*We're almost through the government unit! Can't wait to get into history!
*Remember to check out the BC Ministry of Education website. Take a look at previous SS11 provincial exams. Questions 1 to 11 are based on the government unit on every provincial!
*Also, if I have listed page numbers feel free to read those prior to coming to class.
SS11 (Period 1)
Monday -
Review crossword and chapter 9 package
Begin Human Rights (page 324 to 326)
Universal Human Rights for All? (page 327)
Human Rights in Canada (page 328 to 331)
Tuesday -
Comic Project (first block)
The Charter in Action (page 332 to 337) (second block)
Wednesday -
Aboriginal Rights/Children's Rights/Gender Equity (page 339 to 347)
*You will most likely have homework on this day.
Thursday -
Review Chapter 10/Government
Friday -
Unit Test!
*Please note - this year the blocks are MUCH shorter than last year. If you are someone that takes longer to write tests consider starting your test about 20 minutes early. This would mean that you will have to come in during LUNCH time. We will discuss this more the day before.
SS11 COOP
$14 for World Host is due by this week! Please make sure to bring cash or cheque and give it to me!
FYI - I am SUPER excited about history so get ready for this week!
Monday -
Aboriginal Rights/Children's Rights/Gender Equity (page 339 to 347) (first/second block)
Review Chapter 10/Government (third block)
Tuesday -
Unit Test!
Begin Chapter One...History!
*We will only be spending about 1.5 days on chapter 1 so hold on to your thinking caps!
Wednesday -
Causes of WW1 (MAINS <-- Oh, you'll know what that means by the end of the day!) (page 26 to 31)
Political Cartoon Interpretation (very important for provincial)
Canada's Response to the War (page 32 to 34)
Thursday -
War on Land, Air, and Sea (page 35 to 44)
The Home Front (page 45 to 48)
Friday -
Conscription Crisis (page 49 to 51)
The End of War (page 52)
Canada at the End of the War (page 53 to 57)