Friday 29 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   - Finished reading about writers in the Renaissance.  Finished summary notes about writers.  Read pages 74-75 about Leonardo da Vinci. watched a video about Leonardo. Will finish reviewing the video recap sheet next class.  Chapter 2 exam on Friday, December 6th.

Social Studies 8D -- Reviewed Questions 9 & 10 from the worksheet. Began to read pages 76 - 81.  Worksheet about "The Change in Social and Economic Systems is due next class.  Chapter 2 exam on Friday, December 6th. 

Social Studies 8E - Finished reading about writers in the Renaissance.  Finished summary notes about writers.  Read pages 74-75 about Leonardo da Vinci. watched a video about Leonardo. Will finish reviewing the video recap sheet next class.  Chapter 2 exam on Thursday, December 5th.

Social Studies 9E - No Social class today. Jury poster assignment (due Friday, Nov. 29).  Chapter 2 exam on Monday, Dec. 2; In class essay on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd.

Social Studies 9G -  No class today. Jury poster assignment (due Friday, Nov. 29).  Chapter 2 exam on Monday, Dec. 2; In class essay on Wednesday, Dec. 4th.

Thursday 28 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   - Students haned in completed question #3 on page 7.  Read about writers on pagees 72-73. Students wrote summary notes about science in the Renaissance.

Social Studies 8D -- Reviewed question #1 on page 73. Watched a video about Leonardo, and completed a viewing worksheet.  Questions 9 & 10 from the worksheet are due next class.

Social Studies 8E - No class today.

Social Studies 9E -  Discussed Thesis statement and upcoming in class essay. Class time to work on  the Jury poster assignment (due Friday, Nov. 29).  Chapter 2 exam on Monday, Dec. 2; In class essay on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd.

Social Studies 9G -  Discussed Thesis statement and upcoming in class essay. Class time to work on the Jury poster assignment (due Friday, Nov. 29).  Chapter 2 exam on Monday, Dec. 2; In class essay on Wednesday, Dec. 4th.

Wednesday 27 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   - Watched a video and completed and reviewed a worksheet about Science in the Renaissance. Began to read page 69.  For Homework, students are to finish reading pages69-71 and complete question #3 on page 71 for next class.

Social Studies 8D --No class today. For homework, students are to complete question #1 on page 73.

Social Studies 8E - Students took summary notes on Science and math in the Renaissance. Read page 72 as a class.

Social Studies 9E -  Watched a video about Jury Duty. Class time to work on  the Jury poster assignment (due Friday, Nov. 29).  Chapter 2 exam on Monday, Dec. 2; In class essay on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd.

Social Studies 9G -  RWatched a video about Jury Duty. Class time to work on the Jury poster assignment (due Friday, Nov. 29).  Chapter 2 exam on Monday, Dec. 2; In class essay on Wednesday, Dec. 4th.

Tuesday 26 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   - No class today

Social Studies 8D -- Finished reading about Renaissance Writers (p. 72-73). For homework, students are to complete question #1 on page 73.

Social Studies 8E - Reviewed the video sheet about Science in the Renaissance. Watched 2 videos about perspective.  Watched a video about the Mona Lisa. Read pages 69-71 about Renaissance scientists and mathematicians.

Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed  Page 1 of the worksheet (page 2 is due next class). Handed out the Jury poster assignment (due Friday, Nov. 29).  Chapter 2 exam on Monday, Dec. 2; In class essay on Wednesday, Dec. 4th.

Social Studies 9G -  Reviewed  Pages 1 & 2 of the Role of Citizens worksheet.Handed out the Jury poster assignment (due Friday, Nov. 29).  Chapter 2 exam on Monday, Dec. 2; In class essay on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd.

Monday 25 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   - No class today

Social Studies 8D -- No class today

Social Studies 8E - Watched a video and completed a video sheet about Science in the Renaissance.  Began to read pages 69-71, about Scientists.

Social Studies 9E -  Students finished analyzing  4 cartoons. Reviewed and discussed cartoons.  Read pages 78-85.  Page 1 of the worksheet is to be completed for next class.

Social Studies 9G -  Reviewed and discussed the 4 cartoons from last class. Read pages 78-85.  Page 1 of the worksheet is to be completed for next class.

Friday 22 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   -  Finished reviewing the worksheet "Renaissance Art".  Watched a video about perspective, and a video about the Mona Lisa.

Social Studies 8D -- Finished Reading pages 69 and 70, about Scientists and Mathematicians.  Watched a video about Science & Inventions.  Reviewed the accompaning worksheet.  Began to read p. 71 about writers.

Social Studies 8E - Reviewed the  Worksheet "Renaissance Art".

Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed the Worksheet on Various Perspectives of the YCJA. Analyzed a political cartoon.  Students began to analyze 4 cartoons. (more time next class).

Social Studies 9G -  Reviewed the Worksheet on Various Perspectives of the YCJA. Began to analyze a political cartoon.  

Thursday 21 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   -  Read pages 62 & 63, took notes about Renaissance art; began to review the worksheet "Renaissance Art".

Social Studies 8D -- Reviewed the worksheet "Renaissance Art". Watched a video about the Mona Lisa; video about perspective.  Read page 69 and part of page 70, about Scientists and Mathematicians.

Social Studies 8E - Read pages 62, 63 and took notes about Artists and the Renaissance.  Worksheet "Renaissance Art" is due next class.

Social Studies 9E -  No class today. Worksheet on Various Perspectives of the YCJA due for next class.

Social Studies 9G -  No class today. Worksheet on Various Perspectives of the YCJA due for next class.

Wednesday 20 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   -  Read page 57, and took notes about how Scholars spread Ideas of Humanism.  Students are to make summary notes about the 4 Scholars on pages 57-59. Students are to also look at the artwork on pages 64--68 and identify the artist, time period, and significance of the piece (use the worksheet "Renaissance Art").

Social Studies 8D -- Read pages 62-63, and took notes about how artists spread Ideas of the Renaissance.   Students are to also look at the artwork on pages 64--68 and identify the artist, time period, and significance of the piece (use the worksheet "Renaissance Art").

Social Studies 8E -  No class today.

Social Studies 9E -  Process Quiz today.  Reviewed the Microwave Cat verdict.  Worksheet on Various Perspectives of the YCJA due for next class.

Social Studies 9G -  Process Quiz today.  Reviewed the Microwave Cat verdict.  Watched a video about Youth Justice. Worksheet on Various Perspectives of the YCJA due for next class.

Tuesday 19 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   -  Students handed in the worksheet about the Printing Press.  Read aloud pages 55-56 and took notes about Humanism.

Social Studies 8D -- No class today. Reviewed the painting "The School of Athens" on p. 58.  Watched a video about the people depicted in the painting.  Read page. 57 (top half) and took notes about how Scholars spread Ideas of Humanism.

Social Studies 8E -   Reviewed pages 57-59 and summary notes about the Philosophers and Scholars. Began to read page 62.

Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed  the worksheet: "What are the objectives of the YCJA?" using p. 70. Read the Case of the Microwave cat. Verdict due tomorrow.  Students are to start the reading on page 72-73 and complete the worksheet about differring view. ***Process quiz tomorrow.

Social Studies 9G -  Reviewed  the worksheet: "What are the objectives of the YCJA?" using p. 70. Read the Case of the Microwave cat. Verdict due tomorrow.  ***Process quiz tomorrow.

Monday 18 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   -  No class today.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet about the Printing Press.  (due: Tuesday, November 19).

Social Studies 8D -- Reviewed the painting "The School of Athens" on p. 58.  Watched a video about the people depicted in the painting.  Read page. 57 (top half) and took notes about how Scholars spread Ideas of Humanism.

Social Studies 8E -   Finished notes on Humanism. Reviewed the painting "The School of Athens" on p. 58.  Watched a video about the people depicted in the painting.  Read page. 57 (top half) aloud and took notes about how Scholars spread Ideas of Humanism. For homework, students are to read pages 57-59 and make summary notes about the Philosophers and Scholars.

Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed the worksheet about Myths about Youth Crime in Canada. . For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "What are the objectives of the YCJA?" using p. 70.***Process quiz this week.

Social Studies 9G - Finished powerpoint notes on YCJA.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: "What are the objectives of the YCJA?" using p. 70 ***Process quiz this week.

Friday 15 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   -  No class today.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet about the Printing Press.  (due: Tuesday, November 19).

Social Studies 8D -- No class today. Students are to complete Questions 1 &  2 on page 56 for next class.

Social Studies 8E -  Read page 55, and began notes on Humanism.

Social Studies 9E - Reviewed Flow chart on pages 66-67; students took notes on YCJA. ***Process quiz next week

Social Studies 9G - Reviewed the worksheet about Myths about Youth Crime in Canada, and began to take notes on YCJA.   ***Process quiz next week

Thursday 14 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   -  No class today due to Media presentation.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet about the Printing Press.  (due: Tuesday, November 19).

Social Studies 8D -- Read pages 55-56 and took notes about Humanism and Renaissance Worldview.

Social Studies 8E -  No class today due to Media presentation.

Social Studies 9E - No class today due to Media presentation.

Social Studies 9G - Students are to complete the worksheet about Myths about Youth Crime in Canada, and begin work on summary worksheet.

Wednesday 13 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   -  Began the introduction to the Printing Press.  Watched a video about manuscripts.  Students completed a video analysis worksheet and handed it in.  Watched a video about the evolution of the printing press.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet about the Printing Press.  (due: Tuesday, November 19).

Social Studies 8D -- Students handed in the worksheet "The Printing Press". Watched a video about the evolution of the Printing Press.

Social Studies 8E - - Students handed in the worksheet "The Printing Press". Watched a video about the evolution of the Printing Press.

Social Studies 9E - No class today.

Social Studies 9G - No class today.

Friday 8 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   -  Remembrance Day activity.  Watched a short video about Canadian Involvement during the Korean War and completed a worksheet using a newspaper about Canadians involvement in various wars. 

Social Studies 8D -- Remembrance Day activity.  Watched a short video about Canadian Involvement during the Korean War and completed a worksheet using a newspaper about Canadians involvement in various wars. Students watched a video about Manuscripts, and completed a video analysis sheet. Students handed in the video analysis sheet.  For next class, students are to read pages 53 & 54 and complete the worksheet "The Printing Press".

Social Studies 8E - - No class today. For next class, students are to read pages 53 & 54 and complete the worksheet "The Printing Press"

Social Studies 9E - Remembrance Day activity. Students watched videos about Canadian involvement in WWI and WWII. 

Social Studies 9G - Remembrance Day activity. Students watched videos about Canadian involvement in WWI and WWII. Reviewed the venn diagram assignment from the previous day.  Began to take notes about the information on pages 68 - 69.

Thursday 7 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   - Reviewed Ch. 1 exam.  Began chapter 2.  Students took notes and read page 48-51.  For Homework, students are to read p. 52.  Handed out "I Can" statements for ch. 2.

Social Studies 8D -- No class today.           Reviewed pages 48-52.  Students took notes.  For homework: students are to finish reading page 52, and do the vocabulary words up to page 52.

Social Studies 8E - - Students handed in the video analysis sheet. Began to watch a video about the printing press.  For next class, students are to complete the worksheet "The Printing Press"

Social Studies 9E - Reviewed the venn diagram worksheet and information on p. 64. Discussed current events and analyzed a cartoon.

Social Studies 9G - Discussed symbols of Justice.  Reviewed the cartoon up to p.63.  For homework, students are to use p. 64 to complete the venn diagram worksheet.  Discussed current events and analyzed a cartoon.

Wednesday 6 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   - No class today

Social Studies 8D -- Reviewed pages 48-52.  Students took notes.  For homework: students are to finish reading page 52, and do the vocabulary words up to page 52.

Social Studies 8E - - Reviewed pages 48-52.  Students took notes.  Watched a video about manuscripts.  Students are to complete the video analysis for next class.  For homework: students are to finish reading page 52.

Social Studies 9E - Discussed symbols of Justice.  Reviewed the comic.  For homework, students are to read page 64 and complete the venn diagram worksheet.  "I Can" statements given to students.  Students can begin the vocabulary words for chapter 2.  Returned ch. 1 exam.

Social Studies 9G - Began looking at p. 56 in textbook.  Gave definitions for vocab. on p. 56.  Discussed concepts of "Fair and Equitable".  Completed "What is Justice" woksheet - good discussion afterwards. For homework, students are to read 56-57, 60-63. Returned Ch. 1 exam.

Tuesday 5 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   - No class today

Social Studies 8D -- No class today

Social Studies 8E - - Reviewed ch. 1 exam.  Began reading page 48 (students to finish p. 48)

Social Studies 9E - Began looking at p. 56 in textbook.  Gave definitions for vocab. on p. 56.  Discussed concepts of "Fair and Equitable".  Completed "What is Justice" woksheet - good discussion afterwards. For homework, students are to read 56-57, 60-63.

Social Studies 9G - Students complete "Your first thoughts" worksheet. For homework, students are to read 56-57, 60-63.

Monday 4 November 2013

Social Studies 8A   - Finished video about the history of the Renaissance; went over viewing sheet.  Handed back Ch. 1 exams.

Social Studies 8D -- Finished video about the history of the Renaissance; went over viewing sheet.  Handed back Ch. 1 exams.

Social Studies 8E - - Finished video about the history of the Renaissance; went over viewing sheet.  Handed back Ch. 1 exams.

Social Studies 9E - Began Ch. 2 by completing a pre-chapter quiz.  Reviewed quiz.  Students completed worksheet about Youth Justice (beginning activity)

Social Studies 9G - Began Ch. 2 by completing a pre-chapter quiz.  Reviewed quiz.