Social Studies 9 students: you have been assigned to find a current event (newspaper article) and to prepare a short (4-5 minute) presentation on the article and the topic. Please make sure you have the Current Events worksheet to complete and hand in. Please find an issue that is somewhat relevant to social studies (geography, politics, history, social issues, etc). You will be evaluated on your completion of this sheet, your understanding of the article and topic, and your ability to answer questions. This is worth 10 marks. We will go over the assignment in class on Monday and presentations will start Tuesday. Here is the schedule of presentations. Please email me if you have a problem with your assigned date.
Block 1:
Tue, Apr 1
-Kendall B, Vahag B, Jake C
Wed, Apr 2
-Mikhail D, Lucy F
Thu, Apr 3
-Laura D, Kim G
Fri, Apr 4
-Alana H, Charanjit H, Sarah D
Mon, Apr 7
-Haley K, Liam K, Taylor J
Tue, Apr 8
-Brendan L, Christopher L, Jayne M, Kevin K
Wed, Apr 9
-Kyle M, Katrina M, Connor M
Thu, Apr 10
-Andrew M, Miranda M
Fri, Apr 11
-Maggie P
Mon, Apr 14
-Desiree T, Jennifer W, Marcus H, Billy P, Vernon P, Jordan P
Block 2:
Tue, Apr 1
-Lydia A, Jennifer A, Cally B
Wed, Apr 2
-Emilee B, Mike H, Emma C
Thu, Apr 3
-Kristen C, Eunhee C, May F
Fri, Apr 4
-Jonathan C, Erik E
Mon, Apr 7
-Samantha C
Tue, Apr 8
-Otis G, Jordan H, Erin B, Preet G
Wed, Apr 9
-Matt H, Freddy K, Mana K
Thu, Apr 10
-Nic L
Fri, Apr 11
-Peter O, Peter K
Mon, Apr 14
-Cindy O, Eric P, Sarah P, Mason N, Deanna M
Wed, Apr 16
-Sardara D, Jennifer K, Kiana G,
Friday, March 28, 2008
Saturday, March 8, 2008
March 10-14
This blog will have lesson plans and links to assignments. I will try to ensure that all assignments are made available on the Internet in this way. If something is underlined on the blog, it means you can click on it to see a copy of the item - this could be a pdf document, powerpoint, music or a video. If you can't read the PowerPoint material on your computer, download PowerPoint Viewer from Microsoft for free. Use this blog to see what is coming up each week. If you are away, you can check up on what you are missing and download any assigned work.
If you have any questions or would like some help with the material or the homework, you can contact me anytime by e-mail at: emilycarlson@telus.net. I will be at the school everyday before and after school but my official tutorial times will be in Mr. Benoy's or Ms. Hayter's room Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:55-3:15 pm.
Social Studies 9 - Blocks 1 & 2
**All groups should be ready to present at the beginning of Monday's class. There will be a unit test on Wednesday which will cover all of chapter 7 and anything that we worked on since the last test. There will be multiple choice, short answer, and a map.
Monday, March 10
-Group presentations on Northwest Coast peoples (10 minute presentation plus questions).
-Every student to complete a worksheet for each presentation.
-Complete ch. 7 crossword for tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 11
-Finish up presentations.
-Discuss Northwest coast peoples, what we learned from presentations.
-Check for completion of all worksheets from presentations.
-Review for unit test: placemat activity reviewing all First Nations groups we covered.
Wednesday, March 12
-Unit Test on the Native Peoples of Canada.
-Read 'The Viking Explorations' and complete Can you recall? #1-4
Thursday, March 13
-Video: Canada: A People's History
-Take up the Vikings reading, go over questions 1-4.
-Discuss the Vikings, early explorers to Canada.
-Complete Questions and map on Vikings.
-Hand out 'Current events' assignment to complete over spring break. Check blog later for schedule of presentations.
-Read Crossroads pp. 216-218, write definitions of bold words.
Friday, March 14
-Collect maps and go over bold words.
-Video The First Europeans and complete viewing guide.
-Go over test results.
*Have a great Spring Break!
Social Studies 11 - Block 4
**There will be a Unit Test this Tuesday, March 12. The exam will cover everything that we have done since the first test including Parliament, Executive branch, Legislative branch, passage of Legislation, Provincial, and Local governments. The Exam will be worth approximately 57 marks and there will be an essay question on the Senate! You should be making flash cards to help you study and a minimum of 25 will get you 5 bonus marks on the Test.
Monday, March 10
-Go over homework p. 246 #1, 3, 4.
-Finish video: "Local and Provincial governments: Working together" and fill out video guide.
-Review Provincial and local government. Click here to see your Municipal government.
-Discuss Aboriginal self-government.
-Review for test!
-Hand back essays - new marks posted so please verify all marks
Tuesday, March 11
-Unit test: approximately 57 marks including an essay.
-Please use the whole block to complete the test and write a well thought out essay.
-Read 'Why Study History?' and write a paragraph on why we should study history due tomorrow (5 marks).
Wednesday, March 12
-Begin HISTORY unit :-)
-Discuss paragraphs. Why do we study History??
-Where was Canada at the turn of the 20th century?
-In-class reading and group presentations.
-Read Counterpoints pp. 2-8, Answer #1-3 on p. 9
Thursday, March 13
-Canada at the turn of the 2oth Century.
-Take up homework p. 9 #1-3
-Video Canada: A people's History "The Great Transformation" 1896-1915
-Immigration to Canada: who were 'desirable Canadians?'
-Read pp. 9-16, Answer p. 13 #3-4 and p. 16 #2, 3
Friday, March 14
*Mr. Benoy will explain and assign Family History and Immigration Assignment including the pedigree chart. Though this is not due until mid-May, begin research, especially if you are seeing family over the Spring Break. Check out alternatives for International and First Nations students. ANY questions about this, please email Mr. Benoy at http://kbenoy@nvsd44.bc.ca/
-Take up homework p. 13 #1-4, p. 16 # 2, 3.
-Canada's treatment of immigrants and First Nations peoples.
-Finish video.
-Hand back and go over tests.
**Have a great Spring Break!
If you have any questions or would like some help with the material or the homework, you can contact me anytime by e-mail at: emilycarlson@telus.net. I will be at the school everyday before and after school but my official tutorial times will be in Mr. Benoy's or Ms. Hayter's room Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:55-3:15 pm.
Social Studies 9 - Blocks 1 & 2
**All groups should be ready to present at the beginning of Monday's class. There will be a unit test on Wednesday which will cover all of chapter 7 and anything that we worked on since the last test. There will be multiple choice, short answer, and a map.
Monday, March 10
-Group presentations on Northwest Coast peoples (10 minute presentation plus questions).
-Every student to complete a worksheet for each presentation.
-Complete ch. 7 crossword for tomorrow.
Tuesday, March 11
-Finish up presentations.
-Discuss Northwest coast peoples, what we learned from presentations.
-Check for completion of all worksheets from presentations.
-Review for unit test: placemat activity reviewing all First Nations groups we covered.
Wednesday, March 12
-Unit Test on the Native Peoples of Canada.
-Read 'The Viking Explorations' and complete Can you recall? #1-4
Thursday, March 13
-Video: Canada: A People's History
-Take up the Vikings reading, go over questions 1-4.
-Discuss the Vikings, early explorers to Canada.
-Complete Questions and map on Vikings.
-Hand out 'Current events' assignment to complete over spring break. Check blog later for schedule of presentations.
-Read Crossroads pp. 216-218, write definitions of bold words.
Friday, March 14
-Collect maps and go over bold words.
-Video The First Europeans and complete viewing guide.
-Go over test results.
*Have a great Spring Break!
Social Studies 11 - Block 4
**There will be a Unit Test this Tuesday, March 12. The exam will cover everything that we have done since the first test including Parliament, Executive branch, Legislative branch, passage of Legislation, Provincial, and Local governments. The Exam will be worth approximately 57 marks and there will be an essay question on the Senate! You should be making flash cards to help you study and a minimum of 25 will get you 5 bonus marks on the Test.
Monday, March 10
-Go over homework p. 246 #1, 3, 4.
-Finish video: "Local and Provincial governments: Working together" and fill out video guide.
-Review Provincial and local government. Click here to see your Municipal government.
-Discuss Aboriginal self-government.
-Review for test!
-Hand back essays - new marks posted so please verify all marks
Tuesday, March 11
-Unit test: approximately 57 marks including an essay.
-Please use the whole block to complete the test and write a well thought out essay.
-Read 'Why Study History?' and write a paragraph on why we should study history due tomorrow (5 marks).
Wednesday, March 12
-Begin HISTORY unit :-)
-Discuss paragraphs. Why do we study History??
-Where was Canada at the turn of the 20th century?
-In-class reading and group presentations.
-Read Counterpoints pp. 2-8, Answer #1-3 on p. 9
Thursday, March 13
-Canada at the turn of the 2oth Century.
-Take up homework p. 9 #1-3
-Video Canada: A people's History "The Great Transformation" 1896-1915
-Immigration to Canada: who were 'desirable Canadians?'
-Read pp. 9-16, Answer p. 13 #3-4 and p. 16 #2, 3
Friday, March 14
*Mr. Benoy will explain and assign Family History and Immigration Assignment including the pedigree chart. Though this is not due until mid-May, begin research, especially if you are seeing family over the Spring Break. Check out alternatives for International and First Nations students. ANY questions about this, please email Mr. Benoy at http://kbenoy@nvsd44.bc.ca/
-Take up homework p. 13 #1-4, p. 16 # 2, 3.
-Canada's treatment of immigrants and First Nations peoples.
-Finish video.
-Hand back and go over tests.
**Have a great Spring Break!
Saturday, March 1, 2008
March 3-7
This blog will have lesson plans and links to assignments. I will try to ensure that all assignments are made available on the Internet in this way. If something is underlined on the blog, it means you can click on it to see a copy of the item - this could be a pdf document, powerpoint, music or a video. If you can't read the PowerPoint material on your computer, download PowerPoint Viewer from Microsoft for free. Use this blog to see what is coming up each week. If you are away, you can check up on what you are missing and download any assigned work.
If you have any questions or would like some help with the material or the homework, you can contact me anytime by e-mail at: emilycarlson@telus.net. I will be at the school everyday before and after school but my official tutorial times will be in Mr. Benoy's or Ms. Hayter's room Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:55-3:15 pm.
Social Studies 9 - Blocks 1 & 2
Monday, March 3
-Working on group projects in Computer Lab across from Library.
The assignment will be a research project on one of the Northwest Coast Native groups.
-Hand in worksheet on the People of the Plains.
Tuesday, March 4
-Go over test re-writes with Ms. Hayter.
-Finish People of the Plains, hand back worksheets.
-Read pp. 202-204 in Crossroads, Answer #1, 3 p. 205
Wednesday, March 5
-Start the People of the Plateau.
-Go over homework, p. 205 #1, 3
-How did they survive off the land in the Interior? Powerpoint pictures.
-In class writing assignment: Diary entry from perspective of person from Plateau culture. 5 marks.
-Compare and Contrast People of the Plains and People of the Plateau. How did each of these groups adapt differently to their specific geography and environment (food & housing). Due tomorrow, 5 marks.
Thursday, March 6
-Collect compare/contrast worksheets.
-Start the People of the Northwest Coast.
-Discuss their very organized society and customs, such as the Potlatch.
-Video: Potlatch.
-Read pp. 205-209 in Crossroads.
-Complete worksheet on Northwest Coast.
Friday, March 7
-Hand in worksheet.
-Continue the people of the Northwest Coast.
-Art, Bill Reid powerpoint pictures.
-Video: continue Potlatch and take notes. Mini-quiz after video.
*Reminder: Group presentations on Monday, must be ready to present.
Social Studies 11 - Block 4
Reminder: Rough draft (typed) of Monarchy essays due Tuesday. Final draft due Thursday and out of 18 marks. The next Unit Test will be next Tuesday, March 11 and will cover Parliament, the Legislative & Executive Branch, Provincial/Municipal/Local government.
**Web resources for Essay:
-The Monarchist League of Canada
http://www.monarchist.ca/new/index.html
-Canadian Monarchist Online
http://pages.interlog.com/~rakhshan/pmain.html
-Citizens for a Canadian Republic
http://www.canadian-republic.ca/home.html
Monday, March 3
-The Legislative Branch - powerpoint slides 17-31.
-How effective is the House of Commons? Are they truly representative of Canadians?
-Click here for a very useful guide to the House of Commons.
-Pair work using Towards Tomorrow texts in class.
-Review expectations for Essay on Monarchy. Rough Draft due tomorrow!
-Read Counterpoints pp. 227-231.
Tuesday, March 4
-The Legislative Branch continued: The Senate, powerpoint slides 34-40.
-How and why are Senators appointed?
-Peer review of Monarchy Essays. 5 marks each for constructive participation. Final draft of essays due Thursday, worth 18 marks.
-Read Counterpoints pp. 231-233, Do p. 233 # 1-4.
Wednesday, March 5
-Go over homework #1-4 p. 233.
-Should the Senate be abolished, reformed, or kept as is?
-Debate and take notes: there will be an essay question on the next exam regarding Senate reform.
-How is a bill passed? Create a flow chart for this with details and importance of each stage.
-Check out these web resources for Senate information:
Maple Leaf Web:
http://www.mapleleafweb.com/features/canadian-senate-role-powers-operation
Parliament of Canada:
http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/index.asp?Language=E
Thursday, March 6
-Collect Essays on Monarchy.
-How is a bill passed?
-Parliament simulation in class.
-Read Counterpoints pp. 236-240, Do #4 (a,b,c)
Friday, March 7
-Provincial, Municipal, & Local governments.
-How does Provincial government differ from Federal government?
-Powerpoint lecture: slides 39-45.
-In class, read pp. 170-178 in Towards Tomorrow (red) text and answer #1-3 p. 178. Sign-out red text if not completed in class.
-Start video: "Local and Provincial governments: Working together" and fill out video guide.
-Read Counterpoints pp. 240-246, Do p. 246 # 1, 3, 4.
If you have any questions or would like some help with the material or the homework, you can contact me anytime by e-mail at: emilycarlson@telus.net. I will be at the school everyday before and after school but my official tutorial times will be in Mr. Benoy's or Ms. Hayter's room Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:55-3:15 pm.
Social Studies 9 - Blocks 1 & 2
Monday, March 3
-Working on group projects in Computer Lab across from Library.
The assignment will be a research project on one of the Northwest Coast Native groups.
-Hand in worksheet on the People of the Plains.
Tuesday, March 4
-Go over test re-writes with Ms. Hayter.
-Finish People of the Plains, hand back worksheets.
-Read pp. 202-204 in Crossroads, Answer #1, 3 p. 205
Wednesday, March 5
-Start the People of the Plateau.
-Go over homework, p. 205 #1, 3
-How did they survive off the land in the Interior? Powerpoint pictures.
-In class writing assignment: Diary entry from perspective of person from Plateau culture. 5 marks.
-Compare and Contrast People of the Plains and People of the Plateau. How did each of these groups adapt differently to their specific geography and environment (food & housing). Due tomorrow, 5 marks.
Thursday, March 6
-Collect compare/contrast worksheets.
-Start the People of the Northwest Coast.
-Discuss their very organized society and customs, such as the Potlatch.
-Video: Potlatch.
-Read pp. 205-209 in Crossroads.
-Complete worksheet on Northwest Coast.
Friday, March 7
-Hand in worksheet.
-Continue the people of the Northwest Coast.
-Art, Bill Reid powerpoint pictures.
-Video: continue Potlatch and take notes. Mini-quiz after video.
*Reminder: Group presentations on Monday, must be ready to present.
Social Studies 11 - Block 4
Reminder: Rough draft (typed) of Monarchy essays due Tuesday. Final draft due Thursday and out of 18 marks. The next Unit Test will be next Tuesday, March 11 and will cover Parliament, the Legislative & Executive Branch, Provincial/Municipal/Local government.
**Web resources for Essay:
-The Monarchist League of Canada
http://www.monarchist.ca/new/index.html
-Canadian Monarchist Online
http://pages.interlog.com/~rakhshan/pmain.html
-Citizens for a Canadian Republic
http://www.canadian-republic.ca/home.html
Monday, March 3
-The Legislative Branch - powerpoint slides 17-31.
-How effective is the House of Commons? Are they truly representative of Canadians?
-Click here for a very useful guide to the House of Commons.
-Pair work using Towards Tomorrow texts in class.
-Review expectations for Essay on Monarchy. Rough Draft due tomorrow!
-Read Counterpoints pp. 227-231.
Tuesday, March 4
-The Legislative Branch continued: The Senate, powerpoint slides 34-40.
-How and why are Senators appointed?
-Peer review of Monarchy Essays. 5 marks each for constructive participation. Final draft of essays due Thursday, worth 18 marks.
-Read Counterpoints pp. 231-233, Do p. 233 # 1-4.
Wednesday, March 5
-Go over homework #1-4 p. 233.
-Should the Senate be abolished, reformed, or kept as is?
-Debate and take notes: there will be an essay question on the next exam regarding Senate reform.
-How is a bill passed? Create a flow chart for this with details and importance of each stage.
-Check out these web resources for Senate information:
Maple Leaf Web:
http://www.mapleleafweb.com/features/canadian-senate-role-powers-operation
Parliament of Canada:
http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/index.asp?Language=E
Thursday, March 6
-Collect Essays on Monarchy.
-How is a bill passed?
-Parliament simulation in class.
-Read Counterpoints pp. 236-240, Do #4 (a,b,c)
Friday, March 7
-Provincial, Municipal, & Local governments.
-How does Provincial government differ from Federal government?
-Powerpoint lecture: slides 39-45.
-In class, read pp. 170-178 in Towards Tomorrow (red) text and answer #1-3 p. 178. Sign-out red text if not completed in class.
-Start video: "Local and Provincial governments: Working together" and fill out video guide.
-Read Counterpoints pp. 240-246, Do p. 246 # 1, 3, 4.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
February 25-29
This blog will have lesson plans and links to assignments. I will try to ensure that all assignments are made available on the Internet in this way. If something is underlined on the blog, it means you can click on it to see a copy of the item - this could be a pdf document, powerpoint, music or a video. Use this blog to see what is coming up each week. If you are away, you can check up on what you are missing and download the assigned work because I will not accept late homework.
If you have any questions or would like some help with the material or the homework, you can contact me anytime by e-mail at: emilycarlson@telus.net. I will be at the school (usually somewhere in the Social Studies wing) everyday before and after school but my official tutorial times will be in Mr. Benoy's room Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:55-3:15 pm.
Social Studies 11- Block 4
**There will be a Unit Exam this Tuesday, Feb. 26. The exam will cover everything that we have done so far: ideologies, political parties, elections, lobbying, the Constitution & Charter, human rights, and the Judiciary. The Exam will be worth 72 marks so please study hard! You should be making flash cards to help you study and a minimum of 30 will get you 5 bonus marks on the Exam.
*Monday, Feb 25
-Go over homework p. 280 #1, p.288 #1, p.291 ‘Explore the Issues’ #1.
-Finish the Judiciary, current events activity.
-Jeopardy Game to review for exam.
-Study for Exam tomorrow!
*Tuesday, Feb 26
-Hand in minimum 30 flash cards for 5 bonus marks.
-Hand back Towards Tomorrow (red) textbook.
-Unit Exam: 70 marks!
*Wednesday, Feb 27
-Discuss grade 12 course options.
-Start Parliament & review foundations of Canadian government.
-Video: Our National Parliament: The Inside Story and complete viewing guide.
-Why does Canada still have a Monarchy?
-Read pp. 221-227 and Do p. 226 #5.
*Thursday, Feb 28
-Go over exam and hand back marks. Please make sure you check my calculations and also check that I have entered all your marks correctly on the updated posted marks.
-Go over homework p.226 #1, 5.
-Discuss the Executive branch of government: Powerpoint Lecture slides 1-15.
-Take up video guide from yesterday.
-Debate: Should Canada keep the Monarchy or become a Republic?
-Read pp. 234-236, Do #2, 3 p.240
*Friday, Feb 29
-Go over homework p. 240 #2, 3.
-Continue the Executive branch: discuss the Prime Minister and his Cabinet.
-Video clips of PM and Gov Gen. http://pm.gc.ca/eng/default.asp
-Essay writing tips.
-Handout: Bibliography format, click here for footnotes help
-Assign Essay: Should Canada keep the Monarchy? Rough draft due Tuesday for peer review.
Web resources for Essay:
-The Monarchist League of Canada
http://www.monarchist.ca/new/index.html
-Canadian Monarchist Online
http://pages.interlog.com/~rakhshan/pmain.html
-Citizens for a Canadian Republic
http://www.canadian-republic.ca/home.html
Social Studies 9- Block 1
**This week we will continue the unit on the Native peoples of Canada. If you have any questions about the material covered from the first 3 weeks, then you may direct your questions to Ms. Hayter. Otherwise, please feel free to come see me or email me anytime for questions.
*Monday, Feb 25
-review legends and anthropology.
-collect mind maps on the Inuit.
-Video: Canada: A People's History Episode 1.
-The Inuit: Crossroads pp. 188-192.
-Handout worksheet on the Inuit. Do numbers 2 & 3 d, f, g, h, i.
*Tuesday, Feb 26
-Who came first?
-Video 'A New World' and viewing guide.
-Finish study of the Inuit, go over worksheet.
-Video: Biomes: Land of the Inuit from United Streaming.
-Discuss 'The Caribou Hunt' and Inukshuks.
*Wednesday, Feb 27
-Video: Origins and complete viewing guide.
-Eastern Woodland people and the Iroquois.
-Read Crossroads pp. 193-197, definitions for all bold words, answer p. 297 #1, 2
*Thursday, Feb 28
-Continue study of the Iroquois.
-Discuss their democractic and matrilocal society.
-Video Lost Civilizations & video guide in class.
-Ms. Hayter to give tests back - re-write paragraph answers for Monday for marks.
*Friday, Feb 29
-Start the People of the Plains.
-Read Crossroads pp. 198-201.
-Video: Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump.
-Handout worksheet on the People of the Plains, do numbers 2 & 3 a, b, c, e, f, i, k.
**Monday's class will meet in the Computer Lab.
If you have any questions or would like some help with the material or the homework, you can contact me anytime by e-mail at: emilycarlson@telus.net. I will be at the school (usually somewhere in the Social Studies wing) everyday before and after school but my official tutorial times will be in Mr. Benoy's room Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:55-3:15 pm.
Social Studies 11- Block 4
**There will be a Unit Exam this Tuesday, Feb. 26. The exam will cover everything that we have done so far: ideologies, political parties, elections, lobbying, the Constitution & Charter, human rights, and the Judiciary. The Exam will be worth 72 marks so please study hard! You should be making flash cards to help you study and a minimum of 30 will get you 5 bonus marks on the Exam.
*Monday, Feb 25
-Go over homework p. 280 #1, p.288 #1, p.291 ‘Explore the Issues’ #1.
-Finish the Judiciary, current events activity.
-Jeopardy Game to review for exam.
-Study for Exam tomorrow!
*Tuesday, Feb 26
-Hand in minimum 30 flash cards for 5 bonus marks.
-Hand back Towards Tomorrow (red) textbook.
-Unit Exam: 70 marks!
*Wednesday, Feb 27
-Discuss grade 12 course options.
-Start Parliament & review foundations of Canadian government.
-Video: Our National Parliament: The Inside Story and complete viewing guide.
-Why does Canada still have a Monarchy?
-Read pp. 221-227 and Do p. 226 #5.
*Thursday, Feb 28
-Go over exam and hand back marks. Please make sure you check my calculations and also check that I have entered all your marks correctly on the updated posted marks.
-Go over homework p.226 #1, 5.
-Discuss the Executive branch of government: Powerpoint Lecture slides 1-15.
-Take up video guide from yesterday.
-Debate: Should Canada keep the Monarchy or become a Republic?
-Read pp. 234-236, Do #2, 3 p.240
*Friday, Feb 29
-Go over homework p. 240 #2, 3.
-Continue the Executive branch: discuss the Prime Minister and his Cabinet.
-Video clips of PM and Gov Gen. http://pm.gc.ca/eng/default.asp
-Essay writing tips.
-Handout: Bibliography format, click here for footnotes help
-Assign Essay: Should Canada keep the Monarchy? Rough draft due Tuesday for peer review.
Web resources for Essay:
-The Monarchist League of Canada
http://www.monarchist.ca/new/index.html
-Canadian Monarchist Online
http://pages.interlog.com/~rakhshan/pmain.html
-Citizens for a Canadian Republic
http://www.canadian-republic.ca/home.html
Social Studies 9- Block 1
**This week we will continue the unit on the Native peoples of Canada. If you have any questions about the material covered from the first 3 weeks, then you may direct your questions to Ms. Hayter. Otherwise, please feel free to come see me or email me anytime for questions.
*Monday, Feb 25
-review legends and anthropology.
-collect mind maps on the Inuit.
-Video: Canada: A People's History Episode 1.
-The Inuit: Crossroads pp. 188-192.
-Handout worksheet on the Inuit. Do numbers 2 & 3 d, f, g, h, i.
*Tuesday, Feb 26
-Who came first?
-Video 'A New World' and viewing guide.
-Finish study of the Inuit, go over worksheet.
-Video: Biomes: Land of the Inuit from United Streaming.
-Discuss 'The Caribou Hunt' and Inukshuks.
*Wednesday, Feb 27
-Video: Origins and complete viewing guide.
-Eastern Woodland people and the Iroquois.
-Read Crossroads pp. 193-197, definitions for all bold words, answer p. 297 #1, 2
*Thursday, Feb 28
-Continue study of the Iroquois.
-Discuss their democractic and matrilocal society.
-Video Lost Civilizations & video guide in class.
-Ms. Hayter to give tests back - re-write paragraph answers for Monday for marks.
*Friday, Feb 29
-Start the People of the Plains.
-Read Crossroads pp. 198-201.
-Video: Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump.
-Handout worksheet on the People of the Plains, do numbers 2 & 3 a, b, c, e, f, i, k.
**Monday's class will meet in the Computer Lab.
Friday, February 15, 2008
February 18-22
This blog will have lesson plans and links to assignments. I will try to ensure that all assignments are made available on the Internet in this way. If something is underlined on the blog, it means you can click on it to see a copy of the item - this could be a pdf document, powerpoint, music or a video. Use this blog to see what is coming up each week. If you are away, you can check up on what you are missing and download the assigned work because I will not accept late homework.
If you have any questions or would like some help with the material or the homework, you can contact me anytime by e-mail at: emilycarlson@telus.net. I will be at the school (usually somewhere in the Social Studies wing) everyday before and after school but my official tutorial times will be in Mr. Benoy's room Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:55-3:15 pm.
Social Studies 11- Block 4
**There will be a Unit Exam early next week (Tuesday, Feb. 26). This exam will cover everything that we have done so far and what we will cover this week: ideologies, political parties, elections, the Constitution & Charter, and the Judiciary. The Exam will be worth approximately 70 marks so please study hard! You should be making flash cards to help you study and a minimum of 30 will get you 5 bonus marks on the Exam.
*Monday, Feb. 18
-Hand in Lobbying Research Assignments.
-Start discussion of The Constitution - ppt presentation. What is it and how did it evolve?
-Read Counterpoints pp. 271-276, Do questions p. 273 #1, p.277 #1,3.
*Tuesday, Feb. 19
-Discuss quizzes from Thursday.
-Go over homework p. 273 #1, p.277 #1, 3.
-Handout The Charter
-Discuss The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and rank the importance of each right.
-Refer (not required) to pp. 151-158 in Towards Tomorrow text for more info on the Charter.
-Read Counterpoints pp. 293-304, Do questions p. 304 #2 (a-f), 3
*Wednesday, Feb. 20
-Health survey.
*Thursday, Feb. 21
-Go over homework p. 304 #2 (a-f), 3
-Finish ppt presentation & discussion on The Charter.
-Debates on voting rights for prisoners & religious rights.
-Click here for detailed description of notwithstanding clause (pros & cons, etc)
-What are/should be basic Human Rights?
-Read Counterpoints pp. 304-312, Do questions p. 308 #2, 3, 5b & p. 312 #3.
*Friday, Feb. 22 **Come play soccer against the teachers after school today in large gym!
-Go over homework p. 308 #2, 3, 5b & p. 312 #3.
-Finish Human Rights discussion.
-Start The Judiciary- ppt presentation. Discuss laws, police, courts, Youth Criminal Justice Act.
-Discuss Exam. Handouts on Essay scoring and Possible long answer questions.
-Read Counterpoints pp. 277-290, Do questions p. 280 #1, p.288 #1, p.291 ‘Explore the Issues’ #1.
If you have any questions or would like some help with the material or the homework, you can contact me anytime by e-mail at: emilycarlson@telus.net. I will be at the school (usually somewhere in the Social Studies wing) everyday before and after school but my official tutorial times will be in Mr. Benoy's room Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:55-3:15 pm.
Social Studies 11- Block 4
**There will be a Unit Exam early next week (Tuesday, Feb. 26). This exam will cover everything that we have done so far and what we will cover this week: ideologies, political parties, elections, the Constitution & Charter, and the Judiciary. The Exam will be worth approximately 70 marks so please study hard! You should be making flash cards to help you study and a minimum of 30 will get you 5 bonus marks on the Exam.
*Monday, Feb. 18
-Hand in Lobbying Research Assignments.
-Start discussion of The Constitution - ppt presentation. What is it and how did it evolve?
-Read Counterpoints pp. 271-276, Do questions p. 273 #1, p.277 #1,3.
*Tuesday, Feb. 19
-Discuss quizzes from Thursday.
-Go over homework p. 273 #1, p.277 #1, 3.
-Handout The Charter
-Discuss The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and rank the importance of each right.
-Refer (not required) to pp. 151-158 in Towards Tomorrow text for more info on the Charter.
-Read Counterpoints pp. 293-304, Do questions p. 304 #2 (a-f), 3
*Wednesday, Feb. 20
-Health survey.
*Thursday, Feb. 21
-Go over homework p. 304 #2 (a-f), 3
-Finish ppt presentation & discussion on The Charter.
-Debates on voting rights for prisoners & religious rights.
-Click here for detailed description of notwithstanding clause (pros & cons, etc)
-What are/should be basic Human Rights?
-Read Counterpoints pp. 304-312, Do questions p. 308 #2, 3, 5b & p. 312 #3.
*Friday, Feb. 22 **Come play soccer against the teachers after school today in large gym!
-Go over homework p. 308 #2, 3, 5b & p. 312 #3.
-Finish Human Rights discussion.
-Start The Judiciary- ppt presentation. Discuss laws, police, courts, Youth Criminal Justice Act.
-Discuss Exam. Handouts on Essay scoring and Possible long answer questions.
-Read Counterpoints pp. 277-290, Do questions p. 280 #1, p.288 #1, p.291 ‘Explore the Issues’ #1.
Friday, February 8, 2008
February 11-15
This blogsite will have lesson plans and links to assignments. I will try to ensure that all assignments are made available on the Internet in this way. If something is underlined on the blog, it means you can click on it to see a copy of the item - this could be a pdf document, powerpoint, music or a video. Use this blog to see what is coming up each week. If you are away, you can check up on what you are missing.
If you have any questions or would like some help with the material or the homework, you can contact me anytime by e-mail at: emilycarlson@telus.net. I will be at the school (usually somewhere in the Social Studies wing) everyday before and after school but my official tutorial times will be in Mr. Benoy's room Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:55-3:15 pm.
Social Studies 11- Block 4
**There will be a small quiz this Thursday, Feb. 14 on Ideologies, Political Parties, & Elections. It will be worth 10 marks and will consist of 20 multiple choice questions. You are strongly encouraged to create Flash cards to study from and these will get you bonus points on the upcoming Exam. The unit Exam will be at the beginning of the fourth week (Monday, Feb. 25).
*Monday, Feb. 11
-Go over homework questions.
-Presentations of Group Assignments (Create your own School). Each group given 5-7 minutes to present, each member must participate, marks for creativity & accuracy! Also, hand in written portion.
-Self & Group Evaluations.
-Assign Counterpoints textbook.
-Read pp. 249-257 in Counterpoints, do questions p.253 #1,2 & p. 258 #4 a&b for Tuesday.
*Tuesday, Feb. 12
-Go over homework questions.
-start Elections. Powerpoint Canada's Electoral System.
-Activity: Electoral Systems Worksheet.
-Receive marks for Group Assignments.
-Read pp. 88-96 in Towards Tomorrow, do questions p. 97 #3, 4
*Wednesday, Feb. 13
-Go over homework questions.
-Continuing Elections, worksheet: Election Results.
-Video clip: BCSTV animation.
-Handout: Elections, paragraph assignment due Thursday.
*Thursday, Feb. 14
-Quiz today on Ideologies, Parties & Elections - 10 marks.
-Citizen participation, Lobbying, & Mass Media (Click here for full list of Federal lobby groups).
-Individual Lobbying Research Assignment due Monday - 10 marks.
-Read Counterpoints pp. 258-267, Do questions p. 264 #1, 2 (a,b,c) & p. 267 #1.
*Friday, Feb. 15 -Meet in Computer Lab- D202
(Please bring agendas and login password for computers)
-Go over homework p.264 #1,2 & p. 267 #1.
-Finish discussion of mass media and influence on public opinion.
-Conduct research for Lobbying Assignment due Monday.
If you have any questions or would like some help with the material or the homework, you can contact me anytime by e-mail at: emilycarlson@telus.net. I will be at the school (usually somewhere in the Social Studies wing) everyday before and after school but my official tutorial times will be in Mr. Benoy's room Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:55-3:15 pm.
Social Studies 11- Block 4
**There will be a small quiz this Thursday, Feb. 14 on Ideologies, Political Parties, & Elections. It will be worth 10 marks and will consist of 20 multiple choice questions. You are strongly encouraged to create Flash cards to study from and these will get you bonus points on the upcoming Exam. The unit Exam will be at the beginning of the fourth week (Monday, Feb. 25).
*Monday, Feb. 11
-Go over homework questions.
-Presentations of Group Assignments (Create your own School). Each group given 5-7 minutes to present, each member must participate, marks for creativity & accuracy! Also, hand in written portion.
-Self & Group Evaluations.
-Assign Counterpoints textbook.
-Read pp. 249-257 in Counterpoints, do questions p.253 #1,2 & p. 258 #4 a&b for Tuesday.
*Tuesday, Feb. 12
-Go over homework questions.
-start Elections. Powerpoint Canada's Electoral System.
-Activity: Electoral Systems Worksheet.
-Receive marks for Group Assignments.
-Read pp. 88-96 in Towards Tomorrow, do questions p. 97 #3, 4
*Wednesday, Feb. 13
-Go over homework questions.
-Continuing Elections, worksheet: Election Results.
-Video clip: BCSTV animation.
-Handout: Elections, paragraph assignment due Thursday.
*Thursday, Feb. 14
-Quiz today on Ideologies, Parties & Elections - 10 marks.
-Citizen participation, Lobbying, & Mass Media (Click here for full list of Federal lobby groups).
-Individual Lobbying Research Assignment due Monday - 10 marks.
-Read Counterpoints pp. 258-267, Do questions p. 264 #1, 2 (a,b,c) & p. 267 #1.
*Friday, Feb. 15 -Meet in Computer Lab- D202
(Please bring agendas and login password for computers)
-Go over homework p.264 #1,2 & p. 267 #1.
-Finish discussion of mass media and influence on public opinion.
-Conduct research for Lobbying Assignment due Monday.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
February 4-8, 2008
New Semester!
Welcome back to a whole new set of classes... and teachers. I am a teacher-candidate from the University of British Columbia and I will be teaching a large portion of this semester in Social Studies 11 (Block 4) with Mr. Benoy and Social Studies 9 (Blocks 1 & 2) with Ms. Hayter. I am very excited and I hope we have a great semester!
This blogsite will have lesson plans and links to particular assignments. I will try to ensure that all assignments are made available on the Internet in this way. If something is underlined on the blog, it means that you can click on it to see a copy of the particular item - this could be a pdf document, powerpoint, music or a video. Use this blog to see what is coming up each week. If you are away, you can check up on what you are missing. If you do not have an Internet connection, you probably know someone who does or you can ask me the old-fashioned way.
Sutherland has a license to access Discovery Channel's United Streaming video collection. Students may download or stream videos from the collection by going to http://www.unitedstreaming.com/. Use the passcode posted in the classroom to register. If you have lost it, see me, or e-mail me, for this information. Students are licensed to include this content within their own creations.
If you have any questions or would like some help with the material or the homework, you can contact me anytime by e-mail at: emilycarlson@telus.net. I will be at the school (usually somewhere in the Social Studies wing) everyday before and after school but my official tutorial times will be in Mr. Benoy's room Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:55-3:15 pm.
Social Studies 11 - Block 4
* Monday, February 4
-Ppt: Introduction & Expectations. Ppt: Course Objectives. Handouts: Final Exam Table of Specifications & Course Outline.
-Introduction to Government. Handout: What is Government?. Complete the questions for Tuesday.
* Tuesday, February 5
-Finish ppt: Course Objectives.
-Go over handout: What is Government?.
-Powerpoint- What is the purpose of government? The 3 branches. Discussion.
-Assign textbooks. Read pp. 4-10, Do #1 & 4, p. 6 and #2, 3, 5, p. 11.
* Wednesday, February 6
-Go over homework questions.
-Intro to ideologies, origins and political spectrum. Continute powerpoint & Discussion of ideologies, 4 corners activity.
-Handout Summary of Ideologies and Political Spectrum Questionnaire (pgs are backwards on pdf version) to be done for Thursday.
-Read pp. 11-15, Do #1b & 3, p.15.
* Thursday, February 7
-Go over homework questions and handout. Review ideologies.
-Handouts on Capitalism & Socialism: Jigsaw Activity!
-Handout Identifying Ideologies to be completed for Friday.
-Group project: Create your own school based on an ideology, due and presentations on Monday, Feb.11.
* Friday, February 8
-Ideologies in Canadian politics. Finish Powerpoint material. Looking at Canada's Federal and Provincial political parties. (Extra info here: Political Parties of Canada)
-Handout Political Parties Update and do questions 1-4 for Monday.
-Group assignment presentations on Monday.
Welcome back to a whole new set of classes... and teachers. I am a teacher-candidate from the University of British Columbia and I will be teaching a large portion of this semester in Social Studies 11 (Block 4) with Mr. Benoy and Social Studies 9 (Blocks 1 & 2) with Ms. Hayter. I am very excited and I hope we have a great semester!
This blogsite will have lesson plans and links to particular assignments. I will try to ensure that all assignments are made available on the Internet in this way. If something is underlined on the blog, it means that you can click on it to see a copy of the particular item - this could be a pdf document, powerpoint, music or a video. Use this blog to see what is coming up each week. If you are away, you can check up on what you are missing. If you do not have an Internet connection, you probably know someone who does or you can ask me the old-fashioned way.
Sutherland has a license to access Discovery Channel's United Streaming video collection. Students may download or stream videos from the collection by going to http://www.unitedstreaming.com/. Use the passcode posted in the classroom to register. If you have lost it, see me, or e-mail me, for this information. Students are licensed to include this content within their own creations.
If you have any questions or would like some help with the material or the homework, you can contact me anytime by e-mail at: emilycarlson@telus.net. I will be at the school (usually somewhere in the Social Studies wing) everyday before and after school but my official tutorial times will be in Mr. Benoy's room Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:55-3:15 pm.
Social Studies 11 - Block 4
* Monday, February 4
-Ppt: Introduction & Expectations. Ppt: Course Objectives. Handouts: Final Exam Table of Specifications & Course Outline.
-Introduction to Government. Handout: What is Government?. Complete the questions for Tuesday.
* Tuesday, February 5
-Finish ppt: Course Objectives.
-Go over handout: What is Government?.
-Powerpoint- What is the purpose of government? The 3 branches. Discussion.
-Assign textbooks. Read pp. 4-10, Do #1 & 4, p. 6 and #2, 3, 5, p. 11.
* Wednesday, February 6
-Go over homework questions.
-Intro to ideologies, origins and political spectrum. Continute powerpoint & Discussion of ideologies, 4 corners activity.
-Handout Summary of Ideologies and Political Spectrum Questionnaire (pgs are backwards on pdf version) to be done for Thursday.
-Read pp. 11-15, Do #1b & 3, p.15.
* Thursday, February 7
-Go over homework questions and handout. Review ideologies.
-Handouts on Capitalism & Socialism: Jigsaw Activity!
-Handout Identifying Ideologies to be completed for Friday.
-Group project: Create your own school based on an ideology, due and presentations on Monday, Feb.11.
* Friday, February 8
-Ideologies in Canadian politics. Finish Powerpoint material. Looking at Canada's Federal and Provincial political parties. (Extra info here: Political Parties of Canada)
-Handout Political Parties Update and do questions 1-4 for Monday.
-Group assignment presentations on Monday.
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