Thursday, 11 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Reviewed the Worldview worksheet, as well as the vocabulary sheet.  Began to discuss the model on page 9 of the textbook.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed pages 4/5 in textbook.  Students read pages 6 & 7 and completed a perspectives/point of view worksheet.  Reviewed the worksheet in class. Handed out vocabulary sheet for the introduction pages.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed perspectives/point of view worksheet.  Began powerpoint notes on issues.

*********Meet the teacher night: Thursday, September 11, 5:00 - 7:00*********

Wednesday, 10 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Discussed Canadian identity; students should finish the Worldview worksheet, as well as the vocabulary sheet.  Began to discuss the model on page 10 of the textbook.

Social Studies 9B - Discussed individual Quality of Life; students took notes on developing and developed countries; 
 
Social Studies 9D - Discussed individual Quality of Life; students took notes on developing and developed countries; For homework, students are to read pages 6-7, and complete the perspective/point of view worksheet for next class.

*********Meet the teacher night: Thursday, September 11, 5:00 - 7:00*********

Tuesday, 9 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Discussed recent discovery of the Franklin Expedition.  Discussed western worldview vs. Aboriginal worldview. For homework, students are to complete page 2 of  Introduction worksheet.

Social Studies 9B - Discussed recent discovery of the Franklin Expedition. Reviewed aspects of Quality of Life.  Discussed the problems of trying to evaluate Quality of Life. Students were asked to consider the question: What most affects your Quality of Life?
 
Social Studies 9D - Discussed recent discovery of the Franklin Expedition. Will finish reviewing the assignment about Jose and Emma next class.


*********Meet the teacher night: Thursday, September 11, 5:00 - 7:00*********

Monday, 8 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Students handed in Text Tour. Discussed Worldview, Values and Beliefs.  Students completed page 1 of  Introduction worksheet.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the assignment "Jose & Emma".  Discussed the problems of trying to evaluate Quality of Life.
 
Social Studies 9D -  Reviewed: Quality of Life. Students took notes on Aspects of Quality of Life.  Began assignment "Jose & Emma".  For homework, students are to finish reading about Emma and complete the retrieval chart and paragraph response for next class.

Friday, 5 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Read through page 2 and part of page 3.  Reviewed identity. Text Tour (due: Monday, September 8)

Social Studies 9B -  Students handed in the Text Tour. Reviewed:Governance, Economics, Quality of Life. Students took notes on Aspects of Quality of Life.  Began assignment "Jose & Emma".  For homework, students are to finish reading about Emma and complete the retrieval chart and paragraph response for next class.
 
Social Studies 9D -  Students handed in the Text Tour.reviewed textbook features.; Began introduction (page 2 of textbook).  Students finished notes about Governance, Economics, Quality of Life. Watched video "If the World were 100 People". Completed accompanying worksheet. 

Thursday, 4 September 2014

Social Studies 8G -  handed out course outline; reviewed textbook features.  Students were assigned the Text Tour (due: Monday, September 8)

Social Studies 9B - reviewed textbook features.; Began introduction (page 2 of textbook).  Students took notes about Governance, Economics, Quality of Life.  Watched video "If the World were 100 People". Completed accompanying worksheet. ("Text Tour" is due: Friday, September 5th)

Social Studies 9D -  reviewed textbook features.; Began introduction (page 2 of textbook).  Students began to take notes about Governance, Economics, Quality of Life.  ("Text Tour" is due: Friday, September 5th)

Wednesday, 3 September 2014

Social Studies 8G - discussed personal responsibility today

Social Studies 9B - discussed personal responsibility today; assigned "Text Tour": (due: Friday, September 5th)

Social Studies 9D -  assigned "Text Tour": (due: Friday, September 5th)