Social Studies 8C -  Discussed the advent of the printing press.  Watched a video about manuscripts.  For homework, students are to read pages 53-54, and complete the printing press worksheet (Due Tuesday, December 5, 2017)

Social Studies 8E  -  Read pages 52, and made summary notes.  Watched a video about the history of the Renaissance.  Reviewed the viewing worksheet.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed questions 15-20 in the handout booklet. Reviewed the chart on page 71.  Watched a video about the Youth Justice act. ***quiz on pages 66-67 next week.

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Read page 69. Reviewed the chart on page 71.  For homework, students are to read p. 70 and complete the handout on YCJA objectives.   ***quiz on pages 66-67  next week.


Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Read page 52, and made summary notes. 

Social Studies 8E  -  Read pages 50-51, and made summary notes.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed questions 15-20 in the handout booklet. Reviewed the chart on page 71.  Watched a video about the Youth Justice act. ***quiz on pages 66-67 next week.

 Social Studies 9D  - Read page 69. Reviewed the chart on page 71.  For homework, students are to read p. 70 and complete the handout on YCJA objectives.   ***quiz on pages 66-67  next week.


Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Reviewed page 49 about Canadian people of influence. Read pages 50-51, and made summary notes.  Watched a video about the History of the Renaissance.  Reviewed the recap sheet.

Social Studies 8E  -  NO CLASS TODAY. Finished text mapping, and reviewed page 49.

 Social Studies 9B - Reviwed questions 15-20 in the handout booklet. Reviewed the chart on page 71.  Watched a video about the Youth Justice act. ***quiz on pages 66-67 later next week.

 Social Studies 9D  - Finished notes on the YCJA process.  ***quiz on pages 66-67 later this week. Read page 69.

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students wrote the Chapter 1 exam today.  Reviewed page 45.  Did text mapping for Chapter 2.

Social Studies 8E  -  Finished text mapping, and reviewed page 49. 

 Social Studies 9B - Finished notes on the YCJA process. Reviewed questions 1-14 in the handout booklet. Reviewed pages 68-69.  For homework, students are to read page 70, and do the accompanying worksheet, and do questions 15-20 in the handout booklet.  ***quiz on pages 66-67 later this week.

 Social Studies 9D  -  Reviwed questions 1-14 in the handout booklet. Students began to take notes on the YCJA process.  ***quiz on pages 66-67 later this week.

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Students wrote the Chapter 1 exam today.  Reviewed page 45.  Did text mapping for Chapter 2.

Social Studies 8E  -  Students wrote the Chapter 1 exam today.  Reviewed page 45.  Did text mapping for Chapter 2.

 Social Studies 9B - Reviewed p. 64 and the venn diagram worksheet assigned for homework. Began to review pages 66-67.  Students took notes on the YCJA process. Students should also complete up to question 14 in the handout booklet.


 Social Studies 9D  -  NO CLASS TODAY. Finished reviewing Justice/Injustice worksheet.  Students took notes on symbols of Justice  (p. 57).  For homework, students are to read p. 64 and complete the venn diagram worksheet. Students should also complete up to question 14 in the handout booklet.

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Discussed what city states had in common; unique aspects of each city state. Students had time to study for tomorrow's exam. ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

Social Studies 8E  -  Finished reviewing the worksheet for the video about Everyday Life in the Renaissance. Discussed how governments in Italy changed; how did it affect their worldview. ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

 Social Studies 9B - Finished reviewing Justice/Injustice worksheet.  Students took notes on symbols of Justice  (p. 57).  For homework, students are to read p. 64 and complete the venn diagram worksheet.

 Social Studies 9D  -  Finished reviewing Justice/Injustice worksheet.  Students took notes on symbols of Justice  (p. 57).  For homework, students are to read p. 64 and complete the venn diagram worksheet. Students should also complete up to question 14 in the handout booklet.

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Discussed how contact and government affect Renaissance worldviews. ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

Social Studies 8E  -  Students took notes on how increased contact affected Renaissance worldviews. Watched a video about Everyday Life in the Renaissance (will finish reviewing the viewing sheet next class). ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

 Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in the Speech Assignment (due: November 20/17).  Discussed ideas about Fair/Equitable.  Students worked on Justice/Injustice worksheet (will finish tomorrow). 

 Social Studies 9D  -  NO CLASS TODAY. Discussed ideas about Fair/Equitable.  Students worked on Justice/Injustice worksheet (will finish tomorrow).  Speech Assignment (due: November 22/17). 

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Continued notes on how contact influenced Renaissance worldview. ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

Social Studies 8E  -  Recapped ideas about the city states of Florence, Genoa, and Venice **Study Guides given out today***.  ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

 Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in the Speech Assignment (due: November 20/17).  Discussed ideas about Fair/Equitable.  Students worked on Justice/Injustice worksheet (will finish tomorrow). 

 Social Studies 9D  -  Discussed ideas about Fair/Equitable.  Students worked on Justice/Injustice worksheet (will finish tomorrow).  Speech Assignment (due: November 22/17). 

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Reviewed city states of Florence, Venice, Genoa.  Watched a video about Everyday Life in the Renaissance; reviewed the video recap sheet.  STUDY GUIDES for Chapter 1 handed out today.  ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

Social Studies 8E  -  NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed page 31-32.  Students began to work in groups to review the material on pages 34-45.  ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

 Social Studies 9B - Students handed in the Speech Assignment (due: November 20/17).  Discussed ideas about Fair/Equitable.  Students worked on Justice/Injustice worksheet (will finish tomorrow). 

 Social Studies 9D  -  Students had two (2) class periods to work on their speech. Speech Assignment (due: November 22/17). 

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students finished working in groups to review the material on pages 34-45.  ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

Social Studies 8E  -  Reviewed page 31-32.  Students began to work in groups to review the material on pages 34-45.  ****Chapter 1 exam: Friday, November 24/17****

 Social Studies 9B - Students wrote the Chapter 1 exam today. Began Chapter 2 today.  Students are to read pages 56-57 & 60-63. Speech Assignment (due: November 20/17). 

 Social Studies 9D  - Students wrote the Chapter 1 exam today. Students had time to work on their speech. Speech Assignment (due: November 22/17). 

Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Students finished working in groups to review the material on pages 34-45.

Social Studies 8E  -  Reviewed page 31-32.  Students began to work in groups to review the material on pages 34-45

 Social Studies 9B - Students had call time to work on the Speech Assignment (due: November 20/17).  ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in the "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" .  Handed out the Speech Assignment (due: November 21/17).  Students will have class time to work on the assignment on Friday. ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****



Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Students worked in groups to review the material on pages 34-45.

Social Studies 8E  -  Reviewed page 31, and all the vocabulary.

 Social Studies 9B - Students handed in the "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" .  Handed out the Speech Assignment (due: November 20/17).  Students will have class time to work on the assignment tomorrow. ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****

 Social Studies 9D  - Students handed in the "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" .  Handed out the Speech Assignment (due: November 21/17).  Students will have class time to work on the assignment on Friday. ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****



Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Reviewed diplomacy and alliances. Completed the reading up to page 33.  Students should have vocabulary words completed up to sovereignty.

Social Studies 8E  -  Reviewed the painting analysis from the previous day. Completed the reading on pages 29-30.

 Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed  questions 60-67 in the handout. Students completed and reviewed a ch. 1 review sheet.  Students had class time to work on the "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" (Due Nov. 15/17)  ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed  the Lobbyist worksheet.  Students had class time to work on the "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" (Due Nov. 15/17)  ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****



Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Read pages 31-32, discussed diplomacy and alliances.

Social Studies 8E  -  Discussed "urbanization".  Students worked in partners to analyze the painting on page 30.

 Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed  questions 60-67 in the handout. Students completed and reviewed a ch. 1 review sheet.  Students had class time to work on the "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" (Due Nov. 15/17)  ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed  the Lobbyist worksheet.  Students had class time to work on the "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" (Due Nov. 15/17)  ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****



Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Reviewed the "urbanization" painting (p. 30) from the previous day. Read pages 29-30 and took notes.

Social Studies 8E  - NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in the worksheet. "How can I write a powerful questions? and the  Formative Assessment  - Inquiry worksheet about planning a research project. Students took notes on the beginnings of City States.  Discussed "urbanization".  Students worked in partners to analyze the painting on page 30.

 Social Studies 9B - Reviewed  questions 60-67 in the handout. Students completed and reviewed a ch. 1 review sheet.  Students had class time to work on the "Understanding Canadian Government Questions" (Due Nov. 15/17)  ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed questions 60-67 in the handout. Discussed Lobbyists (p. 51-53).  For homework, students are to complete the Lobbyist worksheet.  ****Chapter 1 exam on Friday, Nov. 17.****



Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  NO CLASS TODAY. Students handed in the worksheet. "How can I write a powerful questions? and the  Formative Assessment  - Inquiry worksheet about planning a research project. Students took notes on the beginnings of City States.  Discussed "urbanization".  Students worked in partners to analyze the painting on page 30.

 Social Studies 8E  - Students handed in the worksheet. "How can I write a powerful questions? and the  Formative Assessment  - Inquiry worksheet about planning a research project. Students took notes on the beginnings of City States.  Discussed "urbanization".  Students worked in partners to analyze the painting on page 30.

 Social Studies 9B - Reviewed  questions 50-53.  Reviewed the article about election dates, and  questions on the other side. Read about lobbyists on p. 51.  Students are to complete the workshseet on Lobbyists.  Read pages 52-53, and complete questions 60-67 in the handout.

 Social Studies 9D  - Students wrote a formative worksheet on passing Bills. Reviewed the "Media" worksheet, and 50-62 in the student handout. For homework students are to read pages 50-53, and complete and complete questions 60-67 in the handout.



Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Students handed in the worksheet. "How can I write a powerful questions? and the  Formative Assessment  - Inquiry worksheet about planning a research project. Students took notes on the beginnings of City States.  Discussed "urbanization".  Students worked in partners to analyze the painting on page 30.

 Social Studies 8E  - Reviewed the worksheet "How can I write a powerful question". the  Formative Assessment  - Inquiry worksheet about planning a research project. Students had time to work on worksheet.  Both worksheets are due tomorrow.

 Social Studies 9B - Students wrote an assessment about how bills are passed.  Reviewed the Media worksheet. For next class, we will review questions 37-53.  Students are to read the article about election dates, and complete the questions on the other side.

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed questions 37-53.  Read pages 46-47. Watched several videos to analyze media.  For next class, students are to complete the "Media" worksheet, and complete questions 50-62 in the student handout.


Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Reviewed page 28 in the textbook (Inquiry Process).  Discussed the worksheet. "How can I write a powerful questions? Reviewed the Planning phase of inquiry. Students began to work on the Formative Assessment  - Inquiry worksheet about planning a research project. This is due next class.

Social Studies 8E  - Worked on designing higher order questions.  Reviewed "I wonder" questions in textbook.  Discussed Basement, Main Floor, and Attic questions.  For next class, students are to complete the worksheet "How can I write a powerful question" (select one Main Floor question, and one Attic question.

Social Studies 9B - Reviewed questions 37-53.  Read pages 46-47. Watched several videos to analyze media.  For next class, students are to complete the "Media" worksheet.

 Social Studies 9D  - Reviewed questions 37-53.  Read pages 46-47. Watched several videos to analyze media.  For next class, students are to complete the "Media" worksheet, and complete questions 50-62 in the student handout.


Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/

Social Studies 8C -  Looked at composing powerful questions.  For homework, students are to compose one "main floor" and one "attic" question about the Black Death on the worksheet "How can I write a powerful questions? for next class.

Social Studies 8E  - Finished watching the video about the Black Death. Finished reading pages 26-27 in the the textbook.

Social Studies 9B - NO CLASS TODAY. Continued to look at how to pass a bill (p. 40-41).  Read about parliamentary pages on page 43. For next class (Friday) Students are to complete questions 37-53.

 Social Studies 9D  - NO CLASS TODAY. Reviewed the Federal Accountability Act (p.38-39), and  how to pass a bill (p. 40-41).  Read about parliamentary pages on page 42-43, and read pages 44-45.  For next class (Friday) Students are to complete questions 37-50.


Social Studies 8 Textbook Link:
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b690/Curriculum/socialstudies/ourworldview-8/ss_ourwvs8/