Day 9 Handouts, classwork, and homework

*Note (1): Underlined words are links to downloadable pages.
*Note (2): Please be prepared for a possible pop quiz at the beginning of each class. It will be based on material presented in the previous class.
*Note (3): Blog details are subject to change.

Social Studies 8

Check Homework #1- Rise of Christianity worksheet , questions 1 - 7

Jesus video conclusion

Roman Legions

- discussion
- video

Breakdown of Unity worksheet classwork

Homework # 1- Rise of Christianity worksheet , questions 8 - 11, due Sept. 16
Homework # 2- Breakdown of Unity worksheet , questions 1 - 4, due Sept. 16


Social Studies 11

Check Friday's homework - p. 253:1 - 5, p. 258:1 - 2

Notes on party organization, the election process with persons directly involved

Review Handout on electoral systems. Review FPTP, PR list, focus on STV:

http://citizensassembly.bc.ca/resources/flash/bc-stv-full.swf

as well as food election example of STV at:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_transferable_vote

Classwork: Review pp. 97- 123 in the red book. Take summary notes on the important points

Homework: Make a chart which list advantages and disadvantages of the 3 election methods: First Past The Post (FPTP), Proportional Representation, National List (PR), and Single Transferable Vote (STV) also known as Single Transferable Ballot (STB).

Parties and Elections Quiz, Wednesday, Sept. 17