Saturday, March 20, 2010

March 22nd - 26th

Grade 11

Monday: First Nations: a changing Canada: What are residential schools? was is the federal Indian Act, Why is this prevalent to us today? Homework ---> questions 1, 3, 5, 6 page 18 in your text

Tuesday: Urbanization: A review of concepts went over in human geography, how urbanization changed Canada from 1900's

Wednesday: War and Change: What factors led to the World War 1, How do actions in Europe affect Canada? Homework ---> Write a letter to the Prime Minister of Britain as the Prime Minister of Canada outlining the your reasons to EITHER join the war, or not join the war. Underline your thesis.


Friday: Canada's response to the War: How did Canada react to the news of War? Who were the major players?





Grade 8's

Monday: Revision of test material: Test, binder check, homework ---> letter from your travels with your partner

Tuesday: Introduction to India: the meeting of Cultures

Wednesday: Flowering of Chinese Civilization: Homework --> Keep working on your letter to Mr St. Laurent from an Islamic country or countries of your choice (the more information the better) feel free to include pictures or what you have done during your time there

Thursday: Mongol and Ming Empires in China:

Friday: Presentation day: Presentation of research: (Explained in detail Monday)