SS8

The last few days we began a project on Renaissance figures. Hand in profile sheet and next week we turn our research into a video in iMovie.

SS10

The last few days we finished and handed in the Maps of BC, then we did Ex. sheet 6-2 on BC becoming a province. Due on Monday.

today we got into groups and started on notes and research on people or events influencing BC into confederation. This project is linked on our SS10 page. Thursday we present.

SS11

The last few days we did Ex. 7-5, Read p.265-70, did P.267 Q#2,4 P.270 #3,4

Also p. 264 Q #2,5,8

I will do a HW check on Monday.

Today we has a guest: Cathy McLeod and asked her questions.

SS10

On Wed we had no class because of Gym Riot.

On thursday we had a Test on Ch.4/5 , also HW check done on review Q’s and X-words.

SS8

On Wed we completed a chart comparing the Cities of Florence (p.214) and Venice (p.216-7)

-read and compare the following:

• location
• geography
• disadvantages/advantages
• populations
• source of wealth
• political systems
• famous artists

thursdayt  we read p.217-224 and split into 8 groups to do mini-presentations on :

• Medici Family
• Savonarola
• Humanists
• Machiavelli

SS11

Wed. We marked the Korean War…now too late to hand in.

We talked about Quebec Separatism and Nationalism in Quebec

Exercise 7-3 was assigned in class and HW

On Thursday we read P. 228-231 and on p.231 Q#1-4,6

SS10

Today we did some review questions to get ready for our test on Ch.4/5 on Tues.

-tomorrow in class it is a Riot

SS8

We worked on 7-1 today in class, if not completed then finish for HW.

We did some Ren. notes today also.

SS11

Today we Read p.206-208 and discussed.

I gave out handout #7-1 on government in 60’s 70’s….it HW.

SS10

Today we finished the National Dream WS, its for HW.

Test on Thursday…outline below:

Socials 10 Chapter 4/5 Test Outline

1. HBC&NWC
2. First Nations in the prairies
3. Metis
4. Red River Colony -Selkirk settlement 1812
5. Red River Settlement (Metis)
a. Red River Rebellion 1874
b. Louis Riel enters
c. Execution of Thomas Scott
d. Creation of Manitoba
6. Western Immigration
a. Metis flee west to Sask.
b. Buffalo gone
c. Plains First Nations
7. Numbered Treaties
8. John A’s National Dream
a. CPR & Pacific Scandal
9. Northwest Rebellion 1885
a. Riel comes back
b. Battle at Duck Lake & Batoche
c. CPR to the rescue
d. Trial and execution of Riel
e. What does this mean for John A.?

SS11

Today we finished the Webquest on Korean War & also a sheet 7-1 on UN.

Both are for HW

SS8

Today we started to compare Renaissance Art in Italy vs. N. Europe. We will finish this tomorrow.

SS8

Today we completed the Map of Italy and its due on Monday. We started on #7-1 but will continue next class.

SS10

Today we did some notes on the CPR.

Also we did a Riel Quiz

Also we worked to finish the NWMP and Treaties research work. See earlier blog post for details and the links on class moodle page.

SS11

Quiz to date

Cold War conflicts quiz

Read Ch.6 on Korean war & Suez crisis

Korean War Webquest Started.

SS11

Today we talked about the cold war international.

We read p. 190-7.

Then using a map on p.195 students had to label/shade in NATO/NORAD/DEW LINE/IRON CURTIAN/WARSAW PACT.

DUE ON FRIDAY.

SS10

We read about NWMP & Numbered treaties.

Assignment: research the following: (See class moodle page for some good links on topics below)

I. NWMP:

• impact on CDN west
• how it started
• timeline of how they became the RCMP
• conflicts involved in

II. Numbered Treaties

• See p.180#3 question.

SS8

Today we finished working on the Italy Maps…due on Monday

SS8

We finished the current events and had a quiz. Then we began working on a Renaissance Map of Italy.

SS11

We finished the mini-prez’s on society & culture in 50’s. Watched class video projects.

On Wed. we read p.177-179 & p.180-189, on p. 189 Q#2,7,8

We also had a reading handout and Q’s on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

SS10

We finished the Riel project and handed in both assignments. Then we finished off the 3 current events stories, we have a quiz tomorrow on them.

Also friday we will have a Riel Quiz.

SS8

Today we worked on some current events. Handout given in class. We will finish it tomorrow and do a Quiz on Wed.

SS10

Day 2 of 3 for Riel research. See WSS class site for links to handouts and web links.

Tomorrow we wrap up.

SS11

today we did mini presentations on Society and culture in 50’s. We will finish these presentations tomorrow and watch Charter video’s.

SS8

Today we did the review Q sheet and comprehension Q#1,3-5

Friday we have a test on Ch.5 and will begin the Renaissance after.

SS11

today we did our Govt unit test and also handed in the review work.

Friday we did P.177-179, Q p.178 #1-3, P.179#1-2

SS10

We got a start on our Louis Riel project.

On Friday we are doing some current events work and will continue on project Monday. Quiz on current events Tues.

SS10

Mon: Read p.130-7, P.135 Q#3,4

Tues: Metis:

-Read P.138-142 on Metis
-Visit Link on Website

-Who
-Connection to fur trade
-Where did they live?
-Explain how did they make their living?
-Bison Hunt & significance

Create an organizer

SS11

Mon: Watched and completed WS on Understanding Gov’t. Read p.313-317, Q p.317 #2,3,4,6,9

Tue: We did Ex. 6 on Levels of Gov’t and had some time to do project work. More time tomorrow to finish videos.

SS8

Mon: Read P.48,152-3

Then write out the steps needed to become a craftsperson.

Tue:  We presented our castles in class and completed a reflection sheet.