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Friday 16 December 2016

Day 1: Last Day before Winter Holiday!

News:
Battle of Aleppo, Syria: Social Media Controversy

SS9Hon.
Return Ch 3 Tests /45
Christmas Movie

SS11
Final Chance for Ch 4 Quiz /10
Finish 1930s Scrapbook Assignment

SS9ELD
Christmas Movie

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE AND SEE YOU IN 2017!


Thursday 15 December 2016

Day 2

SJ12
Self-Assessment Report /40 due today
Time to complete and show Amnesty International Letters /20

SS9
Christmas Movie

SS11
Ch 4 Vocabulary Quiz /10
Finish 1930s Scrapbook Notes in pairs


Wednesday 14 December 2016

Day 1

News:
Arctic Front Freezing Weather
Aleppo, Syria: Civilian Casualties
Trump Cabinet: Oil Company CEO named Secretary of State

SS9Hon.
Christmas Film

SS11
Ch 4 Vocabulary Quiz /10
Christmas Film: USA in 1939
Period 4: Quiz moved to Fri Dec 16

SS9ELD
Return Ch 3 Tests /40
Christmas Film

Monday 12 December 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Ch 3 Test /45

SS11
1930s in Primary Sources
In pairs: Notes and Quotes 'From Boom to Bust to Protest'
Next Class: Ch 4 Vocabulary Quiz /10
Note: Ch 4 test /30 postponed until Fri Jan 6

SS9
Ch 4 Test /40

Sunday 11 December 2016

Friday December 9: Day 2

SJ12
Write 2 Letters for Amnesty International Write for Rights 2016

SS9
French Revolution Review Quiz /20
Next: Ch 3 Test /40 on Tues Dec 13

SS11
Introduce: The 1930s
Slides: The Great Depression
Assign: Ch 3 p.93  Ques 1-5; p. 100 Ques 1-6 (omit #5)
Next class: Ch 4 Vocabulary Quiz /10
Note: Ch 4 Test on Thurs Dec 15

Thursday 8 December 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Crossword
French Revolution Review Quiz /20
Review for Test
Next: Ch 3 Test /45 on Mon Dec 12

SS11
Introduce: The Great Depression
Causes and Effects on Canadians
Assign: p. 93 Ques 1-5; p. 100 Ques 1-6 (omit 5)
Note: Ch 4 Vocabulary Quiz /10 on Wed Dec 14
Ch 4 Test /30 on Fri Dec 16

SS9ELD
see SS9Hon.
Next: Ch 3 Test /40

Wednesday 7 December 2016

Day 2

SJ12
Universal Declaration of Human Rights Articles 1-30
Amnesty International Human Rights Cases 2016
Assign: Questions on 10 Cases /25
Next: Letter Writing /20

SS9
see SS9ELD
Next Class: Open Textbook Quiz /20
Ch 3 Test /40 on Tues Dec 13

SS11
Ch 3 Test /30

Tuesday 6 December 2016

Day 1

News:
Snow!
Food prices up in 2017: due to Trump deportations
Rachel Notley: Alberta's NDP Premier faces "lock her up!" chant

SS9Hon.
Assign: The Revolution Devours its Own Children & End of the Monarchy
Next: Open-Textbook Ch 3 Review Quiz /20
Note: Ch 3 Test /45 on Mon Dec 12

SS11
Ch 3 Test /30

SS9ELD
see SS9Hon.

Monday 5 December 2016

Day 2

News:
Snow!
Trump speaks with Taiwan, angers China
Standing Rock: Pipeline construction stopped

SJ12
Video: Human Rights
Video Ques /12
10 Amnesty International Cases

SS9
see SS9ELD on Friday

SS11
see SS11 on Friday
Ch 3 Test /30 Next Class

Friday 2 December 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Assign: The Fall of the Bastille Ques
Video: Revolution in Paris

SS11
Ch 3 Quiz /10
Ch 3 Review
1920s Slideshow: The Roaring Twenties
Listen: Jazz Music
Next: Ch 3 Test /30

SS9ELD
see SS9Hon.

Thursday 1 December 2016

Day 2

News:
Brazilian soccer team Plane Crash
Beluga Death: Should whales be held in captivity?
Philippines Kidnapping: Should Canada pay ransom money to terrorists?
Pipelines

SJ12
Controversial Topics: death penalty, "Canadian" values
Assign: Self-Assessment Report /40 due Thu Dec 15

SS9
see SS9ELD yesterday

SS11
see SS11 yesterday
Ch 3 Quiz /10 on Mon Dec 5
Ch 3 Test /30 on Wed Dec 7

Wednesday 30 November 2016

Day 1

News:
Federal Pipeline Decisions: Yes to Kinder Morgan and Line 3, No to Northern Gateway
Philippines Kidnappings: Should Canada Pay Ransom Money to Terrorists?
Chapecoense Plane Crash in Colombia
Beluga Whale dies: Should Whales be Held in Captivity?

SS9Hon.
Ch 3 Quiz /12
Assign: The Revolution Begins

SS11
Overview 1920s:
Assign: Terms of  1920s
Next: Ch 3 Quiz /10 & Review for Ch 3 Test /30

SS9ELD
Review Ch 3 Enlightenment Thinkers
Assign: The Revolution Begins


Tuesday 29 November 2016

Day 2

News:
Castro dead: Hero or Dictator?
Wisconsin Recount
BC's NDP Trans-Gendered Candidate

SJ12
Democratic Parenting Speeches /20
Controversial Topics

SS9
see SS9ELD yesterday

SS11
see SS11 yesterday
Ch 3 Quiz /10 on Mon Dec 6
Ch 3 Test /30 on Wed Dec 8

Monday 28 November 2016

Day 1

News:
Death of Cuba's Communist Leader Fidel Castro: Underdog Hero or Dictator?
Wisconsin Recount in US
BC NDP Trans-Gender Candidate, Vancouver

SS9Hon.
Assign: Enlightenment Thinkers and Philosophes (p. 67-71)
Use Crossroads and Patterns of Civilizations textbooks
Next: Quiz /12 on leaders, philosophes, vocabulary

SS11
1920s Scrapbook (in pairs)
Homework: Read p. 77-79 Ques 1-2; Read p. 80-83 Ques 1-5
Note: Ch 3 Quiz /10 on Fri Dec 2; Ch 3 test /30 on Tues Dec 6

SS9ELD
Review: King Louis XIV to XVI Ques
Assign: Enlightenment Thinkers and Philosophes (p. 67-71)
Use Crossroads and Patterns of Civilizations textbooks

Thursday 24 November 2016

Day 2

News:
Rise of Racism?
Trans Pacific Partnership
Liberia

SJ12
Democratic Parenting Speech Performances /20

SS9
see SS9Hon. yesterday

SS11
see SS11 yesterday

Wednesday 23 November 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Trump You Tube Message
SNL Parody Video
Assign: 3 Kings of France- Louis XIV, XV & XVI

SS11
Video: Winnipeg General Strike to Stock Market Crash
Farmers, Progressive Party, US Influence
Assign: Read p. 66-70 Ques 1-6; Read p. 71-76 Ques 1-5

SS9ELD
Review: French Society
Assign: Kings of France: Louis XIV, XV & XVI

Tuesday 22 November 2016

Day 2

News:
North Dakota Pipeline Protest
Fake News on Facebook
Hamilton cast

SJ12
In pairs: p. 9 Ques 1-5; p. 11 Ques 1-5
Ch 1 Activity Sheet
Next: Parenting and Democratic Citizen Speech /20 (2-3 mins)

SS9
see SS9Hon. yesterday

SS11
see SS11 yesterday

Monday 21 November 2016

Day 1

News:
Fake News
Standing Rock: Police v Sioux Protesters
"Hamilton" actors statement to Mike Pence

SS9Hon.
Assign: Ch 3 French Society

SS11
Winnipeg General Strike Speeches /20
Assign: Write Speech to support opposite side /10

SS9ELD
see SS9Hon.

Friday 18 November 2016

Day 2

SJ12
Are Humans Good or Selfish?
Assign: Civics p. 8 Ques 1-3; Read p. 1-6 Ques 1-7 (p. 6)
Parenting Speech due Thurs Nov 24

SS9
see SS9Hon. yesterday

SS11
see SS11 yesterday

Thursday 17 November 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Introduce: France and the French Revolution
Story of Emilie, Girondist
Assign: Ch 3 Introduction Ques, France Map and Ques
Return Trump Response

SS11
The 1920s: Consumerism, Leisure Time, Technology
Assign:Winnipeg General Strike Speech /20 (read p. 60-66)
See Activity 2 on p. 65
Next class: Speeches

SS9ELD
see SS9Hon.

Wednesday 16 November 2016

Day 2

SJ12
Unsung Hero Assignment Speeches /45

SS9
Film: Children in El Salvadorean Civil War

SS11
Social Studies Survey
Return Ch 2 Tests /70
Introduce: The 1920s

Tuesday 15 November 2016

Day 1

News:
Death of Canadian poet Leonard Cohen
Supreme Court ruling for BC teachers and class size
New Zealand Earthquake

SS9Hon.
Round-Table Discussion of US Election result
Hand in Trump Commentary /15

SS11
Period 3: Film- Australian Soldiers at Gallipoli
Period 4: Return Ch 2 Test; Introduce The Twenties

SS9ELD
Exchange and edit Innocent Voices Paragraphs
Return and correct Ch 2 Test




Monday 14 November 2016

Day 2

News:
Canadian poet/singer Leonard Cohen dies
Supreme Court decision: favours teachers over BC government on class size
New Zealand earthquake

SJ12
Unsung Hero Assignment Speeches /45

SS9
Film: Children in El Salvadorean Civil War
Assign: Paragraph 3 What did the film teach you about how civil wars affect the lives of ordinary citizens?

SS11
Film: Australians in World War One

Thursday 10 November 2016

Day 1

News:
Trump is 45th President of the USA
World reacts
Anti-Trump Protests in several US cities

SS9Hon.
Remembrance Day Assembly
Assign: What does the stunning victory of Donald Trump reveal about America and Americans in 2016? (200-300 word response; use homework site links for world news reaction)

SS11
Film: Australian Soldiers fight Turks in World War One
Noble sacrifice or senseless waste of youth?

SS9
Film: Civil War in El Salvador
Assign: Paragraphs ( 5-7 sentences each)
3. What did you learn from the film about how civil wars effect the lives of ordinary citizens?
4. Respond with a movie review of "Innocent Voices"

Wednesday 9 November 2016

Day 2

News:
Donald Trump defeats Hillary Clinton to become President of the United States

SJ12
Discuss: Responses to Trump victory, the role of Gender, Race in Election

SS9
Discuss: Trump wins, Election issues

SS11
Film: Australian Soldiers in World War One

Tuesday 8 November 2016

Day 1

News:
US Election Day

SS9Hon.
Ch 2 Test /35

SS11
Period 2: Holocaust Symposium in Theatre
Period 3: Film on Australians fighting with British Empire in World War One

SS9ELD
Film: Children in El Savadorean Civil War




Monday 7 November 2016

Day 2:

News:
Reminder: Holocaust Symposium is tomorrow in theatre Period 1-2 for SS11 students
Abbotsford School re-opens
US Election tomorrow!
Metrotown: upzoning to condos will lead to evictions from affordable apartments

SJ12
Unsung Hero Speech Assignment /45 due today
Speeches

SS9
Background to El Salvador Civil War and Cold War
Film: children in civil war

SS11
Ch 2 Writing Section /20

Friday 4 November 2016

Day 1

News:
Abbotsford school attack
UK Brexit: Court rules that Parliament must vote
Chicago baseball champions beat curse

SS9Hon.
Discuss: Violence, Safety in Schools, Gun Control, US Election
Next class: Chapter 2 Test /35
Part 1 Multiple Choice /10
Part 2 Matching /10
Part 3 Sentence Responses /5
Part 4 Paragraphs (Choose 1 of 2)
a) "Without the English Civil War, democracy never would have developed." Present an argument for or against this quote. Use evidence to support your claim. /5
b) Do you think the Civil War was a political war, a religious war, or both? /5
Part 5 Design a broadsheet which either supports the King or the Parliament. Include an illustration and some words. (see p. 40) /5

SS11
Ch 2 Test Writing Section /20
Period 2: on Tuesday, Holocaust Symposium in Theatre

SS9
News Discussion
Film Background: The Cold War and El Salvador

Thursday 3 November 2016

Day 2

News:
Abbotsford school attack
UK High Court says Parliament must vote on Brexit
Chicago Baseball champions for first time in 108 years

SJ12
Unsung Hero Assignment /45 due Mon Nov 7
Video: The White Helmets, Unsung Heroes of Syria

SS9
Ch 2 Test /30

SS11
Ch 2 Test Multiple Choice /50
Next Class: Writing Section /20

Tuesday 1 November 2016

Day 2

News:
Mohammed Falmy- imprisoned journalist
Camera Border Security

SJ12
Unsung Hero Cards
Justice Hunt Questions
Unsung Hero Assignment /35 due Mon Nov 7

SS9
see SS9ELD
Next class: Ch 2 Test /35

SS11
see SS11 yesterday
Ch 2 Test /50 Multiple Choice Questions on thur Nov 3

Monday 31 October 2016

Day 1: Happy Hallowe'en!

News:
Mohammed Falmy: Canadian Journalist jailed in Egypt
Quebec Border Camera
US Election Initiatives: death penalty, gun restrictions, cannabis

SS9Hon.
Civil War Skits /20
Ch 3 Test /40 on Tues Nov 8

SS11
WW1 Quiz 3 /10
Ch 2 WW1 Review
Video, Timeline and Puzzle
Next class: Ch 3 Test /50 Multiple Choice
Fri: Writing Section /20

SS9ELD
Review: Restoration / Types of Government
Crossword
Paragraph Questions
Next: Ch 2 Test /30

Friday 28 October 2016

Day 2

News:
North Dakota Pipeline Arrests
Trump- more women claim sexual assault
Syria: Russian Bombing of schoolchildren
US Election - votes for death penalty, gun restrictions, cannabis

SJ12
Finish Malala Film and Discuss War and Children
Unsung Heroes Essay
Unsung Hero Cards
Unsung Hero Assignment /35 due Mon Nov 7
2-3 mins Speech in First Person: You become the activist for your speech!

SS9
see SS9ELD yesterday

SS11
see SS11 yesterday
Ch 2 Test /70 on Thurs Nov 3

Thursday 27 October 2016

Day 1

News:
Canada-EU Trade Deal Finally!
Bella Bella BC Coast Fuel Spill
Trudeau Heckled by Youths

SS9Hon.
Prepare in Groups for English Civil War Skits /20
Two Perspectives: King v. Parliament
Video: Trial and Execution of King Charles I
Next: Skit Performances

SS11
Aboriginal Soldiers in WW1 (in pairs)
Video: 1917-18 Conscripts, Armistice, Versailles, Spanish Flu
Assign: Read p. 51-57
Next Class: WW1 Quiz 3 on p. 48-57

SS9
Review: Sec H and I (Civil War and Triumph of Parliament
Assign: Restoration and Glorious Revolution

Wednesday 26 October 2016

Day 2

News:
"The Jungle" Refugee Camp in France cleared
Bella Bella fuel spill on BC Coast
PM Trudeau heckled by Youth Workers Forum

SJ12
Discuss: Responses to Malala's story
Hand in Malala Response /20
Video: Malala Yousafzai, SJ activist

SS9
see SS9ELD yesterday

SS11
Conscription Exemptions in Groups
Video: Conscription Crisis and Division
Assign: Read p. 48-51 Ques 1,4,5

Tuesday 25 October 2016

Day 1

News:
Philippines Anti-USA Forces Protest
Canada- EU Trade Deal -unsigned
"The Jungle" Refugee Camp cleared

SS9Hon.
Review Sec E, F and G ( Causes of Civil War)
Assign: Ch 2 Sec H and I

SS11
Notes: 1917 and The Turn of the Tide
Video: Conscription and Division in Canada
Assign: Read p. 48-51 Ques 1, 4 and 5

SS9ELD
Review Sec G The Fight with Parliament
Assign Ch 2 Sec H and I

Monday 24 October 2016

Day 2

News:
Presidential Debate
Philippines Protest and Police's Violent Response

SJ12
SJ Activist Film: Malala Yousafzai
Malala's Story- brainstorm ideas on 1 page
On reverse page: What did the film make you think about?

SS9
see SS9ELD on Thurs

SS11
see SS11 on Thurs

Thursday 20 October 2016

Day 1

News:
Final Presidential Debate

SS9Hon.
Class discussion: Should voting age be lowered to 16 years old?
Assign: Ch 2 Sec G The Fight with Parliament

SS11
WW1 Quiz 2 /15 (p.31-47)
Conscription Crisis
In groups: Who Should Fight?

SS9ELD
Review: Ch 2 sec E and F Religion and the Stuarts
Assign: Ch 2 Sec G The Fight with Parliament

Wednesday 19 October 2016

Day 2

News:
Last Presidential Debate tonight!
Vancouver School Board Fired by BC Minister of Education
Cleveland baseball team Ontario court decision

SJ12
Final SJ Hero Activist Speeches /30

SS9
Assign Ch 2 Sec E and F (Religion and the Stuarts)

SS11
see SS11 yesterday

Tuesday 18 October 2016

Day 1

News:
North Dakota Pipeline Protest: Journalists arrested
Wikileaks: Clinton emails
BC's "Storm of the Century?"

SS9Hon.
Discuss: Cleveland Indians Racism, Whitewashing Beauty
Assign: Ch 2 Sec E and F Religion and the Stuarts

SS11
Complete WW1 Scrapbook Ques in Pairs
Video: Trenches, Battles and Halifax Explosion
Next Class: WW1 Quiz /15 (p. 31-47) people, vocabulary, battles and technology

SS9ELD
Review Ch 2 Sec C and D: English Society
Assign: Ch 2 Sec E and F Religion and the Stuarts

Monday 17 October 2016

Day 2

News:
North Dakota Pipeline Protest
Wikileaks: Clinton Emails
BC's "Storm of the Century?"

SJ12
SJ Hero / Activist Speeches /30

SS9
Assign Ch 2 Sec C and D

SS11
Holocaust Symposium (Tues. Nov 8  Periods 1-2)
Return signed consent forms ASAP!
In pairs: Primary Source Documents from WW1 Ques 1-18
Assign: Read p. 41-47 Ques 1-5
WW1 Quiz (p.31-47) on Mon Oct 24

Friday 14 October 2016

Day 1

News:
Trump Campaign: sexual assault claims
King of Thailand dies
Syria: Canada's peace proposal to UN

SS9Hon.
Video: Canadian English
Assign: Ch 2 Sec C and D

SS11
Holocaust Symposium (Tues Nov 8 Periods 1-2)
Return Signed Forms ASAP!
In pairs: WW1 Primary Sources Ques 1-18
Assign: read p. 40-47 Ques 1-5
WW1 Quiz (p.31-47) on Thu Oct 20

SS9ELD
Assign: Ch 2 Sec C and D



Thursday 13 October 2016

Day 2

News:
Trump: Women claim Sexual Assault
Thai King dies
Bob Dylan wins Nobel Prize for Literature

SJ12
Social Justice Heroes Speeches /30
Content /10
Delivery /10
Slides (5) /5
Bibliography /5

SS9
Introduce: Great Britain
Assign: Ch 2 Sec A and B (incl. UK map)

SS11
Work in groups: Enemy Aliens and Canadians in Battle
Assign: Read p. 34-39 Ques 1-4 (on p. 39)


Tuesday 11 October 2016

Day 2

News:
Trump v. Clinton Second Debate
Hurricane Matthew
Clowns Hoax

SJ12
SJ Heroes / Activists
Next Class: Hero Mini-Speech /30
Content /10
Delivery /10
Slides /5 (pics only)
Bibliography /5 ( at least 3 slides not incl. Wikipedia )

SS9
Ch 1 Test /25

SS11
see SS11 on Friday

Friday 7 October 2016

Day 1

News:
Hurricane Matthew: Haiti and Jamaica
Russian War Crime in Aleppo?
RCMP: Harassment against Women

SS9Hon.
Ch 1 Test /30

SS11
WW1 Causes Quiz /15
Political Cartoon: Alliances
Canada's Response to the War
Assign: Read p. 30-34 (Ques 1-5 on p. 34)

SS9ELD
Ch 1 Test /25

Thursday 6 October 2016

Day 2

News:
RCMP: Discrimination / Harrassment against Women
Hurricane Matthew
Bernie for Clinton

SJ12
SJ Heroes / Activists & Issues

SS9
Assign Ch 1 Sec D
Crossword Review
Next: Ch 1 Test /25

SS11
see SS11 yesterday

Wednesday 5 October 2016

Day 1

News:
LNG for BC
United States: Third Parties
Hurricane Matthew

SS9Hon.
Assign: Ch 1 Sec D
Crossword Review
Video: Crash Course Renaissance
Next class: Ch 1 Test /30
Paragraph Question:
Which of all the changes in the Renaissance has the greatest impact on the everyday lives of citizens?
Explain your answer in 8- 10 sentences.

SS11
Causes of World War I
Video: The Shot that Started the Great War
Assign: Read p. 24-30
Next: WWI Quiz /15 ( Causes, Places, People, Alliances )

SS9LD
Assign Ch 1 Sec D
Crossword Review
Next: Ch 1 Test /25

Tuesday 4 October 2016

Day 2

News:
Hate Crime Trial in BC
Colombia: People Vote against Peace
Trump Tax Scandal

SJ12
Video: Indigenous Myths v. Reality
Assign: Research 10 Social Justice Heroes / Activists Who? Where? What issue?
(only 1 celebrity allowed on list)

SS9
see SS9Hon yesterday
Ch 1 test /25 on Tues Oct 11

SS11
see SS11 yesterday

Monday 3 October 2016

Day 1

News:
Hate Crime Trial in BC
Colombia: People Vote against Peace
Syria War Explained video

SS9Hon.
Review Ch 1 Part A
Assign: Parts B and C
Note: Ch 1 Test /30 on Fri Oct 7

SS11
Countries of Europe Activity
Europe in 1914 Map
P. 28 Ques 1-4

SS9LD
Review Ch 1 Part A
Assign: Parts A and B
Note; Ch 1 Test /25 on Fri Oct 7


Wednesday 28 September 2016

Day 1

News:
Orange Shirt Day: Residential Schools
US Debate
Israel: Peres dies

SS9Hon.
Europe Map Quiz /20
Introduce: Unit 1, Change Comes to Europe
Assign: Ch 1 Part A Ques

SS11
Ch 1 Test /40

SS9ELD
see SS9Hon.

Tuesday 27 September 2016

Day 2

News:
Orange Shirt Day: Remember Residential Schools on Thurs
US Debate
Royal Visit to BC

SJ12
Review SJ Terms
SJ Terms Quiz /30

SS9
World Map Quiz /20
Countries / Cities / Bodies of Water in Europe
Europe Map Quiz /20 next class

SS11
see SS11 yesterday

Monday 26 September 2016

Day 1

News:
Royal Visit to BC
Colombia: Peace after Civil War
Debate: Clinton v. Trump Tonight

SS9Hon.
World Map Quiz /20
Countries of Europe Map
Next: Europe Quiz /20

SS11
Video: The Great Transformation
Ch 1 Review
Next: Ch 1 Test /40

SS9ELD
see SS9Hon.

Thursday 22 September 2016

Day 2

News:
Black Lives Matter Movement
Trudeau- UN Speech
Sleep and Health

SJ12
Discussion of SJ Terms Equality to Social Justice
SJ Terms Test /30 next class

SS9
Countries of the World Activities
World Map /20 Quiz next class

SS11
see SS11 yesterday
Ch 1 Test /40 on Thur Sept 29

Wednesday 21 September 2016

Day 1

News:
Syria: attack on UN Convoy
Trudeau: UN Speech
Importance of Sleep

SS9Hon.
World Map Quiz /20 next class
Activity: Countries of Asia & Africa

SS11
Then and Now Changes
Immigration and Racism Ques
Assign: p. 8 Ques 2,3; p. 21 Ques 1-4
Ch 1 Test /40 on Wed Sept 28

SS9ELD
see SS9

Tuesday 20 September 2016

Day 2

News:
New York Terrorism
Syria Cease-fire over
Kinsella: Doctor-Assisted Death

SJ12
SJ Terms- investigate and present in groups with examples
Next: SJ Terms Test /30

SS9
Hand in Textbook Preview Assignment /40
Countries of the World Map

SS11
see yesterday

Monday 19 September 2016

Day 1

News:
New York Explosion
Syria Humanitarian Aid
Kinsella: Doctor-Assisted Death

SS9Hon.
Hand in Textbook Preview Assignment /50
Countries of the World Map

SS11
Hand in Textbook Preview Assignment /50
Introduce: Chapter 1 A Different Canada
British Empire Map
Then and Now: Chart and Paragraph

SS9ELD
Hand in Textbook Preview Assignment /40
Countries of the World Map


Friday 16 September 2016

Day 2

News:
Minimum Wage Increase
EU without UK
Obama's Speech for Hillary

SJ12
Share & collect Negative Stereotype paragraphs
Social Responsibility, Social Service and Social Justice
SJ Terms: Ableism to Two-Spirited
Note: SJ Terms Test on Thurs Sept 22

SS9
Work on Textbook Preview Assignment /40 due Tues Sept 20

SS11
Introductions
Work on Textbook Preview Assignment /50 due Tues Sept 20

Thursday 15 September 2016

Day 1

News:
BC Minimum Wage Rise
European Union without UK
Obama Speech for Hillary

SS9Hon.
News
Textbook Preview Assignment /50 due Mon Sept 20

SS11
News
Textbook Preview Assignment /50 due Mon Sept 20

SS9ELD
News
Textbook Preview Assignment /40 due Mon Sept 20

Wednesday 14 September 2016

Day 2

SJ12
News: Fentanyl, Sugar, Hilary's Health, Syria Cease-Fire
Negative Attitudes and Stereotypes
Video: Prejudice
Assign: Describe a prejudice you previously held about a minority group and how education or an experience changed your negative attitude?

SS9
see SS9ELD yesterday

SS11
Introductions
Course Outline
Assign: Textbook Preview Assignment /50 due Tues Sept 20

Tuesday 13 September 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
News: Fentanyl, Sugar, Hilary's Health, Syria War  Cease-Fire
Work on Textbook Preview Assignment /50 due Mon Sept 19

SS11
see SS9Hon.

SS9ELD
see SS9Hon.
Textbook Preview Assignment /40 due Mon Sept 19

Monday 12 September 2016

Day 2

SJ12
Response: background, experiences, beliefs, values
Introductions
Course Outline
Assign Questions:
1. What negative attitudes or stereotypes do many adults have toward youth?
2. Which of these are not valid?
3. How do you feel when you experience these negative attitudes or stereotypes?
4. What would you like to be different in adults' attitudes toward youth?

SS9
Introductions
Course outline
Assign: Textbook Preview /40 Due Tues Sept 20

Friday 9 September 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon. & SS11
Introductions
Course Outline
Textbook Preview Assignment /50 due Mon Sept 19

SS9ELD
see above
Textbook Preview Assignment /40 due Mon Sept 19

Thursday 8 September 2016

Day 2

SJ12
What is social justice?
Activist quotes
Introductions

SS9
Introductions
Assign: My History (200-250 words)
Due next class

Wednesday 7 September 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon & SS11
Introductions
Assign: My History
(200-300 wds)
Due Next Class

SS9ELD
Introductions
Assign: My History
(150-200 wds)
Due Next Class


Friday 17 June 2016

Day 2: GRADS OF 2016 - CONGRATULATIONS AND HAVE A FUN BUT SAFE PROM NIGHT!

SS11
Essay Tips for Final Exam (Wed June 22 1pm)
Return Ch11 -13 Test /50

SS9
Creative Timeline Assignment /40 due Today

SJ12
People and Places around the World Documentary
Final Paper /40 due Today

SS9LD
see SS9

Thursday 16 June 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Creative Timeline due Mon June 20
Film: People and Places around the World

SS11
Multiple Choice Exam Practice
Next: Essay Tips

SJ12
Final Paper /40 due Today!

Wednesday 15 June 2016

Day 2

SS11
Exam Preview: Multiple Choice Sample Exam
Study Strategies

SS9 & SS9LD
Creative Timeline Assignment /40 due Fri June 17

SJ12
Catch up on Ch 6-7 Questions
Final Paper /40 due Fri ( Next Class!)

Tuesday 14 June 2016

Day 2 Monday / Day 1 Tuesday

SS11
Ch 11-13 Test /50
Next: Final Exam Preparation

SS9Hon.
Work on Note-taking for Creative Timeline /50 due Mon June 20

SS9 & SS9LD
Work on Note-taking for Creative Timeline /40 due Fri June 17

SJ12
Introduce: Ch 7: Judicial System
Ch 7 Activity Sheet
You be the Judge - Sentencing
Reminder: SJ Final Paper /40 due this week! (Thu June 16 / Fri June 17)

Friday 10 June 2016

Day 2 Thursday / Day 1 Friday

SS11
Film: People's Movements around the World to Combat Climate Change
Next Class: Ch 11-13 Test /50 Multiple Choice Questions only (bring Textbook & Notes)

SS9 & SS9LD
Note-Taking for Creative Timeline Assignment /40 due Fri June 17

SJ12
Youtube Video: The Story of Human Rights
Assign: Ch 6 Activity Sheet & Limits on Rights and Civic Responsibilities
Reminder: Final Paper /40 due Thu June 16 (period 3) / Fri June 17 (period 7)

SS9Hon.
Note-Taking  for Creative Timeline Assignment /50 due Mon June 20

Wednesday 8 June 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Hand in " ... travelling heavy with illusions" Quote Analysis
Assign: Creative Timeline Assignment /50 due Mon June 20

SS11
see SS11 yesterday
Reminder: Ch11-13 Test /50 on Tues June 14

SJ12
Finish Film: Martin Luther King & Civil Rights Movement
Reminder: Final Paper /40 due Thu Jun 16

Tuesday 7 June 2016

Day 2

SS11
Living Standards Quiz /20
Map: Climate Change around the World
Ch 13: Environment Notes
Film: Environmental Issues and People's Movements

SS9
Assign: Creative Timeline /40 due Fri June 17
Video: Early Canadian History after Contact

SS11
film: Martin Luther King and Civil Rights Movement in USA
Note: Final Paper /40 due Fri June 17

SS9LD
Writing Prompt: Smoke Signals Movie
What did you learn about Aboriginal lives and relationships?
Assign: Creative Timeline /40 due Fri June 17



Monday 6 June 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Film: Contemporary Aboriginal Life
Assign: Write a 1 page response explaining the following quote with examples from the film and your own life: " We're all travelling heavy with illusions." (Thomas Builds-The-Fire)

SS11
Introduce Ch 12 Living Standards (see SS11 on Friday)
Next Class: Matching Quiz /20 Vocabulary in Ch 12 and Handout

SJ12
Film: Martin Luther King & The Civil Rights Movement in the United States

Friday 3 June 2016

Day 2

SS11
Introduce Ch 12 Living Standards
Video: Population and Living Standards
Assign: Living Standards Notes and Vocabulary
Next Class: Living Standards Quiz /20
Note: Ch11-13 Test /50 on Mon Jun 11

SS9
Complete Film on Modern Aboriginal Life

SJ12
G202 Lab to work on Final Paper /40 due Fri Jun 17

SS9LD
see SS9

Thursday 2 June 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Film: Aboriginal life on and off Reserve
Aboriginal perspectives on US History

SS11
see SS11 yesterday

SJ12
Work on Final Paper /40 Lab G202
Final Paper due on Thur June 16

Wednesday 1 June 2016

Day 2

SS11
TedTalks: Overpopulation Crisis
Discuss: 1 Child Solution for North Americans?
Video: Population Issues around the World
Assign: Read Ch 11

SS9
Film: Aboriginal Life On and Off Reserves

SJ12
Assign: Final Paper 1000-1500 word Relection due Fri Jun 17
Film: Martin Luther King & Voting Rights Movement

SS9LD
see SS9

Tuesday 31 May 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
First Nations Group Presentations
Plateau & Northwest Coast

SS11
see SS11 yesterday

SJ12
Assign: Final Paper 1000-1500 word Reflection due Thur Jun 16
Start writing in Lab B119


Monday 30 May 2016

Day 2

SS11
Human Rights Quiz /15
World Population Map- Top 10 Countries
Introduce: Ch 11 World Population Issues
Assign: Population Vocabulary List

SS9
Group Presentations on Aboriginals
Next Class: Aboriginal Life on and off reserves today

SJ12
Catch up Class: Graduation Ceremony Rehearsal Today

SS9LD
see SS9

Friday 27 May 2016

Day 2 Thursday / Day 1 Friday

SS11
Discuss: Political v. Economic/Social Rights
Video: Human Rights
Handouts: Documents, Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Next Class: Human Rights Quiz /15 on Documents, Charter Rights & Ch 10 Vocabulary

SS9
Complete First Nations Presentations
In Groups: review First Nations

SJ12
Video: History of Voting Rights in USA
Introduce: History of Discrimination in Voting Rights in BC
Assign: Ch 5 Questions & Issues Chart

SS9LD
see SS9

SS9Hon.
First Nations Presentations; Iroquois & Plains




Wednesday 25 May 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
First Nations Power Point Presentations
Inuit
Check Research Notes

SS11
Ch 9 Democracy Presentations /20
Ch 9 Democracy Notes /30
Assign: Read Chapter 10 Human Rights

SJ12
Video:  Poverty & Homelessness in Downtown Eastside
Ch 4 Questions
Homelessness: Different Approaches

Tuesday 24 May 2016

Day 2

SS11
Trudeau, Komagata Maru Apology
Complete Ch 9 Democracy Presentations /20
Hand in Ch 9 Notes /30
Introduce: Human Rights
Assign: Read Chapter 10 Human Rights

SS9
First Nations Presentations: Plateau, Plains

SJ12
Trudeau, Komagata Maru Apology
Ch 4 Questions
Homelessness: Different Approaches

SS8LD
First Nations Presentations: Plateau, Inuit

Thursday 19 May 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Rise of the Rebels
First Nations Power Point Presentations due on Wed May 25

SS11
Theatre: Dallas Yellowfly, Indigenous Rights

SJ12
Trans Rights Bill in Canada
Levels of Government
Ch 3 Questions
Government: Who are you going to contact?

Wednesday 18 May 2016

Day 2

SS11
Ch 9 Democracy Presentations
Next: Complete Presentations and Notes

SS9
First Nations Group Power Point Presentations
Inuit & Iroquois

SJ12
Trans Rights Bill
Levels of government
Ch 3 Questions
Whom are you going in Government to call to solve problems?

SS9LD
First Nations Group Power Point Presentations
Plains & Plateau

Tuesday 17 May 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Last day for Library Research
Next class: check research notes
First Nations Group Power Point Presentations due Wed May 25

SS11
Ch 9 Democracy Presentations /20

SJ12
Conclude Mock-Cabinet Role Play
Political Spectrum: Are you Left, Centre or Right?
Civics Ch. 3 Ques

Monday 16 May 2016

Day 2

SS11
Ch 9 Democracy Presentations 1-4

SS9
Library Research
First Nations Power Point Presentations due Wed

SJ12
Cabinet Role-Play: setting priorities for government spending
Political Spectrum Questionaire
Left, Centre or Right Wing?

SS9LD
Library Research
First Nations Presentations due Wed

Thursday 12 May 2016

Day 2

SS11
Overview: Canadian Democracy & Government Responsibilities
Assign; Ch 9 Presentations /20
Due next class (Mon)

SS9
Library Research
Presentations due Wed May 18

SJ12
Mock Cabinet Role-Play

SS9LD
Ch 6 Quiz /25
Library Research
Presentations due Wed May 18

Wednesday 11 May 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Film: First Nations Children in Residential Schools
Reminder: First Nations Presentations due Wed May 25
Next Class: Tues in Library

SS11
Overview: Canadian Democracy
Assign: Ch 9 Government Presentations /20
Due on Tuesday

SJ12
Cabinet Role-Play Debate
Decision-making on Government Spending Priorities

Tuesday 10 May 2016

Day 2

SS11
see SS11 yesterday

SS9
Begin Library Research for First Nations Group Power Point Assignments
Presentations due Wed May 18
Next: Library

SJ12
Guest speaker: Ray Thunderchild, Residential Schools Survivor
Cabinet role Play next class: 200 word approx. Minister Speeches /15 due

SS9LD
see SJ12
First Nations Presentations due Wed May 18
Next: Library

Monday 9 May 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Project Research in Library
First Nations Power Point now due Wed May 25
Next: Classroom

SS11
Introduce: Government
What is Government?
Why do we need it? - Write paragraphs in groups
Assign: Government in Canada Quiz & Federal, Provincial or Municipal Responsibility

SJ12
Cabinet Role-Play
Assign: read all ministry proposals and prepare final rebuttals

Friday 6 May 2016

Day 2

SS11
Ch 8 Test /35

SS9
Ch 6 Quiz /25
Assign: First Nations Power Point Presentations
due Wed May 18
Next: Library Research

SJ12
Film: LGBT Rights in 1980s
Assign: Cabinet Role-Play on Thurs May 12
Minister Speech 200 words /15
Debating /10

SS9LD
Library Research on First Nations
Presentations due Wed May 18

Thursday 5 May 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
News: Cruz, Alberta Fire & Evacuation
Review Ch 6 Quiz on Regions
Introduce: First Nations Group Presentations /80
Due Thu May 25
Meet in library for research next class

SS11
Ch 8 Test /35

SJ12
News: Alberta Fire
Cabinet Role-Play

Wednesday 4 May 2016

Day 2

SS11
Ch 8 Review
Video: Canada in the 1990s
Next: Ch 8 Test /35

SS9
Region Presentations 5-8
Ch 6 Review
Next: Ch 6 Quiz /25

SJ12
Film: LGBT Rights in UK in 1980s
Announcement: SJ Event at Byrne Creek on May 24
Return Field Trip Forms ASAP

SS9LD
Region Presentations 5-8
Form Groups for First Nations Power Point Projects
Ch 6 Quiz /25 on Tues

Tuesday 3 May 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Physical Regions Review
Ch 6 Quiz /25

SS11
Ch 8 Review
Video: Canada in the 1990s
Chretien, Technology, Globalization, Quebec Referendum
Next Class: Ch 8 Test /35

SJ12
Discuss: Solidarity- LGSM Activists and Striking Miners
Introduce: Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers
Assign: Cabinet Minister Speeches min. 200 wds /15
Next Class: Cabinet Role- Play

Monday 2 May 2016

Day 2

SS11
Video: US / Canada Relations 1960s-1980s
Trudeau v. Mulroney (opposite visions for Canada)
Video: Canada in the 1980s
Assign: all Chapter 8 Ques due Wed
Reminder: Ch 8 Test /35 on Fri May 6

SS9
Prepare and Present in Groups: Physical Regions /20
Regions 1-4
Reminder: Ch 6 Quiz /25 on Fri May 6

SJ12
Film: LGBT Rights and Trade Union Workers in the UK (1980s)

SS9LD
see SS9 today

Friday 29 April 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Region Group Presentations 4-8
Region Chart and T/F Ques
Next: Ch 6 Quiz /25

SS11
Video: Canada in the 1980s
Assign: Ch 8 Questions on p. 279
Next: Ch 8 Review

SJ12
Film: LGBT Rights in UK in 1980s

Thursday 28 April 2016

Day 2

SS11
Canadian Prime Ministers & US Presidents
Video: Canada / US Relations
Assign: all Chapter 8 Questions

SS9
Canada Maps Quiz /30
US States
Physical Regions of North America
Prepare for Group Region Presentations /20
Due Next Class

SJ12
10 Questions for MP
Guest Speaker in MPR: Kennedy Stewart, NDP MP for Burnaby South

SS9LD
see SS9 today


Day 1 ( Wednesday April 27)

SS9Hon.
Physical Regions of North America
Group Region Presentations 1-4

SS11
US Presidents and Canadian Prime Ministers
Video: US / Canada Relations
Assign: All Chapter 8 Ques (p. 249,256, 264, 267, 270 & 273)

SJ12
Film: LGBT Rights in the 1980s in Britain
Alliance of LGBT & Trade Union Activists during 1984 Miners Strike

Thursday 21 April 2016

Day 2

SS11
see SS11 yesterday

SS9LD
News: New York Primary
Assign: Northern Canada Map
Next class: Canada Maps Quiz /30 (towns and cites in all provinces and territories)

SJ12
Video: The Real Harvey Milk
Due today: Film Questions /20 & Life-Changing Experience Response /20
Work on above assignments
Assign: 10 questions for NDP MP: Kennedy Stewart to visit in MPR on Thursday Apr 28

SS9LD
see SS9 above
Drama Performance: The Accordian Shop

Wednesday 20 April 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
News: New York Primary
Assign: North Map
Next: Canada Maps Quiz /30

SS11
Introduce: Canada in the 1980s-1990s
Multiculturalism, Indigenous Rights, Quebec
Assign: p. 249 Ques 1-8; p. 256 Ques 1-7

SJ12
Complete Gay Activist Film
Discuss: SJ Event May 24 pm
Film Questions /20 & Life-Changing Experience Response /20 due today

Tuesday 19 April 2016

Day 2

SS11
Ch 7 Test /35

SS9
News: Sanders, Clinton
Complete Ontario / Quebec Map

SJ12
Film: Gay Activism
Complete Film Questions
Reminder: Film Questions & Life-Changing Experience Response due next class

SS9LD
see SS9

Monday 18 April 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
News: Sanders v Clinton in New York
Assign: Quebec / Ontario Map

SS11
Ch 7 Test /35

SJ12
News: Sanders v Clinton in New York
Film: Gay Activism in US in 1970s

Friday 15 April 2016

Day 2

SS11
see SS11 yesterday
Next Class: Ch 7 Test /35

SS9
BC Town Speeches /20
Prairies and Maritimes Maps

SJ12
Film: Gay Rights Movement in the 1970s
Complete Film Questions
Reminder: Transformative Experience (500 word Response) due Thu Apr 22

SS9LD
see SS9 today

Thursday 14 April 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Finish BC Town & City Speeches /20
Assign: Label Places on Prairies & Maritimes Maps

SS11
Ch 7 Review
Video: Canada in the 1970s
Next Class: Ch 7 Test /35

SJ12
SJ Film: Gay Rights / Activism in the 1970s
Complete Film Questions
Reminder: Experience Response (max. 500wds) /20 due on Wed Apr 20

Wednesday 13 April 2016

Day 2

SS11
see SS11 yesterday
Ch 7 Test /35 on Tue Apr 19

SS9
BC Town & City Speeches /20

SJ12
see SJ12 yesterday
Experience Response due on Thu Apr 21

SS9LD
see SS9 today

Tuesday 12 April 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
BC Town and City Speeches /20

SS11
Post WW2 Conflict Power Points: Iraq, Rwanda
Video: Canada in the 1960s
Next: Ch 7 Review
Ch 7 Test  /35 on Mon Apr 18

SJ12
Read and Discuss: Should Government Sponsor Gambling?
Read: Paul Okalik
Assign: max. 500 word Response to Ques 1-3, p. 37
1. Have you ever had an experience that helped you realize something about yourself?
2. How did it change your life?
3. How did it help you become a better citizen?

Monday 11 April 2016

Day 2

SS11
Post WW2 Conflicts: Yugoslavia, Rwanda, Afghanistan
Assign: p. 221 Ques 1-5; p. 227 Ques 1-4
Next: Finish Presentations & Ch 7 Review
Ch 7 Test /35 on Fri Apr 15    

SS9
see SS9Hon. Friday

SJ12
BC Coast Speeches
Complete: "Civics" Textbook  Ch 2 Activity    

SS9LD
see SS9Hon.
1-2 min. BC Town / City Speeches Next Class /20 ( Name, History, Interesting Facts )  


 

Saturday 9 April 2016

Day 1 ( Friday)

SS9Hon.
In Groups, Brainstorm BC Cities, Towns, Rivers & Lakes
Assign: BC Map
Next Class: 1-2 Min Speech /20 on BC town or city ( interesting facts, name & history )

SS11
Group Power Point Presentations
Post WW2 Conflicts: Yugoslavia, Somalia,  Afghanistan, Iraq
Assign: p. 221 Ques 1-5; p. 227 Ques 1-4
Next Class: Review for Ch 7 Test /35 ( on Wed Apr 13 )

SJ12
Complete BC Coast Speeches /20
Assign: "Civics" Textbook Ch 2 Activity Sheet

Thursday 7 April 2016

Day 2

SS11
Group Power Point Presentations
Post-WW2 Conflicts: Cuba, Vietnam, Soviets in Afghanistan

SS9
Rivers, Lakes & Coastal Waters Quiz /20

SJ12
Law Courts Field Trip
In Class: Civics Ch 2 Activity
Work on Stand BC Coast Speeches - Due next class (1-2 min)

SS9LD
see SS9
BC Map

Wednesday 6 April 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Rivers, Lakes & Coastal Waters Quiz /20
Towns & Cities of BC

SS11
Group Power Point Presentations /50
Post WW2 Conflicts: Soviets in Afghanistan, Gulf War, Yugoslavia

SJ12
Tankers on BC's West Coast Speeches /20

Tuesday 5 April 2016

Day 2

SS11
Group Power Point Presentations /50
Post WW2 Conflicts: Korea, Suez, Cuba

SS9
News: Trump, Panama Papers
Video: BC West coast Geography
Check Rivers Map /10
Next Class: Rivers, Lakes and Coastal Waters Map Quiz /20

SJ12
see SJ 12 yesterday
Next Class: Law Courts Field Trip 11:40 - 3pm
Alternate: Civics Questions in class
Film Speech 1-2 min on Mon Apr 11

SS9LD
see SS9 today

Monday 4 April 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Check Rivers Map /10
Video: BC's West Coast
Next: Rivers, Lakes and Coastal Waters Quiz /20

SS11
Group Power Point Presentations
Post-WW2 Conflicts: Korea, Cuba, Vietnam
Homework Check: Ch 7 Ques on p. 210, 214 & 216

SJ12
Hand in Electric Car Documentary Ques
Film: Activism to Save BC's West Coast
Complete Ques
Assign: 1-2 speech on Film /20 due Next Class
Reminder: BC Law Courts Field Trip this Thursday 11:40-3pm

Friday 1 April 2016

Day 2

SS11
see SS11 yesterday
Next: Post WW2 Power Point Presentations /50

SS9
Rivers of North America Map /20
Maps due next class
Quiz on Rivers and Bodies of Water Thu Apr 7 /20

SJ12
Environmental Documentary: Electric Cars & Automotive Industry
Complete Film Questions

SS9LD
see SS9 today

Thursday 31 March 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Activity: Rivers of North America
Map: Rivers, Mountains and Bodies of Water in North America
Rivers & Water Quiz /20 on Wed Apr 6

SS11
Discuss: Canada in the 1960s-1970s: Trudeau, Movements, Quebec
Assign: p. 210 Ques 1-3; p. 214 Ques 1-5; p. 216 Ques 1-2
Next class: Group Power Point Presentations /50
Post WW2: 20-25 slides, 15 min

SJ12
Environmental Documentary: Electric Cars & Auto Industry
Assign: Video Ques

Wednesday 30 March 2016

Day 2

SS11
News: Trump, Attacks in Brussels & Pakistan
Introduce Chapter 7: Canada in the 1960s and 1970s
Social Movements, Health Care, new Flag, FLQ Terrorism

SS9
Complete Emigrant Speeches /30
Introduce Chpter 6 Physical Regions of North America
Activity: Rivers of North America

SJ12
Discuss: Consumer and Waste Habits
Hand in Garbage Tracking Sheet /20

SS9LD
Complete Emigrant Speeches /30

Tuesday 29 March 2016

Day 1: Welcome Back!

SS9Hon.
Complete Emigrant Speeches /30
News: Trump, Attacks in Brussels, Pakistan, Jian Ghomeshi Acquittal

SS11
News
Introduce Chapter 7: Canada in the 1960s -1970s

SJ12
Discuss Consumer and Waste Habits
Hand in Monitoring Sheet /20

Friday 11 March 2016

Day 2: Last Day Before Spring Break!

SS11
Ch 6 Test /35
Reminder: Power Point Presentations /50 due Tue Apr 5

SS9
Emigrant Speech Performances /30

SJ12
Video: The Story of Stuff
Assign: Waste Tracking Assignment /20
Monitor Consumer and Waste Habits over 7 Days

SSLD
see SS9

HAVE A FUN AND RESTFUL SPRING BREAK!
SEE YOU BACK ON TUESDAY MARCH 29

Thursday 10 March 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Emigrant Speech Performances

SS11
Video: Canada in the 1940s-1950s
Ch 6 Test /35
Reminder: Power Point Presentations due Mon Apr 4

SJ12
Documentary: Vancouver Low-Waste Activists
Assign: Waste Tracking Assignment /20
Monitor consumer and waste habits over 7 days of Spring Break

Wednesday 9 March 2016

Day 2

SS11
Last Day of Library Research
Post-WW2 Conflict Power Point Presentations due Tue Apr 5
Next class: Ch 6 Test /35

SS9
Work on Emigrant Speech /30
Emigrant Speech due next class

SJ12
Documentary: Vancouver Low-Waste Activists
Next: Story of Stuff and Spring Break Waste Tracking Assignment /20

SS9LD
see SS9

Tuesday 8 March 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Work on Emigrant Speech
Emigrant Speech /30 due next class

SS11
Last period of Library Research
Post-WW2 Conflict Power Point Presentations due Mon Apr 4
Ch 6 Test /35 next class

SJ12
Theatre; Follow, Follow!
SJ Themes: Violence, Gender Roles, Alcoholism, Religion

Monday 7 March 2016

Day 2

SS11
Library Research
Group Power Point Presentations /50 due Tues Apr 4
Review for Ch 6 Test on Fri /35

SS9
Assign: Ch 6 p. 133-43 Ques
Emigrant Speech Assignment /30 due Fri Mar 12

SJ12
Play: Follow, Follow!
SJ Themes: Gender Roles, Sexuality, Violence, Alcoholism

SS9LD
see SS9 today

Friday 4 March 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
News: Trump's Wall
Overview: Industrial Revolution
Assign: Ch 5 p. 133-143 Ques Sheets
Assign: Emigrant Speech Assignment /30
Performances on Thu Mar 10

SS11
Library Research on Post WW2 Conflict /50
Group Power Points due Mon Apr 4
Ch 6 Test /35 on Thu Mar 10

SJ12
Gender Neutral Washroom Petition
Pet Rescue Coin Drive
Finish Film: Che Travels in South America, Poverty

Thursday 3 March 2016

Day 2

SS11
Library Research
Post WW2 Conflict /50
Power Point due Tues Apr 5

SS9
Finish Film: Australia's Stolen Children
Assign: Ch 6 p. 129-130 Ques Sheet

SJ12
Finish Film: Travels in South America, Poverty
Puppy Mill Rescue Fundraising
Gender Neutral Washroom Petition

SS9LD
Hand in 20 Facts about Canada's residential schools
Introduce: Industrial Revolution
Read & Discuss p. 129
Assign: Ch 6 p. 129-130 Ques Sheet

Wednesday 2 March 2016

Day 1

SSLD
News: Super Tuesday
Film: Australia's Stolen Children
Assign: Ch 6 p.129-130 Ques Sheet

SS11
Cold War handout
Assign: Post WW2 Conflict Power Point /50
Presentations due Mon Apr 4
Research in Library
Ch 6 Test /35 on Thur March 10

SJ12
News: Trump & Clinton win
Film: Travel and Poverty in South America

Tuesday 1 March 2016

Day 2

SS11
Video: Canada in the 1950s
The Cold War
Assign: p. 196 Ques 1-6; p. 201 Ques 1-3
Post-WW2 Conflict Power Point /50
Presentations due Tues Apr 4

SS9
Share: Canadian Residential School Facts
Film: Australia's Stolen Children

SJ12
News: Trump, Super Tuesday
Term 2 Marks
SJ Film: South America Travels

SS9LD
see SS9
Homework:10 more Facts about Residential Schools

Monday 29 February 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
News: Trump, Clinton, Super Tuesday
Canadian Residential Schools Fact Share
Film: Stolen Children in Australia

SS11
Film: Germany's Invasion of Poland, Holocaust
Introduce Chapter 5: The 1950s
Assign: p. 183 Ques 1-3; p. 189 Ques 1-9

SJ12
Fair Feedback
Fair Slideshow
Film: South America Travels

Friday 26 February 2016

Day 2

SS11
Introduce: 1940s-1950s
Cold War, Traditional Family Values, TV, Cars & Suburbs
Assign: p. 183 Ques 1-3; p. 189 Ques 1-9

SS9
Film: Australia's Stolen Children
Assign: find 10 Facts about Canadian Residential Schools

SJ12
Hand in SJ Fair Feedback & Self-Evaluation /20
SJ Fair Slide Show
Count Best Display Board Student Votes
Winner: Chocolate and Child Labour by Cheyenne M.
2nd Place: Gender Bias in Media by Jillian F. & Adebola A.

SS9LD
see SS9

Thursday 25 February 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Discuss: SJ Fair
Film: Australia's Stolen Children
Assign: Find 10 Facts about Canada's Residential Schools

SS11
Film: German Invasion of Poland, Holocaust

SJ12
see SJ12 yesterday

Wednesday 24 February 2016

Day 2

SS11, SS9, SJ12, SS9LD
Social Justice Fair Display Board Gallery Walk and Questions

SJ12
Assign: SJ Action Plan & Fair Feedback /20

Tuesday 23 February 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon., SS11, SJ12
Social Justice Fair all day in MPR

SS11
Assign: Ch 6 p. 173 Ques 1-4; p. 178 Ques 1-3

Monday 22 February 2016

Day 2

SS11
Finish Film: German Invasion of Poland and Holocaust
Assign: Ch 6 p.173 Ques 1-4; p. 178 Ques 1-3

SS9
Writing Response: Who is Omar Khadr and how have his rights been taken away?
Finish Video: Omar Khadr
Review Ch 4 Test /40

SJ12
Final Display Board Presentations /20
SJ Jeopardy Game Quizmasters Training
SJ Fair in MPR TOMORROW!
Meet at A102 at 8:00am for set up
Prepare Display Booth Activities

SS9LD
SJ Fair set up
Review Ch 4 Test /40


Thursday 18 February 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Discuss: Omar Khadr, Ivan Coyote
Return Ch 4 Tests /50

SS11
Discuss: Ivan Coyote & Transgender Issues
Film: German Invasion of Poland & Holocaust

SJ12
Display Board Presentations /20
Reminder: Plan Activities for SJ Fair on Tues Feb 23
Set Up for Fair starts at 8:00am Tuesday!

Wednesday 17 February 2016

Day 2

SS11
Film: German Invasion of Poland and Holocaust

SS9
Video: The Omar Khadr Story
Assign: Research

SJ12
Discuss: Ivan Coyote, Transgender & Pronouns
Display Board Presentations /20
SJ Fair on Tuesday!

SS9LD
Ch 4 Test /40

Tuesday 16 February 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Video: The Omar Khadr Story
Discuss: Terrorist or Child Soldier?

SS11
Guest Speaker: Derek Corrigan, Mayor of Burnaby

SJ12
Guest Speaker: Ivan Coyote, Storyteller, LGBTQ Activist
Next Class: Display Board Presentations /20
SJ Fair on Tues Feb 23 (1 WEEK TO GO)

Monday 15 February 2016

Day 2

SS11
Film: The German Invasion of Poland & Holocaust

SS9
Ch 4 Test /40

SJ12
Display Board Presentations /20
SJ Fair Tues Feb 23

SS9LD
Ch 4 Review
3 Paragraphs: 1. Argue that Napoleon was a military and political genius. 2. Argue that Napoleon was a cruel and unjust tyrant. 3. Evaluate above arguments. How should Napoleon be remembered? As a hero ? Or a dictator?

Friday 12 February 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Ch 5 Test /50

SS11
Ch 5 Test Writing Section /20

SJ12
SJ Action Plan Research in Library; SJ Jeopardy Practice
Next: Ivan Coyote, LGBTQ Stories
Reminder: Display Board Presentations Due on Thurs Feb 18
SJ Fair on Tues Feb 23

Thursday 11 February 2016

Day 2

SS11
Ch 5 Test /70

SS9
Vocabulary Puzzle
Video: Napoleon's Rise and Fall
Ch 4 Review
Writing Section in Ch 4 Test
3 Paragraphs on Napoleon
1. Argue that Napoleon was a military and political genius /6
2. Argue that Napoleon was  a cruel and unjust tyrant /6
3. Evaluate above arguments and conclude - how should Napoleon be remembered: a hero? or a dictator? /3
Next: Ch 4 Test /40

SJ12
Making of Video: What is Social Justice?
Display Board Presentations due Mon Feb 15

SS9LD
Napoleon Group Skits /20
Complete Congress of Vienns Map & Ques
Begin Ch 4 Review
Next: Ch 4 Review
Ch 4 Test /40 on Wed Feb 17

Wednesday 10 February 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
News: Sanders, Trump win in New Hampshire Primary
Ch 4 Test Review
Video: Napoleon's Rise and Fall
Paragraph Preview:
1. Argue that Napoloeon was a military and political genius /6
2. Argue that Napoleon was a cruel and unjust tyrant /6
3. Evaluate how Napoleon should be remembered: a hero or a dictator? /3
Next: Ch 4 Test /50

SS11
Ch 5 Test: Multiple Choice Ques /50
Preview Writing Section /20

SJ12
In class: Video-making- What is social justice?
Display Board Presentations /20 on Wed Feb 17

Tuesday 9 February 2016

Day 2

SS11
Canada & WW2 Video Review
Ch 5 Review Activities
Next: Ch 5 Test /70

SS9
News: US Primary in New Hampshire
Assign: Congress of Vienna Map & Ques
Ch 4 Test /40 on Mon Feb 15

SJ12
Last Day of Lab Research G202
Next: Class for Video-Making
Display Board Presentations due Mon Feb 15

SS9LD
Course Selection Assembly
Next: Napoleon Skits

Friday 5 February 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
News: US Election Primary
Finish Napoleon Skits /20
Assign: Congress of Vienna Map & Ques

SS11
Video: Canada and WW2 1942-45
Ch 5 Review
Next: Ch 5 Test Multiple Choice Ques

SJ12
SJ Action Plan Research in B119 Lab

Thursday 4 February 2016

Day 2

SS11
see SS11 yesterday
Next: Review for Ch 5 Test /70 on Thu Feb 11

SS9
Napoleon Skits /20

SJ12
SJ Action Plan Research in G202 Lab

SS9LD
Prepare for Napoleon Skits
Assign:  Congress of Vienna Map & Ques

Wednesday 3 February 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Napoleon Performances /20

SS11
WW2 in the Movies: The Battle of Stalingrad
Assign: p. 156 Ques 1-5; p. 159 Ques 1-5
Video Review: Canada 1939-1942
Next Class: Ch 5 Review
Ch 5 Test /70 on Wed Feb 10

SJ12
SJ Action Plan in Lab B119
Display Board Presentations on Wed Feb 18

Tuesday 2 February 2016

Day 2

SS11
see SS11 yesterday
Note: Ch 5 Test /70 on Thu Feb 11

SS9
Prepare for Napoleon 3-5 min Skits 1. British Newscast 2. French  Newscast 3. Job  Interview
Skits next class

SJ12
SJ Action Plan Research in G202
SJ Jeopardy Ques due

SS9LD
Discuss: Napoleon,The Complicated (Positives and Negatives)
Prepare for Napoleon Skits
See 3 Slit Choices Above (SS9)
Script Draft due next class

Monday 1 February 2016

Day 1: February is Black History Month

SS9Hon.
Prepare for Napoleon Skits due next class 3-5 mins long /20
Choices: 1) British Newscast 2) French Newscast 3) Napoleon Job Interview

SS11
Are Weapons of Mass Destruction Ever Justified? 1 min. Speeches
Open Debate
Ch 5 Test /70 on Fri Feb 12

SJ12
SJ Jeopardy Ques due today /15
Action Plan Research in B119 Lab




Friday 29 January 2016

Day 2

SS11
see SS11 yesterday

SS9
News: Refugee Backlash in Europe, Zika Virus
Work on Napoleon Ques
Skits: Napoleon's Job Interview to be Prime Minster of Canada

SJ12
SJ Fair Display Board Gallery Walk

SS9LD
Work on Napoleon Ques

Thursday 28 January 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Discuss: Crime in Metro Vancouver
Assign: all Napoleon Ques

SS11
Hand in Canada & WW2 Video Ques
Discuss: US use of Atomic Bomb in Japan, 1945
Complete in groups: read p. 150-1 Ques 1-3
Assign: Write a 1 minute speech to answer Ques 4 on p. 151 ( /10 performance /10 content)
1. Topic Sentence: announce your argument                                
2. Supporting evidence
3. Closing sentence

SJ12
Gallery Walk of Previous SJ Fair Display Boards

Wednesday 27 January 2016

Day 2

SS11
see SS11 yesterday

SS9
News: Canada's Human Rights
Assign: Napoleon Ques (next 2 sections)

SJ12
SJ Action Plan Research in Lab G202

SS9LD
Assign: Napoleon Ques (next 2 sections)

Tuesday 26 January 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Robert Burns Reading
News: Canada's Human Rights & Aboriginal Children
Assign: Napoleon Ques (3 Sections)

SS11
Canada & WW2 Video Ques
Home Front & Victory
Assign: p. 144 Ques 1-3; p. 149 Ques 1-3

SJ12
SJ Action Plan Research in B119 Lab
SJ Jeopardy Ques due Feb 1

Monday 25 January 2016

Day 2: Happy Birthday Robert Burns, Scotland's Most Loved Poet!


SS11
Who is Robert Burns? Video
Poetry Reading: Address To A Haggis, My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose
See SS11 Friday

SS9
Residential Schools Survivor Event Cancelled!
Ch 4 Vocabulary Quiz
Assign: Napoleon Ques 1-9

SJ12
Lab G202 for SJ Action Plan Research
SJ Fair Field Trip Forms
SJ Jeopardy Ques due Feb 1

SS9LD
Ch 4 Vocabulary Quiz
Assign: Napoleon Ques 1-9


Friday 22 January 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
News: Russian Spy Assassination, Inflation
Complete Napoleon Quotes and Interpretations in Groups

SS11
News: Inflation, Russian Spy Assassination
Video: Canada and WW2
Navy & Air Force
Assign: Read P. 133-7 Ques 1-7; Read p.138-9 Ques P. 1-6

SJ12
Finish Video on Prejudice and Bias
Video: Ivan Coyote TedTalks
Assign: SJ Jeopardy Ques due Feb 1
Field Trip Consent Forms for SJ Fair on Feb 23


Thursday 21 January 2016

Day 2

SS11
see SS11 yesterday

SS9
News: Inequality in 2016
Assign: Ch 3 Vocabulary List and Definitions
Next: Ch 3 Vocabulary Quiz /10

SJ12
Video: Ivan Coyote, TedTalks
Discuss: Gender Neutral Washrooms, Inequality, Bias
Video: Prejudice

SS9LD
see SS9 above

Wednesday 20 January 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
News: Refugees - bring food donations to help!
Napoleon: examine and interpret quotes on p. 96,99,102,105 &108
In groups, write 5 sentences on each quote

SS11
News: the top 62 = Half of world's wealth
Video: Army & Navy

SJ12
Discuss: the top 62
Video: Prejudice and Bias
Reminder: SJ Jeopardy Ques due Feb 1

Tuesday 19 January 2016

Day 2

SS11
see SS11 yesterday

SS9
Discuss Inequality: Top 62 people control 50% of world's wealth!
Video: Napoleon Bonaparte & Ques

SJ12
Assign: Social Justice Action Plan
SJ Jeopardy Ques due Feb 1
Display Board Presentations due Feb 16
Social Justice Fair on Tues Feb 23

SS9LD
see SS9

Monday 18 January 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Napoleon Bonaparte Video & Ques

SS11
1939 Parliament Debate
Video: Canada & World War Two
Part 1: Beginnings
Read p. 130-2 Ques 1-4 on p. 132

SJ12
Introduce: Social Justice Action Plan
Pick Topics
SJ Jeopardy Ques due Feb 1
Display Board Presentations due Mon Feb 15
Social Justice Fair Tues Feb 23 MPR

Friday 15 January 2016

Day 2

SS11
Advice Letter to Prime Minister King: Sep 4,1939
Complete in class /15

SS9
Ch 3 Test  /40

SJ12
Discussion of Controversial Topics: War, Aboriginals
Self-Assessment Report Due Today  /40

SS9LD
Ch 3 Test  /40

Thursday 14 January 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Ch 3 Test /45

SS11
Advice Letter to Prime Minister King, Sep 4, 1939
Complete in class /15

SJ12
Discussion of Controversial Topics: Spanking, Aboriginal Issues
Self-Assessment due Today

Wednesday 13 January 2016

Day 2

SS11
see SS11 yesterday

SS9
Vocabulary Puzzle
French Revolution Review Quiz /20
Review for Ch 3 Test /40 (Next Class)

SJ12
Announcement: Ivan Coyote Trans Writer Event on Feb 16
Discussion of Controversial Issues: Languages, Corporations, War
Self-Assessment Report /40 Due Next Class (Fri Jan 15)

SS9LD
see SS9 above

Tuesday 12 January 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
Vocabulary Puzzle
French Revolution Review Quiz /20
Review for Ch3 Test /45 Next Class
Large Paragraph Response: Which of all the changes during the French Revolution had the greatest impact on the lives of French citizens? Why?

SS11
Hitler and the Dictators Quiz /20
Prepare for Advice Letter to Prime Minister King in 1939

SJ12
Discussion of Controversial Issues: Corporations, War, Opinions
Self-Assessment Report /40 due Thu Jan 14

Monday 11 January 2016

Day 2

SS11
see SS11 Friday
Next class: Quiz on Hitler and Dictators /20

SS9
News: US Election, Trump
Review: Political Clubs
Assign: The End of the Monarchy Ques p. 83-85
Next: French Revolution Review Quiz /20

SJ12
Discussion of Controversial Topics: Youth Crime, Male v. Female Sports
Self-Assessment /40 due Fri Jan 15

SS9LD
List of Human Rights
Assign: The End of the Monarchy Ques p. 83-85
Next: French Revolution Quiz /20



Friday 8 January 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
What are Human Rights?
Video & Discussion
Compare: Declaration of Rights of Citizen & Charter of Rights
Assign: Ch 3 End of the Monarchy Ques p. 80-85
Next: French Revolution Review Quiz /20

SS11
Hitler: Steps to War Ques
Assign: p. 129 Ques 1-4
Next: Dictators Quiz /20 People, Vocabulary, Events up to p. 114-p.129

SJ12
Discussion of Controversial Issues
Reminder: Self-Assessment due Thu Jan 15

Thursday 7 January 2016

Day 2

SS11
see SS11 yesterday

SS9
Review Ch 3 Storming of the Bastille Ques (p.75-76)
Video: July 14, 1789 Bastille Riot
Assign: The Revolution Devours... (p.80-83)

SJ12
Discussion of Controversial Topics: Money, Animal Rights, Welfare
Reminder: Self-Assessment /40 due Fri Jan15

SS9LD
see SS9

Wednesday 6 January 2016

Day 1

SS9Hon.
News: Obama and Gun Control, North Korea
Review: Bastille Ques
Video: July 14, 1789 Bastille Riot
Assign: The Revolution Devours... Ques p. 80-83

SS11
News: Obama, Trump
Video: The Road to War
Next: Hitler

SJ12
Discussion of Controversial Issues: Animal Rights, Welfare, Male v. Female Sports
Reminder: Self- Assessment /40 due Thu Jan 14


Tuesday 5 January 2016

Day 2

SS11
see yesterday

SS9
News: Earthquake, Oregon
Assign: The Fall of the Bastille Ch 3 Ques p. 75-76

SJ12
Assignment: Self-Assessment /40 due Fri Jan 15
Discussion of Controversial Issues: Culture, Seniors, Homosexuality

SS9LD
Writing: Earthquake Response
Assign: see SS9

Monday 4 January 2016

Day 1: Welcome Back and Happy New Year!

SS9Hon.
News: Earthquake
What items should you have in an earthquake kit?
Assign: The Storming of the Bastille Ch 3 Ques p.75-76

SS11
News; Earthquake, Oregon, Saudi Arabia- Iran tension
World War Two Trivia
Notes: Response to the Depression - The Rise of Dictatorships
Assign: p. 115 Ques 1-4; p. 123 Ques 1-6

SJ12
Assignment: Self-Assessment Report /40 due Thu Jan 14
Discussion of Controversial Topics: Culture, Seniors, Money