Thursday, December 17, 2009

ELA 20 To Kill a Mockingbird assignment given. Due Jan 8

10-T Current Events quiz. Review/work class

8-I Went over flowcharts of the democratic process. Handout on how a bill is passed.

10-C Current Event quiz. Notes, discussion and readings on the unification of Germany.

C.E 20 Christmas party

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

10-C Current Events. Notes and discussion on the Unification of Italy. H. W. readings and questions on the Unification of Germany. Study for current event quiz

7-C Collected pictures for their photo essay.

10-T Current Events. Notes and discussion on the unification of Germany. H.W. Study for current event quiz

9-O Brief review of the Roman Empire. Handouts given on the Fall of Rome. Students need to describe politcal, economic, environemental and social theories for the Fall of Rome.

8-M In groups worked on the democratic process. Shared their ideas with the class. Handout on how laws are made in Canada. H.W Levels of citizenship handout needs to be filled out.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

8-I and 8-M Reading/work class

10-C Current Events. Notes and discussion on the impact of Nationalism. H.W readings and questions on the unification of Italy.

C.E. 20 Test returned. Corrections done. Worksheet and project assigned on Vatican II.

9-O Notes and discussion on Christianity in the Roman Empire.

7-L Readings and notes on early trade practices.

Monday, December 14, 2009

ELA20 Discussed Chapter 30, Read to the end of the novel. Clarified questions from study questions.

10-T Current Events. Notes on the unification of Italy. H.W readings and questions on the unification of Germany.

C.E. 20 Worked on classroom door.

7-L Went over home-work questions on the importance of trade and some vocabulary. Notes on classification of resources. Handout on classifying renewable and non-renewable resources.

Friday, December 11, 2009

10-C Current Events. Worked on essays.

ELA 20 Read about Scout and Jem's longest journey together and met BOO! H.W. Read chapter 30. Do questions up to Chapter 30.

7-C Performed their role plays on trade in a Sumerian market. Read and did notes on "The History of Trade in Canada". Assigned a photo essay on the notes and readings. Photo essay is due on Thurs. Jan 7. Two classes are being given to work on it.

8-M Maps handed in. Quiz on November articles. Assigned articles and questions for Dec.

10-T Current Events. Notes and discussion on Nationalism. H.W Readings and questions on the Unification of Italy.

9-0 Same as 8-M

Thursday, December 10, 2009

10-C Current Events. Went over how to do citations and a bibliography.

8-I Had quiz on November's articles. Corrected maps. Assigned December's current events.

7-C and 7-L Had quiz on Asia. Worksheet handed out on countries and continents. Due next Day 5.

10-T Current events. Work class on essays.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

C.E 20 Test on Church Councils

10-T Current Events. Went over how to do citations and reference pages.

8-I Took in government and citizen writing assignments. Went over handout on making decisions by consensus. Handout given on democracy. Students need to create a flow chart that illustrates Canada's democratic process.

10-C Current Events. Notes and discussion on postive and negative aspect of Napoleon's rule.

ELA 20 Read and discussed Chapter 26. Notes and discussion on What is the author trying to say about education? H.W. Read and do questions for Chapter 27.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

MAKE COOKIES NOT WAR AND HELP BUILD A WELL. BAKE SALE TOMORROW AT NOON.

10-C Current Events. Notes and discussion on France's road to democracy. H.W What were the postive and negative aspects of Louis Napolean's rule?

7-C Went over the home-work questions. Continued with handout on trade.

10-T Current Events. Notes and discussion on the impact of Louis Napolean's rule.

9-0 Notes and discussion on previous day's home-work: Roman influences. Readings and questions to the end of the hand out assigned.

8-M Read through handout on consensus decision making. Handout on Democracy given. Student's need to create a flow chart that describes the democratic process in Canada.

Monday, December 7, 2009

8-I Notes and discussion on different types of government. Writing assignment: What is the best form of government? How would this form of government impact the citizens? DUE: Wednesday.

10-C Current Events. Notes and discussion on the political and social reforms of Britain. H.W. Read pgs. 55-57. Take note of the leaders of France and what were their political idealogies.

C.E 20 Review for the test on Wednesday.

8-M Same as 8-I, but the writing assignment is due tomorrow.

9-0 Home-work cheque on the questions regarding Greek civilization. Notes on the home-work. H.W: Handouts on Roman heritage. Read First section and do the section review.

7-L Handout on Necessary Conditions for a Resource. Notes and discussion on the questions. Handout on trade. H.W Read page 8 of handout. On page 9 do questions 1 and 2.

Friday, December 4, 2009

ELA20 Discussed questions for Chapters 21 and 22. Home-work: Read chapters 23-25 and do the questions.

10-C Currents Events. Notes on the road to democracy in France. Home work: Describe the pros and cons of Louis Napolean's reign.

C.E 20 A whole bunch of notes on Vatican I. Test on the Church Councils on Wednesday Dec 9.

7-L Quiz on Africa. Checked map of Asia. Went over their tests in groups to do corrections. TEST MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED BY MONDAY.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

10-C Current Events. Brief notes on the Growth of Democracy in Britain. Home-work. Read pages 101-103. Create a list that explains the political and social reforms of Britain.

ELA 20 Pop quiz on court case. Home-work. Questions and readings on Chapters 21 and 22.

7-C Go over list of renewable and non-renewable resources. Discussion and questions on Necessary Conditions for a Resource to be a Resource. Handout on trade. Read first page. Do questions 1 and 2.

8-M Maps assigned. Maps due and quizzes are on next Day 6

10-T Current Events. Notes on previous day's home-work. Home-work: read pages 55-57. Take note of the French leaders. Were they conservative or liberal? How do you know?

9-0 Took in maps. Corrected articles. Quiz on articles next Day 6.

IF YOU MISSED A HANDOUT, IT IS IN THE WHITE BASKET ON MY CLASSROOM'S WINDOW LEDGE.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

10-C Current Events. Went over the previous days home-work by answering the question: In 1814, was Europe more conservative than liberal? Support your opinion with at least three examples.

8-I Completed correcting current events articles. Assigned maps. Maps due and quiz are on the next day 5.

7-C Quiz on Africa. Checked maps of Asia. Students met in groups to go over their test corrections. TESTS MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED TOMORROW.

7-L Penitential Service. Test on Africa and map of Asia postponed to Friday.

10-T Current Events. Brief notes on the Growth of Democracy in Britain. Home-work: read pages 101-103. Create a list that explains the political and social reforms that were taking place in Britain.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

C.E. 20 Chinese gift exchange value set at $10
Birthday/Christmas party on Dec 17
Chart activity handed out on Protestant Reformation. Notes, readings (p. 208 in text) and discusion on Council of Trent

10-T Current Events
Question: Was Europe more conservative than liberal in 1814? Give examples from home-work readings to support you opinion.
Notes and discussion on answer.

8-I Went over the impact of the Indian Act
Started notes and discussion on: Citizenship and different forms of government.