SS9

James I Character analysis sheets were completed handed in. We also had some notes

we did.

SS10

We did p.28 Q#1,4,6

Wed is a Test on Ch.1 Geography

We did 4 climategraphs and a review sheet on Ch.1

SS9

Maps of UK were due today. We did pie graphs on social structure of 17th C UK. They were due at the end of class.

SS10

We worked on the Biome presentations. Some groups will present on Thurs.

NOTE TWO MORE MAP QUIZZES COMING UP.

SS9

Tue: we had a map quiz.

Finished and did presentations on Ch.1.

Tue we had time to finish the map of the UK. It is due on Wed. We started on English Society intro.

SS10

Tue: we had a map quiz.

Finish and handed in the Bucket list of places in Canada.

We finished the handout on the Geographic regions of Canada and the forest biome regions.

Started group biome presentations and will present on Thursday.

SS9

Completed the research on Ch.1 group mini-presentations. We will do these on Monday.

Frid we did a map of Great Britain & a few Ch.2 Q’s that is HW over  the weekend.

SS10

Physical geographic regions (Ch.1) sheet and map is now due on Monday.

Fri we watched Over Canada video and made a list of 10 places in Canada that you want to visit: Buckwet list

We will turn the list into a poster on Monday’s class using the iPads.

SS9

Tues maps were due. On Tues we did some reading and overview in the new textbooks.

On Wed. we started mini-presentations based in groups on main themes learned in Socials last year. This will be completed on Thursday’s class.

Map Quiz on Thursday.

SS10

Tues maps were due. Student completed p.13 Q#1-2 and handed this in.

Tuesday’s class we started on Activity Sheet 3-3

Map Quiz on Thursday.

SS9

Paragraphs have been handed in now. Today we spent the class working on the map of Europe.

Map will be due after the weekend.

SS10

Paragraphs on Canada were handed in today during class. We started on a map of Canada assignment.

Map will be due after the weekend.

SS9 & 10

-Complete the class expectations sheet and get it signed and filled out.

We have recorded HW check stamps from all classes on Tuesday. The double block classes I will

be giving final tests.

Wed is the last day for accepting assignments.

History 12:

-Here are the details on the test during BB.

History 12 Final Exam Outline:
1. you will write a well constructed essay with supporting details from the 20th Century.
-What to you think were the most significant events and/or people of the 20th Century? Explain with specific examples in an organized form.
-you may use a study buddy index card or a single sided piece of paper with notes.

SS11

We will do a practice test for credit on CC class. Also make sure you are working on the review sheets I have given.

HDI project is due by Wed.

SS8

-Make sure you have handed in the ebook Ren. project. Also have you finished the Reformation letter assignment, due on Wed.

Final Test day outline:

Test is mostly on Ch.8 (Explorers) and Ch.9 (Reformation)

-Review the material in these chapters and complete the review sheet I gave you.

Make sure you know the following:

1.      How and why explorers went to explore the globe.

2.      Ships and navigation…types, features, technology

3.      Portuguese Explorers: Dias, Vasco de Gama

4.      Spanish Explorers: Columbus, Magellan, Vespucci

5.      Conquistadors: Cortez, effects on Natives…death…

6.      British, Dutch, French Explorers: Drake, Cartier

7.      Why did the Reformation take place? Why was there a need for change?

8.      Protestant Reformers: Erasmus, Luther

9.      How did the bible becoming available in people’s everyday language change things?

10.   Inquisition & Massacres (p.286-7)

SS8

Largely this week we have been finishing the Exploration book assignment. It is now due.

History 12

You should have in the Vietnam video q’s and the Map is due on MOnday.

SS11.

Ex. 11-3 is due and the Environmental Challenges handout is also due. The HDI project is due on Monday also.

Monday is the Human Geog Unit Test . Here is the outline.

SS 11 Human Geography Test Outline

Covers Ch. 11, 12 & 13
Topics to know that will be on the test:
?    Population pyramids(all 4 models) & growth rates & demographic transition model
?    UN human development index (HDI)
?    Life Expectancy Rate & Literacy Rate & access to safe water
?    GDP or GNP per capita (start of Ch.14)
?    Globalization & Foreign Aid
?    Poverty cycle
?    NGO’s and CIDA
?    Environmental Concerns: Resources depletion, Global Warming (Kyoto Protocol), Ozone Depletion, & Acid Rain
Other Key Terms to understand:
Demography        Developed Country        Developing Country
Census            Crude Birth Rate        Crude Death Rate
Natural Increase    Doubling Time(rule of 70)    Life Expectancy
Population Pyramids    Population Distribution    Population Density
Per Capita GDP    Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPCs)
Tied Aid        Developing Economy    Developed Economies

SS8

Conquistadors X-Word & Letter describing the effects of the Conquistadors on the Aztec people.

We finished the rest of the Ren. webquest & started on Exploration group project.

Hist 12

We have finished our class research time. Now we will start prez’s on MOnd & Tues.

SS11

Thursday we did a review sheet for test, then we did a Web on Canada’s involvement in UN peacekeeping(due Fri or Monday).

Friday we did a test and had some catchup class time.