Daily Update – October 11
Daily Math 8
Rates, Ratios, Proportional Reasoning
Activity: Unit Test
Social Studies 9-D
Revolution
Activity: Big Ideas Quiz – The Modern Age
Social Studies 8-A & B
The Early Middle Ages
Activity: Big Ideas Quiz – Early Middle Ages
Daily Update – October 10
Daily Math 8
Ratios, Rates & Proportion
Activity: Unit Review
REMINDER: Unit Test Friday
Social Studies 9 – E & F
A Modern Age
Activity: Big Ideas Quiz – A Modern Age
Daily Update – October 9
Social Studies 8 – A & B
The Early Modern Ages
Activity: Mosaics (due today)
REMINDER: Big Ideas Quiz on Friday, October 11
The Early Middle Ages Big Ideas Quiz Question:
Task: For this “big idea” topic, write a detailed paragraph that clearly answers the question. Include relevant examples from history, logical reasoning and explanation.
Explain why Europe fell into a period known as the “Dark Ages” following the fall of the Roman Empire. Describe the conditions and circumstances of people living in Europe during this period.
Daily Math 8
Ratios, Rates & Proportion
Activity: Unit Review
REMINDER: Unit Test Friday
Social Studies 9-D
A Modern Age
Activity: Big Ideas Quiz – A Modern Age
Daily Update – October 8
Social Studies 9-E/F
A Modern Age
Activity: Unit Review, Quiz prep
A Modern Age Big Ideas Quiz Questions:
Task: For each “big idea” topic, write a detailed paragraph that clearly answers the question. Include relevant examples from history, logical reasoning and explanation. (5 marks each)
“Big Idea” Questions:
What is a catalyst? Give examples of how a catalyst can bring about profound change in the world.
Discuss ways that kings began to increase their power. How did this contribute to the rise of the nation state?
Globalization basically means an interconnected world. Discuss several things that helped to create a global community.
By 1700, many European powers began to explore the world and claim new territories. What were their motivations for establishing overseas colonies?
Discuss ways that the Renaissance philosophy of humanism and new scientific understandings began to change people’s view of the world, society, and their place in it. Use specific examples to illustrate your points.
REMINDER: Big Ideas Quiz on Thursday, October 10
Daily Math 8
Ratios, Rates & Proportion
Activity: Unit Review
Daily Update – October 7
Social Studies 9-D
A Modern Age
Activity: Unit Review, Quiz prep
A Modern Age Big Ideas Quiz Questions:
Task: For each “big idea” topic, write a detailed paragraph that clearly answers the question. Include relevant examples from history, logical reasoning and explanation. (5 marks each)
“Big Idea” Questions:
What is a catalyst? Give examples of how a catalyst can bring about profound change in the world.
Discuss ways that kings began to increase their power. How did this contribute to the rise of the nation state?
Globalization basically means an interconnected world. Discuss several things that helped to create a global community.
By 1700, many European powers began to explore the world and claim new territories. What were their motivations for establishing overseas colonies?
Discuss ways that the Renaissance philosophy of humanism and new scientific understandings began to change people’s view of the world, society, and their place in it. Use specific examples to illustrate your points.
Daily Math 8
Ratios, Rates & Proportion
Activity: 2.3 Proportion
Social Studies 8 – A & B
The Early Modern Ages
Activity: Mosaics (due next class)
REMINDER: Big Ideas Quiz on Friday, October 11
The Early Middle Ages Big Ideas Quiz Question:
Task: For this “big idea” topic, write a detailed paragraph that clearly answers the question. Include relevant examples from history, logical reasoning and explanation.
Explain why Europe fell into a period known as the “Dark Ages” following the fall of the Roman Empire. Describe the conditions and circumstances of people living in Europe during this period.
Daily Update – October 1
Daily Math 8
Unit 2: Ratios, Rates & Proportions
Activity: Rates – text pp. 60-61 #7 a-b, 8 a-c, 9 b
Social Studies 9-E & F
Revolution & Democracy
Due: A New View of Humanity & the World
Activity: A Modern Age – Chapter Review
Lesson: Canadian Political Structure & Elections
Social Studies 8-A & B
The Early Middle Ages
Activity: Mosaics
Daily Update – September 30
Daily Math 8
Unit 2: Ratios, Rates & Proportions
Activity: Lesson & guided practice on understanding rate & calculating unit rates
Social Studies 9-E & F
Revolution & Democracy
Due: A New View of Humanity & the World
Activity: A Modern Age – Chapter Review
Lesson: Canadian Political Structure & Elections
Daily Update – September 27
Daily Math 8
Unit 2: Ratios, Rates & Proportions
Activity: Friday Final – Ratios
Social Studies 9-D
Revolution & Democracy
Activity: A New View of Humanity & the World
Social Studies 8-A & B
The Early Middle Ages
Due: The Vikings
Activity: Mosaics
Daily Update – September 26
Social Studies 9-E & F
Revolution & Democracy
Due: A Prosperous Age
Assignment: A New View of Humanity & the World
Daily Math 8
Unit 2: Ratios, Rates & Proportions
Activity: 2.1 – Two-Term & Three-Term Ratios (due Fri)
Daily Update – September 25
Daily Math 8
Unit 2: Ratios, Rates & Proportions
Activity: 2.1 – Two-Term & Three-Term Ratios (due tomorrow)
Social Studies 9-D
Revolution & Democracy
Due: A Prosperous Age
Assignment: A New View of Humanity & the World (due Friday)
Social Studies 8-A & B
The Early Middle Ages
Due: Franks, Anglo-Saxons & Celts
Assignment: The Vikings (due Friday)