Day 40 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
Review Page 69: 6
Classwork: Art, literature, science, medicine - point form notes conclusion (start with #12)
Start Crusade video "Pilgrims in Arms"
Homework: p. 74:2,3, due Nov. 3
Social Studies 11
Check: 1) sidebar questions p. 57 & 59, #1-3 2) p. 61, #1-3 3) p. 65: 1 - 3 4) sidebar #1-2, p. 67
Post-War Canada notes continued - using PowerPoint
Complete Canada People's History clips
The Winnipeg General Strike Video, On Strike! - with questions
Complete Filmstrip & questions: The Ecstatic 20’s.
Homework for Nov. 3: Do sidebar questions p. 71 & 72 & #1-4, p. 72, sidebar questions p. 76, 78 & 79 & #1-2, p. 79. If you have time, read the Vancouver Sun article by Roger Bootle on the economic theory of John Maynard Keynes.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Day 39 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
Review Page 69: 2, 3 4
Classwork: Art, literature, science, medicine - point form notes
Faith and reason discussion
Homework: Page 69:6, due Oct. 31
Social Studies 11
Check: questions #1-3, p. 56
Post-War Canada notes continued - living conditions, economy, political situation
Filmstrip & questions: The Ecstatic 20’s.
If time, begin PowerPoint - Canada Between the Wars; 1919-1939.
Homework: Read pp. 57-67. Do 1) sidebar questions p. 57 & 59, #1-3 2) p. 61, #1-3 3) p. 65, & 4) sidebar #1-2, p. 67, due Oct. 31
*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
Review Page 69: 2, 3 4
Classwork: Art, literature, science, medicine - point form notes
Faith and reason discussion
Homework: Page 69:6, due Oct. 31
Social Studies 11
Check: questions #1-3, p. 56
Post-War Canada notes continued - living conditions, economy, political situation
Filmstrip & questions: The Ecstatic 20’s.
If time, begin PowerPoint - Canada Between the Wars; 1919-1939.
Homework: Read pp. 57-67. Do 1) sidebar questions p. 57 & 59, #1-3 2) p. 61, #1-3 3) p. 65, & 4) sidebar #1-2, p. 67, due Oct. 31
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Day 38 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
Hand in Presentation Outline
Review connection between rise of trade and rise of towns
Guilds video
Classwork: Art and literature point form notes
Homework: Page 69: 2, 3 4, due Oct. 30
Next class: faith and reason discussion
Social Studies 11
Check: questions #1-3, p. 51
Test review
Introduction to Post-War Canada - living conditions, economy, political situation
Canada People's History clips
The Winnipeg General Strike
Video, On Strike! - with questions
Homework: Read pp. 53-56. Answer questions #1-3, p. 56, due Oct. 30
*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
Hand in Presentation Outline
Review connection between rise of trade and rise of towns
Guilds video
Classwork: Art and literature point form notes
Homework: Page 69: 2, 3 4, due Oct. 30
Next class: faith and reason discussion
Social Studies 11
Check: questions #1-3, p. 51
Test review
Introduction to Post-War Canada - living conditions, economy, political situation
Canada People's History clips
The Winnipeg General Strike
Video, On Strike! - with questions
Homework: Read pp. 53-56. Answer questions #1-3, p. 56, due Oct. 30
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Day 37 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
Review question 7, p. 63, and p. 69:1
Review 2 Cathedral handouts
Growth of Towns filmstrip
Focus on Towns
Guilds video
Homework #1: Presentation Outline, due Oct. 29
Homework #2: Page 63: #7 & page 69:1, due Oct. 28
Social Studies 11
Check: questions on p. 42: Figure 2 - 21 activity
Check: 3 questions on yesterday's blog (based on pp. 42 - 46)
Review end of war events - Paris Peace Conference, Spanish flu
Unit test - First two sections of history: 1896 - 1913, 1914 - 1918
Classwork and homework: Read pp. 48-51. Answer questions #1-3, p. 51, due Oct. 29
*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
Review question 7, p. 63, and p. 69:1
Review 2 Cathedral handouts
Growth of Towns filmstrip
Focus on Towns
Guilds video
Homework #1: Presentation Outline, due Oct. 29
Homework #2: Page 63: #7 & page 69:1, due Oct. 28
Social Studies 11
Check: questions on p. 42: Figure 2 - 21 activity
Check: 3 questions on yesterday's blog (based on pp. 42 - 46)
Review end of war events - Paris Peace Conference, Spanish flu
Unit test - First two sections of history: 1896 - 1913, 1914 - 1918
Classwork and homework: Read pp. 48-51. Answer questions #1-3, p. 51, due Oct. 29
Monday, October 27, 2008
Day 36 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
Review questions 2 - 6, p. 63
Review Chapter 3 Unit Test
Review Medieval Towns fill-in-the-blanks worksheet and Medieval Guilds worksheet
Growth of Towns filmstrip
Focus on Towns
Guilds video
Homework: question 7, p. 63, and p. 69:1, due next class
Social Studies 11
Hand in Literature of War assignment
Check questions on p. 47: 3,4,5
Class focus: The end of the war, including the Paris peace conference.
Watch video - Make Germany Pay, and answer board questions:
1) Who were the main participants in the Conference and what did they want?
2) What important powers were not invited to attend?
3) What were the key outcomes of the Conference?
Here is the link for the video, for home review: available online
Homework #2: Read pp. 42 - 46 and answer the following questions:
1. Explain how Canada’s role in the world was different in 1919 to 1914.
2. What limited the effectiveness of the League of Nations from its very start?
3. What great epidemic swept the world from 1918-1920? What was its effect in Canada?
Answers to the above questions are due Oct. 28
*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
Review questions 2 - 6, p. 63
Review Chapter 3 Unit Test
Review Medieval Towns fill-in-the-blanks worksheet and Medieval Guilds worksheet
Growth of Towns filmstrip
Focus on Towns
Guilds video
Homework: question 7, p. 63, and p. 69:1, due next class
Social Studies 11
Hand in Literature of War assignment
Check questions on p. 47: 3,4,5
Class focus: The end of the war, including the Paris peace conference.
Watch video - Make Germany Pay, and answer board questions:
1) Who were the main participants in the Conference and what did they want?
2) What important powers were not invited to attend?
3) What were the key outcomes of the Conference?
Here is the link for the video, for home review: available online
Two unit review (to address concepts of the test tomorrow)
Homework #1: Read pp. 42-46. Do figure 2-21, p. 42, #1 sidebar, due Oct. 28Homework #2: Read pp. 42 - 46 and answer the following questions:
1. Explain how Canada’s role in the world was different in 1919 to 1914.
2. What limited the effectiveness of the League of Nations from its very start?
3. What great epidemic swept the world from 1918-1920? What was its effect in Canada?
Answers to the above questions are due Oct. 28
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Day 35 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
Chapter 3 crossword
Chapter 3 Unit Test
Read pages 59 - 63, do questions 2 - 6
Homework: Read pages 59 - 63, answer questions 2 - 6 on p. 63, due Oct. 27
Social Studies 11
Check p. 41: 1, 4, 5
Check p. 42, the question in figure 2-21
Review conscription crisis
Canada and the First World War filmstrip
First two sections of history overview
Literature of War handout
Literature of War assignment
Homework #1: Literature of War assignment, due Oct. 27
Homework #2: Read pp. 43 - 46, answer questions on p. 47: 3,4,5
Prepare for a unit test of the first two sections of history, Tuesday, Oct. 28
You might consider looking at other World War I videos - see the online video directory for World War I.
*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
Chapter 3 crossword
Chapter 3 Unit Test
Read pages 59 - 63, do questions 2 - 6
Homework: Read pages 59 - 63, answer questions 2 - 6 on p. 63, due Oct. 27
Social Studies 11
Check p. 41: 1, 4, 5
Check p. 42, the question in figure 2-21
Review conscription crisis
Canada and the First World War filmstrip
First two sections of history overview
Literature of War handout
Literature of War assignment
Homework #1: Literature of War assignment, due Oct. 27
Homework #2: Read pp. 43 - 46, answer questions on p. 47: 3,4,5
Prepare for a unit test of the first two sections of history, Tuesday, Oct. 28
You might consider looking at other World War I videos - see the online video directory for World War I.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Day 34 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: Page 57: Chapter Checkup, questions 5,6
Check: Homework #2: Page 57: Developing Basic Skills: 1. Map Reading
Classwork: Height of Medieval Civilization Worksheet
Cathedral architecture handout,
If time, Growth of Towns fill-in-the-blanks worksheet
Homework #1: Review for Chapter 3 test: Thursday, Oct. 23
Social Studies 11
Check #1-4, p. 39 & sidebar #1, p. 34
Canada & World War I PowerPoint - take class notes on Conscription Crisis section
Watch Canada and the First World War filmstrip with view guide
Watch Video segment from Canada; A Peoples' History; Ordeal By Fire; Turmoil on the Homefront and handout.
While watching the episode answer the following board questions: 1) Why was opposition to the war strongest in Quebec? 2) What did people do to express their disapproval?
Homework: Read pp. 38- 41 and do #1, 4 & 5 on p. 41. Also answer the question in figure 2-21 on p. 42.
*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: Page 57: Chapter Checkup, questions 5,6
Check: Homework #2: Page 57: Developing Basic Skills: 1. Map Reading
Classwork: Height of Medieval Civilization Worksheet
Cathedral architecture handout,
If time, Growth of Towns fill-in-the-blanks worksheet
Homework #1: Review for Chapter 3 test: Thursday, Oct. 23
Social Studies 11
Check #1-4, p. 39 & sidebar #1, p. 34
Canada & World War I PowerPoint - take class notes on Conscription Crisis section
Watch Canada and the First World War filmstrip with view guide
Watch Video segment from Canada; A Peoples' History; Ordeal By Fire; Turmoil on the Homefront and handout.
While watching the episode answer the following board questions: 1) Why was opposition to the war strongest in Quebec? 2) What did people do to express their disapproval?
Homework: Read pp. 38- 41 and do #1, 4 & 5 on p. 41. Also answer the question in figure 2-21 on p. 42.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Day 33 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
Review p. 57, Chapter Checkup, questions 1 - 4
Finish Cathedral video with view guide
Classwork: Height of Medieval Civilization Worksheet
Homework #1: Page 57: Chapter Checkup, questions 5,6, due Oct. 22
Homework #2: Page 57: Developing Basic Skills: 1. Map Reading, due Oct. 22
Chapter 3 test: Thursday, Oct. 23
Social Studies 11
Hand in map assignment
Check questions page 33: 1 & 3
Hand in Canada's Autonomy thesis statement and four supporting points
Continue: The Killing Ground video & questions .
Canada & World War I PowerPoint - take class notes (up to Conscription Crisis)
Read pp. 34-38. Do #1-4, p. 39 & sidebar #1, p. 34, due Oct. 22
*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
Review p. 57, Chapter Checkup, questions 1 - 4
Finish Cathedral video with view guide
Classwork: Height of Medieval Civilization Worksheet
Homework #1: Page 57: Chapter Checkup, questions 5,6, due Oct. 22
Homework #2: Page 57: Developing Basic Skills: 1. Map Reading, due Oct. 22
Chapter 3 test: Thursday, Oct. 23
Social Studies 11
Hand in map assignment
Check questions page 33: 1 & 3
Hand in Canada's Autonomy thesis statement and four supporting points
Continue: The Killing Ground video & questions .
Canada & World War I PowerPoint - take class notes (up to Conscription Crisis)
Read pp. 34-38. Do #1-4, p. 39 & sidebar #1, p. 34, due Oct. 22
Monday, October 20, 2008
Day 32 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
Hand in presentation idea with short explanation
Review p. 56:3,4,5
Hand out and discuss Medieval Church notes handout 2nd side
Introduction to Chapter 4
Height of Medieval Civilization Worksheet
Cathedral video with view guide
Homework: Page 56:3 - 5, due Oct. 20
Chapter 3 test: Thursday, Oct. 23
Social Studies 11
Hand in photo assignment
Check questions page 28:1 - 4
Essay framework: Canada's lessening and growing autonomy, example
Continue video & questions The Killing Ground.
Filmstrip: Canada and The First World War
Trench Warfare – handouts & overheads.
Canada & World War I PowerPoint on – Life on the Western Front and The Home Front parts.
The conscription crisis. Overheads and video material from Canada: A Peoples’ History
Homework #1: Read pp. 28-33. Do sidebar questions p. 30 & 31 & 1 & 3, p. 33, due Oct. 21
Homework #2: Pre-war alliances map - 10 marks, based on completion, accuracy and appearance, due Oct. 21
.
*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
Hand in presentation idea with short explanation
Review p. 56:3,4,5
Hand out and discuss Medieval Church notes handout 2nd side
Introduction to Chapter 4
Height of Medieval Civilization Worksheet
Cathedral video with view guide
Homework: Page 56:3 - 5, due Oct. 20
Chapter 3 test: Thursday, Oct. 23
Social Studies 11
Hand in photo assignment
Check questions page 28:1 - 4
Essay framework: Canada's lessening and growing autonomy, example
Continue video & questions The Killing Ground.
Filmstrip: Canada and The First World War
Trench Warfare – handouts & overheads.
Canada & World War I PowerPoint on – Life on the Western Front and The Home Front parts.
The conscription crisis. Overheads and video material from Canada: A Peoples’ History
Homework #1: Read pp. 28-33. Do sidebar questions p. 30 & 31 & 1 & 3, p. 33, due Oct. 21
Homework #2: Pre-war alliances map - 10 marks, based on completion, accuracy and appearance, due Oct. 21
.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Day 31 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
Review p. 56:1,2
Continue Castle Video with view guide
Discuss SS8 Presentations
Medieval Church notes handout
If time, Height of Medieval Civilization Worksheet
Start Cathedral video with view guide
Homework: Page 56:3 - 5, due Oct. 20
Chapter 3 test: Thursday, Oct. 23
Social Studies 11
Check questions page 23: 1 - 5 (Applying The Skill)
Essay framework: Canada's lessening and growing autonomy
Begin background to World War I
A Sunday In June
EAV's Origins of World War I - part 1 (9 minutes) and part 2 (8 minutes).
(PowerPoint - the origins material in Canada and World War I).
Filmstrip: Canada and The First World War
or:
Begin video & questions The Killing Ground.
Handout - Maps regarding the origins of World War I. Read pp. 24-28. Do #1-4, p. 28. Pre-war alliances map - 10 marks, based on completion, accuracy and appearance.
Homework #1: Read pp. 24-28. Do #1-4, p. 28, due Oct. 20
Homework #2: Pre-war alliances map - 10 marks, based on completion, accuracy and appearance, due Oct. 20
Homework #3: Construct a thesis and four supporting points to answer the question: Was Canada moving towards independence (autonomy) or dependance on Great Britain, from 1867 - 1913? Along with each point, write a sentence whi9ch explains the point. Due Oct. 22
*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
Review p. 56:1,2
Continue Castle Video with view guide
Discuss SS8 Presentations
Medieval Church notes handout
If time, Height of Medieval Civilization Worksheet
Start Cathedral video with view guide
Homework: Page 56:3 - 5, due Oct. 20
Chapter 3 test: Thursday, Oct. 23
Social Studies 11
Check questions page 23: 1 - 5 (Applying The Skill)
Essay framework: Canada's lessening and growing autonomy
Begin background to World War I
A Sunday In June
EAV's Origins of World War I - part 1 (9 minutes) and part 2 (8 minutes).
(PowerPoint - the origins material in Canada and World War I).
Filmstrip: Canada and The First World War
or:
Begin video & questions The Killing Ground.
Handout - Maps regarding the origins of World War I. Read pp. 24-28. Do #1-4, p. 28. Pre-war alliances map - 10 marks, based on completion, accuracy and appearance.
Homework #1: Read pp. 24-28. Do #1-4, p. 28, due Oct. 20
Homework #2: Pre-war alliances map - 10 marks, based on completion, accuracy and appearance, due Oct. 20
Homework #3: Construct a thesis and four supporting points to answer the question: Was Canada moving towards independence (autonomy) or dependance on Great Britain, from 1867 - 1913? Along with each point, write a sentence whi9ch explains the point. Due Oct. 22
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Day 30 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
Review p. 52:3,4,5
Continue Castle Video with view guide
Introduction to SS8 Presentations
Homework #1: Answer questions 1 & 2 on page 56, due Oct. 17
Chapter 3 Test, Oct. 23
Social Studies 11
Check questions page 19:#1,2,5,6,7:
Finish Canada and the Empire. PowerPoint.
Essay framework: Canada's lessening and growing autonomy
Begin background to World War I. (PowerPoint - the origins material in Canada and World War I).
If time, filmstrip or video on the origins of the war.
Homework #1: Read pp. 20 - 23, and answer questions p. 23:1 - 5 (Applying the Skill section), due Oct. 17
*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
Review p. 52:3,4,5
Continue Castle Video with view guide
Introduction to SS8 Presentations
Homework #1: Answer questions 1 & 2 on page 56, due Oct. 17
Chapter 3 Test, Oct. 23
Social Studies 11
Check questions page 19:#1,2,5,6,7:
Finish Canada and the Empire. PowerPoint.
Essay framework: Canada's lessening and growing autonomy
Begin background to World War I. (PowerPoint - the origins material in Canada and World War I).
If time, filmstrip or video on the origins of the war.
Homework #1: Read pp. 20 - 23, and answer questions p. 23:1 - 5 (Applying the Skill section), due Oct. 17
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Day 29 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
Review Life On the Manor worksheet 15 - 18
Review p. 52:2
Feudal Contract activity
Castle Video with view guide
Homework:
Social Studies 11
Check questions #1-7, pp. 18-19 sidebar
Finish Canada and the Empire. PowerPoint.
Essay framework: Canada's growing autonomy
Photography as historical evidence
Historical Photograph Assignment
Komogata Maru video and board questions - 1) What did the Canadian public think of Indian immigration in 1914? 2) How did government try to restrict Indian immigration? 3) What world event pushed news of the Komogata Maru into the background in the summer of 1914?
Homework: “Looking Back” questions #1,2 & #5-7, p. 19, due Oct. 16
*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
Review Life On the Manor worksheet 15 - 18
Review p. 52:2
Feudal Contract activity
Castle Video with view guide
Homework:
Social Studies 11
Check questions #1-7, pp. 18-19 sidebar
Finish Canada and the Empire. PowerPoint.
Essay framework: Canada's growing autonomy
Photography as historical evidence
Historical Photograph Assignment
Komogata Maru video and board questions - 1) What did the Canadian public think of Indian immigration in 1914? 2) How did government try to restrict Indian immigration? 3) What world event pushed news of the Komogata Maru into the background in the summer of 1914?
Homework: “Looking Back” questions #1,2 & #5-7, p. 19, due Oct. 16
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Day 28 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
Review Life On the Manor worksheet 10 - 14
Review of Medieval Civilization - Feudalism
Medieval manor video with viewguide
Homework #1: Life On the Manor worksheet, questions 15 - 18, due Oct. 15
Homework #2: Question # 2 on p. 52, due Oct. 15
Social Studies 11
Check:
Homework # 1: #1 - 3, p. 16
Homework # 2: The New Homeland filmstrip, - answer the questions
Homework # 3: Toronto the Good filmstrip - answer the questions (shown above)
Immigration notes
Canada and the Empire. PowerPoint.
Read pp. 16-19. answer questions #1-7, pp. 18-19 sidebar, due Oct. 15
*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
Review Life On the Manor worksheet 10 - 14
Review of Medieval Civilization - Feudalism
Medieval manor video with viewguide
Homework #1: Life On the Manor worksheet, questions 15 - 18, due Oct. 15
Homework #2: Question # 2 on p. 52, due Oct. 15
Social Studies 11
Check:
Homework # 1: #1 - 3, p. 16
Homework # 2: The New Homeland filmstrip, - answer the questions
Homework # 3: Toronto the Good filmstrip - answer the questions (shown above)
Immigration notes
Canada and the Empire. PowerPoint.
Read pp. 16-19. answer questions #1-7, pp. 18-19 sidebar, due Oct. 15
Friday, October 10, 2008
Day 27 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
Review Life On the Manor worksheet 1-9
Review of Medieval Civilization
Medieval manor video with viewguide
Homework: Life On the Manor worksheet, questions 10 - 14, due Oct. 14
Social Studies 11
Check pp. 9-13 (blue text). Do#1-4, p. 13 & sidebar #1-2, p. 11
Complete - The Laurier Boom - class notes
Complete the filmstrip on immigration: A New Homeland.
Answer the following: 1. Why did this group decide to come to Canada? What pushed them out of their old homes or lured them to Canada? 2. How did this group of immigrants fit into Canadian society at the time? How did other Canadians treat them?
Immigration filmstrips: Shaws of Midnapore & Toronto the Good
Homework # 1: Read pp. 13-16. Do #1 - 3, p. 16, due Oct. 14
Homework # 2: The New Homeland filmstrip, - answer the questions (shown above), due Oct. 14 Homework # 3: Toronto the Good filmstrip - answer the questions (shown above), due Oct. 14
*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
Review Life On the Manor worksheet 1-9
Review of Medieval Civilization
Medieval manor video with viewguide
Homework: Life On the Manor worksheet, questions 10 - 14, due Oct. 14
Social Studies 11
Check pp. 9-13 (blue text). Do#1-4, p. 13 & sidebar #1-2, p. 11
Complete - The Laurier Boom - class notes
Complete the filmstrip on immigration: A New Homeland.
Answer the following: 1. Why did this group decide to come to Canada? What pushed them out of their old homes or lured them to Canada? 2. How did this group of immigrants fit into Canadian society at the time? How did other Canadians treat them?
Immigration filmstrips: Shaws of Midnapore & Toronto the Good
Homework # 1: Read pp. 13-16. Do #1 - 3, p. 16, due Oct. 14
Homework # 2: The New Homeland filmstrip, - answer the questions (shown above), due Oct. 14 Homework # 3: Toronto the Good filmstrip - answer the questions (shown above), due Oct. 14
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Day 26 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
Review Charlemagne worksheet questions 1 - 20
Review of Medieval Civilization
Review new (second) wave of invasions
Vikings notes
Viking Warriors video
Life On the Manor worksheet
Homework: Life On the Manor worksheet, questions 1 - 9, due Oct. 10
Social Studies 11
Hand in writing assignment
C9llect red texts
The Laurier Boom - class notes
Filmstrips on immigration: The Shaws of Midnapore and A New Beginning
For each filmstrip, answer the following:
1. Why did this group decide to come to Canada? What pushed them out of their old homes or lured them to Canada?
2. How did this group of immigrants fit into Canadian society at the time? How did other Canadians treat them?
Homework: Read pp. 9-13 (blue text). Do#1-4, p. 13 & sidebar #1-2, p. 11.
*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
Review Charlemagne worksheet questions 1 - 20
Review of Medieval Civilization
Review new (second) wave of invasions
Vikings notes
Viking Warriors video
Life On the Manor worksheet
Homework: Life On the Manor worksheet, questions 1 - 9, due Oct. 10
Social Studies 11
Hand in writing assignment
C9llect red texts
The Laurier Boom - class notes
Filmstrips on immigration: The Shaws of Midnapore and A New Beginning
For each filmstrip, answer the following:
1. Why did this group decide to come to Canada? What pushed them out of their old homes or lured them to Canada?
2. How did this group of immigrants fit into Canadian society at the time? How did other Canadians treat them?
Homework: Read pp. 9-13 (blue text). Do#1-4, p. 13 & sidebar #1-2, p. 11.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Day 25 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
Review text questions p. 45:4, 5
Review of Medieval Civilization
Review German Kingdoms worksheet questions 1, 2 & 1 on the back side
Complete Age of Charlemagne video
Classwork: Work on Charlemagne worksheet questions 1 - 12
Homework #1: Charlemagne worksheet, questions 1 - 20, due Oct. 9
Social Studies 11
Check homework #1: A White Canada worksheet, questions 1 - 5
Review "Official Racism" handout
Review Family History and Immigration Assignment or alternatives
Complete What is History intro with Historiography and Historical Interpretation
Filmstrip: Opening the Canadian West & questions.
Homework: Due Oct. 9.
Write a half to full page answer to the two questions: 1) What is History? and
2) Why Study History? Include a) ideas of specific writers/thinkers (at least two, include the quote and the author's names) b) your own opinion. You can refer to the Powerpoint we watched in class:
Historiography and Historical Interpretation
If you can't read the PowerPoint material on your computer, download PowerPoint Viewer from Microsoft. It is free.
*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
Review text questions p. 45:4, 5
Review of Medieval Civilization
Review German Kingdoms worksheet questions 1, 2 & 1 on the back side
Complete Age of Charlemagne video
Classwork: Work on Charlemagne worksheet questions 1 - 12
Homework #1: Charlemagne worksheet, questions 1 - 20, due Oct. 9
Social Studies 11
Check homework #1: A White Canada worksheet, questions 1 - 5
Review "Official Racism" handout
Review Family History and Immigration Assignment or alternatives
Complete What is History intro with Historiography and Historical Interpretation
Filmstrip: Opening the Canadian West & questions.
Homework: Due Oct. 9.
Write a half to full page answer to the two questions: 1) What is History? and
2) Why Study History? Include a) ideas of specific writers/thinkers (at least two, include the quote and the author's names) b) your own opinion. You can refer to the Powerpoint we watched in class:
Historiography and Historical Interpretation
If you can't read the PowerPoint material on your computer, download PowerPoint Viewer from Microsoft. It is free.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Day 24 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 ea
ch class. It will be based on material presented in the previous class. *Note (3): Blog details are subject to change.
Social Studies 8
Review text questions p. 45:2,3
Review test
Introduction to Chapter 3
German Kingdoms - section by section
German Kingdoms worksheet, classwork, work on first side
Age of Charlemagne video
Homework #1: Page 45:questions 4 & 5 in the text, due Oct. 8
Homework #2: German Kingdoms worksheet, questions 1, 2 & 1 on back side, due Oct. 8
Social Studies 11
Check homework #1: Blue book, read pp. 5 - 8. Answer questions #1 - 3, p. 9
Constitution and BC Government Test
Read Official Racism handout
Read A White Canada worksheet and answer questions 1 - 5
We will begin a major research assignment, the Family History - Immigration Assignment (With additional options for International and First Nations students.) The due date for this work is not until right after the Christmas holidays, to allow plenty of time for research and discussion with family members.)
Select and take one of the three research assignments
Homework #1: A White Canada worksheet, questions 1 - 5, due Oct. 8
*Note (1). Underlined words are links to downloadable pages. *Note (2): Please be prepared for a possible pop quiz at the beginning of ea
ch class. It will be based on material presented in the previous class. *Note (3): Blog details are subject to change.
Social Studies 8
Review text questions p. 45:2,3
Review test
Introduction to Chapter 3
German Kingdoms - section by section
German Kingdoms worksheet, classwork, work on first side
Age of Charlemagne video
Homework #1: Page 45:questions 4 & 5 in the text, due Oct. 8
Homework #2: German Kingdoms worksheet, questions 1, 2 & 1 on back side, due Oct. 8
Social Studies 11
Check homework #1: Blue book, read pp. 5 - 8. Answer questions #1 - 3, p. 9
Constitution and BC Government Test
Read Official Racism handout
Read A White Canada worksheet and answer questions 1 - 5
We will begin a major research assignment, the Family History - Immigration Assignment (With additional options for International and First Nations students.) The due date for this work is not until right after the Christmas holidays, to allow plenty of time for research and discussion with family members.)
Select and take one of the three research assignments
Homework #1: A White Canada worksheet, questions 1 - 5, due Oct. 8
Monday, October 6, 2008
Day 23 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
*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
Hand in maps
Check homework: p. 111, Recalling Facts # 1 - 7
Islam crossword
Chapter 6 -Byzantine and Islam - test
Homework #1:Read pp. 41 - 45, answer questions 2 & 3 on p. 45, due Oct. 7
Social Studies 11
Check homework #1: Read (red book) pp. 186-191. Do #1-6, p 196.
#2: Blue book, read pp. 245-246. Do #2-4, p. 246.
#3: Red Government text, read pp. 170-178, and answer #1-3 on page 178.
Notes on history of BC political parties
Finish video & questions on Provincial and Municipal Government. History of parties in BC
We will begin a major research assignment, the Family History - Immigration Assignment (With additional options for International and First Nations students.) The due date for this work is not until right after the Christmas holidays, to allow plenty of time for research and discussion with family members.)
Homework #1: Read (blue book) pp. 5 - 8. Do questions #1 - 3, p. 9, due Oct. 7
Constitution, B.C. provincial and municipal governments, BC political parties test, Tuesday,Oct. 7
Friday, October 3, 2008
Day 22 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: p. 110:3,4,5
Islam notes, fill-in-the-blanks, 2nd phase of Islam sheet
Chapter 6 review
Homework #1: p. 111, Recalling Facts # 1 - 7
Social Studies 11
Check Homework #1 - notes on the PowerPoint on the Constitution
Check Homework #2 - Summary of 7 categories of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms - pp. 152 - 156 in the red book
New (one year old) BC Lieutenant Governor.
Review - Federal and Provincial governments compared.
Municipal government introduced - Video & questions on Provincial and Municipal Government.
Homework #1: Read (red book) pp. 186-191. Do #1-6, p 196. , due Oct. 6
Homework #2: Read (blue book) pp. 245-246. Do #2-4, p. 246, due Oct. 6
Homework #3: Red Government text, read pp. 170-178, and answer #1-3 on page 178, due Oct. 6
Constitution, B.C. provincial and municipal governments, BC political parties test, Tuesday,
Oct. 7
Oct. 7
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Day 21 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: p. 110:1,2
Complete Islam video
Islam Notes #2
Spread of Islam Map
Homework # 1: p. 110:, 3 ,4,5 - due Oct. 3
Social Studies 11
Check 303:1 & 3, 304:3, 312:2
Refer to and Review Constitution handout
Complete Origin of The Canadian Constitution filmstrip #1 (2)
Refer to PowerPoint on the Constitution
Filmstrip -- Provincial Government.
Summarize each of the key sections of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Red Book, page
(you are responsible for these)
Effect of passing the Charter on Canadian law -- all laws in Canada must conform unless passed using the notwithstanding clause or if they can withstand a challenge based on their being within reasonable limits.
Homework #1 - Take your own notes on the PowerPoint on the Constitution
Homework #2 - Summary of 7 categories of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms - pp. 152 - 156
in the red book
*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: p. 110:1,2
Complete Islam video
Islam Notes #2
Spread of Islam Map
Homework # 1: p. 110:, 3 ,4,5 - due Oct. 3
Social Studies 11
Check 303:1 & 3, 304:3, 312:2
Refer to and Review Constitution handout
Complete Origin of The Canadian Constitution filmstrip #1 (2)
Refer to PowerPoint on the Constitution
Filmstrip -- Provincial Government.
Summarize each of the key sections of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Red Book, page
(you are responsible for these)
Effect of passing the Charter on Canadian law -- all laws in Canada must conform unless passed using the notwithstanding clause or if they can withstand a challenge based on their being within reasonable limits.
Homework #1 - Take your own notes on the PowerPoint on the Constitution
Homework #2 - Summary of 7 categories of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms - pp. 152 - 156
in the red book
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Day 20 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: p. 107:4,5,6,7
Byzantine Empire fill-in-the blanks
Islam Notes #1
Islam video
Homework # 1 - due Oct. 2
Social Studies 11
Read through and discuss Constitution section in the text, pp. 293 - 310
Use Government text p. 60 to list Schweitzer’s list of fundamental rights. Government text pp. 152-158.
Homework: Read pp. 297-312. Do p. 303, #1 & 3, p. 304, #3, #2 on p. 312.
*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: p. 107:4,5,6,7
Byzantine Empire fill-in-the blanks
Islam Notes #1
Islam video
Homework # 1 - due Oct. 2
Social Studies 11
Read through and discuss Constitution section in the text, pp. 293 - 310
Use Government text p. 60 to list Schweitzer’s list of fundamental rights. Government text pp. 152-158.
Homework: Read pp. 297-312. Do p. 303, #1 & 3, p. 304, #3, #2 on p. 312.
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