Social Studies 8 Feb.28-March 04, 2011

Monday, Feb.28
1)Introduction to Ancient Rome
2)Read pages 2-3 in Patterns of Civilization
3)Social Hierarchy in Ancient Rome Pyramid
Tuesday, March.01
1)To identify prominent characteristics of art and architecture in ancient Rome.
2)Make connections of the influences of Ancient Roman art and architecture to present day.

3)Roman Art and Architecture Powerpoint 
Tuesday, March. 01
1)Ancient Roman Art and Architecture
2)Video
http://vimeo.com/2719495
http://science.discovery.com/videos/what-the-ancients-knew-roman-arch-vault.html
3)Powerpoint http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Ancient%20Rome-Lesson%203%20Powerpoint.pdf
4)Art and Architecture Assignment Due Friday, March.04. (12 marks)
Wednesday, March.02
1)The Rise of Christianity
2)Video
3)Religions of Ancient Rome Handout http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Lesson%204%20reading%20guide.pdf
4)Homework: Read pages 6-10 in Patterns of Civilization Text.  Answer questions 1-6 on page 10.
Thursday, March.03
1)Gladiators and Entertainment in Ancient Rome.
2)Videos:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1522688/colosseum_romes_arena_of_death_part_1_of_5/

http://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/30247-assignment-discovery-roman-colosseum-video.htm  

3)The following Web sites provide helpful information:

The Gladiator
http://ablemedia.com/ctcweb/consortium/gladiators.html

Roman Gladiatorial Games
http://depthome.brooklyn.cuny.edu/classics/gladiatr/

Gladiator: History and Times
http://www.murphsplace.com/gladiator/glads.html

Roman Colosseum
http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Roman_Colosseum.html

http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/curriculum/soc_studies/rome/Colosseum.html

http://library.thinkquest.org/CR0210200/ancient_rome/entertainment.htm

http://romewiki.wetpaint.com/page/Entertainment+In+Ancient+Rome

4)Homework:

-Finish Art and Architecture Assignment Due Friday, March 04.

-Finish the in class questions based on Gladiators located here with definitions http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Barbarians.pdf

Friday, March 04
1)Constantine
2) Constantine The Great Movie Clips can be found here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnVTf10YUdY&feature=related
3) Film Viewing guide handout:
http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Lesson%206-%20Viewing%20Guide%20Constantine%20film.pdf
4)Links with information on Constantine:
http://www.roman-emperors.org/conniei.htm
http://ancienthistory.about.com/cs/people/p/constantine.htm
5)Homework:
-read pages 10-12 in Patterns of Civilization.
-answer questions 1-6 on page 12

Social Studies 11 Feb.28- March 4, 2011

Monday, Feb.28
1) Review for test
Tuesday, March 01
1)Test
Wednesday, March 02
1)The Laurier Years Handouts http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/The%20Laurier%20Years%20Handouts.pdf
2)Manitoba Schools Act
3)Alaska Boundary Dispute
4)The Boer War
5)The Naval Disput
6)Powerpoint Benoy http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/The%20Golden%20Age%20of%20Laurier-issues.pdf
Homework:
-Read Chapter 1 of Counterpoints
-Answer Activity Questions (Pg.9, 1-3), (Pg.13, 1-4), (Pg.16, 1-4) any 8 question
Thursday, March 03
1)The Suffrage Movement.
timeline:http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/TIMELINE.pdf
resources:
http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Womens%20Suffrage%20in%20Canada.pdf
http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/suffrage%20article.pdf
2)Powerpoint http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Lesson%202-Suffrage%20Movement.pdf
3)Famous Five Powerpoint:
http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Lesson%202-Suffrage%20Movement.pdf
4)COMIC STRIP ACTIVITY: DUE FRIDAY MARCH 11

Instructions:

1. Students are to create a 6-8 column Comic Strip depicting the main events in the Women’s Suffrage movement.
2. Students are to draw pictures and include captions for each picture to indicate the main event they have included and the importance of the event.
3. Students will use the provided timeline as a guideline to indicate which events to include.
4. Comic strip must indicate events chronologically.

Friday, March 04

1)History of Immigration in Canada:

http://canadaonline.about.com/od/historyofimmigration/History_of_Immigration_to_Canada.htm

2)The Chinese Head Tax and Exclusion Act: http://canadaonline.about.com/od/historyofimmigration/a/chineseheadtax.htm

3)The Komagata Maru Incident:

http://www.vancouverhistory.ca/archives_komagatamaru.htm
4)Handout: file:///Users/dannynann/Desktop/5.%20The%20Immigration%20Boom%201895-1914%20-%20History%20of%20Canada%20Online.webarchive
 http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/02%20-%20Immigration%20Handout.pdf

5)Homework:
-Finish handout
-Work on Comic Strip 

Social Studies 8 Feb.24. 2011

Thursday, Feb.24

1. Understand and identify how ancient civilizations impact today’s society.
2. Understand how Archaeologists have contributed to our understanding of ancient cultures and the history of humankind.
3. Research facts about famous archaeologist sites and make connections to today’s society. 
4. Why is it important to study the cultures of ancient peoples and try to solve the mysteries of their existence? What lessons can modern societies learn? 

Social Studies 11 Feb.21-25

Monday, Feb. 21
1)Test
2)Homework:
-Read pages 290-310 in Counterpoints
-Work on Letter to P.M.
Tuesday, Feb.22
1)Canadian Constitution and The Charter of Rights and Freedoms  http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Charter%20Printable.pdf
2)Powerpoint http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/vCanadian%20Constitution%20and%20Charter%20of%20rights%20and%20Freedoms.pdf
3) Charter of Rights and Freedoms worksheet  http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Charter%20of%20Rights%20and%20Freedoms%20Worksheet.pdf
4)Homework
- Finish worksheet
-Letter to Prime Minister Due Thursday Feb.24
-View the Canadian Constitution and The Charter of Rights and Freedoms 
Powerpoint slides 30-47
Wednesday, Feb.23
1)Canada and Universal Human Rights
2)Human Rights Videos.  Fill in Worksheet provided.

1.    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcM-sWBl-wE

2.    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WlbvCe9u1s

3.    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkDjhQ_I7NY

4.    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HulNoaLYWck

5.    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqhpuIKSic8

15. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An73tXfw4iM

20. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pqib7xeGJ3k

25. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3Fnj6gdfwA

28. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grTgeyscCd4

3) Case Study: Racial Profiling and Homelessness in Canada Handout
-Students will look at two case study’s addressing issues of racial profiling and policing in Canada and homelessness in Canada. Students will look at how human rights have been violated or protected in these Case studies and will answer questions for each case study.
4)Collage activity started in class and the rest is

completed for 

5)Homework:Due Tuesday, March. 01

- Students will create a mini-collage of images that demonstrate examples in which people in Canada are discriminated against or protected from the discrimination in terms of religion, gender, age, race, class, and ethnicity and any other Human rights discussed in class.

- Students will use their own personal experiences/opinions in relation to how this human right has been violated or protected.

- For each human right violation/protection students will indicate their reasoning for why they included this human right and which human right has been violated or protected in Canada.

- Students must include a minimum of 3 examples each of Human right violations and protection of Human rights in Canada.

- Use the video activity and Case Studies for reference. 

-Read Counter Points Textbook Pg. 214-216, 220-224,234.

Thursday, Feb.24

****Reminder Government Test Tuesday, March.01

1)Aboriginal Self Government

2)Understand the central components of Canada’s governing structures in their relation to Aboriginal Self-Governance.

3)Understand the main aspects of Aboriginal Self-governance and critically analyze its relation to European Government structures.

4)Define patriarchies and matriarchal societies,  and their connection to Aboriginal governance. 
5) Powerpoint http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Lesson%209-%20Powerpoint.pdf

6)HOMEWORK:

- Students will individually write a paragraph of their thoughts on the class today.

1. What is one new thing that you learned today about Aboriginal governance?

2. What surprised you about today’s lesson?

3. What is one thing that you are still curious to learn about in relation to today’s topic?

4. When considering the similarities and differences between Aboriginal views on Government and Canadian Government structures, what are some things that the Canadian Government should consider when negotiating Aboriginal rights? 

Social Studies 11 Feb.14-18

Monday, Feb.14

1) Presentation of Your Laws

2) We will understand the role of the Executive Branch of Canadian Government. Powerpoint slides 30-45 from last fridays powerpoint link.

3) Homework: 

--Read the Omar Khadr Case Handout and answer the questions on the handout.

Tuesday, Feb.15

1)The Judicial Branch of Canadian Government. Powerpoint slides 45-60.

2) Introduction to Human Rights Video Worksheet.

3) Innocent Until Proven Guilty Activity.

4) Homework: Review for Quiz and make flash cards if you want bonus marks.

Wednesday, Feb.16

1) The Judiciary continued.  Powerpoint slides 61-75.

2) A look at the main components of the legal system.

3) Review the main points of the judicial system using the Counterpoints textbook pages 272-290.

4)Homework: 

-Read and finish the main points from pg. 272-290 in Counterpoints.

-Review for quiz and flash cards for bonus marks.

Thursday, Feb.17

1) Omar Khadr Case Study:

- Reference to the Legal Charter of Rights (pg. 276 and 288)

- Look at the "Case of Omar Khadr",  "Omar Khadr: Canadian in Guantanamo", "Open Letter to PM Harper", and video of Omar Khadr. Articles:http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Case%20study%20Omar%20Khadr.pdf

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwAL_ehXmgg

2) Worksheet.

3) Homework: Write a letter to Prime Minister Harper regarding the Omar Khadr case.  200-250 words.

-Study for Quiz and flash cards.

-Work on "Letter to the Prime Minister" assignment due next thursday Feb.24th.

Friday, Feb.18

1) Omar Khadr Case Study continued

2) Review for Test

3) Homework:

- study for test

- flash cards

- Letter to P.M. Harper

"Letter to the Prime Minister"

-Look at both sides of the Omar Khadr issue.  Be sure to understand the governments explanation and position on Khadr's detention in Guantanamo Bay.

-Recognize media bias in the issue if you see it.

-Use evidence to back up your position in the letter.

-Be clear about whether you support or challenge Amnesty International's position in the article.

-Use facts to explain why you believe the government should bring Omar back to Canada or leave him in Guantanamo Bay.

Link for the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

http://dsp-psd.pwgsc.gc.ca/Collection/CH37-4-3-2002E.pdf

Links to Videos and Articles for "Letter to the Prime Minister"

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/americas/omar-khadr-pleads-guilty-to-all-terrorism-charges/article1771325/

-The Globe and Mail

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g62oIkzvh0

-Democracy Now Video part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSvNHgxpngw&feature=related

-Democracy Now Video part 2

http://www2.macleans.ca/2010/11/09/who-is-the-real-omar-khadr/

-Macleans Magazine

http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20080710/khadr_harper_080710/

-CTV News Video

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/ottawa-agrees-to-repatriate-omar-khadr/article1781106/

-Harper’s decision

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XwAL_ehXmgg

-George Strombolopolous

http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2011/02/09/omar-khadr-clemency.html

-CBC Update on Omar Khadr

http://www.trentarthur.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2127:omar-khadr-trial-ends-with-eight-year-sentence&catid=20&Itemid=43

-khadr Update

Social Studies 11 Feb.7-11, 2011

Monday, Feb.07

1) Understanding the main visions of Canadian political parties.  Powerpoint is located here: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Lesson%204-Ideology%20to%20Party.pdf

2) Examining newspaper articles/internet articles about Canadian political parties.

3) Main ideologies of Canadian political parties handout is located here: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Main%20ideologies%20of%20Political%20Parties%20in%20Canada.pdf

4) Homework:

Finish the Canadian political parties handout.

Handout is located here: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Main%20ideologies%20of%20Political%20Parties%20in%20Canada.pdf

Tuesday, Feb.08

Is Canada's current electoral system the most effective system?

1) Brainstorm the benefits of a good electoral system.

2) Think, Pair, Share: First Past the Post and Proportional Representation Activity

3) Evaluate the electoral systems.

4) Homework: All handouts for the day are located here: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Lesson%205%20STUDENT%20HANDOUT.pdf

-Students complete handout #4 

-Read Pages 224-236 in Counterpoints text

Wednesday, Feb.09

1) A look at federal, provincial and municipal governments. Powerpoint is located here: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Lesson%206-%20Levels%20of%20Government-1.pdf

2) Identify the main characteristics of federal, provincial and municipal levels of governments.

3) Critically analyze the allocation of power and control between each level of government.

4) Group Activity Worksheet located here:

http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Lesson%206%20worksheet.pdf

5) Homework: Finish worksheet

-Read pages 236-245 in Counterpoints text 

Thursday, Feb.10

1) Review work from last class

2) The Government of Canada.  Benoy Powerpoint is here: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/The%20Government%20of%20Canada-1.pdf

3)Work on House of Commons Information Package.

4) Homework: Finish House of Commons Information Package.

Instructions for assignment:

-Decide whether your MP represents a constituency close to Ottawa or in another part of the country.

-Make a list of 10 important issues from your constituency that your MP will address.

-Make a list of at least 5-7 questions that your MP will ask during the Question period.

Friday, Feb.11

1) Review any information from last class 

2) POWERPOINT: “The Government of Canada” – Start at slide 23 up to Slide to 29

http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/The%20Government%20of%20Canada-1.pdf

3) Individual Assignment: 

Students read over On the Job with a Senator answer the following question:

“How is the work of a Senator's and an MP's work similar and different?”

-Students will complete the worksheet.

-Creating your own laws.

-Students will answer the questions on the sheet