Daily Update – December 15
Social Studies 9-G
Revolution
Term Project: Project-Based Learning Options (due Jan 26)
Math 7
Percent
Assignment: Estimating with Percent & Using Percent to Make Comparisons
REMINDER: Percent Test on Tuesday, Dec 19
Science 7
Matter
Activity: Group Presentations for Inquiry Project: How is chemistry applied in the world?
Social Studies 7
Ancient Civilizations (Mesopotamia – Case Study)
REMINDER: Mesopotamia Quiz on Wednesday, Dec 20
Daily Update – December 14
Social Studies 9-C/D
Revolution
Term Project: Project-Based Learning Options; continue with research (due Jan 25)
English 7
Non-Fiction (Current Events)
Assignment: Quebec’s Bill C-62 in the Spotlight (due tomorrow)
Novel Study
Activity/Assignment: Read “Wonder” pp. 119-132; do literature response in journal
Social Studies 7
Ancient Civilizations (Case Study – Mesopotamia)
Activity: Chapter Review – small group collaboration
REMINDER: Quiz on Monday!
Daily Update – December 13
Social Studies 9-G
Revolution
Term Project: Project-Based Learning Options – Introduce/select project choices; establish groups; go over project criteria.
Math 7
Percent
Assignment: Calculating with Percent
Science 7
Matter
Term Project: Inquiry – How is chemistry used/applied in the world? Students should now be wrapped up with their research and putting the finishing touches on their slide shows; Presentations begin Thursday.
Daily Update – December 12
English 7
Novel Study
Activity/Assignment: Read “Wonder” pp. 103-117; complete literature response journal
Non-Fiction (Current Events)
Assignment: Quebec’s Bill C-62 in the Spotlight
Social Studies 7
Ancient Civilizations (Case-Study – Mepoptamia)
Assignment: Innovations of Mesopotamia
Social Studies 9-C/D
Revolution
Term Project: Project-Based Learning Options – Introduce/select project choices; establish groups; go over project criteria.
Daily Update – December 11
Social Studies 9-G
Industrial Revolution
Activity: Big Ideas Quiz
Science 7
Matter
Inquiry Project: How is chemistry applied in the world?
Math 7
Percent
Assignment: Percents as Fractions & Decimals
English 7
Non-Fiction (Current Events)
Assignment: Quebec’s Bill C-62 in the Spotlight
Daily Update – December 8
Social Studies 9-C/D
Industrial Revolution
Activity: Big Ideas Quiz
Core 7
Activity: Finish-up Friday
Daily Update – December 6
Social Studies 7
Ancient Civilizations (Case Study – Mesopotamia)
Assignment: Voyage to Nippur
English 7
Novel Study
Activity: Read “Wonder” pp. 61-102; do journal response
Non-Fiction (Current Events)
Assignment: The Impact of Concussions (due Fri)
Social Studies 9-C/D
Industrial Revolution
Activity: Finish-up all unit activities; prepare for upcoming Big Ideas Quiz (Friday)
UPCOMING: BIG IDEAS QUIZ! (on Friday)
Big Ideas Quiz Questions:
- Discuss the KEY INGREDIENTS for industrialization. Why did this occur first in Britain? (5 marks)
- Describe the agricultural changes that occurred in England during the Industrial Revolution and say HOW these changes: a) changed the nature of food production, b) forced the migration of people, and c) supported industrialization. (5 marks)
- Describe Laissez-Faire Economics. How was this new economic system different from a centrally controlled economy and how did it support new business ventures and industries? (5 marks)
- Compare and contrast two systems of manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution: traditional Cottage Industry vs. Factory Assembly Line. What were the advantages and disadvantages of each? What does the law of supply and demand say about: a) wages & workers? and b) price & quantity of goods produced? (5 marks)
- Identify some of the KEY inventions that contributed to industrialization. Discuss how these helped to revolutionize industry and agriculture. (5 marks)
- Industrialization brought about tremendous changes in society. Discuss these changes with respect to a) social classes, b) living & working conditions, c) new laws & labour movements, and d) women.
Daily Update – December 4
Social Studies 9-G
Industrial Revolution
Assignment: Child Labour in the Industrial Revolution
UPCOMING: BIG IDEAS QUIZ! – BEGIN PREPARATION NOW. Use the template big ideas quiz preparation to help you.
Big Ideas Quiz Questions:
- Discuss the KEY INGREDIENTS for industrialization. Why did this occur first in Britain? (5 marks)
- Describe the agricultural changes that occurred in England during the Industrial Revolution and say HOW these changes: a) changed the nature of food production, b) forced the migration of people, and c) supported industrialization. (5 marks)
- Describe Laissez-Faire Economics. How was this new economic system different from a centrally controlled economy and how did it support new business ventures and industries? (5 marks)
- Compare and contrast two systems of manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution: traditional Cottage Industry vs. Factory Assembly Line. What were the advantages and disadvantages of each? What does the law of supply and demand say about: a) wages & workers? and b) price & quantity of goods produced? (5 marks)
- Identify some of the KEY inventions that contributed to industrialization. Discuss how these helped to revolutionize industry and agriculture. (5 marks)
- Industrialization brought about tremendous changes in society. Discuss these changes with respect to a) social classes, b) living & working conditions, c) new laws & labour movements, and d) women.
Science 7
Matter
Inquiry Project: How is chemistry applied in the world? (due Dec. 18)
Math 7
Decimals
Assignment: Dividing decimals by decimals
REMINDER: Division Unit Test on Thursday (STUDY!)
English
Non-Fiction (Current Events)
Assignment: The Impact of Concussions
Daily Update – December 1
Social Studies 9-C/D
Industrial Revolution
Assignment: Child Labour in the Industrial Revolution
UPCOMING: BIG IDEAS QUIZ! – BEGIN PREPARATION NOW. Use the template big ideas quiz preparation to help you.
Big Ideas Quiz Questions:
- Discuss the KEY INGREDIENTS for industrialization. Why did this occur first in Britain? (5 marks)
- Describe the agricultural changes that occurred in England during the Industrial Revolution and say HOW these changes: a) changed the nature of food production, b) forced the migration of people, and c) supported industrialization. (5 marks)
- Describe Laissez-Faire Economics. How was this new economic system different from a centrally controlled economy and how did it support new business ventures and industries? (5 marks)
- Compare and contrast two systems of manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution: traditional Cottage Industry vs. Factory Assembly Line. What were the advantages and disadvantages of each? What does the law of supply and demand say about: a) wages & workers? and b) price & quantity of goods produced? (5 marks)
- Identify some of the KEY inventions that contributed to industrialization. Discuss how these helped to revolutionize industry and agriculture. (5 marks)
- Industrialization brought about tremendous changes in society. Discuss these changes with respect to a) social classes, b) living & working conditions, c) new laws & labour movements, and d) women.
English 7
Novel Study
Activity/Assignment: Read “Wonder” pp. 61-80; do response activity
Current Events: Gene Editing Made Easier (now due)
Social Studies 7
Ancient Civilizations (Mesopotamia Case Study)
Assignment: Human-Environment Impact poster (due Tuesday)
Daily Update – November 30
Social Studies 9-G
Industrial Revolution
Assignment: Child Labour in the Industrial Revolution
UPCOMING: BIG IDEAS QUIZ! – BEGIN PREPARATION NOW. Use the template big ideas quiz preparation to help you.
Big Ideas Quiz Questions:
- Discuss the KEY INGREDIENTS for industrialization. Why did this occur first in Britain? (5 marks)
- Describe the agricultural changes that occurred in England during the Industrial Revolution and say HOW these changes: a) changed the nature of food production, b) forced the migration of people, and c) supported industrialization. (5 marks)
- Describe Laissez-Faire Economics. How was this new economic system different from a centrally controlled economy and how did it support new business ventures and industries? (5 marks)
- Compare and contrast two systems of manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution: traditional Cottage Industry vs. Factory Assembly Line. What were the advantages and disadvantages of each? What does the law of supply and demand say about: a) wages & workers? and b) price & quantity of goods produced? (5 marks)
- Identify some of the KEY inventions that contributed to industrialization. Discuss how these helped to revolutionize industry and agriculture. (5 marks)
- Industrialization brought about tremendous changes in society. Discuss these changes with respect to a) social classes, b) living & working conditions, c) new laws & labour movements, and d) women.
Science 7
Matter
Inquiry Project: How is chemistry applied in the world? (due Dec. 18)
Math 7
Decimals
Assignment: Dividing decimals by whole numbers
English 7
Non-Fiction
Current Events: Gene Editing Made Easier (due tomorrow)