Wednesday 30 September 2015

Social Studies 9C -  Watched an introductory video about aspects of democracy in Canada.

Social studies 9E - No Class Today.


Tuesday 29 September 2015

Social Studies 9C - students wrote the Introduction/Vocabulary quiz today.

Social studies 9E - students wrote the Introduction/Vocabulary quiz today; watched a video about aspects of Democracy.

Monday 28 September 2015

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed pages 12-13 about how to spot and respond to the issue. Examined the topic of gun control.  Students worked in pairs to complete the "Identify the Stakeholders" worksheet. Students read the backgrounder about gun control in Canada. Students should complete the worksheet "The Gun Law: Pro and Con. Point/Counterpoint."

Social studies 9E - NO CLASS TODAY. Students should complete the worksheet "The Gun Law: Pro and Con. Point/Counterpoint."

 *******Social 9C, 9E Introduction/Vocabulary quiz on Tuesday, September 19.*****

Friday 25 September 2015

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the worksheet "What is your opinion?'  (constructing issue statements). For homework students are to review pages 10-11 in the textbook.

Social studies 9E - Reviewed pages 12-13 about how to spot and respond to the issue. Examined the topic of gun control.  Students worked in pairs to complete the "Identify the Stakeholders" worksheet. Students read the backgrounder about gun control in Canada. Students should complete the worksheet "The Gun Law: Pro and Con. Point/Counterpoint."

 *******Social 9C, 9E Introduction/Vocabulary quiz on Tuesday, September 19.*****

Thursday 24 September 2015

Social Studies 9C -Finished the 4 corner discussion exercise: What's your opinion? Read pages 8-9 in textbook. Reviewed "What makes something and issue?" on page. 9.  Discussed constructing Issue statements. Students are to finish the worksheet "What is your opinion?' and construct issue statements for next class.

Social studies 9E - Reviewed the worksheet "What is your opinion?'  (constructing issue statements). For homework students are to review pages 10-12 in the textbook.

 *******Social 9C, 9E Introduction/Vocabulary quiz on Tuesday, September 19.*****

Wednesday 23 September 2015

Social Studies 9C -NO CLASS TODAY. Began to look at pages 8 & 9. What is an issue? Students began to do the 4 corner discussion exercise: What's your opinion?

Social studies 9E - Finished the 4 corner discussion exercise: What's your opinion? Read pages 8-9 in textbook. Reviewed "What makes something and issue?" on page. 9.  Discussed constructing Issue statements. Students are to finish the worksheet "What is your opinion?' and construct issue statements.

 *******Social 9 Introduction/Vocabulary quiz on Tuesday, September 19.*****

Tuesday 22 September 2015

Social Studies 9C -Began to look at pages 8 & 9. What is an issue? Students began to do the 4 corner discussion exercise: What's your opinion?

Social studies 9E -NO CLASS TODAY. Began to look at pages 8 & 9. What is an issue? Students began to do the 4 corner discussion exercise: What's your opinion?

Monday 21 September 2015

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the video: If the World were 100 people.  Looked at statistics and demographics.  Took notes on developed and developing countries.

Social studies 9E - Began to look at pages 8 & 9. What is an issue? Students bergan to do the 4 corner discussion exercise: What's your opinion?

Thursday 17 September 2015

Social Studies 9C -No class today due to the Conroy Classic.

Social studies 9E - No class today.  

Wednesday 16 September 2015

Social Studies 9C -Reviewed the chart on positive and negative aspects of quality of life, for Jose and Emma, and discussed who has the better quality of life. Watched the video: If the World were 100 people.

Social studies 9E - Reviewed the video: If the World were 100 people.  Looked at statistics and demographics.  Took notes on developed and developing countries.  Began to look at pages 8 & 9. What is an issue?

Tuesday 15 September 2015

Social Studies 9C - Discussed Quality of Life.  Students worked in pairs to looks at aspects of Quality of Life. Students took notes about factors of Quality of Life.  Read aloud the background stories of Jose and Emma. For homework, students are to complete the chart on positive and negative aspects of quality of life, and answer the paragraph response.

Social studies 9E - Reviewed the chart on positive and negative aspects of quality of life, for Jose and Emma, and discussed who has the better quality of life. Watched the video: If the World were 100 people, and students attempted to retrieve statistical numbers.

Monday 14 September 2015

Social Studies 9C - NO CLASS TODAY.  Reviewed perspective and  point of view, worksheet.  Students should ensure that the vocabulary worksheet is done.

Social studies 9E - Reviewed perspective & point of view worksheets.  Took notes about Quality of Life.  Read the stories about Jose & Emma.  For homework, students are to complete the chart on positive and negative aspects of quality of life, and answer the paragraph response.

Friday 11 September 2015

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed perspective and  point of view, worksheet.  Students should ensure that the vocabulary worksheet is done.

Social studies 9E -NO CLASS TODAY.  For homework, students are to read pages 6-7 and complete the worksheet on Point of View and Perspective, as well as the Quality of Life response.

Thursday 10 September 2015

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed perspective and  point of view, (Pages 2-5)  For homework, students are to read pages 6-7 and complete the worksheet on Point of View and Perspective.

Social studies 9E - Reviewed perspective and  point of view, (Pages 2-5). Discussed Quality of Life.  Students worked in pairs to identify quality of life indicators.  For homework, students are to read pages 6-7 and complete the worksheet on Point of View and Perspective.

Wednesday 9 September 2015

Social Studies 9C - Students handed in the Textbook Tour (due: Wednesday, Sept. 9).  Discussed individual and collective identity.  Students completed the worksheet "My Identity".

Social studies 9E - No class today. Students should have handed in the Textbook Tour (due: Wednesday, Sept. 9).

Tuesday 8 September 2015

Social Studies 9C - Began reading page 2.  Handed out the vocabulary list for the introductory chapter.   Textbook Tour (due: Wednesday, Sept. 9)

Social studies 9E - Began reading page 2.  Handed out the vocabulary list for the introductory chapter.   Textbook Tour (due: Wednesday, Sept. 9)

Friday 4 September 2015

Social Studies 9C - discussed responsibilities.  Students began to work on the Textbook Tour (due: Wednesday, Sept. 9)

Social studies 9E - Students began to work on the Textbook Tour (due: Wednesday, Sept. 9)