AGENDA
The following assignments have been posted on the agenda with the following due dates.
Please make sure you have handed in each of these assignments and are up to date in Social Studies this term
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Current Events Land Issues - due THURSDAY, MAY 23
Population Density Worksheet - due FRIDAY, MAY 17
Push and Pull Factor Skit - due THURSDAY, MAY 9
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Journal Entry - due MONDAY, MAY 6
Fort Ware, BC: Case Study - due FRIDAY MAY 3
Land Acknowledgement / I Am From Poem due MONDAY, APRIL 29 - Put on Digital Portfolio ASAP
Features Affecting Settlement - due TUESDAY APRIL 23
Doodle Notes - due FRIDAY APRIL 19
Current Events: Apply Your Thinking - due MONDAY APRIL 15
Current Events Article - due FRIDAY APRIL 12
Create Your Own Civilization Presentation - APRIL 4 and 5 - Put on Digital Portfolio ASAP
The following assignments have been posted on the agenda with the following due dates.
Please make sure you have handed in each of these assignments and are up to date in Social Studies this term
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Current Events Land Issues - due THURSDAY, MAY 23
Population Density Worksheet - due FRIDAY, MAY 17
Push and Pull Factor Skit - due THURSDAY, MAY 9
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Journal Entry - due MONDAY, MAY 6
Fort Ware, BC: Case Study - due FRIDAY MAY 3
Land Acknowledgement / I Am From Poem due MONDAY, APRIL 29 - Put on Digital Portfolio ASAP
Features Affecting Settlement - due TUESDAY APRIL 23
Doodle Notes - due FRIDAY APRIL 19
Current Events: Apply Your Thinking - due MONDAY APRIL 15
Current Events Article - due FRIDAY APRIL 12
Create Your Own Civilization Presentation - APRIL 4 and 5 - Put on Digital Portfolio ASAP
SOCIAL STUDIES
MAY 17, 2024
Canada - Land Issues
DUE DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 23
Canada - Land Issues
DUE DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 23
The physical environment can influence where we place towns.
The placement of towns can in turn create conflicts and land use issues. A land use issue is a conflict, usually between different groups, over how to use a piece of land.
For example, following Confederation the discovery of gold in northern BC and the Yukon led to boom towns being created for prospectors, which in turn forced out current residents like the First Nations. When the gold depleted, the boom towns became ghost towns.
In this lesson, we will look at a current land issue happening in Ontario.
The placement of towns can in turn create conflicts and land use issues. A land use issue is a conflict, usually between different groups, over how to use a piece of land.
For example, following Confederation the discovery of gold in northern BC and the Yukon led to boom towns being created for prospectors, which in turn forced out current residents like the First Nations. When the gold depleted, the boom towns became ghost towns.
In this lesson, we will look at a current land issue happening in Ontario.
MAY 14, 2024
Population - LESSON SIX
DUE FRIDAY, MAY 17
POPULATION DENSITY:
Population density is the concentration of individuals within a species in a specific geographic locale. Population density data can be used to quantify demographic information and to assess relationships with ecosystems, human health, and infrastructure.
Population density is measured by square kilometer (people per sq. km of land area) ·
Examine these maps. What do you notice? What patterns do you see? Why do you think the humans species has settled the world in this way? Make sure to think critically about the inferences you are making. Consider both human and physical factors.
Population - LESSON SIX
DUE FRIDAY, MAY 17
POPULATION DENSITY:
Population density is the concentration of individuals within a species in a specific geographic locale. Population density data can be used to quantify demographic information and to assess relationships with ecosystems, human health, and infrastructure.
Population density is measured by square kilometer (people per sq. km of land area) ·
Examine these maps. What do you notice? What patterns do you see? Why do you think the humans species has settled the world in this way? Make sure to think critically about the inferences you are making. Consider both human and physical factors.
We can learn about countries and place by looking at population density (number of people per square kilometer) and looking at large scale maps. We can also learn about settlement by looking at population distribution (how people have chosen to live/ build homes), and zooming in on specific parts of a map (cities, or neighbourhoods)
Scattered
Clustered
Linear:
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Calculating population density practice:
Population divided by land area in km2 (kilometers squared))
Population of Canada: 39,063,029
Land Area: 9,984,670 km2
Population of BC: 5,609,870
Land Area: 944,735 km²
Population of Kelowna: 160,507
Land Area: 211.82 km²
Population of Lake Country: 15,800
Land Area: 122.19 km²
Population divided by land area in km2 (kilometers squared))
Population of Canada: 39,063,029
Land Area: 9,984,670 km2
Population of BC: 5,609,870
Land Area: 944,735 km²
Population of Kelowna: 160,507
Land Area: 211.82 km²
Population of Lake Country: 15,800
Land Area: 122.19 km²
ASSIGNMENT: (Due FRIDAY, MAY 17)
Complete the Population Density Worksheet attached in the button below:
Extension: On the back of your worksheet- find 2 cities for each population distribution style. Give 2 reasons explaining why you think this city has this type of population distribution style.
Complete the Population Density Worksheet attached in the button below:
Extension: On the back of your worksheet- find 2 cities for each population distribution style. Give 2 reasons explaining why you think this city has this type of population distribution style.
Manitoba
Population: 1,465,440 Land Area: 649,947 km² Saskatchewan Population: 1,225,493 Land Area: 651,036 km² New Brunswick Population: 834,691 Land Area: 73,440 km² Nova Scotia Population: 1,058,694 Land Area: 52,939.44 km² |
Newfoundland and Labrador
Population: 540,552 Land Area: 405,720 km² Prince Edward Island Population: 176,113 Land Area: 5,620 km² Canada Population: 39,063,029 Land Area: 9,984,670 km² Australia Population: 26,664,848 Land Area: 7,692,024 km² Chad Population: 18,763,338 Land Area: 1,284,000 km² |
Extension: On the back of your worksheet- find 2 cities for each population distribution style. Give 2 reasons explaining why you think this city has this type of population distribution style.
2 Scattered Cities - Population Distribution
2 Clustered Cities - Population Distribution
2 Linear Cities - Population Distribution
Give 2 reasons explaining why you think this city has this type of population distribution style.
FOLLOW UP LESSON:
Play Population Change Card Game
Play Population Change Card Game
MAY 6 , 2024
Push or Pull
DUE DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 9
There are many reasons why humans make the choices they do about building settlements.
Factors include:
Factors can be push or pull. Push factors encourage a family to emigrate (pushes them to leave a location). Pull factors encourage a family to immigrate (pulls them in to move to a location).
Push or Pull
DUE DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 9
There are many reasons why humans make the choices they do about building settlements.
Factors include:
- Physical Features
- Body of water (transportation routes, water for drinking and farming)
- Flat land (easy to build)
- Fertile soil (for crops)
- Forests (timber and housing)
- Human Factors
- people who share a common language, religion or culture
- social network or supports
- quality of life
- employment
Factors can be push or pull. Push factors encourage a family to emigrate (pushes them to leave a location). Pull factors encourage a family to immigrate (pulls them in to move to a location).
ASSIGNMENT:
DUE THURSDAY, MAY 9
In small groups, you will plan and perform a short skit (2 minutes maximum) that shows a family discussing the reasons to leave their home country and move to a new place. Consider the factors explored above in your skit.
Your choice whether you want to perform in front of the class, or film your skit to show on the projector.
DUE THURSDAY, MAY 9
In small groups, you will plan and perform a short skit (2 minutes maximum) that shows a family discussing the reasons to leave their home country and move to a new place. Consider the factors explored above in your skit.
Your choice whether you want to perform in front of the class, or film your skit to show on the projector.
MAY 3rd, 2024
Red Dress Day and Moose Hide Campaign RED DRESS DAY is a movement to bring awareness to missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited folks. It is not only a day to recognize the many who have been lost, but also a day to bring to light the realities of the systemic problems that create these issues. Red Dress Day is on May 5th. |
THE MOOSE HIDE CAMPAIGN is a movement to take a stand against violence in family systems, particularly to support indigenous men and boys in breaking the cycle of violence in their communities. The day for action is on May 16th, although the campaign runs for the whole month. |
MONTH, ## , 2024
Should I Stay or Should I Go? - LESSON FOUR
DUE DATE
Pompeii has many physical features that have made it an ideal location for human settlement for millennia (its close to the ocean for transport, has fertile soil for crops, and enjoys a warm climate). However, it also has a major deterrent: it’s located beneath an active volcano. It’s current inhabitants know the risks but have chosen to stay. Would you stay or would you go?
Complete the worksheet and write a journal entry about your decision and state why you made this choice.
Should I Stay or Should I Go? - LESSON FOUR
DUE DATE
Pompeii has many physical features that have made it an ideal location for human settlement for millennia (its close to the ocean for transport, has fertile soil for crops, and enjoys a warm climate). However, it also has a major deterrent: it’s located beneath an active volcano. It’s current inhabitants know the risks but have chosen to stay. Would you stay or would you go?
Complete the worksheet and write a journal entry about your decision and state why you made this choice.
APRIL 30th, 2024
Factors Affecting Settlement
DUE DATE: Friday, May 3 - Start of Class
Making connections between physical features in the environment and human settlement.
Key Ideas:
The flow of people, products and information into the community is slow. People must fly in on a bush plane that seats only 20 individuals, which costs $500/ flight. Food comes in using a small container freight system via the logging road. The main public transit system is not a subway or bus route, like it is in Toronto or Vancouver, but rather the river that flows through the community. People use the river to get to friends’ houses, to the store, to work and to neighbouring communities
Recently, the BC government decided to build a hydroelectric dam downstream of the community on the river. This dam would create electricity to power Fort Ware, as well as other communities in the province, and would help to create jobs. The dam also created a fast-moving, dangerous, and over-flowing river, flooding Fort Ware and dividing it into two communities, now separated by a large expanse of water. The community members can no longer use the river as a major pathway of movement.
What would be an alternative method of movement in the community? Why do you think this will work? Make sure to justify your answer.
Make sure to think about restraints/ problems with traditional movement methods, including:
- the weather
- the small population
- the slow flow of building materials into the community
Factors Affecting Settlement
DUE DATE: Friday, May 3 - Start of Class
Making connections between physical features in the environment and human settlement.
Key Ideas:
- Physical features impact human settlement patterns
- The physical location can increase or decrease the amount of movement into a settlement
- If a settlement is physically isolated, it can have lower flow of information and products into the community and a lower population density
The flow of people, products and information into the community is slow. People must fly in on a bush plane that seats only 20 individuals, which costs $500/ flight. Food comes in using a small container freight system via the logging road. The main public transit system is not a subway or bus route, like it is in Toronto or Vancouver, but rather the river that flows through the community. People use the river to get to friends’ houses, to the store, to work and to neighbouring communities
Recently, the BC government decided to build a hydroelectric dam downstream of the community on the river. This dam would create electricity to power Fort Ware, as well as other communities in the province, and would help to create jobs. The dam also created a fast-moving, dangerous, and over-flowing river, flooding Fort Ware and dividing it into two communities, now separated by a large expanse of water. The community members can no longer use the river as a major pathway of movement.
What would be an alternative method of movement in the community? Why do you think this will work? Make sure to justify your answer.
Make sure to think about restraints/ problems with traditional movement methods, including:
- the weather
- the small population
- the slow flow of building materials into the community
APRIL 25 , 2024
Creating Our Own Land Acknowledgments
DUE DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 29
Creating Our Own Land Acknowledgments
DUE DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 29
APRIL 23, 2024
A Special Place
Due at the end of class - EXIT TICKET
A Special Place
Due at the end of class - EXIT TICKET
Sharing our Special Place
Talk about these three things when sharing about your special place.
Talk about these three things when sharing about your special place.
- Where is this place?
- Why is it special to you?
- Who do you share this special place with?
EXIT TICKET
Where are you from?
What makes this place special?
Answer these two questions
1. Where are you from? Think of a metaphor for this place.
2. What do you think of when you think of this place?
"I am from the land between the lakes. The orchards make me feel like I am at home"
"I am from the city of champions. The cheering of the crowd and the fans cheering together make me feel like I am at home."
"I am from the home of the Grey Wolves. Seeing my friends at school makes me feel like I am at home."
Where are you from?
What makes this place special?
Answer these two questions
1. Where are you from? Think of a metaphor for this place.
2. What do you think of when you think of this place?
"I am from the land between the lakes. The orchards make me feel like I am at home"
"I am from the city of champions. The cheering of the crowd and the fans cheering together make me feel like I am at home."
"I am from the home of the Grey Wolves. Seeing my friends at school makes me feel like I am at home."
APRIL 16, 2024
Places and Features - LESSON ONE
DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 19 - Start of Class
How does the environment affect where and how we live?
Places and Features - LESSON ONE
DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 19 - Start of Class
How does the environment affect where and how we live?
Doodle Notes
Use words, pictures, underline, highlight, bold, arrows, graffiti. Make your notes stand out.
Create a page that answers these questions:
FRIDAY, APRIL 19th
Every place has physical features (aspects of the natural environment that define it) like mountains, lakes, soil type, climate and water bodies
Physical features impact the ways in which people live.
Use words, pictures, underline, highlight, bold, arrows, graffiti. Make your notes stand out.
Create a page that answers these questions:
- Where are you from?
- Where do you live?
- Where have you visited?
- Where do you want to visit?
FRIDAY, APRIL 19th
Every place has physical features (aspects of the natural environment that define it) like mountains, lakes, soil type, climate and water bodies
Physical features impact the ways in which people live.
Physical factors that influence the location of a settlement include;
1.
Water supply – settlements need water, they often locate on wet point sites for this. Settlements built away from rivers and water supplies to avoid flooding are located at dry point sites.
2.
Aspect and shelter – In the northern hemisphere south facing slopes receive more sunlight and are protected from cold Northerly winds. More settlements and agricultural land is therefore located on South facing slopes.
The economic factors include;
1.
Communications – settlements often located next to rivers that could be easily crossed. These are called bridging points. Other favourable places included where at the junctions of valleys or in gaps through hills. These locations allowed maximum communication between different settlements and increased trade. E.g. Newcastle is built on the Tyne at a bridging point and could benefit with trade from the North and the South.
2.
Resources - Early settlers relied upon wood for fuel and building. A site close to woodland was therefore an advantage. Later, resources such as Iron ore, and coal encouraged the growth of settlements.
1.
Water supply – settlements need water, they often locate on wet point sites for this. Settlements built away from rivers and water supplies to avoid flooding are located at dry point sites.
2.
Aspect and shelter – In the northern hemisphere south facing slopes receive more sunlight and are protected from cold Northerly winds. More settlements and agricultural land is therefore located on South facing slopes.
The economic factors include;
1.
Communications – settlements often located next to rivers that could be easily crossed. These are called bridging points. Other favourable places included where at the junctions of valleys or in gaps through hills. These locations allowed maximum communication between different settlements and increased trade. E.g. Newcastle is built on the Tyne at a bridging point and could benefit with trade from the North and the South.
2.
Resources - Early settlers relied upon wood for fuel and building. A site close to woodland was therefore an advantage. Later, resources such as Iron ore, and coal encouraged the growth of settlements.
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1. Vancouver 2. Saskatchewan 3. Prince Edward Island 4. Italy 5. Vietnam 6. Phoenix 7. Egypt 8. Nunavut |
Homework:
Due Tuesday, April 23rd - beginning of class
In a journal entry format, write about 4 of these places (in the pictures below), and describe how physical features affect how people might live.
Set up your page with a Title (Features Affecting Settlement), Name, Date, Section.
Write 2 reasons for each photo.
For Monday: Take a photo, or bring in a photo of where you live. Describe what this place means to you.
We will share these on Tuesday, April 23
Due Tuesday, April 23rd - beginning of class
In a journal entry format, write about 4 of these places (in the pictures below), and describe how physical features affect how people might live.
Set up your page with a Title (Features Affecting Settlement), Name, Date, Section.
Write 2 reasons for each photo.
For Monday: Take a photo, or bring in a photo of where you live. Describe what this place means to you.
We will share these on Tuesday, April 23
THURSDAY, APRIL 11th, 2024
CURRENT EVENTS - APPLY YOUR THINKING
DUE MONDAY, APRIL 15th
In this task, you are working for a university in British Columbia (you choose which one). There are only so many spots for international students coming to Canada, and especially BC compared to previous years. Your task is to create an advertisement for why international students should come to your school. What programs are there? What opportunities will they have at this school or in this city?
CURRENT EVENTS - APPLY YOUR THINKING
DUE MONDAY, APRIL 15th
In this task, you are working for a university in British Columbia (you choose which one). There are only so many spots for international students coming to Canada, and especially BC compared to previous years. Your task is to create an advertisement for why international students should come to your school. What programs are there? What opportunities will they have at this school or in this city?
MONDAY, APRIL 8th, 2024
CURRENT EVENTS
DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 12th
CURRENT EVENTS
DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 12th
Now that we have learned the 6 GRAPES categories and understand what can help civilizations thrive, and what could make these civilizations fall, your task is to create your own civilization!
In a group of three (you can do a group of two, or complete this on your own if you wish) you will create your own civilization while considering the information that we have learned so far.
Throughout the unit, there will be assignments, and planning pages with due dates to help you stay on task.
There will also be a final presentation where you will further explain why you chose certain things to include in your civilization, and how they affect the growth and development of your civilization.
We will focus on the 6 GRAPES categories, starting in order with G - Geography first.
In a group of three (you can do a group of two, or complete this on your own if you wish) you will create your own civilization while considering the information that we have learned so far.
Throughout the unit, there will be assignments, and planning pages with due dates to help you stay on task.
There will also be a final presentation where you will further explain why you chose certain things to include in your civilization, and how they affect the growth and development of your civilization.
We will focus on the 6 GRAPES categories, starting in order with G - Geography first.
April 6th, 2024
PRESENTATION SCHEDULE
Presentations on Thursday, April 4th, and Friday, April 5th
Today will be your last Social Studies class to finalize your Power Point Presentation and practice your presentation that you will give on Thursday or Friday.
You may also use tomorrow's catch up block after lunch to prep for the presentation if you need to.
Click the button below to see the presentation schedule.
PRESENTATION SCHEDULE
Presentations on Thursday, April 4th, and Friday, April 5th
Today will be your last Social Studies class to finalize your Power Point Presentation and practice your presentation that you will give on Thursday or Friday.
You may also use tomorrow's catch up block after lunch to prep for the presentation if you need to.
Click the button below to see the presentation schedule.
March 11th, 2024
FINAL PRESENTATION
Due Friday, March 15th
Your task - Create a slideshow presentation with photos of your creations, and answering the guiding questions about your civilization.
Click the button below to see an example presentation and guiding questions.
FINAL PRESENTATION
Due Friday, March 15th
Your task - Create a slideshow presentation with photos of your creations, and answering the guiding questions about your civilization.
Click the button below to see an example presentation and guiding questions.
Extending
Find out how your civilization would exist with other civilizations in the class. Who are your allies?
How would your civilization react to
Find out how your civilization would exist with other civilizations in the class. Who are your allies?
How would your civilization react to
- War
- Drought
- Famine
- Political uprising
March 4th, 2024
ECONOMY
Due Friday, March 8th
Your task - Complete the Economy Planning Page - Create a 3D model of what your money or trade items look like.
ECONOMY
Due Friday, March 8th
Your task - Complete the Economy Planning Page - Create a 3D model of what your money or trade items look like.
March 4th, 2024
POLITICS
Due Thursday, March 7th
Your task - Complete the Politics Planning Page - After submitting this page, this information will be put onto your presentation at the end of the unit.
For your own civilization, think about the forms of governments that we have studied, and think if you want to include some aspects of theirs to your civilization. For your civilization's political system, you will include information such as:
Type of Government
Leaders
Decision Making
Voting / Hereditary
Responsibilities
Laws
POLITICS
Due Thursday, March 7th
Your task - Complete the Politics Planning Page - After submitting this page, this information will be put onto your presentation at the end of the unit.
For your own civilization, think about the forms of governments that we have studied, and think if you want to include some aspects of theirs to your civilization. For your civilization's political system, you will include information such as:
Type of Government
Leaders
Decision Making
Voting / Hereditary
Responsibilities
Laws
February 29th, 2024
ACHIEVEMENTS
Due Monday, March 4th
Choose one of the 3 achievements to create for your civilization
Option 1
Create an alphabet and writing system for your civilization
Create a new number system for your civilization
Create a new national anthem for your civilization
Your task - Choose 1 of the 3 options - Then answer the 5 questions below on lined paper.
Option 1 - Complete on a lined piece of paper and hand in.
Option 2 - Complete on a lined piece of paper and hand in.
Option 3 - Record your national anthem to submit your assignment.
Answer these questions on lined paper.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Due Monday, March 4th
Choose one of the 3 achievements to create for your civilization
Option 1
Create an alphabet and writing system for your civilization
- Write what each new letter looks like
- Write your group members names
- Civilization name
- Teacher’s name
Create a new number system for your civilization
- What each new number looks like
- How do you add numbers?
- How do you multiply numbers?
- Write today's date, and each group members' birthdays in your ancient number system.
Create a new national anthem for your civilization
- Play it on an instrument or sing the lyrics
- Record your national anthem to submit your assignment
Your task - Choose 1 of the 3 options - Then answer the 5 questions below on lined paper.
Option 1 - Complete on a lined piece of paper and hand in.
Option 2 - Complete on a lined piece of paper and hand in.
Option 3 - Record your national anthem to submit your assignment.
Answer these questions on lined paper.
- What else did they contribute to the world?
- What did they build / invent?
- How did their achievements advance the world we live in today?
- Have they built their ideas off of others?
February 26th, 2024
RELIGION
Due Thursday, February 29th
Your task - Complete the Religion Planning Page - After submitting this page, this information will be put onto your presentation at the end of the unit.
For your own civilization, think about the other religions that we have studied, and think if you want to include some aspects of their belief system to your civilization. For your civilization's religion, you will include information such as:
Beliefs
Gods / Important People
Places of Worship + Picture
Scriptures
Traditions / Rituals
Holidays, Ceremonies or Festivals (What do they celebrate and why?)
RELIGION
Due Thursday, February 29th
Your task - Complete the Religion Planning Page - After submitting this page, this information will be put onto your presentation at the end of the unit.
For your own civilization, think about the other religions that we have studied, and think if you want to include some aspects of their belief system to your civilization. For your civilization's religion, you will include information such as:
Beliefs
Gods / Important People
Places of Worship + Picture
Scriptures
Traditions / Rituals
Holidays, Ceremonies or Festivals (What do they celebrate and why?)
February 20th, 2024
GEOGRAPHY
Due Tuesday, February 27th
Your task - Create a map of your civilization.
Must have
Civilization Name
5 major cities
1 capital city
10 landforms
3 bodies of water
Complete your map with a legend, a title, a frame, and a compass rose
GEOGRAPHY
Due Tuesday, February 27th
Your task - Create a map of your civilization.
Must have
Civilization Name
5 major cities
1 capital city
10 landforms
3 bodies of water
Complete your map with a legend, a title, a frame, and a compass rose
Questions to consider for you final presentation
- Where is the civilization located? (Climate)
- What natural resources do they have?
- What crops can likely grow there?
- How did the location of the civilization effect the development? (Can they expand to new locations or are there geographical features in the way?)
- What are some of the key geographical features or landforms in this area?
February 13th, 2024
ECONOMY
Due THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH
Maize was a very important crop, and formed up to 80% of their diet. For thousands of years, the Maya worshipped the maize god.
Cacao trees sprout cacao pods directly from their trunks. The pods are then opened to reveal the cacao beans inside. The Maya were using these beans to make a chocolatey drink from as far back as the fourth century AD. The drink was enjoyed by the rich and noble members of society, and the cacao beans were highly valued. They were even used as a form of currency later on in Maya history.
Complete the page below to show your knowledge about the valuable crops in Ancient Maya economy.
ECONOMY
Due THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH
Maize was a very important crop, and formed up to 80% of their diet. For thousands of years, the Maya worshipped the maize god.
Cacao trees sprout cacao pods directly from their trunks. The pods are then opened to reveal the cacao beans inside. The Maya were using these beans to make a chocolatey drink from as far back as the fourth century AD. The drink was enjoyed by the rich and noble members of society, and the cacao beans were highly valued. They were even used as a form of currency later on in Maya history.
Complete the page below to show your knowledge about the valuable crops in Ancient Maya economy.
February 6th, 2024
RELIGION
Due FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
Religion was an integral part of the ancient Maya culture, intertwined with all other aspects of society.
The Maya believed in and worshipped a number of different gods. They believed that the gods had a good side and a bad side and that they could help or hurt them. The Maya would dance, sing and sometimes make offerings of blood to the gods to demonstrate their respect and loyalty.
Read more about the Gods and what they could help the Ancient Maya with in the Slideshow below.
RELIGION
Due FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
Religion was an integral part of the ancient Maya culture, intertwined with all other aspects of society.
The Maya believed in and worshipped a number of different gods. They believed that the gods had a good side and a bad side and that they could help or hurt them. The Maya would dance, sing and sometimes make offerings of blood to the gods to demonstrate their respect and loyalty.
Read more about the Gods and what they could help the Ancient Maya with in the Slideshow below.
February 5th, 2024
SOCIAL STRUCTURE
Due FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
Today we will be looking at the S category of GRAPES - Social Structure, also known as Daily Life.
Please read the 2 page info page about Daily Life for this civilization using the link below.
After, on a lined piece of paper, and using the proper writing format, answer the questions in full sentences.
This will be the same page set up as a current events assignment, or please see the set up below.
I do not want to see one word answers
1. Codex
2. Farmer
Please use full sentences
1. The folding book that recorded the history, religion, and culture of the Maya was called a codex.
2. Most Maya commoners were farmers.
SOCIAL STRUCTURE
Due FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH
Today we will be looking at the S category of GRAPES - Social Structure, also known as Daily Life.
Please read the 2 page info page about Daily Life for this civilization using the link below.
After, on a lined piece of paper, and using the proper writing format, answer the questions in full sentences.
This will be the same page set up as a current events assignment, or please see the set up below.
I do not want to see one word answers
1. Codex
2. Farmer
Please use full sentences
1. The folding book that recorded the history, religion, and culture of the Maya was called a codex.
2. Most Maya commoners were farmers.
January 29th, 2024
GEOGRAPHY
Due MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH
Nearly 2500 years ago the Maya began building their civilization in the rainforest of Central America. To this day, it’s a challenging environment in which to live. And yet, the Maya built the largest and longest-lasting of the Mesoamerican civilizations, and millions of people still call the land once occupied by the Maya home.
For this Geography activity, you will map the area of Maya settlement, identifying major Maya city-states and the modern countries in which they exist.
Due MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH
Nearly 2500 years ago the Maya began building their civilization in the rainforest of Central America. To this day, it’s a challenging environment in which to live. And yet, the Maya built the largest and longest-lasting of the Mesoamerican civilizations, and millions of people still call the land once occupied by the Maya home.
For this Geography activity, you will map the area of Maya settlement, identifying major Maya city-states and the modern countries in which they exist.
January 25th 2024
POLITICS
Due FRIDAY, JANUARY 26TH
POLITICS
Due FRIDAY, JANUARY 26TH
Ancient Maya politics and government might've suggested one unified state because of their ruler. However, the consensus amongst anthropologists supports that each major Maya city-state remained its own independent and sovereign entity with its own unique struggles for political power. The Maya belief in god-like rulers also made it important to keep the line of power in the family and sometimes resulted in battles for the power.
Answer these questions about the rulers, their power, laws, and the fate of the Ancient Maya civilization to show your understanding of the Politics in Ancient Maya.
Answer these questions about the rulers, their power, laws, and the fate of the Ancient Maya civilization to show your understanding of the Politics in Ancient Maya.
January 22nd, 2024
ACHIEVEMENTS
Due THURSDAY, JANUARY 25TH
ACHIEVEMENTS
Due THURSDAY, JANUARY 25TH
Maya Glyph Facts and Practice Writing
Due Friday, January 26th
Due Friday, January 26th
January 19th, 2024
ACHIEVEMENTS
Due THURSDAY, JANUARY 25TH
ACHIEVEMENTS
Due THURSDAY, JANUARY 25TH
Mini lesson on Maya Glyphs and their writing system
Scroll to page 32 for the start of the lesson.
Symbols and glyphs on page 17
How to arrange the syllables into one glyph is on page 30
Scroll to page 32 for the start of the lesson.
Symbols and glyphs on page 17
How to arrange the syllables into one glyph is on page 30
January 18th, 2024
GRAPES: Ancient Civilizations
When studying ancient civilizations, the acronym GRAPES helps us understand the key aspects of what made the civilization successful.
GRAPES - Geography. Religion. Achievements. Politics. Economy. Social Structure
GRAPES - Geography. Religion. Achievements. Politics. Economy. Social Structure
GEOGRAPHY
RELIGION
ACHIEVEMENTS
POLITICS
ECONOMY
SOCIAL STRUCTURE
- Where is the civilization located?
- What natural resources do they have?
- What crops can likely grow there?
- What is their staple food supply?
- How did the location of the civilization effect the development?
- What are some of the key geographical features or landforms in this area?
RELIGION
- What do the people of this civilization believe?
- How do their beliefs affect their lives?
- Do they have special ceremonies?
- Is their leader considered to be a part of their religion?
ACHIEVEMENTS
- What did they contribute to the world?
- What did they build?
- What did they invent?
- How did their achievements affect the world we live in today?
- Have they built their ideas off of others?
POLITICS
- What type of government do they have?
- Who is in charge?
- Who makes the decisions in their society?
- Who runs their military?
- How do people come into power?
- Is their power split between many people?
ECONOMY
- How does their society distribute their resources?
- Did they trade or use money/ coins?
- What did they sell or trade?
- What did their civilization create, grow, or trade?
- What did they get from outside their civilization?
- What did their civilization consider to be valuable?
- Did they have merchants? If so, what did they sell?
SOCIAL STRUCTURE
- What were their social class systems?
- What has benefited by these systems? Who benefited? Who did not?
- What did they do for art, music and recreation?
- Who was allowed to participate?
January 16th, 2024
Today we will start a new unit on Ancient civilizations. Before we look back in history, let's look at what some of the Ancient Civilization areas look like today.
For the intro video, write down the names of the ten places, and one of the things that you can do or see at each place listed in the video.
For the intro video, write down the names of the ten places, and one of the things that you can do or see at each place listed in the video.
During the National Geographic documentary, fill out the comprehension worksheet as you watch.
Places in Mexico Worksheet Answers
10. San Miguel de Allende Colonial Architecture 9. Cancun Famous Beaches 8. Copper Canyon Series of canyons that put together are larger than the Grand Canyon 7. Guanajuato Silver Mines 6. Oaxaca Monte Alban. Ancient Capital of the Zapotec 5. Mexico City Aztec settlement ruins 4. Puerto Vallarta Jungle Mountains and Humpback Whales can be seen here 3. Teotihuacan Ancient Aztec site 2. Tulum Ancient Maya ruins 1. Chichen Itza Ancient Maya thriving city |
Lost World of the Maya Video Comprehension Answers
1. LiDAR Scanning Light Detection And Ranging 2. 20 000 rocks 30 feet high 3. Pottery Fragments 4. Mirador Basin 600 BCE 5. Pre Classic Period 6. Diet and Wealth 7. Middle Class 8. Collect rainwater into cisterns 9. 3 months 10. No arrowheads were found Series of droughts |
January 8th
As we get back into the groove as we come back to school from the well deserved break, we will start with looking at our own traditions and holidays that we celebrate, and writing about the things that we did over the past 2 weeks while away from school.
STEP 1:
Divide a blank piece of white paper into 4 sections.
STEP 2:
In each section, draw or write the different traditions, or things that you did over the break.
Ex: Mr. Pentland
(Box 1) Gingerbread Creations (Box 2) 12 Games of Christmas (Box 3) Sugar Cookies (Box 4) Polar Bear Swim
OR
STEP 2:
In each section, draw or write about the different holidays that you and your family celebrate.
Ex: (Box 1) Winter Solstice: Dongzhi Festival (Box 2) Chinese New Year (Box 3) Lantern Festival (Box 4) International Dragon Boat Races
STEP 3:
Colour each photo and add extra details. Think "Who, What, When, Where, Why did this tradition start"
Add captions explaining what the pictures are.
January 9th, 2024
STEP 4 (TUESDAY):
Using the pictures from yesterday, think about one story that you would like to pass down to future generations. Maybe it is a tradition that your family does year after year, maybe it is a moral story that you have heard from grandparents, or it could even be a memorable event that marks a place in time of your life that you want others to know about.
Using the planning page, split your event/story into 4 parts so that there are lots of details included. Think about including:
Who
What
Where
When
Why
Feelings
Emotions
Expressions
Quotes
Problems
Solutions
Ending / Conclusion
You may draw the 4 parts of the story and include details about the story in point form.
January 11th, 2024
STEP 5 (THURSDAY):
Practice telling your story to a partner, and refine your story
As a final step, use an iPad to film your oral story telling. You may use the video camera and face the camera towards the table so it is a dark screen and only your voice that is recorded.
January 12th, 2024
Complete the following in order:
1. Religion Infographic / Brochure Handed in
+ Self Assessment
2. Four Corner Picture Planner (Winter Break Activities / Traditions)
3. Choose 1 Activity to turn into a story
4. Complete Planning Page
5. Practice telling your story to a partner
6. Record your story on an iPad Voice Recording
7. Upload Story to Digital Portfolio
Today's Month, Day, Year - Oral Story Telling - (Title of your story)
In this assignment, we had to _____. We also had to ______. This helped us learn______ .
For this assignment, I am proud of ______.
If I were to do this again, I would _______________ next time.
January 15th, 2024
We will now share our stories to a small group of peers.
When sharing your oral story, use vocal expression, non-verbal cues, and focus on your body language. Also consider the inflection in your voice when you are differentiating between the characters' voices and your natural voice to keep the audience's attention throughout.
Be a good listening audience when others are sharing their story. You will be asked to write down 2 stars and 1 wish about their story telling.
Think about the oral storytelling process when giving your feedback. They will also give feedback about your story.
- Body language
- Eye contact
- Attention grabbing
- Clear Voice
- Expression
- Inflection
- Tone
- Differentiating Voices
- Story Line
- Concise
As we get back into the groove as we come back to school from the well deserved break, we will start with looking at our own traditions and holidays that we celebrate, and writing about the things that we did over the past 2 weeks while away from school.
STEP 1:
Divide a blank piece of white paper into 4 sections.
STEP 2:
In each section, draw or write the different traditions, or things that you did over the break.
Ex: Mr. Pentland
(Box 1) Gingerbread Creations (Box 2) 12 Games of Christmas (Box 3) Sugar Cookies (Box 4) Polar Bear Swim
OR
STEP 2:
In each section, draw or write about the different holidays that you and your family celebrate.
Ex: (Box 1) Winter Solstice: Dongzhi Festival (Box 2) Chinese New Year (Box 3) Lantern Festival (Box 4) International Dragon Boat Races
STEP 3:
Colour each photo and add extra details. Think "Who, What, When, Where, Why did this tradition start"
Add captions explaining what the pictures are.
January 9th, 2024
STEP 4 (TUESDAY):
Using the pictures from yesterday, think about one story that you would like to pass down to future generations. Maybe it is a tradition that your family does year after year, maybe it is a moral story that you have heard from grandparents, or it could even be a memorable event that marks a place in time of your life that you want others to know about.
Using the planning page, split your event/story into 4 parts so that there are lots of details included. Think about including:
Who
What
Where
When
Why
Feelings
Emotions
Expressions
Quotes
Problems
Solutions
Ending / Conclusion
You may draw the 4 parts of the story and include details about the story in point form.
January 11th, 2024
STEP 5 (THURSDAY):
Practice telling your story to a partner, and refine your story
As a final step, use an iPad to film your oral story telling. You may use the video camera and face the camera towards the table so it is a dark screen and only your voice that is recorded.
January 12th, 2024
Complete the following in order:
1. Religion Infographic / Brochure Handed in
+ Self Assessment
2. Four Corner Picture Planner (Winter Break Activities / Traditions)
3. Choose 1 Activity to turn into a story
4. Complete Planning Page
5. Practice telling your story to a partner
6. Record your story on an iPad Voice Recording
7. Upload Story to Digital Portfolio
Today's Month, Day, Year - Oral Story Telling - (Title of your story)
In this assignment, we had to _____. We also had to ______. This helped us learn______ .
For this assignment, I am proud of ______.
If I were to do this again, I would _______________ next time.
January 15th, 2024
We will now share our stories to a small group of peers.
When sharing your oral story, use vocal expression, non-verbal cues, and focus on your body language. Also consider the inflection in your voice when you are differentiating between the characters' voices and your natural voice to keep the audience's attention throughout.
Be a good listening audience when others are sharing their story. You will be asked to write down 2 stars and 1 wish about their story telling.
Think about the oral storytelling process when giving your feedback. They will also give feedback about your story.
- Body language
- Eye contact
- Attention grabbing
- Clear Voice
- Expression
- Inflection
- Tone
- Differentiating Voices
- Story Line
- Concise
December 11th, 2023
Research Project - Infographic / Brochure
Using your Jigsaw group notes, and the World Religions website buttons from below, to write the key information about each topic.
After research page is complete, your final project is to prepare an infographic, or a brochure pamphlet explaining one of these religions
DUE WEDNESDAY, DEC 20TH
MUST HAVES
- Origins / Founder
- Place of Worship + Drawing or Picture
- Scriptures
- Important People / Gods
- Beliefs / Teachings
- Festivals / Holidays
- What happens during these festivals / holidays
Using your Jigsaw group notes, and the World Religions website buttons from below, to write the key information about each topic.
After research page is complete, your final project is to prepare an infographic, or a brochure pamphlet explaining one of these religions
DUE WEDNESDAY, DEC 20TH
MUST HAVES
- Origins / Founder
- Place of Worship + Drawing or Picture
- Scriptures
- Important People / Gods
- Beliefs / Teachings
- Festivals / Holidays
- What happens during these festivals / holidays
Examples of Infographics
All the information we need to know on a single page
You can create your infographic on a single Google Slide, or on Canva. Your choice.
Share with [email protected] to SUBMIT.
Share with [email protected] to SUBMIT.
Infographic Rubric
Emerging |
Developing |
Proficient |
Extending |
|
Information |
None, to very limited info and/or info is largely incorrect. |
Info provided is limited and/or includes multiple errors. |
Content is correct, and includes supporting details and contains minimal errors. |
All content is correct, and with additional relevant info. |
Presentation |
Infographic is missing a majority of the MUST HAVES. Infographic is not neat. |
Infographic is missing one or two of the MUST HAVES. Information may be tough to read |
Includes all 7 MUST HAVES. Audience can understand and read all of the information. |
Student has gone above and beyond with organization and layout. |
Creativity |
Minimal effort has been made. No individuality shown. |
Demonstrates a limited level of effort. Some individuality has been shown. |
Student has added pizzazz and infographic has a clear sense of individuality. |
Student has gone above and beyond. Infographic is professional looking. |
December 7th, 2023
In this unit, students will explain different perspectives on past or present people, and compare the values, worldviews, and beliefs of human cultures and societies in different times and places.
We will look at different representations of the world according to the religions, spiritual beliefs, myths, stories, knowledge, and languages of civilizations and cultures.
We will look at different representations of the world according to the religions, spiritual beliefs, myths, stories, knowledge, and languages of civilizations and cultures.
Religions around the World
In our first unit of Term 2, we will be studying different religions and beliefs, focusing on different perspectives and values of people around the world.
In groups, you will each be studying one religion in depth, and becoming an expert on that one, before bringing them back to your group to share with others what you have learned.
JIGSAW
You will be split into groups of 6.
Each student in your group will be given a number 1-6.
Student number one is going to go to station #1.
They will learn all about one specific religion. For example - Judaism.
They will then work with all the other #1s to complete the Judaism sheet at the station.
At the same time, student #2 from their original group will be completing a sheet at Station #2.
At the signal, all students will return to their original groups to share what they have learned.
(All groups will send their student #1 to station #1. Student #2 to station #2 etc. etc.)
In our first unit of Term 2, we will be studying different religions and beliefs, focusing on different perspectives and values of people around the world.
In groups, you will each be studying one religion in depth, and becoming an expert on that one, before bringing them back to your group to share with others what you have learned.
JIGSAW
You will be split into groups of 6.
Each student in your group will be given a number 1-6.
Student number one is going to go to station #1.
They will learn all about one specific religion. For example - Judaism.
They will then work with all the other #1s to complete the Judaism sheet at the station.
At the same time, student #2 from their original group will be completing a sheet at Station #2.
At the signal, all students will return to their original groups to share what they have learned.
(All groups will send their student #1 to station #1. Student #2 to station #2 etc. etc.)
December 4th, 2023
Please CLICK HERE - or use the Around the World button above to access today's lesson.
Please CLICK HERE - or use the Around the World button above to access today's lesson.
November 30th, 2023
Please CLICK HERE - or use the Journal Entry button above to access today's lesson and Journal Entry
Please CLICK HERE - or use the Journal Entry button above to access today's lesson and Journal Entry
November 16th, 2023
Use the slideshow to fill out your notes sheet and the charts about the following forms of government:
- Monarchy
- Democracy
- Dictatorship
- Republic
- Oligarchy
Find the following information
- Benefits and Drawbacks
- How leaders are chosen
- Names of roles of leaders
- At least 2 countries that use this type of government
When you finish you notes sheet, please fill in this Google Form. Answers to these questions can be found in the Forms of Government Video linked above.
- Monarchy
- Democracy
- Dictatorship
- Republic
- Oligarchy
Find the following information
- Benefits and Drawbacks
- How leaders are chosen
- Names of roles of leaders
- At least 2 countries that use this type of government
When you finish you notes sheet, please fill in this Google Form. Answers to these questions can be found in the Forms of Government Video linked above.
QUIZ on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd
November 14th, 2023
October 27th, 2023
Governments Around The World
Forms of Government
Using the National Geographic website, fill out the chart describing the form of government that each country uses. Research the leader in each country, and finally, draw and colour the countries flag.
Chart is due Thursday, November 2nd
Forms of Government
Using the National Geographic website, fill out the chart describing the form of government that each country uses. Research the leader in each country, and finally, draw and colour the countries flag.
Chart is due Thursday, November 2nd
October 26th, 2023
Complete Venn Diagram together as a class - Traditional Government vs Elected Government
Students complete Roles and Responsibilities Placemat for marks (Due Monday Oct 30)
Use the Indigenous Governments Reading Passage from Lesson 1 that you highlighted plus the two websites, linked below, to fill out your placemat.
https://www.syilx.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ON_Declaration.pdf
https://www.syilx.org/governance/chief-executive-council/
Students complete Roles and Responsibilities Placemat for marks (Due Monday Oct 30)
Use the Indigenous Governments Reading Passage from Lesson 1 that you highlighted plus the two websites, linked below, to fill out your placemat.
https://www.syilx.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ON_Declaration.pdf
https://www.syilx.org/governance/chief-executive-council/
October 24th, 2023
Tasks to complete today:
Complete Journal Entry #3 (Due Thursday Oct 26)
Fill out Leaders - Decision Sheet as a Group
Play Vocabulary Matching Game with Group
Complete Journal Entry #3 (Due Thursday Oct 26)
Fill out Leaders - Decision Sheet as a Group
Play Vocabulary Matching Game with Group
Chief - The traditional leader
Family - The people who are related to each other Land - Where people live and look after Indian Act - This forced First Nations to make a new form of government Hereditary - Passed down through the family Elder - Someone with lots of wisdom and knowledge to pass along Share - To pass along to, or use with someone else Band Council - New form of government after the Indian Act was enforced Consensus - To all agree on something Oral Tradition - Knowledge shared by telling stories |
Public Ceremony - Where business is approved in a Traditional Government. Often called a feast or a potlatch
Treaty Government - A new form of government where an agreement is signed that takes them out of the Indian Act Traditional Government - Type of government that took care of people for thousands of years. Chiefs were often hereditary Laws - Rules in place to help people live in community peacefully and used to solve conflicts Matriarch - Mother who is the head of a family Patriarch - Father who is the head of a family |
October 23rd, 2023
Today we will be starting our unit on Governments Around the World. We will start by learning about some local Indigenous Governments in Canada.
Click the button below to access today's lesson, and Journal Entry #3 that students will complete in groups.
Today we will be starting our unit on Governments Around the World. We will start by learning about some local Indigenous Governments in Canada.
Click the button below to access today's lesson, and Journal Entry #3 that students will complete in groups.
Quiz Format - Thursday, November 23rd
Matching
- Match the term to the definition
Country Leaders
- Name the leader of the country
Forms of Government
- Name the Form of Government that the country uses
Indigenous Government
- Multiple choice about Indigenous Forms of Governments and how they are run
Short Answer
- List the benefits and drawbacks of the form of government
Matching
- Match the term to the definition
Country Leaders
- Name the leader of the country
Forms of Government
- Name the Form of Government that the country uses
Indigenous Government
- Multiple choice about Indigenous Forms of Governments and how they are run
Short Answer
- List the benefits and drawbacks of the form of government
------EVERYTHING ABOVE HERE MAY BE ASKED ABOUT ON THE QUIZ------
November 9th, 2023
Read the article about WW2 and Canada's involvement in D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
Use the proper writing format to answer these 8 questions about the article.
CANADA REMEMBERS
Canadian Soldiers in Battle
Use the proper writing format to answer these 8 questions about the article.
CANADA REMEMBERS
Canadian Soldiers in Battle
- When was this battle fought?
- Where was this battle fought?
- Describe what the battlefield location was like.
- Explain some of the events that took place during this battle.
- How many troops and soldiers did Canada send to help?
- How many soldiers lost their lives fighting for their country?
- Why did Canada send troops to help?
- Include one quote from this article that stood out to you.
Make a copy of the Google Doc and save to your Google Drive. Share with Mr. Pentland ([email protected]) to submit your assignment.
Friday, November 10th
When you have completed, and handed in (either handed in to the baskets at the front, or shared with [email protected]) please complete one of the following
- Pointillism Art
or
EXTENDING
Choose one of the following articles about battles that Canadians have fought in, and complete the questions about this battle.
When you have completed, and handed in (either handed in to the baskets at the front, or shared with [email protected]) please complete one of the following
- Pointillism Art
or
EXTENDING
Choose one of the following articles about battles that Canadians have fought in, and complete the questions about this battle.
November 6th, 2023
- How many soldiers served for their country?
- What skills did these soldiers have?
- How old were these soldiers?
- Name one of the soldiers who fought. What are they known for?
- How many soldiers lost their lives fighting for their country?
- What are some of the roles that Canadian soldiers had during the war?
- What medals have been awarded after these battles?
November 7th, 2023 - Complete a pointillism Remembrance Day art piece
October 10th, 2023
CURRENT EVENTS
CURRENT EVENTS
Assignment Expectations: Students are expected to complete each assignment on a lined piece of paper, ensuring that they follow the proper writing format. The answers to any question being asked, can be found directly within the article, no further research is needed.
** Students are required to write their answer so that it includes part of the question. DO NOT write the question out, followed by the answer.
** Responses should be in full sentences, with proper capitals and punctuation.
** Students are required to write their answer so that it includes part of the question. DO NOT write the question out, followed by the answer.
** Responses should be in full sentences, with proper capitals and punctuation.
September 28th, 2023
Today we will be learning more about the history of Orange Shirt Day and what is means as a part of Truth and Reconciliation.
Click the button below to access today's reading, and the reading comprehension questions.
Today we will be learning more about the history of Orange Shirt Day and what is means as a part of Truth and Reconciliation.
Click the button below to access today's reading, and the reading comprehension questions.
September 26th, 2023
Journal Entry #2
Click here to go to the Journal Entry page to find out what this week's quote is.
Journal Entry #2
Click here to go to the Journal Entry page to find out what this week's quote is.
September 19th, 2023
Mapping Assignment
Due Tuesday, September 26th
Locate and label the Residential Schools in Canada. Include the years that each school closed. Use the interactive map linked below to help plot these schools on the map.
Mapping Assignment
Due Tuesday, September 26th
Locate and label the Residential Schools in Canada. Include the years that each school closed. Use the interactive map linked below to help plot these schools on the map.
Extending
Create a list of all the Residential Schools located in BC that are listed in the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement
Include school name and location. List in chronological order of date that the school closed
Colour and label a second map outlining the Indigenous Territories that BC is in
Create a list of all the Residential Schools located in BC that are listed in the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement
Include school name and location. List in chronological order of date that the school closed
Colour and label a second map outlining the Indigenous Territories that BC is in
September 18th, 2023
Journal Entry #1
Click here to go to the Journal Entry page to find out what this week's quote is.
Journal Entry #1
Click here to go to the Journal Entry page to find out what this week's quote is.
September 12th, 2023
What is Social Studies?
Using the proper writing format (see picture below for how to set up your page),write a paragraph about what you think of when you hear, Social Studies.
Answer these questions in your paragraph:
- What have you learned about in Social Studies in previous grades?
- What is Social Studies?
- What would you like to learn about in Social Studies?
Using the proper writing format (see picture below for how to set up your page),write a paragraph about what you think of when you hear, Social Studies.
Answer these questions in your paragraph:
- What have you learned about in Social Studies in previous grades?
- What is Social Studies?
- What would you like to learn about in Social Studies?