Welcome to Socials 9!
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June 21:
played jeopardy and kahoot
played jeopardy and kahoot
June 20:
participated in debate about the Ind Rev: good? Bad?
played Kahoot
participated in debate about the Ind Rev: good? Bad?
played Kahoot
June 19:
presented novel responses
played kahoot
presented novel responses
played kahoot
June 16:
reviewed info about the effects of the Ind Revolution, taking notes
participated in station rotation, looking at primary sources
reviewed info about the effects of the Ind Revolution, taking notes
participated in station rotation, looking at primary sources
June 15:
time to work on presentation for next class - novel study
time to work on presentation for next class - novel study
June 14:
discussion of the affects of technology, filling out notes on technological innovations from the PPT and the textbook |
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June 13:
time to work on historical novel study, entry 5 - whole package is due on THURSDAY
review of last class (technology)
finished PPT and the effects of the Industrial Revolution (on people)
did a station rotation activity, looking at primary sources of the American Industrial Revolution
time to work on historical novel study, entry 5 - whole package is due on THURSDAY
review of last class (technology)
finished PPT and the effects of the Industrial Revolution (on people)
did a station rotation activity, looking at primary sources of the American Industrial Revolution
June 12:
more on the Industrial Revolution - causes and agriculture, taking notes with the Cornell system watched crash course, answering questions introduction to the timeline game - must complete an invention card for the Industrial Revolution for next class (see page 3 on slides) - handed in Propaganda posters today |
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June 9:
novel study - up to entry #4 discussion of the affects of technology, filling out notes on technological innovations from the PPT and the textbook |
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June 8:
presentation introduction to the Industrial revolution -participation in learning activities - watched video (Youtube: What if the Industrial Revolution never happened?) and answered questions time to work on Propaganda poster assignment - due on Monday |
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June 7:
novel study and entry 3 more on the Industrial Revolution - causes and agriculture, taking notes with the Cornell system watched crash course, answering questions introduction to the timeline game |
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June 6:
novel study presentation finished notes from textbook: the end of Napoleon introduction and time to work on Propaganda project |
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June 5:
submitted propaganda project novel study time - entry 2 should be completed introduction to the Industrial revolution -participation in learning activities - watched video (Youtube: What if the Industrial Revolution never happened?) and answered questions |
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June 2:
a few more novel study presentations finished Nationalism and Patriotism - reviewing information on Spain watched video on the map of Europe - to the fall of Napoleon read more on Napoleon's fight in Moscow and his exile to the island of Elba |
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June 1:
time to work on Propaganda poster - DUE ON MONDAY! time to work on novel study packet - should be finished up until ENTRY 1 |
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May 31:
continued with novel study presentations introduction to Nationalism and Patriotism, watching a corresponding video clip |
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May 30:
explanation and opportunity to select book for historical novel study
time to work on propaganda project
explanation and opportunity to select book for historical novel study
time to work on propaganda project
May 29:
first half of novel study presentations - handed in novel study packets
time to finish map assignment - must complete for next class
first half of novel study presentations - handed in novel study packets
time to finish map assignment - must complete for next class
May 26:
over answers to text questions explanation of propaganda project - will have class time next Tuesday to work, too watched selection of Napoleon Bonaparte - see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrbiSUgZEbg and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-DYqs9itbY for full videos |
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May 25:
explanation and time to work on map assignment time to work on presentations for historical novel study - should be READY for Monday |
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May 24:
watched a clip on the map of Europe 1810-1815, noting changes over time - submitted map assignment read through last portion of textbook, completing questions |
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May 23:
went over responses to Censorship and Propaganda reviewed reading (see page 22 and 23 of PDF) for next activity (maintained/betrayed Revolutionary interests), discussed and completed - must hand in for next class if not complete explanation of presentation portion of novel study and work time (see top of page for docs) - will have time to work on during next class |
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May 18:
discussed nationalism and patriotism, understanding the difference and watching a video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk0AC_KY0qc&t=303s) read text 111-3, answering questions worked on map assignment |
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May 17:
finished the textbook questions (homework of incomplete) continued novel study project - students should be up to entry #5 discussion of censorship and propaganda - looked at examples of Napoleon: must finish written response for next class |
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May 16:
reviewed info from last class, discussing how Napoleon Retained or Betrayed the ideals of the French Revolution took notes on Napoleon's expansion through Europe began map assignment (will have time next class to work as well) - returned French Revolution Quest |
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May 15:
worked on novel study - completed entry #4 read through information about the Napoleonic era, Crossroads, answering questions from reading guide - will have 10 minutes next class to finish |
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May 12:
worked to finish textbook notes and questions discussed censorship and propaganda, watching video reviewed more info about Napoleon and took notes, considering if he upheld the values of the Revolution - see page 22 and 23, chap11.pdf |
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May 11:
review of election results
discussed Napoleon, watching videos, and looking at various sources to determine information (see handouts below)
worked on novel study project - should be complete up until entry #3
review of election results
discussed Napoleon, watching videos, and looking at various sources to determine information (see handouts below)
worked on novel study project - should be complete up until entry #3
May 10:
review of election results discussed Napoleon, watching videos, and looking at various sources to determine information began to work on textbook questions - will get 15 minutes of class time next class to continue work |
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May 8/9:
review for French Revolution Quest and test
handed in Facebook project
review for French Revolution Quest and test
handed in Facebook project
May 5:
Election activity - student vote on May 8 time to work on projects and study Link to French Revolution Powerpoint: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ns7_hditTj-NTc4QzkRsIGAlMgxpb1vKRaYx1gGbOLg/edit?usp=sharing |
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May 4:
Election activity - student vote on May 8
time to work on Facebook project
- BLOCK 1-4: PROJECT AND TEST ON MONDAY, MAY 8
Election activity - student vote on May 8
time to work on Facebook project
- BLOCK 1-4: PROJECT AND TEST ON MONDAY, MAY 8
May 3:
time for novel study project - be up to entry #2 time for Facebook project over review sheet for French Revolution - FOR 2-1, PROJECT AND TEST IS ON TUESDAY |
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May 2:
time to work on French Revolution Facebook project review of events of the French Revolution - BLOCK 1-4: PROJECT AND TEST ON MONDAY, MAY 8 |
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May 1:
started novel study packet fire evacuation |
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April 28:
participated in a class debate over the use of violence to protect the state - handed in reign of terror packets explanation of Revolutionary Facebook project and time to form groups and start |
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April 27:
introduction to Revolutionary novel study; time spent to select book and start reading time for Revolutionary facebook project - due next FRIDAY |
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April 26:
worked through Reign of Terror packet - must be complete, with an essay outline for the final writing prompt |
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April 25:
participated in a class debate over the use of violence to protect the state - handed in reign of terror packets explanation of Revolutionary Facebook project and time to form groups and start |
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April 24:
remembered and discussed the debate between local delegates discussed human rights and universal rights read about the rights of man and the citizen, comparing to the Canadian charter (in text, page 78) finished notes on the French Revolution, using note page must finish comic research for next class |
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April 20:
worked through Reign of Terror packet - must be complete, with an essay outline for the final writing prompt |
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April 19:
discussed human rights and universal rights read about the rights of man and the citizen, comparing to the Canadian charter (in text) finished notes on the French Revolution, using note page must finish comic research for next class |
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April 13/18:
worked in groups on flag design - 1 flag and motto for each estate went through note packet up to declaration of the rights of man |
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April 11/12:
handed in philosophe project took notes on French lifestyle and King Louis (XV and XVI) looked at examples of Marie Antoinette and fashion videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EcBUQ5fMBw ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-DD-NPJRkw read page 81 from text, answering questions 1-4 (#4 addition: what is the connection between fashion and the Enlightenment?) |
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April 7:
block spent peer editing and creating a good copy of the philosphe conversation and paragraph |
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April 5/6:
introduced and worked on Enlightenment project -bring rough draft to class next time |
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April 3/4:
worked in groups to focus on one specific philosophe, creating book covers/posters to share with class -class completed notes on each philosophe must complete questions on "impact of the enlightenment" as homework for next class |
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March 30/31:
introduced philosophes with 'tabula rasa' worked on understanding, humanism, the scientific revolution, and the Enlightenment, watching 3 different videos - Humanism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tpL1K8ZqrU - The Scientific Revolution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u84di7LHS_M - The Enlightenment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nly9r_xYyPA read textbook about the Enlightenment (68-71) |
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March 28/29:
did a summary activity, in groups, to review the timeline watched two videos, answering questions about the French Revolution (Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEZqarUnVpo ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBn7iWzrKoI ) |
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March 10/27:
played through board game projects (finalizing products)
played through board game projects (finalizing products)
March 6/7/8/9:
block to work on War of 1812 project
block to work on War of 1812 project
March 2/3:
finished last section of reading from the text, answering questions about early life and settlement introduced and explained War of 1812 project - due BEFORE spring break 1-4: included powerpoint and notes to cover a bit more information PROJECT IS DUE AFTER SPRING BREAK |
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Feb 28/March 1:
watched a video analyzing slavery in America, focusing on key points completed an analysis of bias in a report on African American involvement in War of 1812 - Homework for 1-4: answer in a short paragraph: can a slave, serving in a war for their freedom, be considered a hero? |
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Feb 24/27:
current event presentation did an image analysis of Canada in the 1800s and discussed findings worked on WebQuest, which is due next class (TUESDAY for 2-1; WEDNESDAY for 1-4) |
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Feb 23:
current event presentations discussion of Laura Secord questions continuation of Tecumseh speech assignment -DUE ON MONDAY |
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Feb 22:
current event presentations
volunteers for presenting Tecumseh-styled speech (and hand in)
read from Crossroads, answering questions 1,2,4
discussion of pink shirt day
current event presentations
volunteers for presenting Tecumseh-styled speech (and hand in)
read from Crossroads, answering questions 1,2,4
discussion of pink shirt day
Feb 20/21:
current event presentations discussed the criteria for being a hero discussed Laura Secord, looking at sources and answering questions time to peer edit and write good copy of Tecumseh speech - DUE ON WEDNESDAY 1-4: DUE ON THURSDAY |
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Feb 16/17:
current event presentations discussed answers to video packet discussed aspects of Tecumseh's speaking and leadership style, noting trends explanation of speech assignment - draft due on MONDAY 1-4: finish question packet for Tuesday; think of an idea for a speech for Tuesday |
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Feb 14/15:
current event presentations
finished watching "Tecumseh's Vision" - must complete the question packet as homework
(Valentine's trivia Kahoot)
1-4: watched up until the 55 minute mark
current event presentations
finished watching "Tecumseh's Vision" - must complete the question packet as homework
(Valentine's trivia Kahoot)
1-4: watched up until the 55 minute mark
Feb 8/9:
current event presentations homework check and discussion of the conflicts began to watch "Tecumseh's Vision" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LPXEoQskYA&t=3475s |
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Feb 6/7:
current event presentations watched video about Louisiana purchase (http://www.history.com/topics/louisiana-purchase) and crash course video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMXqg2PKJZU), answering questions reviewed timeline of conflicts (pdf page 4 and 5) - homework: answer question #1 and 2 at bottom of pdf page 5 |
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Feb 2/3:
current event presentation read from Crossroads about the War of 1812 (320-24) and answered question packet 1-4: intro to war of 1812 with extra handout and video |
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Feb 1:
current event presentations
last minute review for test
American Revolution test
current event presentations
last minute review for test
American Revolution test
Jan 31:
last minute review for test
test
current event presentations
last minute review for test
test
current event presentations
Jan 30:
handed in American Revolution projects
current event presentation
review sheet for American Revolution - quiz/test on WEDNESDAY
intro to War of 1812
handed in American Revolution projects
current event presentation
review sheet for American Revolution - quiz/test on WEDNESDAY
intro to War of 1812
Jan 27:
current event presentations
handed in unit projects
discussed war of 1812, deciding why it was important to North America and how it was similar to the American Revolution by watching a couple videos and looking at a review
current event presentations
handed in unit projects
discussed war of 1812, deciding why it was important to North America and how it was similar to the American Revolution by watching a couple videos and looking at a review
Jan 26:
current event presentations
project work time - due on MONDAY
current event presentations
project work time - due on MONDAY
Jan 25:
current event presentations project work time and feedback - due on FRIDAY distribution of review sheet - QUIZ on TUESDAY! |
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Jan 24:
current event presentations explanation and time to work on American Revolution project |
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Jan 19:
time to finish Revolution comic and explanation of unit project |
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Jan 17/18:
finished American Revolution information spent rest of block creating poster in order to organize the events of the Revolution |
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Jan 13/16:
continuation of American Revolution, looking at declaration of Independence and important battles watched crash course US history, answering questions to 'who won anyways' |
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Jan 11/12:
went back into American Revolution, looking at examples of primary sources and popular media |
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Jan 9/10:
practiced current event assignment in small groups, receiving feedback and signing up for presentation date
read and reviewed from Crossroads textbook - page 308, question 1 and 4a; and summary of events leading to American success
practiced current event assignment in small groups, receiving feedback and signing up for presentation date
read and reviewed from Crossroads textbook - page 308, question 1 and 4a; and summary of events leading to American success
Jan 5/6:
share of posters practiced for current event project with Orlando shooting time to work on current event project - will present event on MONDAY (required, but not graded) On TUESDAY for day 1 class |
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Jan 4:
discussion of events in 2016
created a poster of world events in 2016, examining own bias
discussion of events in 2016
created a poster of world events in 2016, examining own bias
January 3:
discussion of past prediction for world events in 2016
created a poster of world events in 2016, examining own bias
discussion of past prediction for world events in 2016
created a poster of world events in 2016, examining own bias
Dec 14/15:
review of sheet
review of plan for Friday
finished watching movie
review of sheet
review of plan for Friday
finished watching movie
Dec 12/13:
completed a review sheet for the American Revolution to keep until after the break began to watch a movie - will finish next class |
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Dec 9:
reviewed PPT up until the Boston Massacre
reviewed PPT up until the Boston Massacre
Dec 8:
reviewed PPT up until the Boston Massacre, Tea Party and Intolerable Acts |
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Dec 6/7:
continued with a discussion of the American Revolution: Pontiac and Royal Proclamation returned tests and assignments and discussed bonus assignment |
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Dec 1/2:
watched a review of motivations for American Revolution
completed tax packet
watched a review of motivations for American Revolution
completed tax packet
Nov 29/30
completed a map assignment of North America began reading about causes for the American Revolution |
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Nov 28:
unit test: the Fall of New France
unit test: the Fall of New France
Nov 25:
reviewed the weaponry of the 7 Years' War and the technology that would have been required
reflected on the morality of wars
reviewed the weaponry of the 7 Years' War and the technology that would have been required
reflected on the morality of wars
Nov 24:
study block period - test on the fall of new france on Monday POWERPOINT: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1E2Au_RcjiIjr_EVkUy-5ztAW4outKsfRGLsHcsYEjOU/edit?usp=sharing Videos from Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAhbwYBAoe0, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egCzfiaUYPA, and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQthh6T9h10 |
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Nov 23:
wrote unit test on the Fall of New France
wrote unit test on the Fall of New France
Nov 22:
finished watching video
began to review for unit test
finished watching video
began to review for unit test
Nov 21:
reviewed major concepts for test next class |
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Nov 18:
watched the first section of Canada: A People's History
watched the first section of Canada: A People's History
Nov 17:
continued video of Canada: a People's history summary of 7 years' war
continued video of Canada: a People's history summary of 7 years' war
Nov 16:
continued with 7 years' war- videos and presentation
continued with 7 years' war- videos and presentation
Nov 15:
continued discussion of 7 years' war
watched video of events - will continue next class
continued discussion of 7 years' war
watched video of events - will continue next class
Nov 10:
overview of Champlain project - due on Wednesday
lecture on overview of 7 years' war
overview of Champlain project - due on Wednesday
lecture on overview of 7 years' war
Nov 9:
discussion of election results looked at primary sources to examine reasons behind the Acadian expulsion |
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Nov 8:
attended a workshop in the library for Researching to Remember
attended a workshop in the library for Researching to Remember
Nov 7:
explanation of 7 years' war
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1E2Au_RcjiIjr_EVkUy-5ztAW4outKsfRGLsHcsYEjOU/edit?usp=sharing
Videos from Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAhbwYBAoe0, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egCzfiaUYPA, and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQthh6T9h10
explanation of 7 years' war
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1E2Au_RcjiIjr_EVkUy-5ztAW4outKsfRGLsHcsYEjOU/edit?usp=sharing
Videos from Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAhbwYBAoe0, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egCzfiaUYPA, and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQthh6T9h10
Nov 4:
Champlain Webquest introduction to Champlain's Portrait |
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Nov 3:
entire block to work on Champlain's Portrait response |
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Nov 2:
Take your Kid to work day - no class
Take your Kid to work day - no class
Nov 1:
completed Champlain WebQuest |
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Oct 28/31:
looked at primary sources to answer questions about the daily life in New France homework: research King William's War 1689-1697 Queen Anne’s War 1704-1713 King George’s War 1744-1748
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Oct 26/27:
examined motivations to come to New France and living conditions in France
completed an activity showing relationship
hw: complete a push-pull chart for modern-day canada and a country of your choice
examined motivations to come to New France and living conditions in France
completed an activity showing relationship
hw: complete a push-pull chart for modern-day canada and a country of your choice
Oct 24/25:
completed a picture analysis of early exploration, looking at bias
lecture on New France
completed a picture analysis of early exploration, looking at bias
lecture on New France
Oct 20:
explanation of optional bonus assingnment
completed mercantilism package
discussion of 3 Cs for exploration: curiosity, commerce, Christianity
explanation of optional bonus assingnment
completed mercantilism package
discussion of 3 Cs for exploration: curiosity, commerce, Christianity
Oct 19:
explanation of optional bonus assignment review of Champlain with a video completion of textbook questions, after reviewing reading discussion of the 3 Cs for exploration: curiosity, commerce, Christianity |
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Oct 18:
review of Champlain with a video
completion of textbook questions, after reviewing reading
began to work on mercantilism package and reading
review of Champlain with a video
completion of textbook questions, after reviewing reading
began to work on mercantilism package and reading
Oct 17:
discussion of 'mercantilism' and 'colonization' review with videos completion of review package |
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Oct 13:
handed in project
completed English Civil War quiz
began discussion of North American exploration
handed in project
completed English Civil War quiz
began discussion of North American exploration
Oct 11/12:
discussion of second debate reviewed information about the Glorious Revolution worked on Bill of Rights handout reviewed English Civil War for short quiz next block Next CLASS: Civil war project due; bill of rights handout due; short English Civil War quiz ** 2-1 submitted their project on October 12; 1-4 to hand in on October 13 |
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Oct 6/7:
block to work on civil war activity
block to work on civil war activity
Oct 5:
grade 9 field trip
grade 9 field trip
Oct 4:
the whole block to work on the civil war activity
- must bring in completed work for peer review next class
the whole block to work on the civil war activity
- must bring in completed work for peer review next class
Oct 3:
completed timeline activity time to work on civil war project |
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Sept 30:
completed stats activity, showing number of families and amount of income
began English Civil War project during class time
completed stats activity, showing number of families and amount of income
began English Civil War project during class time
Sept 29:
discussed Ireland and Cromwell reviewed happenings of the Rump Parliament quick explanation of the upcoming project |
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Sept 28:
discussed American debates reviewed events of the English Civil War figured out timeline of events and created a visual guide for happenings |
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Sept 27:
discussed American debates
reviewed statistics for the time period and created pie charts
learned about Ireland, listening to 'Sunday Bloody Sunday'
discussed American debates
reviewed statistics for the time period and created pie charts
learned about Ireland, listening to 'Sunday Bloody Sunday'
Sept 26:
finished presentation on English Civil War looked at the Rump Parliament learned about Ireland, using "Sunday Bloody Sunday" homework: how long should events that happened in the past be allowed to control events today? Explain your reasons using historical examples and full sentences. |
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Sept 21/22:
shared civil wars with groups went through information about the civil war, following along with activities What similarities can you see between Charles 1 and Oliver Cromwell |
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Sept 19/20:
answered question 2 and 3 on page 31, discussing the divine right of kings
watched a clip of the execution of Charles 1
ranked reasons for discontent in order of importance
homework: find a recent civil war (last 100 years or so) to share with a group next class; include: background details, significance, and similarities to English Civil War
answered question 2 and 3 on page 31, discussing the divine right of kings
watched a clip of the execution of Charles 1
ranked reasons for discontent in order of importance
homework: find a recent civil war (last 100 years or so) to share with a group next class; include: background details, significance, and similarities to English Civil War
Sept 15/16:
completed the analysis activity of V for Vendetta, comparing to the Gunpowder plot (download the file below to access the .pptx)
- video links are in case the link is broken in the slide
read through text, answering questions #2 and 4 (p 28) and #2 and 3 (p 31)
completed the analysis activity of V for Vendetta, comparing to the Gunpowder plot (download the file below to access the .pptx)
- video links are in case the link is broken in the slide
read through text, answering questions #2 and 4 (p 28) and #2 and 3 (p 31)
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Sept 13/14:
reviewed questions in gunpowder plot artifacts read an article about Catholics in 1603-5 reviewed difference between Catholics and Protestants responded in a paragraph: what made the gunpowder plotters so upset that they tried to change the government? What would have to happen for you to do the same? |
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Sept 9/12:
introduced riots, rebellions, revolutions the Vancouver riot, the rights of rioters completed a gunpowder plot activity to review happenings and view primary sources watched a video to help summarize the events |
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Sept 7/8:
course introduction and outlines getting to know me and each other discussion of historical concepts completion of 'who are you' for next class |
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