Wednesday, December 09, 2009

Social Studies 10


You are to complete a list of ten (10) racist/hate groups operating in Canada today. Use the article Facing Hate in Canada as a starting point for your research.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 1 and 4


You will need to complete Activity Package 6.1 Part II paragraphs a through e.

Monday, December 07, 2009

Social Studies 10

Activity Package 6.4 should be completed. The poster should be turned in on a separate sheet.

Social Studies 08

Complete the reading of pages 97 through 100 of Patterns of Civilization and then complete the Section Review found on page 100.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Social Studies 08 Blocks 1 and 4


Activity Package 4.2 Medieval Jeopardy is to be completed for Monday, November 23.

Social Studies 10 Block 3


There will be a Chapter 5 Test on Tuesday. Essay topics and a 5 Paragraph outline sheet will be distributed on Monday. Activity Package 5.5 Part VI the 5 Paragraph Essay is due on Monday. You will need to turn in your outline, the completed essay and a bibliography as a package.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Social Studies 08 Blocks 1 and 4

No new homework assigned for this evening. Use the opportunity to get caught up on any assignments you have outstanding. Assignment sheets can be found on my website.

Social Studies 10 Block 3

No new homework assigned for this evening. Use the opportunity to get caught up on any assignments you have outstanding. Assignment sheets can be found on my website.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Social Studies 10


Begin the reading of Taking the West: Companion Readings. Complete Activity Package 5.4. Outline the role played by the individual portrayed in the photograph to the left in the achievement of the "National Dream."

Social Studies 08


There will be a Chapter 3 Test on Monday November 16. You may bring a set of handwritten study notes with you to use during the test.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Social Studies 10

Complete Activity Package 4.2 for Monday. Part V should be completed separately and eMailed to me with a 5 citation bibliography prepared on bibme.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 1 and 4

Complete Activity Package 2.5 Make sure you have viewed The First Emperor Part 4 and Part 5.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Social Studies 08 Block 1


Read Chapter 2.5 The Unification of China pages 31 through 36 of Patterns of Civilization.
View the video The First Emperor Part 2 and Part 3.

Social Studies 08 Block 4


Read Chapter 2.5 The Unification of China pages 31 through 36 of Patterns of Civilization.

Social Studies 10 Block 3


Read pages 135 through 139 Horizons.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Social Studies 10


There will be a Chapter 2 Test on Monday. It is exactly the same format as the Chapter 1 Take Home Exam. It will cover all of Chapter 2. Activity Package 2.4 must be completed for Monday as well. You will need to read Canadian and American Government in order to complete this package.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 1 and 4


Because of the problems with the school computer system on Friday study guides for China: From Past to Present Part 1 and Part 2 will be due for Monday October 19. China: From Past to Present Part 1 can be viewed by clicking here. China: From Past to Present Part 2 can be viewed by clicking here. The study guides for both videos can be viewed by visiting the Norm's Notes Website.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Social Studies 10


Complete the readings of the The Great Enterprise: Companion Readings.

Social Studies 08


Complete the preparation of a 20 Question Multiple Choice Test based on the information found in Patterns of Civilization Chapter 2.4 The Shaping of Chinese Traditions pages 28 through 31. You must prepare an answer key on a separate piece of paper. Each question should have 4 possible answers.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Social Studies 10 Block 3


Complete the reading of pages 80 through 85 of Horizons.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 1 and 4


Read Chapter 2.3 "Indian Society and Culture" pages 26 through 28 of Patterns of Civilization.

Monday, October 05, 2009

Social Studies 08 Blocks 1 and 4

Some people were having trouble playing the video "Buddhism." Try going to Discovery Education and login using the password I gave on Friday. Type Buddhism in the search box and the video should come up. There will be several choices. Make sure you choose Religions of the World: Buddhism.

Friday, October 02, 2009

Social Studies 10 Block 3


Be prepared for the bibliography lesson on Queen Victoria Monday Block 3. You might want to play around with bibme.org before Monday.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 1 and 4


Complete the Buddhism Viewing Guide that accompanies the video Buddhism. This includes the entire package not simply the section entitled Viewing Guide. The guide is to be turned in at class on Monday Oct. 5.

Thursday, October 01, 2009

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Social Studies 10

No homework assigned for tonight. Use this time to complete any assignments not yet turned in from Chapter 1. The computer lab has been booked for Wednesday in order to complete the Report on the Rebellions of 1837-38 assigned as part of Activity Package 1.6.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 1 and 4

No homework assigned for this evening. If you have assignments missing from Chapter 1 use this time to get caught up.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Social Studies 10 Block 3


Begin reading the Companion Readings - Rebellion and Reform.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 1 and 4


Complete reading Patterns of Civilization Chapter 1.3 Breakdown of Unity on pages 10 through 12. Complete the Section Review 1.3 questions 1 through 6 found on page 12 of Patterns of Civilization.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Monday, September 21, 2009

Social Studies 08 Blocks 1 and 4


No homework assigned for this evening. Ensure that you have completed Chapter 1.2 Section Review from page 10 of Patterns of Civilization.

Social Studies 10 Block 3


Complete Activity Package 1.3 assigned in class today.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Social Studies 10 Block 3

Complete 15 minutes of reading from A Question of Loyalties: Companion Readings.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 1 and 4

Complete Chapter 1.1 Section Review from page 6 of Patterns of Civilization.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Social Studies 08 Blocks 1 and 4


Complete the "outline notetaking" for pages 4, 5 and 6 of Patterns of Civilization. Remember to use the format you were taught in class. You will receive five bonus marks if you can tell me who is portrayed in the attached picture.

Social Studies 10 Block 3


Please complete 15 minutes of reading from A Question of Loyalties: Companion Readings

Monday, September 14, 2009

Social Studies 10 Block 3


No homework assigned tonight. Make sure you have your Twitter account set up and that you are able to receive my Tweets on your cellphone.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 1 and 4


No homework assigned for tonight. Make sure you have your Twitter account set up and that you are able to follow my Tweets on your cellphone.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Social Studies 08 Blocks 1 and 4


Complete the outline notetaking from Patterns of Civilization Chapter 1 Section 1. You must complete Art and Architecture for Monday. Remember to set up a Twitter account at http://www.twitter.com/ and follow my Tweets at nnichols52. Also begin following school news at SutherlandSec.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Socials 8 Blocks 1 and 4 Socials 10 Block 3


Please make sure you have read the Course Outline and signed it personally as well as having your parents sign the document. This is worth 5 marks on Friday. You can also follow me on Twitter at nnichols52

Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Social Studies 10 Block 3

Answer the following five (5) questions and eMail me your answers at nnichols@nvsd44.bc.ca
Please ensure that you include your name in the body of the eMail. Use your textbook as a source for answering the questions.
1. At what North Vancouver high school does one of the authors of your textbook teach?
2. Chapter 2 covers the time period in which _______________________ sat on the throne of Great Britain.
3. What is the acronym for the North American Free Trade Agreement.
4. What is the name of the currency that has been adopted by the European Union?
5. Name the two items are listed under the Y section of the Index?

Social Studies 08 Blocks 1 and 4

1. Email me the answers to the following five questions at nnichols@nvsd44.bc.ca
2. Ensure that you include your full name in the body of the eMail.
3. Questions:
Who is the author of your text, Patterns of Civilization?
What is the title of Chapter 6?
What is the topic of Chapter 8 Section 2?
Does the text include a timeline of world history?
Using the index, find out on what page you will find information about the Nicene Creed.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Instructions for cancelling Twitter notifications

Go to www.twitter.com. Login to your account. Go to Following. Click on nnichols52. Either stop following or turn off the device notifications.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Social Studies 10 Summer School

There will be no additional homework assigned this evening. It is my expectation that all Five Paragraph Essays regarding Louis Riel are turned in on Thursday. This includes the outline sheet, the final draft with bibliography and a title page.

If you were having difficulty using Son of Citation Machine for your bibliography don't forget get that you can use EasyBib

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Social Studies 10 Summer School


1. Just a reminder that all missing assignments are due by Thursday.


2. The Five Paragraph Essay Project is also due on Thursday. An outline of the activity can be found by clicking here.

Monday, July 20, 2009

Social Studies 10 Summer School


1. All students should be working to get assignments that were on your missing task lists completed.

2. The attached photo is of the trial of Louis Riel. Where was the trial conducted? With what criminal offense was Riel charged? Although found guilty what was the jury recommendation for sentencing? What sentence did the judge impose?

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Social Studies 10 Summer School


1. For Friday you must complete the development of a 20 question multiple choice test based on the Companion Readings for the video Sea to Sea.
2. The readings were distributed in class but may be found by clicking here.
3. The final draft of your test must be typed with four possible answers for each question.
4. You must prepare an answer key to accompany your test.
5. What event is portrayed in the attached picture? What is inaccurate about the drawing?

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Social Studies 10 Summer School


1. View the animated territorial evolution of Canada by clicking here.


2. The map included in this posting is of Canada in 2009. In 1867 seven British Colonies had the opportunity to join Canada at its inception. Which three did not join in 1867

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Social Studies 10 Summer School


1. The Victorian Era poster is due tomorrow.

2. View the video Making a Speech.

3. For a view of what not to do when making a speech view this excerpt from Bridget Jones Diary.

4. The Confederation Debate assigned in class today must be complete.
5. View the Confederation Rap on YouTube.
6. Who are the men in the above picture?
7. The Confederation Quiz must be complete

Monday, July 13, 2009

Social Studies 10 Summer School


1. Today's assignment The Reasons for Union (chart) is to be completed and turned in on Tuesday, July 14.

2. The Victorian Era poster assigned last Friday is due on Wednesday, July 15.

3. Marks have now been cut off for Mid-Term Reports. Any missing assignments will appear as zeroes on the Report. If you have missing or incomplete assignments your mark for the first week will be lower accordingly. In order to get the Pass credit for this course you must maintain at least a 60% standing. Students scoring lower than 60% by the Final Report will not receive credit for Social Studies 10.

4. The picture which accompanies this posting is of one of The Fathers of Confederation.
Answer the following three questions about this individual.
a. What was his name?
b. Of what political party was he the leader?
c. Of what newspaper was he the publisher?

Friday, July 10, 2009

Social Studies 10 Summer School


1. The PowerPoint presentations on the Rebellions of 1837-38 must be eMailed to me by Monday. Please send them as an attachment.

2. The Victoria Era Posters are due by Wednesday July 15.

3. Marks cut off will be Monday July 13 at 1130hrs. Any assignments not turned in by then will be recorded as zero (0) for the mid-term report which will be issued on Wednesday.

4. View the video Industrialization in the Victoria Era.

5. The picture included in this posting is of a young Queen Victoria and her husband. What was his name?

Thursday, July 09, 2009

Social Studies 10 Summer School


1. Lesson 2.3B Aftermath of the Rebellions: The Durham Report is due on Friday. I have provided hotlinks to the Resource List found on the first page. These can be accessed by clicking here.

2. The PowerPoint on the 1837-1838 Rebellions will be due on Monday July 13. I will be providing only one more in class session on Friday for work on the project.

3. The attached picture is of Lord Durham. What was his given name and official title?

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Social Studies 10 Summer School


1. Five paragraph essays must be turned in on Thursday.

2. Please ensure that you have eMailed me your bibliographies for the PowerPoint Project on the Rebellions of 1837-1838. My eMail address is nnichols@nvsd44.bc.ca.

3. A marking rubric has been created for the Powerpoint Project and can be viewed by clicking here.

4. The activity entitled Settling the East should have been turned in before the end of class today.

5. Please identify the individual portrayed in this picture and briefly outline their role in the Rebellions of 1837-1838

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Social Studies 10 Summer School

Complete the Cross Canada Tour you started in class today.
View Three Dead Trolls in a Baggie and the War of 1812. Complete Section 2.1 Settling the East which was distributed at the end of class today. For 10 marks identify which famous battle of the War of 1812 is depicted in this painting.