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.

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.

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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

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.

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

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

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.

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?

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?

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

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

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?

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?

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?

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

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.

Social Studies 10 Summer School

Please ensure that you set up a Twitter account by visiting www.twitter.com. Once you have done that please follow me at nnichols52. There is a brief assignment posted to Twitter.

For Tuesday you need to complete Introduction to the Timeline: 1815-1914, get your Course Outline and Plagiarism documents signed and bring report cards from your home schools if you have not yet done so.

For Tuesday make sure you have a binder for keeping your assignments organized.

Finally for 10 marks identify the Canadian Prime Minister that appears with this blog posting.

Social Studies 10

Complete Activity Package 7.5. You should also begin preparing for the Chapter 7 Test which is scheduled for mid next week.

Social Studies 08

Complete Activity Package 7.2. This includes Worksheet 15: The T'ang and Sung Dynasties: Map Reading

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

No homework assigned for tonight. Use the time for catch up.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 2 and 4

Complete a set of study notes for Chapter 7.2 The Flowering of Chinese Civilization.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

A fifteen question multiple choice quiz based on the readings The History of Railways in Canada needs to be prepared for Thursday. Activity Package 7.4 also needs to be completed.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 2 and 4

Complete Activity Package 7.1 for Thursday. Please note that #II and #IV have already been completed and #VII the Biographical Sketch is not assigned. A copy of the Word Puzzle can be found be clicking here.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Complete Activity Package 7.4 For fun play a game of Who Wants to be a Cotton Millionaire?

Social Studies 08 Blocks 2 and 4

Prepare a set of outline study notes for pages 113 through 116 of Patterns of Civilization: The Meeting of Cultures in India. These notes should be done in outline format similar to that which was taught in class. These notes are due on Wednesday.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Activity Package 7.3 is due for Tuesday May 19. This includes the immigration poster outlined in the Activity Package. Click here for examples of posters that were actually used to promote immigration to Western Canada.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 2 and 4

Complete Activity Package 8.5 for Tuesday May 19. This includes the Chapter 8 Practice Test. The full test will be administered on Tuesday. Remember that a complete set of study notes for Chapter 8 will receive a five(5) mark bonus on your final test score.

Social Studies 10

Complete Activity Package 7.1 for Thursday May 14. Please ensure that you include the four questions from Using a Speech as a Primary Source from page 251 of Horizons.

Social Studies 08

Complete study notes for "Beginnings of the Protest Reformation" pages 147 through 150 of Patterns of Civilization. These are due on Thursday May 14. Reminder the Chapter 8 Test will be on Tuesday May 19.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 2 and 4

Ensure that you have viewed the video entitled The High Renaissance. Complete Activity Package 8.2 for Monday. Please note that the study notes required by Part II have already been done for you and that all you need to do to complete the essay requirements is to complete the 5 Paragraph Essay Outline Form distributed in class.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Chapter 6 Test will be on Monday. Please ensure that you have completed the 5 Paragraph Essay Outline Form in order that you will be able to write the essay question on the test. Complete the Chapter 7 Introductory Activity entitled "Lure of the Yukon.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

The Chapter 6 Test is scheduled for Monday May 11. Please choose one of the Chapter 6 Essay Questions and complete a Five Paragraph Essay Outline Sheet in preparation. Activity Package 6.7 is due for Friday May 8.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 2 and 4

Complete Activity Package 8.1 including Worksheet 18 for Friday.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 2 and 4

If you were absent from class today view the video Exploring the Renaissance. Complete the Quiz section of the Exploring the Renaissance Viewing Guide. If you were in attendance during class today finish the Crosswork Puzzle found in the Exploring the Renaissance Viewing Guide.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Complete Activity Package 6.6 for Thursday.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Complete Activity Package 6.5 for Wednesday.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 2 and 4

No homework assigned.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Complete Activity Package 6.4 for Tuesday. This includes the poster from Activity #4 on page 227 of Horizons.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 2 and 4

The Chapter 6 Test on the Byzantine Empire and Islamic Civilization will be on Tuesday May 5. It will be similar in format to the Practice Test you completed in class today. Please remember that a complete set of study notes prepared and brought to class will give you a 5 mark bonus on your test score.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Complete Activity Package 6.2 for Wednesday April 30. You will need to visit the Fort Victoria Website.

Social Studies 10 Block 3

Complete Activity Package 6.1 for Thursday April 23. Please ensure that when you research the Canadian Dictionary of Biography Online that you focus on the parts of the individual's career that impact upon the development of British Columbia.

View the Fraser River at Hell's Gate as it flows today.

Socials 10 Blocks 1 and 3

The Chapter 5 Test is scheduled for Monday April 20. In order to write the Essay Question you must arrive with a completed Five Paragraph Essay Outline. Students preparing a complete set of study notes for Chapter 5 will receive a 5 mark bonus on their final score.

Social Studies 10

Complete Activity Package 5.4 for Wednesday April 15. You will need to read "The National Dream Backgrounder."

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Complete Activity Package 4.5 for Tuesday. The Chapter 4 Test will be on Wednesday. Preparing a set of study notes will earn you a five mark bonus on the test. Please prepare one of the following essay questions. Use the 5 paragraph essay outline form. In order to score any points for your essay on Wednesday you must bring a completed essay outline to the exam.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Complete Activity Package 4.4.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Complete Activity Package 4.3 for Friday March 13. You will need to read The Hudson's Bay Company and The North West Company in order to complete this activity.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Activity Package 4.2 needs to be completed for Thursday March 12. You will need to read Aboriginal Peoples of the Northwest - A Backgrounder as a starting point for your research on one of the identified aboriginal groups.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Complete Activity Package 4.1 for Wednesday. Continue reading The Pathfinders - Companion Readings.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Students who missed the Chapter 3 Test today are to report to Room D200 on Tuesday in order to complete the test. All students should begin reading The Pathfinders - Companion Readings.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

The Chapter 3 has been moved to Monday March 9. Please ensure that you bring a complete set of study notes for Chapter 3 if you wish to receive the 5 mark bonus. Activity Package 3.4 is also due.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 2 and 4.

Activity Package 3.1 is due on Monday March 9. Students who missed the video Living in Medieval Europe can view it by clicking here. The True/False and Crossword for the video are available in class. The Age of Charlemagne and Video Guide are due on Monday.

Social Studies 08 Blocks 2 and 4

Complete Video Quiz and Crossword Puzzle for the video Living in Medieval Europe. Activity Package 3.1 is due on Monday March 9. The Video Quiz and Crossword Puzzle are due on Friday March 6.

Socials 10 Blocks 1 and 3

The Chapter 3 Test will occur on Friday March 6. You can prepare for the essay question by visiting Chapter 3 Essay Question.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Complete Activity Package 3.1 for Tuesday March 3.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Review the PowerPoint presentation Confederation in preparation for Thursday's Chapter 2 Test.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Complete reading Rebellion and Reform - Companion Readings. Ensure that Chapter 2.3 Activity Package is completed for Monday February 23.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

View video "Stand by Me" Complete Chapter 2.3 Activity Package for Monday February 23. Please include a set of study notes. Even though the Activity Package does not demand them I do.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

View the Powerpoint Presentation "Mercantilism to Adam Smith"

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Complete Chapter 2.1 Activity Sheet. This includes viewing the Powerpoint, "Victorian Era." Activity packages are to be turned in Monday February 16 with cover sheets attached.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

No homework assigned tonight. Students who were absent for the take home exam must complete it by Friday.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

Complete the Chapter 1 Take Home Exam. This multiple choice test must be turned in on Thursday. All answers can be found in Horizons Chapter 1.

Social Studies 10 Blocks 1 and 3

View the powerpoint presentation The Rebellions of 1837-1838.

Social Studies 10

Blocks 1 and 3

Complete Activity Sheet 1.1 for Wednesday

Social Studies 10

Homework for Day 1 of Social Studies 10

On a blank piece of paper write your name, email address and the answer to the following question: Who said, "History will be kind to me because I intend to write it."

Turn this piece of paper in on Wednesday for a five mark bonus.

Do not forget your agenda books.