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    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    October 20-28Intro to “Pathways” and PDF Text (Moodle)

    Intro to Studying History (but we never leave Geography!)

    BLOG POST: CHOOSE FIVE elements of civilization that often form the focus of historical study of a society, and apply these to yourself in the context of a group that YOU closely identify with (examples: family, a team, […]

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    Sep26-30:

    GEO continued …

    Latitude & Longitude Time Zones Scale Contour Lines

    Homework/Assignments/Assessments:

    Classroom Map – now overdue Grid Systems Activity Sheet – post in blog GEO Vocabulary – 3 choices – post in blog 5 Themes – Victoria Field Studies GEO Exam – Thursday, Oct 13

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    September 20-23

    Intro to GEO Unit GEO VOCAB – work on completing definitions by end of week Blog Post: Pick THREE (3) Geo vocab terms and post in Blog by week of Sept 26 Term + Definition + Image of a BC example (cite source of image) Topographic Maps – Location Activity (See Moodle) Post […]

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    Sept.7 & 8

    Intro to course & JODIMS Setting up MOODLE, TEAMS and Teacher Blog Communications – Emails Include as SUBJECT: SS8M Professional tone/etiquette https://blog.tcea.org/writing-an-email-for-students/ Course Outline & Modifications Assessment – 4 point scale: Emerging/Developing/Proficient/Exceptional JO DI Mini School Experience and Expectations Digital Skills & Immersion Creating Student Digital Portfolio/Blog Leadership Field Studies – Fall […]

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    June 21-24

    SS8M

    Les Miserable BLOG ENTRY (post by no later than June 24)

    Who do you think truly are Les Miserables? Which character resonated with you the most and why? Resonate: to produce a positive feeling, emotional response, or opinion (dictionary.com) If you had to pick one, which song was your favourite and why? […]

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    June 8-10

    Activity Sheet 3-4: The Political Spectrum (upload to BLOG by Friday June 10) Overview: Napoleon Bonaparte – Crash Course World History #21 With a partner (or individually) and using Activity Sheet 4-6, choose THREE scenes/events that you would include in a movie/tv script as PIVOTAL moments of the French Revolution. (upload to BLOG […]

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    June 3

    French Revolution

    Chapter 3 Crossroads Quick Overview – Crash Course #21 Crossroads Activity 3-3: Leadership Analysis (upload to blog/digital portfolio Applying French Revolution (Ch.3) to “Revolutions” Graphic Organizer (Upload to blog/digital portfolio by June 6) ASSIGNMENT – Character Sketch (Due WEEK OF June 6-10)

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    May 30-June3

    Summary: ENGLISH CIVIL WAR –> Revolutions Graphic Organizer

    The French Revolution

    The PHILOSOPHES Chapter 3 Crossroads Geography Background Bodies of Water Climate Agriculture Land Ownership Agriculture & Land Ownership A Closer Look pp.57-58 In what regions did most of the wealthy live? In the poorest regions, which products and terrain are predominant? What […]

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    May 19

    complete Historical Perspective assignment Revolutions Read CROSSROADS Ch.1 (due May 24) Read CROSSROADS ch.2 (due May 25)

    SOCIAL STUDIES 8M

    May 12:

    Conclude viewing of ‘The Mission” Questions arising from the viewing? Sample Character “sketches” Examples of other academic looks at this topic: Themes of Geography Historical Our Assignment – Historical Perspective