Friday, 28 March 2025

 Social Studies 9A - Reviewed scarcity and the three basic economic questions (p. 202). Students took notes about the "Factors of Production" (p. 204).

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed scarcity and the three basic economic questions (p. 202). Students took notes about the "Factors of Production" (p. 204). Watched a video about the American economy.

 Social Studies 9E - Reviewed scarcity and the three basic economic questions (p. 202). Students took notes about the "Factors of Production" (p. 204). Watched a video about the American economy.

Thursday, 27 March 2025

 Social Studies 9A - Finished watching video #4 and reviewing the video recap sheet. Reviewed pages 198-201.  Discussed the cartoon on pages 199-201.  Students took notes about scarcity and the three basic economic questions (p. 202).

Social Studies 9B - Finished watching video #4 and reviewing the video recap sheet. Reviewed pages 198-201.  Discussed the cartoon on pages 199-201.  Students took notes about scarcity and the three basic economic questions (p. 202).

 Social Studies 9E - Finished watching video #4 and reviewing the video recap sheet. Reviewed pages 198-201.  Discussed the cartoon on pages 199-201.  Students took notes about scarcity and the three basic economic questions (p. 202).

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

 Social Studies 9A -  Watched videos about economic systems. Reviewed the video sheets for each video (we will finish video #4 next class).

Social Studies 9B - Watched videos about economic systems. Reviewed the video sheets for each video (we will finish video #4 next class).

 Social Studies 9E - Watched videos about economic systems. Reviewed the video sheets for each video (we will finish video #4 next class).

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

Social Studies 9A -  Students handed in the Chapter 5 Summative assignment is due: **Tuesday, March 25/25.***. Watched a video about Canada's new change in electoral seats.  Reviewed the learning objectives for Chapter 6.  Reviewed pages 194-195.  Began to watch video #1 about economic systems.

Social Studies 9B - Students handed in the Chapter 5 Summative assignment is due: **Tuesday, March 25/25.***. Watched a video about Canada's new change in electoral seats.  Reviewed the learning objectives for Chapter 6.  Reviewed pages 194-195.  Began to watch video #1 about economic systems.

 Social Studies 9E - Students handed in the Chapter 5 Summative assignment is due: **Tuesday, March 25/25.***. Watched a video about Canada's new change in electoral seats.  Reviewed the learning objectives for Chapter 6.  Reviewed pages 194-195.  Began to watch video #1 about economic systems.

Monday, 24 March 2025

 Social Studies 9A -  Students had class time to work on the summative assignment due tomorrow. If finished, students were to work on reading pages 194-194 in the textbook and work on Chapter 6 vocabulary (handout).  ****Chapter 5 Summative assignment is due: **Tuesday, March 25/25.*** .

Social Studies 9B - Students had class time to work on the summative assignment due tomorrow. If finished, students were to work on reading pages 194-194 in the textbook and work on Chapter 6 vocabulary (handout).  ****Chapter 5 Summative assignment is due: **Tuesday, March 25/25.*** .

 Social Studies 9E - Students had class time to work on the summative assignment due tomorrow. If finished, students were to work on reading pages 194-194 in the textbook and work on Chapter 6 vocabulary (handout).  ****Chapter 5 Summative assignment is due: **Tuesday, March 25/25.*** .

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

Friday, 21 March 2025

 Social Studies 9A -  Students wrote the Chapter 5 exam today.  Chapter 5 Summative assignment is due: **Tuesday, March 25/25.*** .

Social Studies 9B - Students wrote the Chapter 5 exam today.  Chapter 5 Summative assignment is due: **Tuesday, March 25/25.*** .

 Social Studies 9E - Students wrote the Chapter 5 exam today.  Chapter 5 Summative assignment is due: **Tuesday, March 25/25.*** .

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

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Social Studies 9A -  Students worked on the Chapter 5 Summative assignment which is due: **Tuesday, March 25/25.*** .*****Chapter 5 exam: Friday, March 21/25*****

Social Studies 9B -  Students worked on the Chapter 5 Summative assignment which is due: **Tuesday, March 25/25.*** .*****Chapter 5 exam: Friday, March 21/25*****

 Social Studies 9E - Students worked on the Chapter 5 Summative assignment which is due: **Tuesday, March 25/25.*** .*****Chapter 5 exam: Friday, March 21/25*****

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

Wednesday, 19 March 2025

Social Studies 9A -  Watched a video about Roma Refugees in Canada.  Watched a second video about doctors who are standing up for refugee health care..*****Chapter 5 exam: Friday, March 21/25*****

Social Studies 9B -  Watched a video about Roma Refugees in Canada.  Watched a second video about doctors who are standing up for refugee health care..*****Chapter 5 exam: Friday, March 21/25*****

 Social Studies 9E - Watched a video about Roma Refugees in Canada.  Watched a second video about doctors who are standing up for refugee health care..*****Chapter 5 exam: Friday, March 21/25*****

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

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

 Social Studies 9A -  Reviewed  the handout (questions #4-6).  Reviewed 'How to ask Geographic Questions" (p. 187), the Provincial Nomination Program (p. 189), and the Quebec Accord (p. 191).*****Chapter 5 exam: Friday, March 21/25*****

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed  the handout (questions #4-6).  Reviewed 'How to ask Geographic Questions" (p. 187), the Provincial Nomination Program (p. 189), and the Quebec Accord (p. 191).*****Chapter 5 exam: Friday, March 21/25*****

 Social Studies 9E - Reviewed  the handout (questions #4-6).  Reviewed 'How to ask Geographic Questions" (p. 187), the Provincial Nomination Program (p. 189), and the Quebec Accord (p. 191).*****Chapter 5 exam: Friday, March 21/25*****

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

Monday, 17 March 2025

 Social Studies 9A -  Reviewed page 183-184. "How does immigration affect the collective rights of Aboriginal People? Reviewed p. 185: What challenges and opportunities does immigration pose for Franco-Alberta communities?  For homework, students are to complete the handout (questions #4-6) for next class. *****Chapter 5 exam: Friday, March 21/25*****

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed page 183-184. "How does immigration affect the collective rights of Aboriginal People? Reviewed p. 185: What challenges and opportunities does immigration pose for Franco-Alberta communities?  For homework, students are to complete the handout (questions #4-6) for next class. *****Chapter 5 exam: Friday, March 21/25*****

 Social Studies 9E - Reviewed page 183-184. "How does immigration affect the collective rights of Aboriginal People? Reviewed p. 185: What challenges and opportunities does immigration pose for Franco-Alberta communities?  For homework, students are to complete the handout (questions #4-6) for next class. *****Chapter 5 exam: Friday, March 21/25*****

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

Friday, 14 March 2025

 Social Studies 9A -  Students handed in the Immigration Statistics assignment due: Friday, March 14/25***. Watched part of the government swearing in ceremony.  Reviewed the "Singh Decision: Views and Perspectives" (p182). *****Chapter 5 exam: Friday, March 21/25*****

Social Studies 9B - Students handed in the Immigration Statistics assignment due: Friday, March 14/25***. Watched part of the government swearing in ceremony.  Reviewed the "Singh Decision: Views and Perspectives" (p182). *****Chapter 5 exam: Friday, March 21/25*****

 Social Studies 9E - Students handed in the Immigration Statistics assignment due: Friday, March 14/25***. Watched part of the government swearing in ceremony.  Reviewed the "Singh Decision: Views and Perspectives" (p182). *****Chapter 5 exam: Friday, March 21/25*****

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

Thursday, 13 March 2025

Social Studies 9A -  Students worked on the Immigration Statistics assignment due: Friday, March 14/25*** today was the last of the class time to work on the assignment. 

Social Studies 9B - Students worked on the Immigration Statistics assignment due: Friday, March 14/25*** today was the last of the class time to work on the assignment. 

 Social Studies 9E - Students worked on the Immigration Statistics assignment due: Friday, March 14/25*** today was the last of the class time to work on the assignment. 

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

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Social Studies 9A -  Students worked on the Immigration Statistics assignment due: Friday, March 14/25*** Students will also have tomorrow's class to work on the assignment. 

Social Studies 9B - Students worked on the Immigration Statistics assignment due: Friday, March 14/25*** Students will also have tomorrow's class to work on the assignment. 

 Social Studies 9E - Students worked on the Immigration Statistics assignment due: Friday, March 14/25*** Students will also have tomorrow's class to work on the assignment. 


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

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

 Social Studies 9A -  Reviewed the "Singh Decision" p. 181.  Students took notes. For homework, students are to complete the handout: "Singh Decision: Views and Perspectives".  ***Students should bring drawing tools (ruler, mechanical pencil) for the next two classes****

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the "Singh Decision" p. 181.  Students took notes. For homework, students are to complete the handout: "Singh Decision: Views and Perspectives".  ***Students should bring drawing tools (ruler, mechanical pencil) for the next two classes****

 Social Studies 9E - Reviewed the "Singh Decision" p. 181.  Students took notes. For homework, students are to complete the handout: "Singh Decision: Views and Perspectives".  ***Students should bring drawing tools (ruler, mechanical pencil) for the next two classes****


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

Friday, 7 March 2025

 Social Studies 9A -  Students worked in partners to complete the worksheet: "Consequences of Immigration".  Reviewed the worksheet as a class.

Social Studies 9B - Students worked in partners to complete the worksheet: "Consequences of Immigration".  Reviewed the worksheet as a class. Students took notes about the Singh decision (p. 180).

 Social Studies 9E - Students worked in partners to complete the worksheet: "Consequences of Immigration".  Reviewed the worksheet as a class.

Thursday, 6 March 2025

Social Studies 9A -  Students completed the Student Budget Consultation.  Reviewed the readings on pages 174 & 178.  Reviewed the legislation on page 179 about the revised "Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, 2002".  Looked at the pie chart on page 180 about the languages the immigrants to Canada speak.

Social Studies 9B - Students completed the Student Budget Consultation.  Reviewed the readings on pages 174 & 178.  Reviewed the legislation on page 179 about the revised "Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, 2002".  Looked at the pie chart on page 180 about the languages the immigrants to Canada speak.

 Social Studies 9E - Students completed the Student Budget Consultation.  Reviewed the readings on pages 174 & 178.  Reviewed the legislation on page 179 about the revised "Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, 2002".  Looked at the pie chart on page 180 about the languages the immigrants to Canada speak.

Wednesday, 5 March 2025

  Social Studies 9A -  Reviewed page 177 about Canada's refugee policy and objectives. Students took notes.  Watched a video about refugees in refugee camps. Students are to read pages 174 and 178 for next class.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed page 177 about Canada's refugee policy and objectives. Students took notes.  Watched a video about refugees in refugee camps. Students are to read pages 174 and 178 for next class.

 Social Studies 9E - Reviewed page 177 about Canada's refugee policy and objectives. Students took notes.  Watched a video about refugees in refugee camps. Students are to read pages 174 and 178 for next class.



Tuesday, 4 March 2025

  Social Studies 9A -  Students "peer reviewed" the paragraph response from last class. Discussed types of evidence and supporting  one's position with rich explanations.  Reviewed page 173 (looking at Canada's past immigration policies) using the Komagata Maru and the Chinese Head Tax as examples.

Social Studies 9B - Students "peer reviewed" the paragraph response from last class. Discussed types of evidence and supporting  one's position with rich explanations.  Reviewed page 173 (looking at Canada's past immigration policies) using the Komagata Maru and the Chinese Head Tax as examples.

 Social Studies 9E - Students "peer reviewed" the paragraph response from last class. Discussed types of evidence and supporting  one's position with rich explanations.  Reviewed page 173 (looking at Canada's past immigration policies) using the Komagata Maru and the Chinese Head Tax as examples.

Monday, 3 March 2025

 Social Studies 9A -  Reviewed the evidence from Article #1 - Make immigration work for Canada".  Read aloud Article #2 "Elderly immigrants contribute".  Reviewed evidence from this article.  Discussed anecdotal vs. statistical evidence.  For homework, students are to write a paragraph response summarizing which author they most agree with.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the evidence from Article #1 - Make immigration work for Canada".  Read aloud Article #2 "Elderly immigrants contribute".  Reviewed evidence from this article.  Discussed anecdotal vs. statistical evidence.  For homework, students are to write a paragraph response summarizing which author they most agree with.

 Social Studies 9E -   Reviewed the evidence from Article #1 - Make immigration work for Canada".  Read aloud Article #2 "Elderly immigrants contribute".  Reviewed evidence from this article.  Discussed anecdotal vs. statistical evidence.  For homework, students are to write a paragraph response summarizing which author they most agree with.