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Lynn
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Page Last Updated Wednesday, March
24, 2010
Contact me: lfoster@lsb.ca (Any
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General Messages: As a social studies
teacher I would encourage all students to be aware of regional, national and international current events. I have
mentioned to all classes that I expect them to watch the news daily and/or to
read about events on the internet. I suggest CBC or CTV to get a Canadian
perspective, however, any news source would be helpful. I encourage parents and
guardians to discuss events with their children to enrich their understanding
of the larger world. |
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Class: Canadian Geography 1202 (Slots 1 & 2) |
Weekly Update |
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Week of Sept 21: We are currently studying
aspects of Week of Sept 28: We are reviewing the concepts of longitude and latitude and will move on to time zones this week and will complete textbook activities from pp. 19-23. We should be ready for a test on Unit 1 by the end of the week. Week of Oct 5: Slot 1 had their test on Friday, Slot 2 will write the test on Monday. This week we will be beginning a study of This section will take 2-3 weeks. Students will complete activities along the way with an assignment at the end. Ø
Oct 7 – Worksheet on Ø
Oct 8 – Test returned – students are aware
of their score. Please take the
opportunity to discuss their progress. Ø
Oct 14
– students may take the opportunity to take a review class after school of
the concepts missed on the test. They may then take a re-test on Thursday
after school Week of Oct 12: This week we will continue with a more in-depth study of Ø Oct 13 – Worksheet on the Rock Cycle (11/2 classes) Ø Oct 15 – Topographic Maps – 4 and 6 figure grid references Ø
Oct 16
– Viewed Geologic Journey (the Week of Oct 19: This
week we will continue to study Ø Wed /Thur- Mapping activity Week of Oct 26: The topic again this week is
the Ø Wednesday – Activity sheet folding and faulting Ø
Watched Geologic Journey – the Week of Nov 2: We will continue with the last section in this chapter – the Mountain Rim. I would expect to be finished by week’s end with a test to follow early next week.. Ø Activity sheet plate tectonics Ø NOTE: A test is scheduled for next week – Landform regions Ø
Review sheet – the Week of Nov 9: A test is scheduled for Thursday on Chapter 3 – Landform regions. Students have review sheets. Ø
Test on Landform regions is scheduled for
Thursday for Slot 1 and Friday for Slot 2 Ø
The test is on Friday for both slots ( missed
class for Remembrance Day assembly ) Week of Nov 16: This week we will begin a study of weather – the five factors that affect weather. We begin with latitude. Ø Assigned Qs 3 to 5 Ø Test returned Thursday Slot 1 Ø Make up review – Tuesday after school, you must come with all review sheets completed Ø Make up test – Wednesday after school Week of Nov 23: We will continue to study climate this week. We completed the sections up to air masses Ø Assigned question 8 – 11 Ø Friday : Weather wonders video Week of Nov 30: We will to continue to study weather and climate, starting the week with a study of how altitude affects climate. Again activities will be assigned on each section. Week of Dec 7: We have one last section to complete in the Climate chapter – nearness to water. We should be finished the chapter and concluding activities by the end of the following week. Week of Dec 14: Concluding activities on the Climate unit Ø
Climograph activity – each student completes a
climagraph for a different community in Ø Thursday and Friday – open book test on climate Week of Jan 4: Finish Climate activity and
begin notes on Ø Friday – chart activity soil and vegetation Week of Jan 11 : Begin Chapter on Agriculture Ø Soil and Climate Ø Degree Days Week of Jan 18: Farming Inputs and Outputs Ø Review for Mid Year Week of Feb 1: Project: Types of Farms in Ø
Students are working on slideshows (in groups)
on the various types of farms in Week of Feb 8: Presentation of slide shows Week of Feb 16: Finish presentations Ø
Finish Case Study Questions: Vegetable Farms Week of Feb 22: Finish chapter on Agriculture Ø
Test
Thursday/Friday ☺ Week of March 1: Begin unit on forestry. Questions will be assigned from the text on an ongoing basis. Note: Students who missed the
test will write after school on Tuesday Week of March 8: Forestry Unit continued Week of March 15: Forestry Unit continued Week of March 25: Finish Unit on Forestry |
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Class: Canadian
History 1201 |
Weekly Update |
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Week of Sept 21: We are currently studying Confederation; the reasons for Confederation, the Conferences and the system of government established in Canada. To date I have assigned a chart activity on the Conferences and an assignment on the “Fathers of Confederation” which was due Sept 21.. Week of Sept 28: This week we will begin to explore aspects of life in the early 1900s (the Laurier era). Topics will include; immigration, the effects of technology, changes in society and issues related to Canadian nationalism. Students have been asked to read Section 2.1 of the text in preparation for a discussion on immigration. By week’s end we will move to the economics/new technologies section. As part of ongoing assessment students will be expected to complete assigned activities from the text and other worksheets. Week of Oct 5: We will continue to explore aspects of life in the early 1900s. This week we will look at economic and social changes in the early part of the century. We will have a test on material to date early next week. Ø
The
test is set for Wed, Oct 14 (up to p. 47) including Confederation Ø
Oct 7: Worksheet:
Changes in Canadian Society at the Turn of the Century – Due Tuesday Oct 13 Week of Oct 12: This week I will be doing review for the test. One thing I will concentrate on in preparation for the test is how to answer a DBQ (Document Based Question). This is the format used by the Department of Education in preparing public examinations and I like to introduce this practice in Level I. After the test we will study the Laurier era looking at Laurier’s leadership and how he handled the issues of the time period: Boer War, Alaskan Boundary Dispute, Naval Crisis, and the Manitoba School’s Question. Ø
The
test is rescheduled for Thursday, Oct 15 Ø
Oct 16 – begin study of the Laurier era.
Laurier is one of the most popular Canadian Prime Ministers. We will study his
style of leadership and how he handled the issues of the day. Week of Oct 19: We will continue to study Laurier’s leadership and term in office. We completed Issue 1 – the Manitoba Schools Question on Friday. I hope to have this topic finished by Friday of this week. Ø Students should read up to the end of Chapter 2 Ø On Monday we looked at how Laurier handled the “Boer War” issue Ø Assigned questions, page 52; 1,2,3,4,& 6 – to be completed for homework Ø The test was returned today (Thursday) Please take time to discuss this with your child. Ø Friday: Activity sheet – Wilfrid Laurier Week of Oct 26: Two more topics to look at during the Laurier era. This week we look at two issues concerning US-Canada relations; the Alaska boundary dispute and reciprocity. There will an evaluation by week’s end. (cartoon evaluation) Week of Nov 2: This week we will begin with a study of World War I. We will begin with the causes and continue with the course of the war. The focus will be on the Canadian perspective.and participation in the war. Ø Activity sheet – European map c. 1914 – alliance system Ø Thursday: Homework – time line of events leading to WWI and “Why Enlist” due Friday Ø Friday – video – The Great War Week of Nov 9: We will continue our study of WWI this week. We will look at life in the trenches and the experiences of Canadians in battle. Students will begin a research paper on trench warfare and the new technologies of war. Week of Nov 16: This week we will continue to study Canada’s role in WWI Ø
The Trench Warfare/new
Technologies presentation is due Friday!!! Week of Nov 23: We should finish the unit on World War I. There will be an assessment on trench warfare, Ø Watched the opening scenes of Passachendaele Week of Nov 30. On Tuesday we will look at the Home Front during World War I. We will be ready for a test at the end of the week. Week of Dec 6: A test is assigned for Friday (Dec 11) on WWI Week of Dec 14: Begin unit on 1920s and 1930s – “the Roaring Twenties and the Dirty thirties” Ø Internet activity – students are creating a collage of life in the Roaring Twenties – due Friday Week of Jan 4: Chapter 4 – the 1920s in Canada… Ø Friday _ homework – The Person’s Case Week of Jan 11: Notes on the Causes of the Great Depression Ø Business Cycle Ø Underlying Causes Ø Activity Sheets Week of Jan 18: Review for Mid year Week of Feb 4: Students are working on slideshows – the Human Face of the Depression Week of Feb 8: Presentation of slideshows Week of Feb 16: Finish presentations Ø Worksheets: Letters to Bennett and Depression Experiences Week of Feb 22: Finish notes on the Depression and Steps to Canada’s Growing Independence From Britain. Ø
Test on Monday
March 1 Week of March 1: Begin Unit on World War II. Ø The Underlying Causes of War Week of
March 8: WWII – the early years Week of
March 16:
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Class: Newfoundland
and Labrador Studies 2205 |
Weekly Update |
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Week of Sept 21: This is a new course in the curriculum. This week we will begin a unit on “Culture”. Students will explore various aspects of culture and will be given an assignment using photography to express various aspects of culture. Week of Sept 28: Culture Unit continues. Student Assignment – Experiencing the Arts (p 25 textbook). Students are to explore , through photography, one theme of culture – traditional/contemporary; local/popular, or youth culture. They are to create a viewbook following the “rules of composition” . Due date is October 15. This week we will continue to explore aspects of culture; What shapes culture? And The Economics of Culture. The textbook poses assessment activities like questions and case studies which students will be expected to complete. On Friday of this
week we are planning a “Culture Feast”. Students have signed up to bring in
food items to share that we have
identified as part of “our “ culture…. Week of Oct 5: This unit continues with other aspects of shaping culture: geography, history, economics, and politics. Students will explore these topics through questions and case studies. Ø
Photography
“Culture” Assignment due Oct 15…. Week of Oct 12: We will continue studying the topic of culture this week beginning with a discussion of Geography and Economy and continuing with Expressions of Culture. There will be notes on this section and we will complete the activities in the textbook. Ø
NOTE: The Photography
Culture Assignment is Due on Thursday Week of Oct 19: History and Culture is the topic of study this week. We will explore the difference between heritage and history as well as the meaning of “historical significance.” Students will continue to be evaluated through class participation, textbook questions and case studies. PLEASE NOTE : THE PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT WAS DUE LAST
THURSDAY – A NUMBER OF STUDENTS DID NOT PASS IT IN. PLEASE CHECK WITH
YOUR CHILD TO SEE IF THEY COMPLETED THIS ASSIGNMENT!!! Ø Monday Questions Assigned Page 41, due the end of class Wed, Oct 21 Ø
Test next week up to
and including Topic 1.7 Week of Oct 26: This week we will finish Topic 1.6 History and Culture and move to Topic 1.7 Politics and Culture. Ø
A test is scheduled
for Thursday, Oct 29 – RESCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK Ø
Monday – chart to
record parts of student heritage – objects, practices and values. Week of Nov 2 Week of Nov 2: The planned test will take place later this week or next week Ø Due to the current “flu season” and number of absentees I will wait until more students return to school . Ø Friday – Topic – Culture and Identity and activity sheet Week of Nov 9: The test is rescheduled for Thursday Week of Nov 16: This week we should finish the first unit looking at cultural change and sustainability. There will be another major “photography assignment” to end unit one. Week of Nov 23: We looked at “changes in culture” this week. Ø Questions 1,2, & 3 , page 67 were assigned to be handed in. Ø Test marks were returned on Friday Week of Nov 30: WE will finish the unit looking at “Cultural Sustainability”. Week of Dec 6: We will begin Unit 2 on “Peopling the Land” Ø Activity on Creation myths Week of Dec 14: Continue unit on Peopling the Land Week of Jan 4: Ø Topic 2.2 – Who Was Here? Questions 1 to 3, page 99 Ø Topic 2.3 – Life circa 1400 – Question 2, page 105 Week of Jan 11: Ø Topic 2.4 – Unexpected Consequences Ø Questions 1 – 5, page 111 Week of Jan 18: Ø Topic 2.5 – The Migratory Fishery Week of Feb 1: Viewing and discussion of “ Land and Sea” videos Week of Feb 8: Continuation of The Migratory Fishery – notes Ø Test on Unit 2 in the near future Week of Feb 16: Finish notes on Migratory
Fishery and prepare for test on Topics 2.1 – 2.5 Week of Feb 22: Review Ø
Test Friday Feb 26 Week of
March 1: The Migratory Fishery
continued Ø Arts Assignment 3 – Storyboard – Exploring Place
– due March 29 Week of March 8: The
move to permanent settlement Week of March 15:
Finish Unit Week of March 21:
Settlement in NL |
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Class: World
History 3201 |
Weekly Update |
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Week of Sept 21: We begin this course with a study of the 20th century world. This week we will begin the causes of World War I. Week of Sept 28: This week students will complete an assignment on pre –WWI Europe using documents. In preparation for the “constructed response” portion of the public exam we will be practicing how to answer document based questions. A test is planned for the end of the week. Week of Oct 5: Test on Monday – SCO 1.1 This week we will study WWI. Students will be completing an assignment on the topic. Ø
Assignment
is due Oct 19 Week of Oct 12: Students will continue to do research for the first two classes of the week. Their research assignment is due next week. On Friday we will continue to study aspects of World War I: use of technology, the US entry, the Russian withdrawal and the impact of these on the outcome of the war. Week of Oct 19: Discussion continues this week on WWI. Ø
NOTE: The WWI
assignment is now due on Oct 20 (Professional Development Day Oct19) Ø Reading should be completed up to page 54 in the text as well as notes from me. Ø NOTE: Tests have been marked, marks will be returned to students on Wednesday. Please take the opportunity to discuss the results with your child. Ø Friday – weekend homework: handout – Who was responsible for the outbreak of WWI Week of Oct 26: This week we will study the Peace process at the end of WWI. Topics include: Wilson’s 14 points, the French, British and American positions and the terms of the Treaty of Versailles Ø
Test scheduled for
Friday Week of Nov 2: The test is re-scheduled for Wednesday. After which we will proceed with a study of the Russian Revolution NOTE: Due to high absenteeism the test is postponed
until a later date Ø
On Tuesday we moved on to an introduction to
the Russian Revolution Ø
Friday – Questions on the Russian Revolution Week of Nov 9: We will continue to study the Russian Revolution, this week we will look at the 1917 revolutions and the Civil War Ø
Test is rescheduled for Monday Nov 23 Ø
The Assignment on Karl Marx is due Friday, Nov
13 Week of Nov 16: After Monday’s test we will continue to study the Russian Revolution. Week of Nov 23: The Russian Civil War and
Stalin’s Week of Nov 30: Ø Monday: Correct assigned questions from the handout Ø Tuesday: review Ø Thursday: Test on the Russian Revolution Ø
Friday: the Depression in the Week of Dec 6: SCO 2.2 - we begin with a study of the causes of
the Great Depression and then continue with the rise of totalitarian states
in Ø
Demand
essays on the Depression ; Question 2 due Monday, Dec 14 Week of Dec 14: Fascism and the Rise of Totalitarian states Ø Concept map on Fascism – due Friday Week of Jan 4: Hitler and Mussolini’s Rise
to Power in Germany and Week of Jan 11: Failure of the And Hitler’s Expansion in Europe – Steps to WWII Week of Jan 18: Finish steps to WWII and Mid Year Review Week of Feb 1: Review of Steps to WWII and
the early years of WWII – to Ø
Students are to
complete a timeline of events as the unit proceeds – due when lectures are
finished…. Week of Feb 8: WWII continued Ø
Monday – The Battle of Week of Feb 16: Britain and WWII – Assignment
Students are expected to answer questions on the Handout “Britain and
WWII” Questions are presented as a series of tasks and relate to historical
document Week
of Feb 22: WWII continued – US entry into the war and war
in the Pacific Week of March 12: Finish War in Europe to VE Day, and the dropping of the atomic bomb. Ø Work on assignments continues Ø Test next
Tuesday – March 16 Week of
March 15:
Finish WWII – Test on Tuesday Ø Introduction to the
Cold War Week of March 21: Cold
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