Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Dec. 14-18: Economic development, British period

Due on Monday (Red, Blue) and Tuesday, (Purple):
#1:
-250-word essay about effects of the fur trade;
-only use the documents provided;
-categorise documents based on which topic/paragraph they correspond to
-complete the task carefully;
-indicate each effect (2 marks) and explain why (2 marks).
This essay is worth 10% of your term 2 mark.

#2:
-if you had not handed in your paragraph(s)/vocabulary about the economy in New France, it is due in class, along with your essay.

#3:
-have you handed in your TTT diagram?


Starting the economy under the British:
-economic policy (protectionism) and continuity (the fur trade)
-notes, reading in booklet, p. 1 (answer questions).

Friday, December 4, 2015

For Monday, Dec. 7-Tuesday, Dec. 8:

All groups should have completed blue booklet in its entirety:
1-finish fur trade mind map (textbook, reading in booklet, notes);
2-read Economy of NF (p. 5-6)  & complete the three questions
3-complete 2 questions on the back
4-draw a diagram of Talon's Triangular Trade; follow these
instructions:
-draw in 3 regions (map it out) (NF, France, and the West Indies... don't forget the Atlantic)
-draw in the trade arrows and goods shipped
-1 drawing that represents each part of the trade triangle
-write a short caption for each area
-include a title and date
-include a line or two about the goal of Talon's Triangular Trade
-use p. 172 and your notes

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Nov. 30-Dec. 4: New France's economic development

Monday: 03 (Purple) and (01) Red
Due:
-completed yellow booklet (Native's economy)
-study for quiz (10 short answer questions; 1 causal connection question)
-we will correct, review and do the quiz

Tuesday-Friday
-begin NF's economic development

Monday, November 23, 2015

Nov. 23-25: Begin ECONOMY & DEVELOPMENT

Monday, Nov. 23:
-the "economy" of the First Occupants in Quebec
-characteristics and importance
-new yellow booklet (to be completed...)

Not everyone has done last week's exam. See me for arrangements.

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Test: POPULATION & SETTLEMENT

Tomorrow (Thurs, Nov. 19): 
period 1 Group 02 (blue)
period 3 Group 03 (purple)

Friday, Nov. 20:
period 1: group 01 (red)

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Homework: strike days (Nov. 12-13) & TEST information

Unless you were absent, you have all rec'd:
-notes covering the period post-war period, 1945-2015
-a work booklet that covers the baby boom, urban-resource regions, and the diversification of immigration, etc.

For Monday (Nov. 16) & Tuesday (Nov. 17) you need to:
-complete booklet, p.1-2 (baby boom)
-read textbook p. 82-90
-if your class hasn't done it, answer the questions on the slide below in your notebook:














POPULATION & SETTLEMENT unit exam:
-Nov. 19-20 OR Nov. 23
-do not be absent
-start reviewing for the exam
-21 short answer questions
-Aboriginal, French Regime, British Rule, Contemporary Canada
-in the new purple booklet their are three pages to review the contemporary period
-two summary pages in the textbook: p. 134-135

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Nov. 2-Nov. 6: Finish Contemporary Canada, part 1 (1867-1945)

Monday-Wed:
-finish notes, 1867-1945
-for homework complete purple handout, "Canada: 1880-1930" - six questions on the back

Next week: (November 9 and 10)
-test: Contemporary Canada, 1867-1945

Pages in the textbook that refer to our topics:
-Immigration policy, pp. 76-78
-Aboriginals, p. 66-67
-Urbanization, pp. 68-70
-Emigration, pp. 72-74

Review questions for the quiz on Thurs (O1-red) and Friday (02-blue, 03-purple):




Friday, October 23, 2015

Oct. 27, 29, & 30: Review British period & essay evaluation

Monday: French sector strike day

Tuesday, Thursday:
-review handout (FIB, T-F, timeline, and map)

Wednesday: Common Front strike day

Friday:
-June-exam styled essay: impact of waves of English migration to Quebec during the period of British rule
-based on documents

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Oct. 19-Oct. 22: 4-day week, and lots to do...

ELECTION DAY!

Monday: Purple and Red
-notes: migration from British Isles
-who? why? how many? effects of society? effects on territory?

Monday lunch:
-those people who did not come to school Friday, remember to come at noon to write your test

Tuesday & Wednesday
-review immigration to Quebec during British period
-notes: wave of emigration from Quebec

Wednesday OR Thursday:
-go over mid-unit test

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Oct. 13-16: Migration from British Isles & Test Friday

Wednesday: New topic (not on the test on Friday)
-third wave of English migration
-notes, readings and chart

Thursday:
-review & continuation of migration flows during British rule
-study for test

Friday: TEST
-12 short answer questions (1-2-3 marks)
-based on documents provided
-topics: Aboriginals, New France and British rule (merchants, Loyalists) to 1791
-study: your NOTES


Monday, October 5, 2015

Oct. 5-9: Begin Population & Settlement under British Rule, 1760-1867

All groups, Monday: Notes
-Quebec's demography after 1760
-Continuity of Quebec's population in 1763 (canadiens)
-first wave of British migrants: British merchants
-impact on society and territory

NF, Quiz: Tues (red, blue); Wed (purple)
15 short answer questions (30 marks)
study your notes (especially) and two handouts

Tues, Wed:
-second wave of British migrants : the Loyalists
-reason for coming to Quebec
-impact on society and territory
-causal connection question (how to, and working with documents)


Sunday, September 27, 2015

Sept. 28-Oct. 2: End NF's Pop. & Settle., under Royal Gov't, 1663-1760

Mon & Tues: Finish notes about NF
-SUMMARY IS DUE: NF 1608-1663
-Royal Government, 1663-1760; measures to increase population brought about by RG and Talon

Thurs. & Fri.:
-finish notes
-French territory - occupied and claimed - in North America
-complete maps in the booklet
-effects of Europeans on natives

-review

Quiz next Tuesday:
-New France's pop. & settlement, 1608-1760
-study your class notes; use the SQ3R method

In your booklets, change the date on the map on the back page:

France's territory in North America, circa 1663



France's territory in North America, circa 1750

Friday, September 18, 2015

Sept. 21-25: Pop. & Settlement in NF and first test

Begin population & settlement in New France.

What to study on your first test:
Sept. 22, Tues, per. 1 - Purple (03)
Sept. 23, Wed, per. 3, 4 - Red (01), Blue (02)

-2 maps (aboriginal locations, circa 1500; world map - continents, oceans, Quebec, France)
-about 20 short answer questions

Topics include:
-Quebec today (5 marks)
-Aboriginals (origins, migrations, location, organization of territory, use of territory, way of life...)
-Cartier, fishing, Champlain...

How to study:
-15 to 20 minutes a night
-use the two booklets (purple, yellow) to write questions and recite
-print map and test yourself

Friday, September 4, 2015

Sept. 8-11: Aboriginal population & settlement in Quebec, circa 1500

All groups: We have finished examining Quebec in 2015...
-your 8-question assignment (purple booklet) is due by Tuesday or Wednesday. Questions 2 and 4 are worth 4 marks each; questions 5 and 6 are worth 2 marks each...

Tuesday/Wednesday:
We are starting the section on native population and location in Quebec, circa 1500.

If you're following the election, take this online quiz to see with which political party you are most closely aligned: iSideWith

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

May 19-22: Culture... and Final June Exam tips...

May 19, 20 (Tues., Wed.):
-go over the Official power exam

Start: Aboriginal Spirituality
-read pgs. 11-15
-read over the notes that I printed for you (yellow)
-answer the five questions, fill in the blank and complete T/F

May 21, 22 (Thurs., Fri.):
-culture in New France
-notes


To study effectively for June 15, start now:

DO NOT CRAM; BREAK UP STUDYING TO ABOUT 25 MINUTES EVERY NIGHT FOR TWO-THREE WEEKS.

1-use the exam "bible" to guide you;
2-read class notes and make questions based on the "bible" (SQ3R);
3-answer these questions (don't focus on simply on facts and dates... ask whyhow, cause & consequence, continuity & change, characterise, government measures...);
4-summarise different time period by making a timeline;
5-make yourself mind mapsflashcards, study difficult vocal and go over key words in each unit;
6-illustrate your study notes or questions;
7-use review pages in textbooks;
8-use review pages or booklets (eg. green booklet for Economy & Development);
9-use the LEARN website or try old exams at any point between now and June 15

Population & settlement, 1500-present:
Goal: to understand who immigrated into Quebec (or emigrated from) and how these groups impacted the society and the territory...
-know who arrived and when they arrived and what issues are related to their arrival or departure and to population increase or decrease
-understand the characteristics of Quebec society in each time period (1500-1608-1760-1867-2015)
-examine documents: blue text, pp. 96-99
-examine questions: blue text, p. 132, #1; p. 133, #2.
-read over chapter summary: blue text, pp. 134-135
-try review activities: blue text, p. 136-137 - #1 (timeline), 3, 5

Economy & development, 1500-present:
Goal: to understand the economic development of Quebec since the 16th century; understand the exploitation of resources and the development of regions and how economic activity affected Quebec society and territory during different time periods
-examine documents: blue text p. 226-229
-examine questions: blue text p. 262, #1
-read over chapter summary: blue text pp. 264-265
-try review activities: blue text #1 (timeline of economy);, #3, 4, 5.

Maps: Evolution of territory (blue text)
p. 306-308: Aboriginal nations to Canada's territorial expansion by 1999

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

May 4-8; May 11-12: Finishing Contemporary Canada...

Official power exam: next Wed, May 13 and Thurs. May 14
21 Short answer questions based on documents


Monday, April 27, 2015

Apr. 27-30: Contemporary period of power

This week: Monday, Tuesday
- review (Got it-Forgot it, and church-state relations)
- correct booklet: power relations between the State & Catholic church in Quebec

Finish new topic:
Federal-provincial relations
- complete notes
- read p. 141-143
- causal connection question (practice)

Next class: Group work
1-readings in booklet and textbook (pages are indicated on p. 7 of the booklet);
2-focus on following interest groups:
(a) unions; (b) women's groups; (c) environmentalists & (d) language rights groups (Fr. AND Eng.); and pay attention to the:
-demands (depending on time period)
-means used to influence…
-results of pressure

3-complete chart on p. 8 of the purple booklet

Friday, April 17, 2015

Apr. 20-24: Contemporary period of power relations

Monday, Blue:
-notes: Aboriginal power relations with governments since 1867
-purple booklet: page 1 & 2 using textbook pp. 144-146; and p. 160
Wednesday - see information below

Tuesday, red & purple groups:
-hand in paragraph about aboriginal relations (p. 2, #5 in the booklet)
-notes: Catholic church and relations with the Quebec gov't
Thurs: Group work?

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Apr. 13-17: Start the Contemporary period of power relations

Mon-Tues:
-complete British period (relations between colonial authorities and Abor (notes), and Catholic church (reading));
-in-class essay evaluation (10% term).

Wed-Thurs:
-begin contemporary Canadian period
-evolution of relations with Metis & Aboriginals over 150 years
-read textbook, pp. 144-146 and p. 160. Complete work on p. 1 & 2 in purple booklet.

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Contemporary Canada

We'll be watching this soon:

Canada's Charter of Rights:


How do political parties work?

Friday, March 20, 2015

Mar. 23-27: Power relations during the British rule

Next class (Monday & Tuesday)
Blue group and Red groups:
-review (& correct-red)
-read p. 116-122; complete p. 1, 2, 3 in new pink booklet... then correct (blue)
-notes: first British governors and the merchants

Purple group
-review
-read p. 116-122; complete p. 1, 2, 3 in new pink booklet
-notes: British constitutions table & the first British governors and the merchants

Wed. & Thurs:
Short quiz: British power relations, 1760-1791

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Mar. 10-13: Official Power

We have officially (ha!) started the Official Power unit. The only homework you have is to read p. 96-99 and answer the 6 questions I gave to you before the break (blue booklet). These questions have to do with our government and democracy in Quebec/Canada today.

The week after March break:
- review vocab. and start power in New France
- notes about "official power" (the mother country, their reps in the colony) and the interest groups in New France (merchants, the Catholic church, and aboriginal groups) and the means they used to exert influence on the government
- textbook (RED), p. 102-107 (power of the state); p. 108-109 (relations with aboriginals); p. 110-111 (relations between the church and the state)
- complete blue booklet

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Feb. 16-19; Feb. 24 & 25: End of ECONOMY!

Review:
Quiet Revolution
summary assignment, 1960-1980 (documents & reading)
Notes:
Economy since 1980

ECONOMY EXAM: NEXT TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY

 


Sunday, February 8, 2015

Feb. 9-13: Post-war prosperity & government interventions of the "Quiet Revolution"

ECONOMY & DEVELOPMENT EXAM:
-ABOR, FRENCH REGIME, BRITISH RULE, CONTEMPORARY CANADA
-21 questions based on documents
FEBRUARY 24 (period 1-Blue, period 4-Purple) & 25 (period 1-Red)

This week...
-you have ONE line to finish up notes about industrial development during WWII

Mon, Wed:
-factors of post-war prosperity, 1945-1960
-effects of development on Que.'s society & territory
-short notes
-read textbook, p. 210-215
-write a short summary about the topic
-complete a handout

Thurs, Fri:
-The Quiet Revolution & economic nationalism
-factors that influenced development during the 60's & '70's (government intervention)
-effects of development on Que.'s society & territory
-textbook, p. 216-219


Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Sunday, February 1, 2015

Feb. 2-6: Contemporary period, 1930-1960

This week we will examine the:
- economic crisis of the 1930's (notes, p. 206-209, formative assessment in class);
- economic growth during WWII (p. 210-212 & document booklet); you will make a quick mind-map about the effects of WWII on Que.'s industry, economy, and society.
- industrial growth of Quebec's post-war economy, 1945-1960 (p. 212-215)

1959, NFB film, Les Brules, about colonisation of Quebec's remote regions...



Colonisation a Saint-Omer, 1944

Friday, January 23, 2015

STUDY

Monday: 
-in-class review for mid-year
-use green review booklet to study for the economy part of the exam

Tuesday:
-after school tutorials
-in the last three Tuesdays, we've covered most of Population & Settlement and some
Economy & Development

Mid-year is on Wednesday...
9:15
-25 minutes to look over notes
-make sure you go to the correct room

Monday, January 19, 2015

Contemporary Canada: Economic development, 1867-2015

Monday, Tuesday:
-go over last week's quizzes
-learning outcome: understand British economic policies (definition of protectionism and free trade) and their effect on Lower Canada's economy
-notes, 8 question handout...
-textbook pgs. 186-187

Wednesday, Thursday: Industrial development during the contemporary Canadian period, 1867-
-learning outcome: to understand the first and second phases of industrialisation (characteristics, resources, regions, dates...)
-textbook, p. 190-193;195-199

A review booklet will be handed out that covers the entire ECONOMY chapter.
You'll love it. Love it.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

QUIZ: Economy under the British...

Don't forget that there is a 12-question short answer quiz (next class) on Quebec's economic development during the period of British rule. The questions will focus on the fur trade, the timber trade, and on agriculture...

Monday, January 12, 2015

Jan. 12-16: Finish British economy

15 days till the mid-year exam... still at 9:00 a.m., January 28.
-review your notes
-make study notes for yourself using (1) cue cards; (2) mind maps; (3) SQ3R; (4) Cornell notes (learning this week)
-examine end of chapter summary in the textbook

Monday/Tuesday:
-hand in review of NF's econ (blue sheet,10-15 words)
-review Quebec's timber-based economy (factors that encouraged the timber trade; its effects on society, territory economy...)
-read about, take notes (Cornell method) about the evolution and crisis in Quebec's agriculture (p. 184-185 & class booklet
-impact of transportation developments...
*homework: complete notes on agriculture

Wednesday/Thursday:
-Britain's elimination of preferential tariffs and adoption of free trade