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    SOCIAL STUDIES 11

    Mr. Davis’ Blog:

    https://mrdavisss1011.wordpress.com/

     

    Link to Video #1 “Rise of Totalitarianism” video (YouTube)

    Link to Video #2 “Rise of Totalitarian Governments in Europe” video (YouTube)

    SOCIAL STUDIES 11

    Week of January 16 – Week of February 2:

    Canada in the 1920s & 30s

    • Read E-Text
    • Complete MOODLE Resources

    Historical Vernacular Assignment Due February 2

    SOCIAL STUDIES 11

    Mid Year Exam:  February 10

    HISTORY 12

    Mid Year Exam – February 14, 2017

    SOCIAL STUDIES 10/11

    Canada & WWI Exam:  Tuesday, January 17

    SOCIAL STUDIES 11/HISTORY 12/GEOGRAPHY 12

    WEEK OF JANUARY 3-6

    1.4 SOCIAL STUDIES 11 (January 3,5)
    –  Report to Ms. Kwon Room 113
    –  Review Video:  “Causes of WWI”
    –  Work on Vocab (see MOODLE)
    –  View/Review ALL MOODLE Resources UNIT 2 WWI

    2.4 GEOGRAPHY 12 (January 4,6)
    –  Independent Study:  Work on PROJECT  (No scheduled library time)
    –  Sign-in with Ms. Kwon Room 113; you may use room 115 and/or chrome books if needed

    2.3 HISTORY 12 (January 4,6)
    –  Report to Mr. Dial Room 116
    –  Work on Russian Revolution Project
    –  View/Review all MOODLE Resources on Russian Revolution
    –  Prepare for UNIT Exam sometime next week
    –  If you need devices, sign out from Ms. Kwon at BEGINNING of class

    GEOGRAPHY 12

    UNIT 5 NATURAL LANDSCAPES

    GLACIATION and NATURAL LANDSCAPES UNIT ASSIGNMENT (groups of 1 to ?)

    • Read Chapter 12,13,14 in PLANET EARTH textbook
    • Review MOODLE Video: Glaciers – BCLN
    • Create a POWERPOINT presentation of Vocab associated with all subject-specific terms related to CREATION OF NATURAL LANDSCAPES from your reading, complete with visuals/graphics for each term where possible
    • Create one detailed model (physical or digital) OR compile three first-hand (where possible) survey pictorial examples of local/BC/Canadian landscapes created by one of the processes from this unit (local, firsthand photos preferred), complete with captions explaining the model/visual and source of model/photo depending on your travels (eg. Alpine Glaciation vs. Coastal Landscapes)  *Students on the Winter Sun Peaks Trip should focus on Alpine Glaciation

    Due Date:  January 16

    SOCIAL STUDIES 10/11

    Homework/Readings Due December 12:

    1. Read Chapter 1 COUNTERPOINTS
    2. Review MOODLE Resources (“History to WWI”)
    3. Prepare for Daily Quiz
    4. Infographic – ONE DEFINING Historical Event at the Dawn of the 20th Century
      1. identify key figures
      2. identify major issue(s)
      3. summary of event
      4. significance/impact
      5. DUE the week of December 12 (Upload to MOODLE)

    SOCIAL STUDIES 10/11

    In Class:

    Roundtable Numbered Heads Discussion/Debate –
    –> Affirmative Action
    –> What is it?  How does it work?
    –> What are some affected perspectives?  (Employers, Organizations, Disadvantaged Groups, Non-disadvantaged Groups)
    –> What is your opinion?

     

    Homework:  (post on MOODLE by Sunday, December 4)

    Choose ONE of the following and provide a multi-paragraph response that includes your opinion and supporting evidence/examples.

    1. Are supranational governments (ie. the UN) effective?  Why or why not?
    2. Is Canada’s Nothwithstanding Clause and its power to over-ride Charter Rights  necessary?  Why or why not?

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    1.  Think-Pair-Share
      1. Review answers to Activity Sheet Questions with Partner; prepare to share with class
    2.   Review JOSS Social Studies Curriculum Organizer (Grade 8 section) and Link to new BC SS Curriculum on Moodle
    3.   Apply the 4 “BIG IDEAS” to your cultural study of an indigenous group of the Americas:
      1. In a group of 5, choose one of the indigenous groups of the Americas
      2. Research info on the indigenous group chosen with respect to the 4 BIG IDEAS
      3. Create a DIGITAL presentation showing your work
      4. Project Due Date:  December 12