.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet on political parties (pages 286-291), and complete the worksheet on political parties & social programs.  ****Chapter 8 exam on Thursday, June 15.******

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed page 274.  Examined the health care model, and discussed Tier Two health care.  Students read pages 276-277, and are to look at the message of each article (will review next class). Watched 20 minutes of SICKO (looking at American Health Care insurance).

Social Studies 9E  - Reviewed page 274.  Examined the health care model, and discussed Tier Two health care.  Watched a video about comparing U.S. and Canadian health care.  Students took notes on pages 281-283 (taxation).

Social Studies 9G -  Reviewed page 274.  Examined the health care model, and discussed Tier Two health care.  Watched a video about comparing U.S. and Canadian health care.  Students took notes on pages 281-283 (taxation). For homework, students should read pages 276-277, and are to look at the message of each article (will review next class).

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed page 274.  Examined the health care model, and discussed Tier Two health care.  Students read pages 276-277, and are to look at the message of each article (will review next class). Watched 20 minutes of SICKO (looking at American Health Care insurance).

Social Studies 9E  - Reviewed page 274.  Examined the health care model, and discussed Tier Two health care.

Social Studies 9G -  NO CLASS TODAY. Took notes and covered page 274. Watched 10 minutes of SICKO.

Social Studies 9B - Took notes and covered page 274.

Social Studies 9E -  NO CLASS TODAY. Continued notes on social programs. Covered pages 271-274.

Social Studies 9G -  Took notes and covered page 274. Watched 10 minutes of SICKO.

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the "Meeting the Public Good" worksheet;  Began to take notes on social programs. Covered pages 271-273.

Social Studies 9E -  Continued notes on social programs. Covered pages 271-274.

 Social Studies 9G -  Continued notes on social programs. Covered pages 271-273.

Social Studies 9B -  Students wrote the Ch. 7 exam today.  For homework, students are to complete the "Meeting the Public Good" worksheet; read pages 266-267;270-272, and begin the vocabulary sheet.

 Social Studies 9E -   Students wrote the Ch. 7 exam today.  Reviewed the "Meeting the Public Good" worksheet;  Began to take notes on social programs. For homework, students are to read pages 266-267;270-272, and begin the vocabulary sheet.

 Social Studies 9G -   Students wrote the Ch. 7 exam today.  Reviewed the "Meeting the Public Good" worksheet;  Began to take notes on social programs. For homework, students are to read pages 266-267;270-272, and begin the vocabulary sheet.

*********Review booklet for Chapter 1-5 given out today*********************

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the worksheet on "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth".  Discussed GDP, and illustrated examples. For homework, students are to read about boycotts (p. 262-263).

 Social Studies 9E -   NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the worksheet on "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth".  Discussed GDP, and illustrated examples. For homework, students are to read about boycotts (p. 262-263).

 Social Studies 9G -   Reviewed the worksheet on "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth".  Discussed GDP, and illustrated examples. For homework, students are to read about boycotts (p. 262-263).

********Chapter 7 Exam on Monday, June 5************* 

Social Studies 9B -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the worksheet about cartoon analysis. Watched a video about Buy nothing day.  Students took notes on GDP (p. 261).  Looked at economic indicators in Canada, and how GDP differs regionally.  Watched a video about high prices in the arctic.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet on "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth".  **Study guide given out today.**

 Social Studies 9E -   Reviewed the worksheet on "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth".  Discussed GDP, and illustrated examples. For homework, students are to read about boycotts (p. 262-263).

 Social Studies 9G -   Reviewed the worksheet about cartoon analysis. Watched a video about Buy nothing day. Discussed GDP, and illustrated examples. For homework, students are to complete the worksheet on "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth".  **Study guide given out today.**

********Chapter 7 Exam on Monday, June 5************* 

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the worksheet about cartoon analysis. Watched a video about Buy nothing day.  Students took notes on GDP (p. 261).  Looked at economic indicators in Canada, and how GDP differs regionally.  Watched a video about high prices in the arctic.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet on "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth".  **Study guide given out today.**

 Social Studies 9E -   Reviewed the worksheet about cartoon analysis. Watched a video about Buy nothing day.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet on "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth".  **Study guide given out today.**

 Social Studies 9G -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed "Steps to Analyzing Media Messages" (p. 246-247).  Reviewed in-class examples.  For homework, students are to read p.256 and complete the three questions on the worksheet about cartoon analysis.

********Chapter 7 Exam on Monday, June 5************* 

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed "Steps to Analyzing Media Messages" (p. 246-247).  Reviewed in-class examples.  For homework, students are to read p.256 and complete the three questions on the worksheet about cartoon analysis.

 Social Studies 9E -   Reviewed "Steps to Analyzing Media Messages" (p. 246-247).  Reviewed in-class examples.  For homework, students are to read p.256 and complete the three questions on the worksheet about cartoon analysis.

 Social Studies 9G -  Reviewed "Steps to Analyzing Media Messages" (p. 246-247).  Reviewed in-class examples.  For homework, students are to read p.256 and complete the three questions on the worksheet about cartoon analysis.

********Chapter 7 Exam on Monday, June 5************* 

Social Studies 9B -  In-class activity on marketing. . Reviewed Marketing (p. 254-256).  Took notes on prosperity.

 Social Studies 9E -   In-class activity on marketing. . Reviewed Marketing (p. 254-256).  Took notes on prosperity.

 Social Studies 9G -  Reviewed Marketing (p. 254-256).  Took notes on prosperity.


********Chapter 7 Exam on Monday, June 5*************

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the worksheet on the story of stuff, and watched a video about big box stores.  Summary notes on the environment.

 Social Studies 9E -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the worksheet environment. Began to watch a video called "the story of stuff".  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet on  Marketing (pages 254-256).

 Social Studies 9G -  In-class activity on marketing.  Reviewed advertising techniques.Will review marketing worksheet next class.

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the worksheet environment. Watched a video called "the story of stuff".  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet on the story of stuff, and the worksheet on Marketing (pages 254-256).

 Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed the worksheet environment. Began to watch a video called "the story of stuff".  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet on  Marketing (pages 254-256).

 Social Studies 9G -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the worksheet on jobs  For homework, students are to read pages 250-256, and complete the worksheets on environment and marketing.

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the worksheet on jobs; the worksheet on environment should already be completed.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet on Marketing (pages 254-256).

 Social Studies 9E - Reviewed the worksheet on jobs  For homework, students are to read pages 250-256, and complete the worksheets on environment and marketing.

 Social Studies 9G -  Reviewed the worksheet on jobs  For homework, students are to read pages 250-256, and complete the worksheets on environment and marketing.

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the worksheet on health and safety.  For homework, students are to read pages 250-251, and complete the worksheet on jobs; read pages 252-253, and complete the worksheet on environment.

 Social Studies 9E - Reviewed the worksheet on health and safety.  For homework, students are to read pages 250-251, and complete the worksheet on jobs.

 Social Studies 9G -  Reviewed the worksheet on health and safety.  For homework, students are to read pages 250-251, and complete the worksheet on jobs

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the worksheet on Identity.  For homework, students are to read pages 248-249, and complete the worksheet  health and safety.

 Social Studies 9E - NO CLASS TODAY. Students wrote the Chapter 6 exam. For homework, students are to read pages 244-245 and complete the worksheet on Identity.

 Social Studies 9G -  Reviewed the worksheet on Identity.  For homework, students are to read pages 248-249, and complete the worksheet  health and safety.