Tuesday 31 May 2016

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed the first two pages on the handout: "Chapter 8: Social Programs. Students took notes about taxation.  Reviewed pages 281-283.  For homework, students are to complete questions 5-7 from the worksheet handed out the previous day. ****Students can expect the ch. 8 exam early next week.

Social Studies 9E -   Discussed pensions and income assistance in Canada and the U.S. Compared charts on pages 273, and 275. For homework, students are to complete the first two pages on the handout: "Chapter 8: Social Programs.  ****Students can expect the ch. 8 exam early next week.

Monday 30 May 2016

Social Studies 9C -  Discussed pensions and income assistance in Canada and the U.S. (Compared charts on pages 273, and 275). For homework, students are to complete the first two pages on the handout: "Chapter 8: Social Programs.  ****Students can expect the ch. 8 exam early next week.

Social Studies 9E - NO CLASS TODAY. Discussed issues in Canadian Health care. Discussed Tier II health care.  Watched a video about wait times in Edmonton hospitals.  Began to watch a video about Tommy Douglas. For homework, students are to read p. 291 about Tommy Douglas.  ****Students can expect the ch. 8 exam early next week.

Thursday 26 May 2016

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed SICKO questions. Reviewed Canada Health Act (p.274) Principles of health care in Canada. Discussed issues in Canadian Health care. Discussed Tier II health care. Watched a video about wait times in Edmonton hospitals.  Began to watch a video about Tommy Douglas. For homework, students are to read p. 291 about Tommy Douglas.

Social Studies 9E - Discussed issues in Canadian Health care. Discussed Tier II health care.  Watched a video about wait times in Edmonton hospitals.  Began to watch a video about Tommy Douglas. For homework, students are to read p. 291 about Tommy Douglas.

Wednesday 25 May 2016

Social Studies 9C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Finished watching SICKO.  For homework, students are to complete the SICKO questions.

Social Studies 9E - Reviewed SICKO questions. Reviewed Canada Health Act (p.274) Principles of health care in Canada.

Thursday 19 May 2016

Social Studies 9C -  Finished watching SICKO.  For homework, students are to complete the SICKO questions.

Social Studies 9E -Students handed in their Advertising Assignment which was due today.  Finished watching SICKO.  For homework, students are to complete the SICKO questions.

Wednesday 18 May 2016

Social Studies 9C -  Students handed in their Advertising Assignment which was due today. Continued watching SICKO.

Social Studies 9E - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the worksheet: Meeting the Public Good. Began to watch SICKO. Advertising assignment is due on Thursday, May 19th.

Tuesday 17 May 2016

Social Studies 9C -  Continued watching SICKO. Advertising assignment is due on Wednesday, May 18th.

Social Studies 9E - Reviewed the worksheet: Meeting the Public Good. Began to watch SICKO. Advertising assignment is due on Thursday, May 19th.

Monday 16 May 2016

Social Studies 9C -  Began Chapter 8 today.  Students took notes on pages 270-271. Completed the worksheet: Meeting the Public Good. Began to watch SICKO. Advertising assignment is due on Wednesday, May 18th.

Social Studies 9E - Began Chapter 8 today.  Students took notes on pages 270-271. For homework, students are to complete the worksheet: Meeting the Public Good. Advertising assignment is due on Thursday, May 19th.

Friday 13 May 2016

Social Studies 9C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students wrote the Ch. 7 exam today. Students should complete the ch. 8 vocabulary (vocab sheet given to students today.) Advertising assignment is due on Wednesday, May 18th.

Social Studies 9E - Ch. 7 exam today. Students should complete the ch. 8 vocabulary (vocab sheet given to students today. ) Watched a video about advertising.  Advertising assignment is due on Thursday, May 19th.

Thursday 12 May 2016

Social Studies 9C -  Students wrote the Ch. 7 exam today. Students should complete the ch. 8 vocabulary (vocab sheet given to students today. ) Advertising assignment is due on Wednesday, May 18th.

Social Studies 9E - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed Boycott worksheet. Looked at a Canadian example of boycotts (seal hunt). Ch. 7 exam on Friday, May 13th..  Advertising assignment is due on Thursday, May 19th.

Wednesday 11 May 2016

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed Boycott worksheet.  Discussed GDP. Ch. 7 exam on Thursday, May 12.  Advertising assignment is due on Wednesday, May 18th.

Social Studies 9E - Reviewed Boycott worksheet. Looked at a Canadian example of boycotts (seal hunt). Ch. 7 exam on Friday, May 13th..  Advertising assignment is due on Thursday, May 19th.

Tuesday 10 May 2016

Social Studies 9C -  NO CLASS TODAY DUE TO ELA PAT. Reviewed how to do survey questions for the Advertising Assignment, which is due on Wednesday, May 18th.  . Reviewed the worksheet : "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth".  For homework, students are to read pages 262-263 and complete the worksheet on Boycotts. Ch. 7 exam on Thursday, May 12.

Social Studies 9E - NO CLASS TODAY DUE TO ELA PAT.  Reviewed how to do survey questions for the Advertising Assignment, which is due on Thursday, May 19th. Reviewed the worksheet : "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth".  Reviewed GDP for Canadian provinces and territories. Also looked at the price of food in the Arctic.  For homework, students are to read pages 262-263 and complete the worksheet on Boycotts. Ch. 7 exam on Friday, May 13.

Monday 9 May 2016

Social Studies 9C -  Reviewed how to do survey questions for the Advertising Assignment, which is due on Wednesday, May 18th.  . Reviewed the worksheet : "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth".  For homework, students are to read pages 262-263 and complete the worksheet on Boycotts. Ch. 7 exam on Thursday, May 12.

Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed how to do survey questions for the Advertising Assignment, which is due on Thursday, May 19th. Reviewed the worksheet : "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth".  Reviewed GDP for Canadian provinces and territories. Also looked at the price of food in the Arctic.  For homework, students are to read pages 262-263 and complete the worksheet on Boycotts. Ch. 7 exam on Friday, May 13.

Friday 6 May 2016

Social Studies 9C - Finished reviewing the Advertising Assignment, which is due on Wednesday, May 18th.  Looked at consumerism cartoons.  Complete the Cartoon worksheet and analyzed various cartoons. For homework, students are to do the worksheet : "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth".  Students should prepare for the Ch. 7 on Thursday, May 12.

Social Studies 9E -  Students took notes on GDP. Advertising Assignment, which is due on Thursday, May 19th.  For homework, students are to do the worksheet : "Consumer Spending and Economic Growth".  Students should prepare for the Ch. 7 exam on Friday, May 13.

Thursday 5 May 2016

Social Studies 9C - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the marketing worksheet (omitted questions 6 & 7). Analyzed different types of advertisements.  Handed out the Advertising Assignment, which is due on Wednesday, May 18th.

Social Studies 9E -  Finished the factor of Marketing.  (pages 254-255).  Examined consumerism cartoons.  Complete the Cartoon worksheet and analyzed various cartoons. Handed out the Advertising Assignment, which is due on Thursday, May 19th.  Students should prepare for the Ch. 7 exam at the end of next week.

Wednesday 4 May 2016

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the marketing worksheet (omited questions 6 & 7). Analyzed different types of advertisements.  Handed out the Advertising Assignment, which is due on Wednesday, May 18th.

Social Studies 9E -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the back of the environment sheet as well as the back of the "Story of Stuff" worksheet. Did the "name the brands" activity.  Introduced the factor of Marketing.  Students should read pages 254-255.

Tuesday 3 May 2016

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the  "environment" worksheet.   Watched the video "The story of stuff" and completed the "Story of Stuff" worksheet.  For homework, students are to read pages 254-255 and complete the assigned worksheet (omit questions 6 & 7).

Social Studies 9E -  Reviewed the back of the environment sheet as well as the back of the "Story of Stuff" worksheet. Did the "name the brands" activity.  Introduced the factor of Marketing.  Students should read pages 254-255.

Monday 2 May 2016

Social Studies 9C - Reviewed the "Jobs" worksheet. Discussed consumer spending and economic growth (p.251).  For next class, students are to read pages 252 and 253 and complete the "environment" worksheet.  

Social Studies 9E -  NO CLASS TODAY. Finished reviewing the worksheet on Jobs.  Discussed consumer spending and economic growth (p.251) Students read pages252 and 253 and completed the first side of the "environment" worksheet.  Watched the video "The story of stuff".  For next class, students are to complete the back of the environment sheet as well as the back of the "Story of Stuff" worksheet.