Thursday 29 May 2014

Social Studies 8A  -  Continued notes from pages  146-150.

Social Studies 8D    Reviewed pages 151-156.  Watched a video about Samurai warriors.

Social Studies 8E -   Continued notes from pages 149-153.
 
Social Studies 9E - Finished watching 'Sicko".  Reviewed the viewing sheet for "Sicko".  Pages 1-2 of the Chapter 8 handout to be done for next class.

Social Studies 9G -  Continued watching "Sicko".

Wednesday 28 May 2014

Social Studies 8A  -  Reviewed the worksheet on Edo Social System.  Watched a video about Japan during isolation. Discussed Castles during the Edo period.

Social Studies 8D    Discussed Castles during the Edo period. Continued notes from pages 146-148.  

Social Studies 8E -   Watched a video about Japan during isolation. Discussed Castles during the Edo period. Continued notes from pages 146-148.  
 
Social Studies 9E -  NO CLASS TODAY. Guest speaker from the John Howard Society reviewing Chapter 2.

Social Studies 9G -  NO CLASS TODAY.  Guest speaker from the John Howard Society reviewing Chapter 2. Continued watching "Sicko".

Tuesday 27 May 2014

Social Studies 8A  - Students took notes from pages 136-140.  For homework, students are to read pages 141-145 and complete the summary worksheet on Edo Social System.

Social Studies 8D    Reviewed the worksheet on Edo Social System. Continued notes from pages 146-148.  Watched a video about Japan during isolation.

Social Studies 8E -    NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the worksheet on Edo Social System. Continued notes from pages 146-147.
 
Social Studies 9E -  Guest speaker from the John Howard Society reviewing Chapter 2.

Social Studies 9G -   Guest speaker from the John Howard Society reviewing Chapter 2. Continued watching "Sicko".

Monday 26 May 2014

Social Studies 8A  - Continued to take notes from pages 133-136.

Social Studies 8D    NO CLASS TODAY. Continued notes for pages 138-140.  For homework, students are to read pages 140-145 and complete the worksheet on Edo Social System.

Social Studies 8E -    Reviewed the worksheet on Edo Social System. Continued notes from pages 146-147.
 
Social Studies 9E -  Continued watching "Sicko".

Social Studies 9G -   Continued watching "Sicko"..

Friday 23 May 2014

Social Studies 8A  - NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in the Japan map. Reviewed the Geography chart worksheet. Began to take notes from pages 132-133.

Social Studies 8D    Continued notes for pages 138-140.  For homework, students are to read pages 140-145 and complete the worksheet on Edo Social System.

Social Studies 8E -    Continued notes for pages 138-140.  For homework, students are to read pages 140-145 and complete the worksheet on Edo Social System.
 
Social Studies 9E -  Students handed in Current Events. Finished taking notes up to page 274. Began to watch "Sicko".

Social Studies 9G -   Students handed in Current Events. Finished taking notes up to page 274. Began to watch "Sicko".

Thursday 22 May 2014

Social Studies 8A  - NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in the Japan map. Reviewed the Geography chart worksheet. Began to take notes from pages 132-133.

Social Studies 8D    NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in the Japan map.  Reviewed the Geography chart worksheet. Began to take notes from pages 132-137.

Social Studies 8E -    Continued notes for pages 134-136.  Students are to complete the summary worksheet "Why did Japan Isolate itself from much of the World?" for next class.
 
Social Studies 9E -  Students wrote Chapter 7 exam.  Began chapter 8: pages 274. Students were given the vocabulary sheet and introduction worksheet for chapter 8.  Current Events due on Friday, May 23rd.

Social Studies 9G -    Students wrote Chapter 7 exam.  Students were given the vocabulary sheet and introduction worksheet for chapter 8.  Current Events due on Friday, May 23rd.

Wednesday 21 May 2014

Social Studies 8A  - Students handed in the Japan map. Reviewed the Geography chart worksheet. Began to take notes from pages 132-133.

Social Studies 8D    Students handed in the Japan map.  Reviewed the Geography chart worksheet. Began to take notes from pages 132-137.

Social Studies 8E -    Reviewed the Geography chart worksheet. Began to take notes from pages 132-133.
 
Social Studies 9E -  Discussed cartoons, GDP, and boycotts. Chapter 7 exam on Thursday, May 22.  Current Events due on Friday, May 23rd. ***Handed out study guides from ch. 1-4.****

Social Studies 9G -    Discussed, GDP, and boycotts. Chapter 7 exam on Thursday, May 22.  Current Events due on Friday, May 23rd.  ***Handed out study guides from ch. 1-4.****

Tuesday 20 May 2014

Social Studies 8A  - Students handed in the Chapter Search/title page today. Read pages 124-128. Students worked on the Map, & chart worksheets, which are due on Wednesday, May 21st.

Social Studies 8D    -Students handed in the Chapter Search/title page today. Read pages 124-128. Students worked on the Map, & chart worksheets, which are due on Wednesday, May 21st.

Social Studies 8E -   Students handed in  the Japan Map. Read pages 124-128.  Students are to finish the Chart worksheet, as well as the page 128-129 short response worksheet.  Handed out the vocab for the next three chapters.
 
Social Studies 9E -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed Analyzing Media & Deconstructing Quotes worksheets.  Chapter 7 exam on Thursday, May 22.  Current Events due on Friday, May 23rd.

Social Studies 9G -   NO CLASS TODAY. Discussed consumerism cartoons.  For homework, students are to analyze 1 cartoon from page 256 using the recap sheet.  Students should read pages 257-263 and complete the worksheet on Boycotts. Chapter 7 exam on Thursday, May 22.  Current Events due on Friday, May 23rd.

Wednesday 14 May 2014

Social Studies 8A  -Students wrote the Chapter 9 exam today. Students are to work on the chapter search/title page worksheet which is due on Tuesday, May 20th, and the Map, chart worksheets, which are due on Wednesday, May 21st.

Social Studies 8D    - No class today. Students wrote the Chapter 9 exam today. Students are to work on the chapter search/title page worksheet which is due on Tuesday, May 20th.

Social Studies 8E -   Students handed in the chapter search/title page worksheet which was due today.  Students had class time to work on  the Japan Map, chart worksheets, which are due on Tuesday, May 20st.

 
Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed Analyzing Media & Deconstructing Quotes worksheets.  Chapter 7 exam on Thursday, May 22.  Current Events due on Friday, May 23rd.

Social Studies 9G -   Discussed consumerism cartoons.  For homework, students are to analyze 1 cartoon from page 256 using the recap sheet.  Students should read pages 257-263 and complete the worksheet on Boycotts. Chapter 7 exam on Thursday, May 22.  Current Events due on Friday, May 23rd.

Tuesday 13 May 2014

Social Studies 8A  - NO CLASS TODAY. Discussed pages 325 & 332. Students should review pages 326; 328-333; 336 for the Chapter 9 exam on Wednesday, May 14.

Social Studies 8D    - Students wrote the Chapter 9 exam today. Students are to work on the chapter search/title page worksheet which is due on Tuesday, May 20th.

Social Studies 8E -    Students wrote the Chapter 9 exam today. Students are to work on the chapter search/title page worksheet which is due on Wednesday, May 14.
 
Social Studies 9E - students are to analyze one of the cartoons on pages 256; read pages 257-263 and complete the boycott sheet. The worksheet on "Deconstructing Quotes"  is due next class. 

Social Studies 9G -   Reviewed the worksheet on "Deconstructing Quotes" . Students analyzed media by viewing different types of media messages.

Monday 12 May 2014

Social Studies 8A  - NO CLASS TODAY. Discussed pages 325 & 332. Students should review pages 326; 328-333; 336 for the Chapter 9 exam on Wednesday, May 14.

Social Studies 8D    - NO CLASS TODAY.Discussed pages 325 & 332. Students should review pages 326; 328-333; 336 for the Chapter 9 exam on Tuesday, May 13.  Students should finish the readings worksheet for next Thursday.

Social Studies 8E -    Reviewed pages 332 & 333. Students should review pages 326; 328-333; 336 for the  Chapter 9 exam on Tuesday, May 13.  
 
Social Studies 9E - NO CLASS TODAY DUE TO PAT'S. Finished marketing/advertising (p.254-255). Looked at commercials to Analyze media .  The worksheet on "Deconstructing Quotes"  is due next class. Students should have handed in the identity worksheet & Collage (with Artist's statement) is due: Friday, May 9.

Social Studies 9G -   NO CLASS TODAY DUE TO PAT'S. Finished marketing and advertising.  The worksheet on "Deconstructing Quotes"  is due next class. Students should have handed in the identity worksheet & Collage (with Artist's statement) is due: Friday, May 9.

Friday 9 May 2014

Social Studies 8A  - Discussed pages 325 & 332. Students should review pages 326; 328-333; 336 for the Chapter 9 exam on Wednesday, May 14.

Social Studies 8D    -Discussed pages 325 & 332. Students should review pages 326; 328-333; 336 for the Chapter 9 exam on Tuesday, May 13.  Students should finish the readings worksheet for next Thursday.

Social Studies 8E -    Discussed pages 325 & 332. Students should review pages 326; 328-333; 336 for the  Chapter 9 exam on Wednesday, May 14.
 
Social Studies 9E - Finished marketing/advertising (p.254-255). Looked at commercials to Analyze media .  The worksheet on "Deconstructing Quotes"  is due next class. Students should have handed in the identity worksheet & Collage (with Artist's statement) is due: Friday, May 9.

Social Studies 9G -  Finished marketing and advertising.  The worksheet on "Deconstructing Quotes"  is due next class. Students should have handed in the identity worksheet & Collage (with Artist's statement) is due: Friday, May 9.

Thursday 8 May 2014

Social Studies 8A  - Discussed pages 322-325. Students had a In-class writing response assignment today. Chapter 9 exam on Wednesday, May 14.

Social Studies 8D    - Discussed La Malinche (pages 320 - 321) Students had a In-class writing response assignment today. Chapter 9 exam on Tuesday, May 13.

Social Studies 8E -    Discussed pages 322-323. Students had a In-class writing response assignment today. Chapter 9 exam on Wednesday, May 14.
 
Social Studies 9E - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed marketing/advertising (p.254-255). The identity worksheet & Collage (with Artist's statement) is due: Friday, May 9.

Social Studies 9G -  NO CLASS TODAY. Watched videos about packaging and the environment.  Students worked in groups to solve Logos. Began to review marketing and advertising. The identity worksheet & Collage (with Artist's statement)  which is due: Friday, May 9.

Wednesday 7 May 2014

Social Studies 8A  - Discussed Aztec & Spanish weapons; Discussed the importance of La Malinche to Cortes. Watched a video about La Malinche. Began reading page 322.Chapter 9 exam on Wednesday, May 14.

Social Studies 8D    - Reviewed questions #1-3 on page 316. Discussed Aztec & Spanish weapons. Chapter 9 exam on Tuesday, May 13.

Social Studies 8E -   NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed reasons for the demise of the Aztec empire. Discussed La Malinche (pages 320 - 321) Chapter 9 exam on Wednesday, May 14.
 
Social Studies 9E - Reviewed marketing/advertising (p.254-255). The identity worksheet & Collage (with Artist's statement) is due: Friday, May 9.

Social Studies 9G -  Watched videos about packaging and the environment.  Students worked in groups to solve Logos. Began to review marketing and advertising. The identity worksheet & Collage (with Artist's statement)  which is due: Friday, May 9.

Tuesday 6 May 2014

Social Studies 8A  - Reviewed questions #1-3 on page 316. Students completed the worksheet: "The End of the Aztec Empire" (reviewed the worksheet in class).  Chapter 9 exam on Wednesday, May 14.

Social Studies 8D    - NO CLASS TODAY.For homework, students are to complete questions #1-3 on page 316. Chapter 9 exam on Tuesday, May 13.

Social Studies 8E -   Reviewed reasons for the demise of the Aztec empire. Discussed La Malinche (pages 320 - 321) Chapter 9 exam on Wednesday, May 14.
 
Social Studies 9E - Students worked on identifying brand logos and how it relates to marketing. The identity worksheet & Collage (with Artist's statement) is due: Friday, May 9.

Social Studies 9G -  Reviewed Jobs (p. 250-251) &  Environment (p.252-253) and the jobs worksheet. Students are to work on the identity worksheet & Collage (with Artist's statement)  which is due: Friday, May 9.

Monday 5 May 2014



Social Studies 8A  -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed pages 317-319.  For homework, students are to complete questions #1-3 on page 316.

Social Studies 8D    - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed pages 317-319.  For homework, students are to complete questions #1-3 on page 316.

Social Studies 8E -   Finished discussing Weekly News assignment. Reviewed questions #1-3 on page 316.  Students worked on the worksheet: The End of The Aztec Empire, the questions were reviewed in class.
 
Social Studies 9E - Students watched a video about marketing. The identity worksheet & Collage (with Artist's statement) is due: Friday, May 9.

Social Studies 9G -  Students watched a video about marketing. Students are to read about Jobs (p. 250-251) &  Environment (p.252-253) and complete the worksheets for next class. Students are to work on the identity worksheet & Collage (with Artist's statement)  which is due: Friday, May 9.

Friday 2 May 2014

Social Studies 8A  -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed pages 317-319.  For homework, students are to complete questions #1-3 on page 316.

Social Studies 8D    - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed pages 317-319.  For homework, students are to complete questions #1-3 on page 316.

Social Studies 8E -   Discussed Weekly News assignment. For homework, students are to complete questions #1-3 on page 316.
 
Social Studies 9E - Covered pages 250-253. Discussed: Jobs & Environment. Students are to finish the chart for Jobs and the environment worksheet for next class. Watched a video about packaging, and a video about consumerism and the environment. Students are to work on the identity worksheet & Collage (with Artist's statement)  which is due: Friday, May 9.

Social Studies 9G - Covered pages 248-249. Discussed: Health & Safety.  Students are to work on the identity worksheet & Collage (with Artist's statement)  which is due: Friday, May 9.

Thursday 1 May 2014

Social Studies 8A  - Reviewed pages 317-319.  For homework, students are to complete questions #1-3 on page 316.

Social Studies 8D    - Reviewed pages 317-319.  For homework, students are to complete questions #1-3 on page 316.

Social Studies 8E -   Reviewed pages 317-319.  For homework, students are to complete questions #1-3 on page 316.
 
Social Studies 9E - Covered pages 242-249. Discussed: Identity, Health & Safety. Students are to work on the identity worksheet.

Social Studies 9G - Covered pages 242-245. Discussed: Identity.  Students are to work on the identity worksheet.