Social Studies 9 - Period 1 TERM 3 2017
Well done this semester Grade 9's and thanks for all the laughs! I have faith that all of you will go on to conquer great feats. As we studied making a difference in these last few weeks, always remember that you are capable of so much. If you would like a copy of the class picture we took on the last day, shoot me an email.
Have a great summer folks!
Monday - June 19
- Final Current Events Gallery Walk! - I was very impressed with all of your current events projects. Thank you for working so hard on them!
Thursday - June 15
- Library work block - You should be pretty much done your research by the end of the block!
- Gallery Walk on MONDAY - JUNE 19
Tuesday - June 13
- We spent the whole class in the library working on our Final Current Events Project. Gallery walk showing off our final representations of learning - Coming up on MONDAY - JUNE 19
Friday - June 9: Road to Confederation Multiple Choice Test
- You were given 30 minutes to write your test on "The Road to Confederation"
- Finished the 8th Fire episode "It's Time" with questions and KWL reflection chart
- HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND!! - 4 more classes :)
Wednesday - June 7
- Despite some major technical difficulties (which was a huge waste of time), we watched 30 minutes of my favourite documentary series "The 8th Fire". We watched the episode "It's Time" which we will finish next week.
- Do some research on the 8th Fire and Wab Kinew - my favourite guy.
- We finished the class off with a Kahoot to remind you of our TEST next class - The Road to Confederation!
- IMPORTANT: Road to Confederation ! - Everything From the New France Test to June 5!
Monday - June 5
- Today we went over the final project - This will be presented in class on MONDAY June 19. Check out the examples below. You can do a poster board, a time line poster/creative representation, or a PowerPoint Presentation
- We spent the rest of the class prepping for our "Road to Confederation" Multiple Choice Test happening on Friday, June 9. Be prepared! 20 MARKS!
- Progress reports were also handed out in this block - if you are missing anything this term it is important that you get it in to me by June 15!
Final Current Events Project: Options
You have 3 main options for your final current events project and gallery walk that we will be going over in class.
1) PowerPoint: must have own device for day of gallery walk
2) Informative Poster Board
3) Timeline Poster Board or Creative Representation
1) PowerPoint: must have own device for day of gallery walk
2) Informative Poster Board
3) Timeline Poster Board or Creative Representation
Thursday - June 1
- Confederation & BC PPT & Notes - Lots of info, make sure to pick up one of these full note sets in the classroom
- Current Event #3 - DUE Monday, June 5. Remember we are doing 3 current events (30 marks) and choosing our favourite one
- Road to Confederation Multiple Choice Quiz - NEXT Friday, June 9
Tuesday - May 30
- WHOA! Election Update
- Recaps on the Victorian Era
- 6 Reasons for Confederation - we broke up into 6 groups and read about the 6 main reasons for joining in a Confederation in the 1860's
- CURRENT EVENT #2 --> DUE NEXT CLASS June 1
Friday - May 26
- Aboriginal Peoples & Victorian Times PPT and notes
- Missed class? Make sure to pick up an these important notes in class
- Missed class? Make sure to pick up an these important notes in class
- Current Event #1 - Due Today. Next Current Event DUE Thursday June 1
Wednesday - May 24
- We did a quick recap of LORD Durham today and how he suggested the Act of Union.
- We then spent the rest of the class focusing on our Current Events Assignment. These Current Events are worth 10 marks each, and your first one is due FRIDAY, MAY 26. Ultimately, you will be handing in all three but expanding and researching on your favourite/most interesting one, to present as a final assessment reflecting Social Studies 9
Tuesday - May 16
- Durham's Report - What was it? Act of Union 1840 - Important hand out available in class
- BIG IDEAS - We started to explore the 4 big ideas from Social Studies 9 today. We are going to be building our final assignment around these. Check them out here!
- IMPORTANT - I don't see you until NEXT WEDNESDAY! MAY 24 It is very important that you bring a newspaper or magazine article to class this day. We will be working with them in class to start our final assignment.
Friday - May 12
- HANDOUTS: Rebellions of 1837-1838 in Upper and Lower Canada Notes - Talk about riveting stuff here in Canadian History class!
- We watched this video and talked about Margaret Mead. You are responding to her famous quote:
- This assignment of writing a short paragraph responding and connecting this quote to you and your community is due on Tuesday.
Wednesday - May 10
- Day after the election! Right now Liberals have won a minority government with 43 seats! NDP has 41 and Green has 3. What will happen in the next few weeks?! Only time will tell
- Responsible and Representative Government Notes
- Rebel, Revolution, or Reform?? - List some ways that you think you could influence the government today
Thursday - May 4
- Went over our New France Tests IN DETAIL - see me to write or get your test back
- Social class in Upper and Lower Canada PPT Notes - IMPORTANT pick up a copy of these in class
- HANDOUTS: Conflict in Upper and Lower Canada Reading & Chart - pick up these in class too!
Tuesday - May 2
- We started a new unit today! - Our driving question "How and why did Canada become a nation?"
- We also did a HUMAN TIMELINE - all the way from Jacques Cartier to the Constitutional Act
- HANDOUTS: New PINK title page & Social Class in Upper and Lower Canada
Friday - April 28
- All Candidates Assembly - We had a chance to go see all four candidates in the North Vancouver-Seymour Riding debate about the upcoming Provincial election.
Wednesday - April 26 - New France Unit Test
- Homework - go to VOTE COMPASS - and see where you stand on the platforms for our upcoming Provincial election
Monday - April 24
- Checked for completion of Seven Years War Chart - 2 marks! Went over this
- Watched quick video clip of Battle on the Plains of Abraham
- Proclamation Act & Quebec Act Hand out - important for knowing the significance of the Seven Years War
- TEST REVIEW - we do have a closed book test on Wednesday. All information you need to know is on the BLUE handout. Please pick one up in the classroom,
Thursday - April 20
- The Struggle for North America - Reading
- The Seven Years War Chart - For Homework DUE Monday - important information
- Gave out BLUE review sheet of what is going to be on the TEST - important you pick this up!!
Tuesday - April 18
- Fur Trade Simulation today! - What was it like to take on the perspective of a fur trader or First Nation in 1720!
- We will continue our discussion of this next day
- Announcement of NEW FRANCE TEST - Wednesday April 26
Wednesday - April 12
- Grade 12 Planning Presentations
- NEW FRANCE LETTERS DUE TODAY !!
- Beginning of Fur Trade Simulation - we were divided into our four groups!
- HBC, NWC, Haudenosaunee, Ouendat - Get ready for our Fur Trade Simulation next class!
- HBC, NWC, Haudenosaunee, Ouendat - Get ready for our Fur Trade Simulation next class!
Monday - April 10
- New France Letter Peer Edit - You were supposed to be finished your first draft of your New France Letter to be edited by a peer. If you didn't have this done, you should have it edited and rewritten for WEDNESDAY
- Struggle for the Fur Country PPT & Notes - make sure to pick up a copy of these notes
- The Acadian Expulsion - Discussion Question: Was the deportation of the Acadians in 1755 justified?
- We walked around the room and looked are various primary and secondary sources trying to answer this question
- We walked around the room and looked are various primary and secondary sources trying to answer this question
Thursday - April 6 (Parent Teacher Interviews - Thanks for coming!)
- We recapped the Seigniorial System
- Canada: A People's History - Claiming the Wilderness: This short video helped us to visualize what living in New France might have been like.
- IMPORTANT - Finish your New France Diary Entry for Monday
Tuesday - April 4
- Textbook Reading and Guided Questions - Crossroads pg. 236-239
- Life in New France & The Seigneur System PPT Notes - grab from a friend!
- New France Journal/Diary Assignment - Peer Assessment DUE MONDAY APR. 10
Friday - March 31
- Recap from Monday - de Champlain! Cabot! Cartier! What is colonization? What comes along with it?
- Exploration Notes and Venn Diagram - The Three C's - curiosity, Christianity, capital - please find these notes from a friend
- What is identity discussion
- HANDOUTS: Exploration Notes / Found of New France handout
Wednesday - March 29
- I was away today at a Conference in Coquitlam - learning how to implement the Social Studies curriculum more efficiently and continue to focus on BIG IDEAS and essential questions. Can't wait to tell you all about it.
- First Nations Map Work time
- Finish Oliver Twist - heard the TOC couldn't get this working (not sure if we'll have another opportunity to watch it) :(
Monday - March 27
- We started a new unit today! Very important that you grab some handouts next class. They are listed below:
- Explorers Comic Strip
- The Land of Yesterday PPT Notes
- First Nations Map Assignment - the map is posted below for reference
First Nations Map Assignment
SPRING BREAK March 10 - March 26
Thursday - March 9
- Went over reading and questions for " Social Effects, Social Conditions, and Spread of Industrialization" - These were for COMPLETION HW marks - make sure to check in with me for full marks
- Watched Oliver Twist for about an hour! Hopefully we get some time to watch the rest of it after Spring break!
Tuesday - March 7
- Finished up the Inventions Presentations at the beginning of class
- We read page 147-148 in the textbook regarding Child Labour. We then compared it to some child labour today that has been outlined by activist Craig Keilberger. We watched this video in class and discussed the "Free the Children" organization that Craig created at the age of 12
- HANDOUTS: Social Life and Structure in the age of Industrialization - Reading and Questions to be done for MARCH 9
Friday - March 3
- Inventions Presentations! If you missed today it is so important that you find time to show me your PPT or presentation. You MUST communicate with your partner too to make sure you both are ready for your presentation
- We will continue presentations on TUESDAY - come prepared if you haven't yet done your assignment
- Please find the INVENTIONS assignment below that I assigned and posted on Thursday February 23.
Wednesday - March 1
- We took some notes today about the Cottage Industry. Please read pages 143-146 in your Crossroads text if you were absent.
- Ms. Maxwell then showed an example presentation of the Flying Shuttle! Students then had the rest of the block to be working on their Inventions presentations with their peers that will be presented this FRIDAY!
Monday - February 27
- We read pages 140-142 of Crossroads and completed a PLUS-MINUS-INTERESTING chart on the three new forms of transportation during the Industrial Revolution - Macadam roads, canals, and locomotives
- We watched a cool crash history video and created a mind map of ideas on the board. Please watch the video if you were absent and check out the mind map of a peer next class.
- We also spent 25 minutes individually or with partners working on the Inventions Presentations that are happening this FRIDAY! in class. Put your best on, Mr. Kee is coming to watch too!
Thursday - February 23rd
- Agricultural Questions Review - Posters still up on back board!
- Economic Revolution Presentation & Notes - Read pg. 134-139 of Crossroads text if absent
- IMPORTANT: went over Inventions Presentation Sales Pitch Assignment - Please see below. Presentations will be
FRIDAY, MARCH 3
| inventions_assignment.docx |
Tuesday - February 21st
- Checked over "Why Britain?" Worksheet for HW marks - 2 marks --> Check with Homework buddy for answers
- Groups created Agricultural Revolution Answer Questions - Posters at back of room
- Handouts: Agricultural Revolution Questions
- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 - NOVEL STUDY PROJECT DUE
February 17th - Library work block for Novel Study Project
February 15th - INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION UNIT
- We created blue title pages for our new unit on the Industrial Revolution
- BIG IDEA: Emerging ideas and ideologies profoundly influence societies and events
- We watched the opening ceremonies of the London 2012 games - check out the video here
- Handouts: Why Britain Worksheet - DUE for completion marks Friday Feb. 17
February 9th
- 65 minute work period on your Novel Study Project - DUE FEBRUARY 23
- Many students worked on either reading their novel to finish it OR doing some research on the conflict/war/revolution that they will be discussing in their novel study project
February 7th
- PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OPEN BOOK Test - This test was out of 25 marks and you had the whole block to write it. It is a conclusion to our unit!
February 3rd
- We started out the class with our Newspaper Article Discussions - These were to be handed in TODAY with a hard copy of your newspaper assignment and the assignment description and questions to accompany it
- To prepare for our Open Book Test on TUESDAY we then just played a fun game of Kahootz to review and get our notes prepared for the big day
February 1st
- We finished up our discussion on latitude and longitude and moved on to working with the atlas.
- You worked on the latitude and longitude worksheet for completion marks
- Quest Supplies list handed out: We have an open book test on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 7. These are the things you need:
- Physical Regions Map – Colored and labeled (Jan. 10)
- Physical Regions PowerPoint Notes (Jan. 10)
- Physical Regions Chart (Jan. 12)
- Canada’s Provinces – Canada’s Resources Chart – (Jan. 16)
- BC’s Resources Notes – Questions & Answers (Jan. 26 – 30)
- Social Studies 9 – Mapping Skills (Jan. 31 – Feb. 1)
- NEWSPAPER ASSIGNMENT & DISCUSSION Next Day - article sheet and assignment outline available in classroom
January 30th
Today we finished up our notes on British Columbia's resources and industries. Using the document camera we went over the notes for BC's Forestry, agriculture, fishing & water, mining & energy sources, and manufacturing industries. It is very important that you have these notes because you will be having an open book test next TUESDAY - FEBRUARY 7 on our Geography unit.
We then started working a bit with latitude and longitude and using the globe below to label the globe in the handout.
Handouts & Notes: BC Resources Notes, Social Studies 9 Mapping Skills
NOTE: The Newspaper Article assignment and Discussion has been moved to FRIDAY FEB. 3
We then started working a bit with latitude and longitude and using the globe below to label the globe in the handout.
Handouts & Notes: BC Resources Notes, Social Studies 9 Mapping Skills
NOTE: The Newspaper Article assignment and Discussion has been moved to FRIDAY FEB. 3
January 26th
We worked on some serious note taking concerning BC Environment, Population, and important industries. PLEASE get notes from your homework buddy and check the folder where missed work can be found.
I also handed out the newspaper article assignment that is due on FEBRUARY 1st. You are bringing a HARD copy of a newspaper article pertaining to the environment in Canada. This can have ANYTHING to do with climate change, resource management, Trump and the environmental impact on Canada.
Handouts: BC Resources Notes Template, Newspaper Article Assignment - DUE Feb. 1
I also handed out the newspaper article assignment that is due on FEBRUARY 1st. You are bringing a HARD copy of a newspaper article pertaining to the environment in Canada. This can have ANYTHING to do with climate change, resource management, Trump and the environmental impact on Canada.
Handouts: BC Resources Notes Template, Newspaper Article Assignment - DUE Feb. 1
January 24th
Trump is officially the President of the United States. We watched Trump's Inauguration Speech. Watch it here. We explored the new White House Website a little bit and talked about how much Trump has actually done in the three days he's been the President.
If you missed class please read this article about Trump and Canada and write a half a page response reflecting on the following questions:
How do you think Trump's presidency will impact Canada's environmental policies?
If you missed class please read this article about Trump and Canada and write a half a page response reflecting on the following questions:
How do you think Trump's presidency will impact Canada's environmental policies?
January 16th
We spent some time going over the Novel Study Project. Please take the time to look at the examples below. Next class is our FIRST CLASS to work on our projects. Please bring supplies, your book, and some ideas to get started!
We then split up into groups of provinces and created some beautiful posters outlining the facts about the province you were given such as: Population, Natural Resources, Physical Region, economic activities in the province and 1 interesting fact. We will be working more with these posters in the future. This was a cool resource we used to make our posters.
We then split up into groups of provinces and created some beautiful posters outlining the facts about the province you were given such as: Population, Natural Resources, Physical Region, economic activities in the province and 1 interesting fact. We will be working more with these posters in the future. This was a cool resource we used to make our posters.
| novel_study_project.pdf |
There are a lot of options of how to represent your learning from your novel. I've posted some examples here to get you brainstorming for some of your options:
- You could do a movie trailer for your book. This is an example of one for The Outsiders that you may have read in grade eight English.
- Use this link to check out how to write a formal book review if you are more of a writer.
- Watch this video to help you formulate the first steps of how to write a book review.
- Below are some of the more artistic options to choose from. Remember if you do choose a piece of art, I have to be able to understand what the book was about from your project. If you choose to do a piece of art, some writing must accompany it.
What our Provinces have to offer - In Class Device Activity
Check out this website to read a bit more about the province you've been assigned.
January 12th
- We reviewed our 6 physical regions and went over some notes on the board distinguishing between Physical, Natural, and Economic Regions
- You completed a physical regions chart around the classroom. This information can also be found on pg. 164-179 of your Crossroads Textbook
- I also handed out our Novel Study Project due on FEBRUARY 23 - please pick up this form next day
January 10th
We finished your government booklet and went over the answers for the Senate and the Governor General. We then started our NEW unit with the big idea:
The physical environment influences the nature of political, social, and economic change.
We also worked on a physical regions map that should be finished for Thursday.
Handouts: Physical Regions PPT & Regions Map to complete
HW: Physical Regions Map - colored and labelled using the map posted below, and BRING your novel to class on Thursday
The physical environment influences the nature of political, social, and economic change.
We also worked on a physical regions map that should be finished for Thursday.
Handouts: Physical Regions PPT & Regions Map to complete
HW: Physical Regions Map - colored and labelled using the map posted below, and BRING your novel to class on Thursday
January 6th
We started our class today going over my classroom expectations and guidelines for room 427. We then played a game of Human Bingo! We went over some of the responsibilites of Federal, Provincial, and Municipal governments. I want you to finish your Federal Government Systems Booklet you started with Ms. Wan. Please finish the SENATE portion for Tuesday's class.
Handouts: Social Studies 9 Term 2 Expectations and Guidelines handout (Found in the extra worksheets file folder)
HW: Finish "Senate" portion of your government workbook & keep reading your novel OR choose a new novel quick!!
Handouts: Social Studies 9 Term 2 Expectations and Guidelines handout (Found in the extra worksheets file folder)
HW: Finish "Senate" portion of your government workbook & keep reading your novel OR choose a new novel quick!!
January 4th
Welcome!
This was our first class together. Nice to meet you! Today we talked about the roles of students and teachers. Then we played my favourite ice breaker - Question Ball. We learned a bit more about "Where People Stand" on some subjects and played 2 truths and a lie.
Handouts - Ms. Maxwell's Introduction Questionnaire - DUE Friday Jan. 6
This was our first class together. Nice to meet you! Today we talked about the roles of students and teachers. Then we played my favourite ice breaker - Question Ball. We learned a bit more about "Where People Stand" on some subjects and played 2 truths and a lie.
Handouts - Ms. Maxwell's Introduction Questionnaire - DUE Friday Jan. 6
