Sunday, March 14, 2010

March 15-19th


Welcome back from your Spring break!!!


I hope that everyone is rested and ready to get back into the swing of things again. There has been an unfortunate delay not allowing me to put up the slides for the week. I will have this fixed Monday morning. See you tomorrow!



Grade 11's



I have moved your test from Monday to Wednesday. I have done so to give you time to work on your final project in the library. This time is to be used for rehearsal and final touch ups on your United Nations project. I will be available for any questions that you may have.



Monday: Work in the computer lab, make sure that you have your section of the presentation perfected! MAKE SURE TO DRESS PROFESSIONALLY!!



Tuesday: THE UN CONFERENCE DAY! (With Guest judges Mr. Jones, Mr Aw-Yong, Mr Benoy)



Wednesday: Final Geography examination



Thursday: A different Canada: Has Canada been the same way for ever? How has it changed? What are the factors that lead to a change.



Friday: Canada's Changing Population: How did Canada change its population base? was this a must? What factors lead to a population increase. Where did the immigrants come from



Grade 8's



We will be starting a unit on the Byzantine empire. We will start tomorrow off with a look into Islamic civilizations. Reading ahead is never a bad idea.



See you tomorrow



Monday: Byzantine Empire: Introduction to the byzantine empire, who was involved? how did it fall



Tuesday: An introduction to Islam: Video, supplemental questions to follow



Wednesday: Emergence of Islam: Who was involved? how did it emerge? is it still significant today.



Thursday: Islamic Prosperity: how did Islam prosper? what factors were involved? Is it still prospering today





Friday: Review of Islam: Where is Islam today, what type of impact it Islam having globally? who are the important figures in Islamic society, What is the call to prayer?