Social Studies 8C -    Read about creation stories (p. 258-259). Watched a video about the engineering feats of the Aztec. ***Chapter 7 Exam: Friday, April 6***

Social Studies 8E  -  Read about creation stories (p. 258-259). Watched a video about the engineering feats of the Aztec. ***Chapter 7 Exam: Friday, April 6***


Social Studies 9B - Students worked on the Immigration Statistics Assignment today.  Due: Tuesday, April 3rd. ****Immigration Issues worksheet Due: Thursday, April 5th. *****Chapter 5 Exam: Thursday, April 5th***

 Social Studies 9D  - Students worked on the Immigration Statistics Assignment today.  Due: Thursday, March 21st. ***Immigration Issues worksheet Due: Thursday, April 5th.*****Chapter 5 Exam: Thursday, April 5th***


http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/as-sa/97-557/tables-tableaux-notes-eng.cfm


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

Social Studies 8C -    Reviewed the worksheet: The Spanish Monarchy. Handed out the vocabulary sheet for chapter 7.

Social Studies 8E  -  Students worked to complete the worksheet: The Spanish Monarchy.

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed sections 4, 5, & 6 in the handout. Read and discussed pages 188-191. Watched a video about the Provincial Nomination Program. Handed out Section 3 review.  (to be completed for next class). ***Immigration Issues worksheet handed out. Due: Thursday, April 5th.

 Social Studies 9D  - Students worked on the Immigration Statistics Assignment today.  Due: Thursday, March 21st. ***Immigration Issues worksheet handed out. Due: Thursday, April 5th.*****Chapter 5 Exam: Thursday, April 5th***


http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/as-sa/97-557/tables-tableaux-notes-eng.cfm


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

Social Studies 8C -    Students are to finish reading read about the Spanish rise to power (p. 254-256), and the section: Same time, different place (p. 257).  Students should complete the worksheet: The Spanish Monarchy.

Social Studies 8E  -  Reviewed the worksheet: "The Rise of the Aztecs".  Students are to finish reading read about the Spanish rise to power (p. 254-256), and the section: Same time, different place (p. 257). Students should complete p. 1 of the Chapter 7 vocabulary.

Social Studies 9B -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed sections 1-3 in the handout. Read & discussed pages183-185; 188-190.  For homework, students are to complete sections 4, 5, & 6 in the handout.

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed sections 4 & 5 in the handout. Read and discussed pages 188-191.  Handed out Section 3 review.  (to be completed for next class). ***Immigration Issues worksheet handed out. Due: Thursday, April 5th.*****Chapter 5 Exam: Thursday, April 5th***

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

Social Studies 8C -    Reviewed the worksheet: "The Rise of the Aztecs".  Began to read about the Spanish rise to power (p. 254)

Social Studies 8E  -  Read pages 252-253.  Students had class time to complete the worksheet: "The Rise of the Aztecs" (to be completed for next class).

 Social Studies 9B -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed sections 1-3 in the handout. Read & discussed pages183-185; 188-190.  For homework, students are to complete sections 4, 5, & 6 in the handout.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed sections 4 & 5 in the handout. Read and discussed pages 188-191.  Handed out Section 3 review.  (to be completed for next class). ***Immigration Issues worksheet handed out. Due: Thursday, April 5th.*****Chapter 5 Exam: Thursday, April 5th***

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

Social Studies 8C -    Read pages 249-253.  Students worked in partners to complete the worksheet: "The Rise of the Aztecs" (to be completed for Monday's class).

Social Studies 8E  -  NO CLASS TODAY.  Finished discussing Itzcoatl, and his leadership. Read page. 249

 Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed sections 1-3 in the handout. Read & discussed pages183-185; 188-190.  For homework, students are to complete sections 4, 5, & 6 in the handout.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed sections 1-3 in the handout. Read & discussed pages183-184;  For homework, students are to complete sections 4 & 5 in the handout.

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

Social Studies 8C -    NO CLASS TODAY.  Finished discussing power, authority, leadership.  Read p. 248 about Itzcoatl.

Social Studies 8E  -   Finished discussing Itzcoatl, and his leadership. Read page. 249

 Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed sections 7, 8, and 9 in the handout. Reviewed pages 180 -182.  For homework, students are to complete sections 1-3 in the handout.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed sections 7, 8, and 9 in the handout. Reviewed pages 180 -182.  For homework, students are to complete sections 1-3 in the handout.


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

Social Studies 8C -    Finished discussing power, authority, leadership.  Read p. 248 about Itzcoatl.

Social Studies 8E  -   Finished discussing power, authority, leadership.  Read p. 248 about Itzcoatl, and began to analyze his leadership.

 Social Studies 9B -   Read about changes in immigration policy (p.173) Read about the refugee category of immigrants (p. 177).  Watched  three videos about the refugees in Canada. For homework, students should complete sections 7, 8, and 9 in the handout.

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the rebuttal to the editorial about elderly immigrants. Read about changes in immigration policy (p.173) Read about the refugee category of immigrants (p. 177).  Watched  two videos about the refugees in Canada. For homework, students should complete sections 7, 8, and 9 in the handout.


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

Social Studies 8C -    Finished Reviewing  the worksheet: The Aztecs: Contact with the Meso -American Societies.  Began to discuss power and authority.

Social Studies 8E  -   Reviewed the worksheet:  The Aztecs: Contact with the Meso -American Societies.

 Social Studies 9B -   Discussed the rebuttal to the editorial about elderly immigrants. Read about changes in immigration policy (p.173) Began to read about the refugee category of immigrants (p. 177)

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the rebuttal to the editorial about elderly immigrants. Read about changes in immigration policy (p.173) Read about the refugee category of immigrants (p. 177).  Watched  two videos about the refugees in Canada. For homework, students should complete sections 7, 8, and 9 in the handout.


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

Social Studies 8C -    Reviewed  the worksheet: The Aztecs: Contact with the Meso -American Societies.  Will finish the last two questions tomorrow.

Social Studies 8E  -   Reviewed the worksheet: "Spain: Contact with the Moors".  Began to discuss leadership.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: The Aztecs: Contact with the Meso -American Societies.

 Social Studies 9B -   NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed  4 advantages and 2 disadvantages of the point system. Began to discuss the Family Class category.  Students read an editorial; highlighted important points.  Discussed statistical vs. anecdotal evidence.  For homework, students should read the rebuttal to the editorial

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the editorial about Family class immigration.  For homework, students should read the rebuttal to the editorial.

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

Social Studies 8C -    Reviewed the worksheet: "Spain: Contact with the Moors".  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: The Aztecs: Contact with the Meso -American Societies.

Social Studies 8E  -   Finished reading pages 245-247. Watched a video about the Olmec heads. For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Spain: Contact with the Moors".

 Social Studies 9B -   NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed  4 advantages and 2 disadvantages of the point system. Began to discuss the Family Class category.  Students read an editorial; highlighted important points.  Discussed statistical vs. anecdotal evidence.  For homework, students should read the rebuttal to the editorial

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the editorial about Family class immigration.  For homework, students should read the rebuttal to the editorial.

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

Social Studies 8C -    Reviewed the review sheet: "History and Geography of Spain". Read pages 244-247.  Watched a video about the Colossal Olmec heads.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Spain: Contact with the Moors".

Social Studies 8E  -    NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the review sheet: "History and Geography of Spain". Began to read pages 244-245.

 Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed  4 advantages and 2 disadvantages of the point system. Began to discuss the Family Class category.  Students read an editorial; highlighted important points.  Discussed statistical vs. anecdotal evidence.  For homework, students should read the rebuttal to the editorial

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed  4 advantages and 2 disadvantages of the point system, and the chart outlining reasons for points criteria.  Began to discuss the Family Class category.  Discussed statistical vs. anecdotal evidence. Students are to read an editorial about Family class immigration, and highlight important points and statistical evidence.


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: "The Long Migration".  Reviewed pages 236-239, 242-243.  Watched a video about the Alhambra in Spain.  For homework, students are to complete the review sheet: "History and Geography of Spain".

Social Studies 8E  -    Reviewed the review sheet: "History and Geography of Spain". Began to read pages 244-245.

 Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed sections #4 & 5 in the handout. Students evaluated immigrants using the point system.  Evaluated the point system criteria. Students are to come up with 4 advantages and 2 disadvantages of the point system. ***Students did not complete the "Consequences of Immigration"  worksheet.  Students must hand it in tomorrow, March 7th****

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed sections #4 & 5 in the handout. Students evaluated immigrants using the point system.  Evaluated the point system criteria. Students are to come up with 4 advantages and 2 disadvantages of the point system.

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: "The Long Migration".  Reviewed pages 236-239, 242-243.  Watched a video about the Alhambra in Spain.  For homework, students are to complete the review sheet: "History and Geography of Spain".

Social Studies 8E  -    Students handed in the worksheet: "The Long Migration".  Reviewed pages 238-239, 242-243.  Watched a video about the Alhambra in Spain.  For homework, students are to complete the review sheet: "History and Geography of Spain".

 Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed items #1-4 in the handout.  Discussed demographics (P. 168)  Looked at population pyramids as a predictor of population trends.  For homework, students are to read pages 169-172, and complete sections #4 & 5 in the handout.

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY.  Students wrote the Ch. 4 Exam today. Reviewed items #1-4 in the handout.  Discussed demographics (P. 168)  Looked at population pyramids as a predictor of population trends.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Consequences of Immigration".

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

Social Studies 8C -    Read the Long Migration (pages 234-235). For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "The Long Migration"***Due Monday, March 5***

Social Studies 8E  -   Began to discuss Spanish History (pages 239-238)  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "The Long Migration"***Due Monday, March 5***

 Social Studies 9B -   Students wrote the Ch. 4 Exam today.  For homework, students are to complete the first 2 pages of the handout given today (Items #1-4)

 Social Studies 9D  - Students wrote the Ch. 4 Exam today. Reviewed items #1-4 in the handout.  Discussed demographics (P. 168)  Looked at population pyramids as a predictor of population trends.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "Consequences of Immigration".

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

Social Studies 8C -    Finished reviewing the worksheet: "How did Geography Influence the Aztecs Worldview?".  Read pages 232-233.

Social Studies 8E  -   Finished reviewing the worksheet: "How did Geography Influence the Aztecs Worldview?".  Read pages 232-235. Students took summary notes.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "The Long Migration"***Due Monday, March 5***

 Social Studies 9B -   NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed push and pull factors.  Completed the worksheets: "Factors Contributing to Immigration", and "Consequences of Immigration - Chart".   ***Chapter 4 exam on Friday, March 2***

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Students took notes on push/pull factors. Completed the worksheet: "Factors Contributing to Immigration" ***Chapter 4 exam on Friday, March 2***

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