Friday 29 September 2017

Social Studies 8C -  Finished viewing the movie and reviewed the video recap sheet for the Gods Must Be Crazy.  Students began to work on review sheet for the exam. Handed back formative quiz.  Students should make corrections. ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Finished reviewing the video recap sheet for the Gods Must Be Crazy.  Students began to work on review sheet for the exam. Handed back formative quiz.  Students should make corrections. ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the worksheet : "What is your Opinion". Began looking at controversial issues.  Students took notes on what makes for a controversial issue.  Conducted 4 corner discussion.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed criteria for looking at and understanding issues. Students worked on completing the "Spot and Respond to the Issue Organizer".  This should be completed for next class.

Thursday 28 September 2017

Social Studies 8C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Continued to watch the video "The Gods Must Be Crazy".  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 8E  - Finished reviewing the video recap sheet for the Gods Must Be Crazy.  Students began to work on review sheet for the exam. Handed back formative quiz.  Students should make corrections. ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed pages 8-9 in the textbook.  Students took notes on issues. Students practices writing issue statements.  The worksheet : "What is your Opinion" is due next class.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the worksheet : "What is your Opinion". Began looking at controversial issues.  Students took notes on what makes for a controversial issue.  Attempted 4 corner discussion.

Wednesday 27 September 2017

Social Studies 8C -  Continued to watch the video "The Gods Must Be Crazy".  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 8E  - Finished watching the video "The Gods Must Be Crazy". Began to review the video recap sheet.****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the worksheet "If the world were 100 people.  Students took notes on Developing and Developed countries.  Began to look at "issues" on page 8 in the textbook.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed pages 8-9 in the textbook.  Students took notes on issues. Students practices writing issue statements.  The worksheet : "What is your Opinion" is due next class.

Tuesday 26 September 2017

Social Studies 8C - Students wrote a formative quiz on worldview models. Continued to watch the video "The Gods Must Be Crazy".  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 8E  - Students wrote a formative quiz on worldview models. Continued to watch the video "The Gods Must Be Crazy". ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the stories of Jose and Emma.  Revisited Quality of Life definition.  Students worked in partners to rank their own quality of life factors. Watched the video: "If the world were 100 people:

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed pages 8-9 in the textbook.  Students took notes on issues. Students practices writing issue statements.  The worksheet : "What is your Opinion" is due next class.

Monday 25 September 2017

Social Studies 8C - Reviewed the last page of the handout about geography, ideas and knowledge, and contact with other groups.  Students completed the vocabulary for the the introductory chapter.  Began to watch the video "The Gods Must Be Crazy".  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***

Social Studies 8E  - Reviewed  the handout "Creating our Worldview" in class.  Students completed the vocabulary for the the introductory chapter.  Began to watch the video "The Gods Must Be Crazy".  ****Introduction Quiz: Monday, October 2***


Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Began to look at Quality of Life aspects. Students took notes on aspects and indicators.  Read aloud the stories of Jose and Emma.  Students identified and categorized Q of L aspects. (chart to be filled in). Students wrote paragraph responses. Revisited Quality of Life definition.

Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Finished reviewing the recap sheet from the video: "If the world were 100 people:  Students took notes on comparing developing and developed countries.

Friday 22 September 2017

Social Studies 8C - Reviewed the model on page 9.  For homework, students are to complete the last page of the handout.

Social Studies 8E  - Reviewed the model on page 10.  Students completed p. 1 of the handout "Creating our Worldview" in class.  Students are to complete the second page for homework.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Began to look at Quality of Life aspects. Students took notes on aspects and indicators.  Read aloud the stories of Jose and Emma.  Students identified and categorized Q of L aspects. (chart to be filled in). Students wrote paragraph responses. Revisited Quality of Life definition.

Social Studies 9D  - Finished reviewing the recap sheet from the video: "If the world were 100 people:  Students took notes on comparing developing and developed countries.

Thursday 21 September 2017

Social Studies 8C - Finished reviewing the venn diagram, and answering the "Questions to Consider" section.  Review the model on page 9.  Students worked in partners to complete the worksheet: "Creating our Worldview". Students used the back part of the sheet to summarize their findings.

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the last page of the handout looking at the model on page 10.  Will finish next class.

Social Studies 9B - Began to look at Quality of Life aspects. Students took notes on aspects and indicators.  Read aloud the stories of Jose and Emma.  Students identified and categorized Q of L aspects. (chart to be filled in). Students work paragraph responses. Revisited Quality of Life definition.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed student rankings of top Quality of Life indicators.  Watched video "If the world were 100 people", and complete the recap sheet.  Review demographics from the video.

Wednesday 20 September 2017

Social Studies 8C - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed pages 1-2 in the worldview handout.  We will continue next class. Holomodor tour bus visit today. 

Social Studies 8E  - Reviewed the last page of the handout looking at the model on page 10.  Will finish next class.  

Social Studies 9B - Began to look at Quality of Life aspects.  Read aloud the stories of Jose and Emma.  Students identified and categorized Q of L aspects.  Will review next day.

Social Studies 9D  - NO Class Today.  Began to look at Quality of Life aspects.  Read aloud the stories of Jose and Emma.  Students identified and categorized Q of L aspects. (chart to be filled in). Began to discuss as a class.  Will continue next day.

Tuesday 19 September 2017

Social Studies 8C - Reviewed pages 1-2 in the worldview handout.  We will continue next class. Holomodor tour bus visit today. 

Social Studies 8E  - Read aloud pages 6-7.  Began to  look at models on pages 9 & 10.   Students should work to complete the last page of the handout.

Social Studies 9B - Holomodor tour bus visit today.

Social Studies 9D  - NO Class Today.  Began to look at Quality of Life aspects.  Read aloud the stories of Jose and Emma.  Students identified and categorized Q of L aspects.  Began to discuss as a class.  Will continue next day.

Monday 18 September 2017

Social Studies 8C - Reviewed pages 4-5.  Students had some class time to work on pages 1-2 in the worldview handout.  This should be completed for next class.

Social Studies 8E  - Reviewed pages 1-2 in the worldview handout.  We will continue next class.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed the Point of View/Perspective worksheet.  Students completed pages 3 & 4  of the booklet: "Issues for Canadians"

Social Studies 9D  - Began to look at Quality of Life aspects.  Read aloud the stories of Jose and Emma.  Students identified and categorized Q of L aspects.  Began to discuss as a class.  Will continue next day.

Thursday 14 September 2017

Social Studies 8C - Reviewed the Hansel and Gretel worldview folk tale.

Social Studies 8E  - Reviewed the Hansel and Gretel worldview folk tale. Reviewed pages 4-5.  Students had some class time to work on pages 1-2 in the worldview handout.  This should be completed for next class.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in Textbook Tour (due: Tuesday, Sept. 12/17) Reviewed pages 4-5.  Reviewed individual and collective identity. For homework, students are to read pages 6-7 and complete the Point of View/Perspective worksheet.  Will continued reviewing tomorrow.

Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the Point of View/Perspective worksheet.  Students completed pages 3 & 4  of the booklet: "Issues for Canadians".  Students began vocabulary for the introductory chapter.  Began to review page 8.

Wednesday 13 September 2017

Social Studies 8C - Students worked in groups to analyze worldview using Hansel and Gretel folk tale. We will review the results next class.

Social Studies 8E  - Students worked in groups to analyze worldview using Hansel and Gretel folk tale. We will review the results next class.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in Textbook Tour (due: Tuesday, Sept. 12/17) Reviewed pages 4-5.  Reviewed individual and collective identity. For homework, students are to read pages 6-7 and complete the Point of View/Perspective worksheet.  Will continued reviewing tomorrow.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed the Point of View/Perspective worksheet.  Students completed pages 3 & 4  of the booklet: "Issues for Canadians".  Students began vocabulary for the introductory chapter.  Began to review page 8.

Tuesday 12 September 2017

Social Studies 8C - Students handed in Textbook Tour (due: Tuesday, Sept. 12/17).Reviewed ideas/vocabulary on pages 2-3.  Complete Personal Worldview Questionnaire. Began to analyze worldview using Hansel and Gretel folk tale.

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed ideas/vocabulary on pages 2-3.  Began to analyze worldview using Hansel and Gretel folk tale.

Social Studies 9B - Students handed in Textbook Tour (due: Tuesday, Sept. 12/17) Reviewed pages 4-5.  Reviewed individual and collective identity. For homework, students are to read pages 6-7 and complete the Point of View/Perspective worksheet.  Will continued reviewing tomorrow.

Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed pages 4-5.  Reviewed individual and collective identity. For homework, students are to read pages 6-7 and complete the Point of View/Perspective worksheet. 

Monday 11 September 2017

Social Studies 8C -NO CLASS TODAY. Discussed classroom expectations. Reviewed p. 2 in textbook.  Students had class time to work on Textbook Tour (due: Tuesday, Sept. 12/17)

Social Studies 8E  - Reviewed ideas/vocabulary on pages 2-3.  Began to analyze worldview using Hansel and Gretel folk tale.

Social Studies 9B - Read page 2 of the textbook.  Students took notes on Governance, Economics, Identity and Citizenship. Textbook Tour (due: Tuesday, Sept. 12/17)

Social Studies 9D  - Students handed in the Textbook Tour (due: Monday, Sept. 11/17).
Read page 2 of the textbook.  Students took notes on Governance, Economics, Identity and Citizenship.

Friday 8 September 2017

Social Studies 8C - Discussed classroom expectations. Reviewed p. 2 in textbook.  Students had class time to work on Textbook Tour (due: Monday, Sept. 11/17)

Social Studies 8E  - Students handed in: Textbook Round-Up (due: Friday, Sept. 8/17).  Looked at elements of worldview.  Students completed the worldview questionnaire. Discussed reasons for answers to questionnaire.

Social Studies 9B - Discussed classroom expectations. Students had class time to work on Textbook Tour (due: Tuesday, Sept. 12/17)

Social Studies 9D  - No class today.  Textbook Tour (due: Monday, Sept. 11/17)

Thursday 7 September 2017

Social Studies 8C - Completed Learner Profiles.

Social Studies 8E  - Read pages 2-3, and began to work on a definition of Worldview. Textbook Round-Up (due: Friday, Sept. 8/17)

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed course outline, expectations and formative rubric

Social Studies 9D  - Completed Learner Profiles.  Students had class time to work on Textbook Tour (due: Monday, Sept. 11/17)

Wednesday 6 September 2017

Social Studies 8C - Handed out course outline & Assessment Abbreviations

Social Studies 8E  - Completed Learner Profiles.  Class time to work on Textbook Round-Up (due: Friday, Sept. 8/17)

Social Studies 9B - No Class Today.

Social Studies 9D  - No Class Today.

Tuesday 5 September 2017

Social Studies 8C -  No Class Today.

Social Studies 8E  - Handed out course outline & Assessment Abbreviations

Social Studies 9B - No Class Today.

Social Studies 9D  - Handed out course outline & Assessment Abbreviations