Monday 22 June 2015

Social Studies 8G - Finished reviewing.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed materials.

Social Studies 9D -Finished video. Reviewed materials.

***SOCIAL STUDIES FINAL EXAM ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26**

Friday 19 June 2015

Social Studies 8G - No class today.

Social Studies 9B - Finished video about the Battle of the Bag. Reviewed materials.

Social Studies 9D - No class today. Assignment on thematic maps is due on Friday, June 19th.
***SOCIAL STUDIES FINAL EXAM ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26**

Thursday 18 June 2015

Social Studies 8G - Finished looking at cultural changes in Japan.  Looked at Japonism, and making inferences from pictures.  Began review slides.  Handouts for slides given.

Social Studies 9B - Students handed in the Assignment on thematic maps (due on Thursday, June 18th).  Watched a video about the Battle of the Bag.

Social Studies 9D - Watched a video about the Battle of the Bag. Assignment on thematic maps is due on Friday, June 19th.

***SOCIAL STUDIES FINAL EXAM ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26**

Wednesday 17 June 2015

Social Studies 8G - Reviewed pages 199-205. 

Social Studies 9B - Discussed government policy on lightbulbs, energy, etc.Assignment on thematic maps is due on Thursday, June 18th.

Social Studies 9D - Pratice PAT exam today. Discussed government policy on lightbulbs, energy, etc. Assignment on thematic maps is due on Friday, June 19th.

***SOCIAL STUDIES FINAL EXAM ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26**

Tuesday 16 June 2015

Social Studies 8G - Reviewed Japan entering the Meiji period and the new Political changes. Reviewed the Iwakura Mission, and goals for modernization.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the landuse worksheet; discussed concepts of preservation, exploitation, and sustainability. Assignment on thematic maps is due on Thursday, June 17th.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed the landuse worksheet; discussed concepts of preservation, exploitation, and sustainability. 

***SOCIAL STUDIES FINAL EXAM ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26**

Monday 15 June 2015

Social Studies 8G - Reviewed the worksheet: Meiji Japan - Drastic Political changes. Covered pages 182-183.  Students should read about the Iwakura Mission for next day (p. 186) 

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the worksheet on environmental issues.  Completed a sheet on landuse.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed the worksheet on environmental issues.  Completed a sheet on landuse.

***SOCIAL STUDIES FINAL EXAM ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26**

Friday 12 June 2015

Social Studies 8G - Reviewed pages 179-182.  For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: Meiji Japan - Drastic Political changes. *******REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9B - Students wrote the Chapter 8 exam today.  For homework, students are to do the worksheet on environmental issues and read pages 298-299; 302-306 in the textbook. REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9D - Students wrote the Chapter 8 exam today.  For homework, students are to do the worksheet on environmental issues and read pages 298-299; 302-306 in the textbook. REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.


***SOCIAL STUDIES FINAL EXAM ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26**

Thursday 11 June 2015

Social Studies 8G - Reviewed pages 174-178. *******REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9B - Practice PAT today. Reviewed pages 291-293-294-295. Saw a video about Tommy Douglas. ****Chapter 8 exam on Friday, June 12**** REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9D - Practice PAT today. Reviewed pages 291-293-294-295. Saw a video about Tommy Douglas.****Chapter 8 exam on Friday, June 12****.  REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.


***SOCIAL STUDIES FINAL EXAM ON FRIDAY, JUNE 26**

Wednesday 10 June 2015

Social Studies 8G - Reviewed pages 171-174. Students should read pages 174-175 for next class.*******REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed political spectrum. ****Chapter 8 exam on Friday, June 12**** REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed political spectrum and worksheets. ****Chapter 8 exam on Friday, June 12****.  REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Tuesday 9 June 2015

Social Studies 8G - Students wrote Chapter 4 exam.  Reviewed pages 168-170. *******REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9B -  Reviewed tax evasion, underground economy, black market. For homework, students are to complete the worksheets: Political parties & their role in social programs and taxation, & Political parties & social programs. Chapter 1 fill in the black review handed out. REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed tax evasion, underground economy, black market. For homework, students are to complete the worksheets: Political parties & their role in social programs and taxation, & Political parties & social programs. Chapter 1 fill in the black review handed out. REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Monday 8 June 2015

Social Studies 8G - Reviewed the worksheet from page 161. Reviewed  the Samurai code of Bushido.  Began chapter 5.   ***Chapter 4 exam on Tuesday, June 9th.*******REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9B -  John Howard  presentation today..REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9D -John Howard  presentation today..REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Friday 5 June 2015

Social Studies 8G - Reviewed page 160,  discuss the Samurai code of Bushido).  Watched a video about Japan. For homework, students are to complete the worksheet reviewing P. 161. ***Chapter 4 exam on Tuesday, June 9th.*******REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed p. 281-283. John Howard  presentation on Monday.REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed p. 281-283. John Howard  presentation on Monday.REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Thursday 4 June 2015

Social Studies 8G - Finished discussing popular culture. Reviewed page 161, and began to discuss the Samurai (Page 157).  Watched a video about Samurai.  REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the calculation on U.S. & Canadian minimum wage.Discussed living wage.  Reviewed the handout questions from pages 276-277. For homework, students are to read pages 281-282 and and answer the questions in the handout. REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed the calculation on U.S. & Canadian minimum wage.Discussed living wage.  Reviewed the handout questions from pages 276-277. For homework, students are to read pages 281-282 and and answer the questions in the handout. REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Wednesday 3 June 2015

Social Studies 8G - Discussed popular culture (p.151-155).  REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9B - Finished watching Sicko. Discussed "Two Tier Health Care" & "Living Wage". For homework, students are to do the calculation on U.S. & Canadian minimum wage. REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9D -  Discussed "Two Tier Health Care" & "Living Wage". For homework, students are to do the calculation on U.S. & Canadian minimum wage. REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Tuesday 2 June 2015

Social Studies 8G - Reviewed the worksheet on "Japan's Three Metropolises".  REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT TODAY.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9B - Finished watching Sicko. REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT TODAY.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Social Studies 9D - Reviewed "Sicko" recap sheet. REVIEW PACKAGES HANDED OUT TODAY.  SEE MY MOODLE SITE FOR MORE STUDY GUIDES.

Monday 1 June 2015

Social Studies 8G - Reviewed the worksheet: The Edo Era: Social Systems. For homework, students are to read pages 149-150 and complete the worksheet section on "Japan's Three Metropolises" for next class.

Social Studies 9B - Continued to watch Sicko.

Social Studies 9D - Continued to watch Sicko. For next class, students are to ensure that their "Sicko" recap sheet is completed, as well as the readings on pages 276-277.