Friday 31 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Watched a video about the History of the Renaissance.  Video worksheet should be completed for next class****Students should prepare for a the chapter 1 exam next week.

Social Studies 9B -   Students wrote a quiz today. Watched part of a video about the YCJA. The handout: "Myths about Youth Crime in Canada" (To be completed for Monday's class).


Social Studies 9D -  SStudents wrote a quiz today. Watched part of a video about the YCJA. For Homework, students are to review page 70, and complete the handout: "What are the objectives of the YCJA?" 

Thursday 30 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Reviewed organizer about Florence, reviewed powerpoint notes; read about the Medici Family on page 36. Handed out study guide for chapter 1.  ****Students should prepare for a the chapter 1 exam next week.

Social Studies 9B -   Reviewed the previous days homework (handout using page 70 about the objectives of the YCJA). Began to look at the graph on page 71.  Students were given the handout: "Myths about Youth Crime in Canada" (To be completed for Monday's class).****Students should prepare for a quiz on pages 66-67 later this week.


Social Studies 9D -  Students Finished taking powerpoint notes about the YCJA. Reviewed page 69. For Homework, students are to review page 70, and complete the handout: "What are the objectives of the YCJA?"  ****Students should prepare for a quiz on pages 66-67 later this week.

Wednesday 29 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Students continued to worked in groups to complete an organizer about Genoa.

Social Studies 9B -   Students took powerpoint notes about the YCJA. Reviewed pages 68 & 69.  For homework, students are to complete the handout using page 70 about the objectives of the YCJA.****Students should prepare for a quiz on pages 66-67 later this week.


Social Studies 9D -  Students took powerpoint notes about the YCJA. ****Students should prepare for a quiz on pages 66-67 later this week.

Tuesday 28 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Students continued to worked in groups to complete an organizer about Venice.

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed the venn diagram comparing YCJA and the CCC. Students took powerpoint notes about the YCJA. ****Students should prepare for a quiz on pages 66-67 later this week.


Social Studies 9D -  Students took powerpoint notes about the YCJA. ****Students should prepare for a quiz on pages 66-67 later this week.

Monday 27 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Students handed in the worksheet: Italian Renaissance - The birth of the city-states. Students completed a graphic organizer showing the causes and effects of the rise of cities.  Students worked in groups to complete an organizer about Florence.

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed pages 57, 61.  Students took notes about the YCJA.   For homework, students are to read page 64, and complete the venn diagram for next class. ****Students should prepare for a quiz on pages 66-67 later this week.


Social Studies 9D -  Reviewed pages 57, 60-64, and the venn diagram.  Students took notes about the YCJA. ****Students should prepare for a quiz on pages 66-67 later this week.

Friday 24 October 2014

ocial Studies 8G -  Discussed positive and negative effects of Urbanization. For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: Italian Renaissance - The birth of the city-states.

Social Studies 9B - Some students presented their Speeches. 


Social Studies 9D -  Some students presented their Speeches. For homework, students are to Read pages 57, 60-64, and complete the venn diagram for next class.

Thursday 23 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Reviewed  the results of the analysis of the picture: "Effects of good government".  Reviewed p. 33 in the textbook.  Finished summary notes on Urbanization.

Social Studies 9B - Some students presented their Speeches. Speeches will continue tomorrow.


Social Studies 9D -  Some students presented their Speeches. Speeches will continue tomorrow.

Wednesday 22 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Reviewed  the ideas of Urbanization, diplomacy; analyzed the picture: "Effects of good government".

Social Studies 9B - Watched breaking news about the events in Ottawa. Will review the "What is Justice" worksheet next week. Speeches will be presented this week.  Tomorrow & Friday. (October 23 & 24).


Social Studies 9D -  Watched breaking news about the events in Ottawa. Will continue to review the "What is Justice" worksheet next week. Speeches will be presented this week.  Tomorrow & Friday. (October 23 & 24).

Tuesday 21 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Reviewed  pages 30, 31 & 32.

Social Studies 9B - Handed out "I can" statements.  Reviewed fair & equitable concepts.  Reviewed symbolism in Lady Justice.  (p. 57)  For homework, students are to complete the "What is Justice" worksheet for next class. Speeches will be presented this week. (October 23 & 24).

Social Studies 9D -  Handed out "I can" statements.  Reviewed fair & equitable concepts.  Reviewed symbolism in Lady Justice.  (p. 57)  For homework, students are to complete the "What is Justice" worksheet for next class. Speeches will be presented this week. (October 23 & 24).

Monday 20 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Reviewed  the readings from  page 29 in their textbook.  Students took notes about trade.  For homework, students are to read pages 30, 31 & 32.

Social Studies 9B - Students had class time to do research for their speech.  Speeches will be presented this week. (October 23 & 24).

Social Studies 9D - Began chapter 2 today.  Students wrote a general quiz about laws in Canada.  Discussed the concepts of fair & equitable. Speeches will be presented this week. (October 23 & 24).

Friday 17 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Reviewed social structure worksheet.  Watched news video about the effects of Ebola on society. Students completed a worksheet: "Could the Black Death happen today?"  For homework, students are to read page 29 in their textbook

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed speech assignment. Students began researching their topic. One more class to do research for their speech.  Speeches will be presented late next week. (October 23 & 24).

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed speech assignment. Students began researching their topic, and had  class time to do research for their speech.  Speeches will be presented late next week. (October 23 & 24).

Thursday 16 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Students worked in groups to complete a worksheet about social structure in Medieval times. The question on the bottom of the sheet is due next class.

Social Studies 9B - Students handed in: "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" which was due today.  Students wrote the Chapter 1 exam. Handed out the Speech outline & rubric.  Students should have a topic picked out for next class.  Tomorrow, students will have a class to do research for their speech.  Speeches will be presented late next week.


Social Studies 9D - Students handed in: "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" which was due today.  Students wrote the Chapter 1 exam. Handed out the Speech outline & rubric.  Students should have a topic picked out for next class.  Tomorrow, students will have a class to do research for their speech.  Speeches will be presented late next week.

Wednesday 15 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Reviewed the  Inference chart.  Discussed Ebola, epidemics, and pandemics.

Social Studies 9B - Covered Bias (p.49), and Lobbyists (p. 51).  "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" worksheet which is due on Thursday, Oct. 16.
*******Chapter 1 exam on Thursday, October 16********

Social Studies 9D - Covered Bias (p.49), and Lobbyists (p. 51).  "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" worksheet which is due on Thursday, Oct. 16.
*******Chapter 1 exam on Thursday, October 16********

Friday 10 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Students handed in their video worksheet. Students worked on an Inference chart.  We will review the chart next class.

Social Studies 9B - Students wrote a roles and process quiz. Reviewed articles and video for examining media and completed the worksheet.  Handed out "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" worksheet which is due on Thursday, Oct. 16.
*******Chapter 1 exam on Thursday, October 16********

Social Studies 9D - Students wrote a roles and process quiz. Reviewed articles and video for examining media and completed the worksheet.  Handed out "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" worksheet which is due on Thursday, Oct. 16.
*******Chapter 1 exam on Thursday, October 16********

Thursday 9 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Finished watching the video about the Black Death.  For homework, students are to complete the back page of the video worksheet.

Social Studies 9B - Covered pages 42 - 45.  Students read pages 46 - 47, and completed page 1 of the Media worksheet.  Watched a panel discussion about the role of Media. For homework, students are to read the two articles handed out in class, and complete the relevant squares on the back page of the Media worksheet.  Students should prepare for a quiz this week on material taught to date.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed page 1 on the Media worksheet. Watched a panel discussion about the role of Media. For homework, students are to read the two articles handed out in class, and complete the relevant squares on the back page of the Media worksheet.  Students should prepare for a quiz this week on material taught to date.

Wednesday 8 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Students handed in their Worksheet on Social Structure.  Watched part of a video about the Black Death.

Social Studies 9B - watched CPAC for vote about military strikes. Students should prepare for a quiz this week on material taught to date.

Social Studies 9D - NO CLASS TODAY DUE TO PARTY PROGRAM.  For homework, students are to read pages 46 - 48 and complete page 1 of the worksheet on Media. Students should prepare for a quiz this week on material taught to date.

Tuesday 7 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Worksheet on Social Structure is due: Wednesday, Oct. 8th.  Read and discussed pages 25-28.  Students completed an Inquiry Planning worksheet.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY DUE TO PARTY PROGRAM. Students should prepare for a quiz this week on material taught to date.

Social Studies 9D - watched CPAC for vote about military strikes.Read and discussed pages 43 - 45.  For homework, students are to read pages 46 - 48 and complete page 1 of the worksheet on Media. Students should prepare for a quiz this week on material taught to date.

Monday 6 October 2014

Social Studies 8G -  Silk road map is due: Monday, Oct. 6. Students handed in their Silk Road Map.  Reviewed the Fibonacci Sequence on p. 22.  Students are to read pages 23-24 about the Social Structure of Medieval Times and do the accompanying worksheet.  Worksheet on Social Structure is due: Wednesday, Oct. 8th.

Social Studies 9B - Finished pages 40 - 41 "How a bill is passed". Students took supplemental notes.  Students should prepare for a quiz this week on material taught to date.

Social Studies 9D - Finished pages 40 - 41 "How a bill is passed". Students took supplemental notes.  Students should prepare for a quiz this week on material taught to date.

Friday 3 October 2014

Social Studies 8G - Reviewed the Crusades on pages 20 - 21, watched a short video about the Crusades and Discussed the Fibonacci sequence on page 22. Silk road map is due: Monday, Oct. 6.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the handout: "Reforming the Senate".  Read about the FAA on page 39, and began to look at pages 40 - 41 "How a bill is passed"

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed the handout: "Reforming the Senate".  Read about the FAA on page 39, and began to look at pages 40 - 41 "How a bill is passed"

Thursday 2 October 2014

Social Studies 8G - Went through the questions on page 18 orally. Read page 19 and discussed the religious worldview of the middle ages.  Began to discuss the Holy Land, and its significance for the Crusade.  For homework, students are to read pages 20-21 for next class.  Silk road map is due: Monday, Oct. 6.

Social Studies 9B - Students wrote a quick quiz.  Discussed Election vs. Appointment worksheet. For homework, students are to read the handout: "Reforming the Senate".

Social Studies 9D - Students wrote a quick quiz. Watched CPAC, and discussed question period at the house of commons. 

Wednesday 1 October 2014

Social Studies 8G - last class to work on Silk Road Map (due Monday, Oct. 6)

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed and took notes on Senators (p. 31-33), & the Judicial System (p. 35).  Discussed Election vs. Appointment.  Students worked in groups to complete the worksheet. Watched CPAC, and discussed question period.  Handed out Ch. 1 Review booklet.  


Social Studies 9D - Reviewed and took notes on Senators (p. 31-33), : Students did not complete the assigned reading. from last class. "Reforming the Senate" .