Thursday, 31 October 2024

Social Studies 9A - Students handed in their   "Source Analysis" ***Due: Thursday, October 31/24.  Students completed a "pre-learning quiz"  we reviewed the quiz. Reviewed the learning objectives for our next chapter.  Reviewed p. 56 in the textbook.  Looked at the difference between "fair" and "equitable".

 Social Studies 9B - Students handed in their   "Source Analysis" ***Due: Thursday, October 31/24.  Students completed a "pre-learning quiz"  we reviewed the quiz. Reviewed the learning objectives for our next chapter.  Reviewed p. 56 in the textbook.  Looked at the difference between "fair" and "equitable".

 Social Studies 9E -  Students handed in their   "Source Analysis" ***Due: Thursday, October 31/24.  Students completed a "pre-learning quiz"  we reviewed the quiz. Reviewed the learning objectives for our next chapter.  Reviewed p. 56 in the textbook.  Looked at the difference between "fair" and "equitable".

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Social Studies 9A - Students completed the Chapter 1 Exam  today.  After the exam, students were to begin the vocabulary words for chapter 2. or work on their   "Source Analysis" ***Due: Thursday, October 31/24  

 Social Studies 9B -  Students completed the Chapter 1 Exam  today.  After the exam, students were to begin the vocabulary words for chapter 2. or work on their   "Source Analysis" ***Due: Thursday, October 31/24  

 Social Studies 9E -  Students completed the Chapter 1 Exam  today.  After the exam, students were to begin the vocabulary words for chapter 2. or work on their   "Source Analysis" ***Due: Thursday, October 31/24  

Tuesday, 29 October 2024

 Social Studies 9A - Students worked on a review sheet to prepare for the exam tomorrow.  ******Chapter 1 Exam on Wednesday, October 30/24****         "Source Analysis" ***Due: Thursday, October 31/24  

 Social Studies 9B -  Students worked on a review sheet to prepare for the exam tomorrow.  ******Chapter 1 Exam on Wednesday, October 30/24****         "Source Analysis" ***Due: Thursday, October 31/24  

 Social Studies 9E -  Students worked on a review sheet to prepare for the exam tomorrow.  ******Chapter 1 Exam on Wednesday, October 30/24****         "Source Analysis" ***Due: Thursday, October 31/24  

Monday, 28 October 2024

Social Studies 9A - Students began to work on the summative assignment: "Source Analysis" ***Due: Thursday, October 31/24  (Students had class time today, some class time next class)******Chapter 1 Exam on Wednesday, October 30/24****

 Social Studies 9B - Students began to work on the summative assignment: "Source Analysis" ***Due: Thursday, October 31/24  (Students had class time today, some class time next class)******Chapter 1 Exam on Wednesday, October 30/24****

 Social Studies 9E - Students began to work on the summative assignment: "Source Analysis" ***Due: Thursday, October 31/24  (Students had class time today, some class time next class)******Chapter 1 Exam on Wednesday, October 30/24****

Friday, 25 October 2024

Social Studies 9A - Students had today's class time and yesterday's class to complete the summative assignment: "Understanding Canadian Government"  -Students handed in the questions.  ******Chapter 1 Exam on Wednesday, October 30/24****

 Social Studies 9B - Students had today's class time and yesterday's class to complete the summative assignment: "Understanding Canadian Government"  -Students handed in the questions.  ******Chapter 1 Exam on Wednesday, October 30/24****

 Social Studies 9E - Students had today's class time and yesterday's class to complete the summative assignment: "Understanding Canadian Government"  -Students handed in the questions.  ******Chapter 1 Exam on Wednesday, October 30/24****

Thursday, 24 October 2024

Social Studies 9A - Students had today's class time and tomorrow's class to complete the summative assignment: "Understanding Canadian Government"  - these questions are due Tomorrow: October 25/24  ******Chapter 1 Exam on Wednesday, October 30/24****

 Social Studies 9B - Students had today's class time and tomorrow's class to complete the summative assignment: "Understanding Canadian Government"  - these questions are due Tomorrow: October 25/24  ******Chapter 1 Exam on Wednesday, October 30/24****

 Social Studies 9E - Finished notes about "Lobbyists" (p. 51-53) Students had today's class time and tomorrow's class to complete the summative assignment: "Understanding Canadian Government"  - these questions are due Tomorrow: October 25/24  ******Chapter 1 Exam on Wednesday, October 30/24****

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

 Social Studies 9A - Students wrote the Roles & Processes Quiz.  Reviewed the Media Sheet from yesterday.  Students took notes about Lobbyists (p. 51-53).  For homework, students should finish questions #50-67 in the reading booklet.  ******Chapter 1 Exam on Wednesday, October 30/24****

 Social Studies 9B - Students wrote the Roles & Processes Quiz.  Reviewed the Media Sheet from yesterday.  Students took notes about Lobbyists (p. 51-53).  For homework, students should finish questions #50-67 in the reading booklet.  ******Chapter 1 Exam on Wednesday, October 30/24****

 Social Studies 9E - Students wrote the Roles & Processes Quiz.  Reviewed the Media Sheet from yesterday.  Students took notes about Lobbyists (p. 51-53). **We will continue next day*** For homework, students should finish questions #50-67 in the reading booklet.  ******Chapter 1 Exam on Wednesday, October 30/24****

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

 Social Studies 9A - Students took notes about the voice of Indigenous peoples in government (p. 44).  Discussed types of Bills on page 45. Reviewed media on pages 46-49. For homework, students ae to complete the "media" sheet handed out in class.****Roles & Processes Quiz*** on Wednesday, October 23/24.

 Social Studies 9B - Students took notes about the voice of Indigenous peoples in government (p. 44).  Discussed types of Bills on page 45. Reviewed media on pages 46-49. For homework, students ae to complete the "media" sheet handed out in class.****Roles & Processes Quiz*** on Wednesday, October 23/24.

 Social Studies 9E - Students took notes about the voice of Indigenous peoples in government (p. 44).  Discussed types of Bills on page 45. Reviewed media on pages 46-49. For homework, students ae to complete the "media" sheet handed out in class.****Roles & Processes Quiz*** on Wednesday, October 23/24.

Monday, 21 October 2024

 Social Studies 9A - Students worked together to complete the worksheet: "Branches of Government". We reviewed  the worksheet. Students read p. 43 about parliamentary pages. ****Roles & Processes Quiz*** on Wednesday, October 23/24.

 Social Studies 9B - Students worked together to complete the worksheet: "Branches of Government". We reviewed  the worksheet. Students read p. 43 about parliamentary pages. ****Roles & Processes Quiz*** on Wednesday, October 23/24.

 Social Studies 9E - Students worked together to complete the worksheet: "Branches of Government". We reviewed  the worksheet. Students read p. 43 about parliamentary pages. ****Roles & Processes Quiz*** on Wednesday, October 23/24.

Friday, 18 October 2024

Social Studies 9A - Students handed in the assignment: "Canada's Federal Political System: Executive branch and Legislative Branch".  Due: Friday, October 18, 2014.  Students worked together to complete the worksheet: "Election vs Appointment". We reviewed most of the worksheet.

 Social Studies 9B - Students handed in the assignment: "Canada's Federal Political System: Executive branch and Legislative Branch".  Due: Friday, October 18, 2014.  Students worked together to complete the worksheet: "Election vs Appointment". We reviewed most of the worksheet.

 Social Studies 9E -  Students handed in the assignment: "Canada's Federal Political System: Executive branch and Legislative Branch".  Due: Friday, October 18, 2014.  Students worked together to complete the worksheet: "Election vs Appointment". We reviewed most of the worksheet.

Thursday, 17 October 2024

Social Studies 9A - Finished passing a bill (P. 40-41) .  Student took notes. Students had time to begin the assignment: "Canada's Federal Political System: Executive branch and Legislative Branch".  Due: Friday, October 18, 2014.

 Social Studies 9B - Finished passing a bill (P. 40-41) .  Student took notes. Students had time to begin the assignment: "Canada's Federal Political System: Executive branch and Legislative Branch".  Due: Friday, October 18, 2014.

 Social Studies 9E -  Finished passing a bill (P. 40-41) .  Student took notes. Students had time to begin the assignment: "Canada's Federal Political System: Executive branch and Legislative Branch".  Due: Friday, October 18, 2014.

Wednesday, 16 October 2024

 Social Studies 9A - Students made questions in anticipation of our visit from our MP tomorrow. Discussed the FAA act (p. 39) and began to discuss passing a bill (P. 40-41) .  Student took notes.

 Social Studies 9B -  Students made questions in anticipation of our visit from our MP tomorrow. Reviewed questions #37-42 in the handout. Discussed the FAA act (p. 39) and began to discuss passing a bill (P. 40-41) .  Student took notes.

 Social Studies 9E -   Students made questions in anticipation of our visit from our MP tomorrow. Discussed the FAA act (p. 39) and began to discuss passing a bill (P. 40-41) .  Student took notes.

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Social Studies 9A - Finished the Senate (p. 31-33).  Reviewed the "Triple E" senate. Reviewed the Judicial Branch (p. 34-35).

 Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed questions #26-36. (but not all questions, because 9B does not do the homework). Finished the Senate (p. 31-33).  Reviewed the "Triple E" senate. Reviewed the Judicial Branch (p. 34-35). For homework, students are to complete questions #37-42 in the handout.

 Social Studies 9E -   Reviewed questions #26-36. (but not all questions, because 9B does not do the homework). Finished the Senate (p. 31-33).  Reviewed the "Triple E" senate. Reviewed the Judicial Branch (p. 34-35). For homework, students are to complete questions #37-42 in the handout.

Thursday, 10 October 2024

Social Studies 9A - Reviewed the colouring handout and the top 4 boxes on page 3 of the handout. Began to take notes about the Senate. Reviewed pages 31-33.  For homework, students ae to complete questions 26-36 in the reading booklet.

 Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the colouring handout and the top 4 boxes on page 3 of the handout. Began to take notes about the Senate. Reviewed pages 31-33.  For homework, students ae to complete questions 26-36 in the reading booklet. class.

 Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed the colouring handout and the top 4 boxes on page 3 of the handout. Began to take notes about the Senate. Reviewed pages 31-33.  For homework, students ae to complete questions 26-36 in the reading booklet.

Wednesday, 9 October 2024

Social Studies 9A - Reviewed  questions #19-25.  Finished looking at election data (FPTP vs PR).  Students worked on completing the colouring exercise about FPTP vs PR.  For homework, students should complete the colouring and the top 4 boxes on page 3 for next class.

 Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed  questions #19-25.  Finished looking at election data (FPTP vs PR).  Students worked on completing the colouring exercise about FPTP vs PR.  For homework, students should complete the colouring and the top 4 boxes on page 3 for next class.

 Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed  questions #19-25.  Finished looking at election data (FPTP vs PR).  Students worked on completing the colouring exercise about FPTP vs PR.  For homework, students should complete the colouring and the top 4 boxes on page 3 for next class.

Tuesday, 8 October 2024

Social Studies 9A - Reviewed questions 1-18 in the reading booklet.  Discussed majority and minority governments (p. 28); and how MP's see their role (p.29).  Reviewed FPTP vs. Popular Vote (p. 30).  For homework, students are to complete questions #19-25.  Please bring pencil crayons and a calculator to next class.

 Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed questions 1-18 in the reading booklet.  Discussed majority and minority governments (p. 28); and how MP's see their role (p.29).  Reviewed FPTP vs. Popular Vote (p. 30).  For homework, students are to complete questions #19-25.  Please bring pencil crayons and a calculator to next class.

 Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed questions 1-18 in the reading booklet.  Discussed majority and minority governments (p. 28); and how MP's see their role (p.29).  Reviewed FPTP vs. Popular Vote (p. 30).  For homework, students are to complete questions #19-25.  Please bring pencil crayons and a calculator to next class.

Monday, 7 October 2024

 Social Studies 9A - Reviewed the Legislative branch on pages 26-27.  Watched videos about the House of Commons and Parliament. Handed out the reading booklet.  Students had time to begin to complete questions 1-18 for next class.

 Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the Legislative branch on pages 26-27.  Watched videos about the House of Commons and Parliament. Handed out the reading booklet.  Students had time to begin to complete questions 1-18 for next class.

 Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed political parties on page 24.  Watched a video about the party system. Reviewed the Legislative branch on pages 26-27.  Watched videos about the House of Commons and Parliament. Handed out the reading booklet.  Students had time to begin to complete questions 1-18 for next class.

Friday, 4 October 2024

 Social Studies 9A - Finished reviewing the Executive Branch (pages 24-25).  Students took notes. Watched a video about the executive branch.  Discussed political parties on page 24.

 Social Studies 9B -   Finished reviewing the Executive Branch (pages 24-25).  Students took notes. Watched a video about the executive branch.  Discussed political parties on page 24.

 Social Studies 9E -  Finished reviewing the Executive Branch (pages 24-25).  Students took notes. 

Thursday, 3 October 2024

 Social Studies 9A - Began to take notes about the structure of the federal government.  Looked at the 3 branches of government (municipal, provincial, federal).  Students took notes about page 22.

 Social Studies 9B -   Began to take notes about the structure of the federal government.  Looked at the 3 branches of government (municipal, provincial, federal).  Students took notes about page 22.

 Social Studies 9E -  Began to take notes about the structure of the federal government.  Looked at the 3 branches of government (municipal, provincial, federal).  Students took notes about page 22.

Wednesday, 2 October 2024

 Social Studies 9A - Reviewed the learning objectives for chapter 1 (handed out in class). Reviewed pages 16-17.  Discussed role of government in the lives of everyday people.

 Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed the learning objectives for chapter 1 (handed out in class). Reviewed pages 16-17.  Discussed role of government in the lives of everyday people.

 Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed the learning objectives for chapter 1 (handed out in class). Reviewed pages 16-17.  Discussed role of government in the lives of everyday people.

Tuesday, 1 October 2024

 Social Studies 9A - Students wrote the Introduction Exam.  After the exam, students are to read pages 16-17; 20.21. Begin the Ch. 1 vocabulary (handout sheet given out in class), and read the learning objectives for chapter 1 (handed out in class).

 Social Studies 9B -   Students wrote the Introduction Exam.  After the exam, students are to read pages 16-17; 20.21. Begin the Ch. 1 vocabulary (handout sheet given out in class), and read the learning objectives for chapter 1 (handed out in class).

 Social Studies 9E -  Students wrote the Introduction Exam.  After the exam, students are to read pages 16-17; 20.21. Begin the Ch. 1 vocabulary (handout sheet given out in class), and read the learning objectives for chapter 1 (handed out in class).