Social Studies 8 April 26-April 28

Tuesday, April 26
1) Ancient India and Ancient China Unit Test
Wednesday, April 27
1) Physical Geography of Ancient Japan.
2) Map Assignment
3) Handouts: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/MAP%20OF%20JAPAN.pdf
Thursday, April 28
1) Feudalism
2) Samurai
3) Read pages 123-130 in Patterns of Civilization text.
4) Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmJwBV_iJRQ
5) Due Monday:

Assignment:  Examine the life of a samurai warrior: View Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire. “The Way of the Samurai”.

         1. Create a flyer or want ad to fill the job of a samurai warrior. 15 MARKS

         2. Include qualities you would be looking for, duties, responsibilities, rewards, payment, length of service, where to respond, etc. Look in newspaper want ads for proper language and format. Include a color illustration

         3. Use the film to take notes on what are the characteristics of a Samurai, What duties must a Samurai Perform and What rules/laws must a Samurai follow?

5 Marks:  for Creativity/Colour/Images

10 Marks: for Accurate Characteristics of a Samurai Warrior.  TOTAL 15 MARKS

EXAMPLES OF WANT ADS IN NEWSPAPERS:

 

How to Create a Want-Ad

1.    Determine the job category that is best suitable for the position. If the position is for a janitor at a school, you might advertise for a “School Custodian.  Perhaps the position will be for a person to answer phones at the office. Your advertisement might identify the position as “Receptionist.

2.    Briefly describe where the job is located; such as “XYZ Company in New Haven?, or “The Anderson Building, Downtown Smithville?. Give an exact address: “123 Main Street, Smithville?

3.    Describe the basic duties that are performed at this job. If this position includes a number of chores, mention a few of them; i.e., “Heavy phones, typing, filing?, or “Sweeping, trash removal, window washing?. This information provides the applicant with a general idea of what she will be doing at her new job.

4.    Tell the reader what their schedule will be. “Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.? or “Flexible hours, some overtime?.

5.    CONTACT INFORMATION: Include a telephone number where the applicant may call for any additional information, include the area code and the department or person’s name they should ask for, such as: For further information, “Call 888-123-4567, ask for Mr. Jones?.

6.    HOURLY RATE: Whether you want to disclose the salary range for this position is at your discretion. If the pay rate is firm, say so: “This job starts at $12.00 per hour?. If the pay rate for the job depends upon how much experience the applicant has, you might say “Negotiable salary depending on experience?.

7.    Tell the reader how to apply for the position. If you want the applicant to come to your place of business, you might say “Apply in person at XYZ Company?. Or, if you prefer that the applicant submit their qualifications in writing, you might suggest “Please submit resume by mail to XYZ Company?, or “Please apply by e-mail?, and include the e-mail address.

Friday, April 29
1) Video continued: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmJwBV_iJRQ
2) Finish Samurai Flyer

Social Studies 8 April 18-21

Monday, April 18
1) The Great Wall Of China
-Questions: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Why%20was%20the%20Great%20Wall%20of%20China%20Built.pdf
2) The Han Dynasty
3) Read pages 32-39 in Patterns of Civilization.
4) Video: History of Turning Points: 221 b.c. The Great Wall of China.
Tuesday, April 19
1) Technology, Innovation and Architecture in Ancient China.
2) Handouts: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Chinese%20Tech%20and%20Innovation.pdf
3) Videos:
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zw3Dn3eaSOI
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6j5vlWNQc8
-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esFBpzwKLHM&feature=related
Wednesday, April 20
1) The Mongols
2) Powerpoint: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Lesson%205-Mongol%20Rule.pdf
3) Handout: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Marco%20Polo%20Visits%20Khubilai%20Khan.pdf
Homework: Study for Ancient India and Ancient China Test on Tuesday, April 26

Social Studies 8 April 11-15

Monday, April 11

1) The Caste System

2) Read Pages 20-26 In Patterns of Civilization.

3) Complete Handout #4 Assignment Sheet. Handouts located here: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/The%20Caste%20System%20Handouts.pdf

4)Homework: Finish Handout #4.

Tuesday, April 12

1) The Gupta Empire.  Handouts: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/The%20Golden%20Age%20of%20Ancient%20India.pdf

2) Read Pages 25-28 in Patterns of Civilization. Answer Questions located here: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/gupta%20questions.pdf

3) Video Clip:

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

4) Using Textbook Pgs. 25-28, the VIDEO CLIP and the provided Handout “The Gupta Empire”, students write a “letter” from the point of view of a foreigner visiting Ancient India During the Gupta Empire written to their family back home. They must describe the Lifestyle (4 characteristics), Science (2), Art (2), Technology (1) and Social Life (2) of people living under the Gupta Empire. Students must include a minimum number of descriptors for each category as designated in the brackets (). The letter should be at least a paragraph long.  TOTAL MARKS     /10 Due at the end of class.

5) Homework: Read pg.25-26, answer Section Review Questions 4-7 on page 26 in Patterns of Civilization.

Wednesday, April 13

1) Mughal Rule

2) Video: The Story of India Part 5

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3967471998368411821#

Thursday, April 14

1) We begin the Unit on Ancient China today.

2) Understand the role of Confucius and Lao Tse in Confucianism and Taoism.

3) Outline the main teachings of Confucianism and Taoism.

4) PowerPoint on Confucianism and Taoism: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Lesson%201-Confucianism%20and%20Taoism.pdf

5) In Class Assignment: 

-Draw 3 Columns.

Column 1: Philosophies

Column 2: Similarities

Column 3: Differences

-Using the PowerPoint and Pages 28-30 in your “Patterns of Civilization” Textbook outline the similarities and differences between the 3 Chinese Philosophies.

-Once completed, answer this question individually. 

“Which Chinese Philosophy would be the most effective in Today’s world”?

 Explain your reason and provide examples of how your Philosophy of choice would work in our school. 

Friday, April 15

1) Song Dynasty: Arts and Culture

2) The importance of the Song Dynasty and its influence on Arts and Culture in China.

3) The different techniques used by the Song Dynasty in Art.

4) Read pages 117-119 in Patterns of Civilization.

5) Powerpoint: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Lesson%203%20-Song%20Arts.pdf

6) Review Assignment: 

Make sure students understand that they are to choose 3 techniques on Slide 9.

They are going to create their own “Painting” using 3 of the techniques.

On the back of their drawing/painting they must include which technique they chose and explain how it is used in the drawing.

They do not have to PAINT but if they want to they can. They can use markers, pencil crayons, pastels. Whatever art material they have access to.

 Create a Replica drawing of the Song Dynasty and the prominent Arts and Culture during the dynasty. (TOTAL 10 MARKS)

 You are to use 3 techniques from Chinese Paintings using the PowerPoint as a reference. (Slide 8 & 9) (5 MARKS)

 Indicate on the back of your drawing what 3 techniques you included and what your image illustrates. (5 MARKS)

 Your image must illustrate a characteristic of the Arts and Culture of the Song Dynasty. Use your textbook as a reference. (Pg 119)

Social Studies 8 April 04-April 08

Monday, April 04
1)Ancient Rome and Byzantine Empire Unit Test
Tuesday, April 05
1)Christianity and Judaism
2)Worksheets and handouts: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/CHRISTIANITY.pdf
3)Video Clip http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/religion/watch/  
-Watch Part 3
4)Complete the Christianity and Judaism Worksheets

Wednesday, April 06

1)Other World Religions

-Sikhism, Jainism, Shintoism and Taoism

2)World Religions Trivia Game

3)Handouts: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Jainism%20at%20a%20Glance.pdf
Thursday, April 07
1)Intro Ancient India
2)Video: "The Story of India" Part 1
3)Handouts and Map http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Ancient%20India%20Video%20questions%20and%20map.pdf
4)Homework: Ancient India Map due Friday
Friday, April 08
1)The Maurya Empire
2)The Emperor Ashoka
3) Handouts:   http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/The%20Maurya%20Empire.pdf
4)Clips: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu5M_ifW-FY&NR=1 
-http://www.pbs.org/thestoryofindia/gallery/photos/6.html#edicts_of_ashoka




 

Social Studies 11 April 04-April 08

Monday, April 04
1)World War 1 Unit Test
Tuesday, April 05
1)Begin 1920's and 1930's Mini-Unit.  Then and Now Powerpoint: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Lesson%201-Then%20and%20Now-2011.pdf
2)Introduction to 1920's
3)Winnipeg General Strike
4)Video: "Ordeal By Fire" 
http://history.cbc.ca/history/?MIval=Lesson.html&series_id=4&episode_id=12&chapter_id=2&page_id=1&lang=E
5)Newspaper Articles: http://www.histori.ca/peace/page.do?subclassName=Document&pageID=401
Handouts: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Newspaper%20Excerpts%20of%20the%20Winnipeg%20General%20Strike%201919.pdf
6)Homework: Read pages 48-60 in Counterpoints
Wednesday, April 06

1)Regionalism, Prosperity and Minority Groups

2)Happy Days Song  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA8OmK3qslw

3)Handouts and Attachments: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Regionalism%20and%20Canada’s%20Growing%20Independence%20in%20the%201920’s.pdf

4)Compare and Contrast Activity

Aboriginals and African-Canadians:

1. During the 1920’s many Aboriginals and African-Canadians were facing very racist polices and sentiments.
2. Read Pages 69-71 about the issues faced by Aboriginals, African Canadians and other immigrant groups.
3. Students compare and contrast the challenges faced by minority groups using the Leaflet as an example.
4. Create a Chart to show comparisons and contrasts.
5. Use examples from the leaflet and the textbook to indicate why Aboriginals and African Canadians faced racism in Canada during the 1920’s and  how was Racism displayed to these groups?

5)HOMEWORK: Read pages 60-72 in Counterpoints Text.

Paragraph Activity:

1. Students complete question 4a and 4b individually on Pg. 56 of Counterpoints

2. Compare and Contrast activity if not completed in class. 
Thursday, April 07
1) The 1930's
2) The Great Depression  Powerpoint  http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Lesson%203-%20Causes%20of%20the%20Great%20Depression.pdf
3)Homework Read pg. 80-90 in Counterpoints.
Friday, April 08
1) The Rise of Dictatorships Powerpoint: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Lesson%204-The%20Rise%20of%20Dictatorships.pdf
2)Homework: Finish Chapter 4 in Counterpoints Text
-Read pg.100-105 in Counterpoints, Do activities 1-4 on page 105.


***Mr. Benoy will be taking the class over again.  You will begin WW2 on monday.  It was truly a pleasure getting to know all of you and I wish you all the best in the future.  I learned a great deal from this class and appreciate the time I spent working with the class.  Thank you for your effort, attention and patience.


Best of Luck,


Mr. Nann

Social Studies 8 March 28-April 01, 2011

Monday, March 28
1)Introduction to World Religions Powerpoint http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Lesson%201-World%20Religion%20Intro.pdf
2)Understand the Complexity of Religions
3)World Religions Chart: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/world%20religions%20Lesson%201-%20Chart.pdf
4) short video:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lFpsAz5BPk&feature=related
Tuesday, March 29
1) Hinduism video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AYL9_-PQyQ
2)Hindusim Worksheets and handouts http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Hinduism.pdf
3) Read Pages 19-20 in Patterns of Civilization
Wednesday, March 30
1) Buddhism
2) Video links:1.     The Life of Buddha
 Part 1:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZQ9OZ_JACA

2.     Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxOHFj7cueg&feature=related

3.     Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcD9O_E-xec&feature=related

4.     Part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xuE53jhlXk&feature=related

5.     Part 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ypFmNfPLng&feature=related

3)Life of Buddha Video Worksheets, other handouts and homework worksheet: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Buddhism.pdf
4)HOMEWORK: Buddhism-Nirvana The Eightfold Path Worksheet
Thursday, March 31
1) Islam
2)Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX3UHNhQ1Zk&feature=related
3) Homework: Read pages 103-110 in Patterns of Civilization.
-Answer questions 4,6,7, on page 107
-Answer questions 3,4,5, on page 110
Friday, April 01
1) Review for Test on Monday, April 04.
2) All Ancient Rome and Byzantine material will be covered on the test.
3) World Religions will NOT be on the test.

Social Studies 11 March 28-April 01, 2011

Monday, March 28
1)Conscription Crisis
2)Enlistment and Recruitment
3)Recruitment Posters Activity
4)Handouts for Monday and Tuesday: http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/Conscription%20Attachments.pdf

Tuesday, March 29

1)Conscription Crises Continued

2)Borden's Proposal

3)The 1917 Election

4)HOMEWORK:

a.    For homework, students choose one of the following roles, and write a simulated letter to a friend or member of parliament, explaining that person’s view of the conscription crisis.  You might also encourage children to develop their own characters.  Students are expected to understand the issues surrounding conscription as they related to different sections of the Canadian population.

                                      i.      Roles: A war widow, a soldier serving in France, a Quebecois factory owner,  a farmer from Saskatchewan, a Quaker school teacher, the parent of a solider who has died in the war, a young man about to reach enlistment age.

Wednesday, March 30

1)Women and the Home Front
Powerpoint:http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/WOMENINWWI.pdf

2)Primary Source Examination:
http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%208/PRIMARY%20SOURCE%20DOCUMENTS.pdf

3)Document Analysis
Did the roles of women in Canadian society change or stay the same as a result of their efforts
in WWI?

Thursday, March 31

1)The End of the War Video: "WW1 in Color".  Cannot provide link for this video.

2)The Treaty of Versailles

Friday, April 01
1)Review for Test on Monday, April 04.
2)1899-1914/The Laurier Years and WW1 will be covered on the Test.
3)Study hard and review the blog.  All the material is in your textbook, on the blog, and in notes.  Your
handouts are great study tools...USE THEM!!!!