You will have history only once this week. Arrive with your homework completed:
- read and complete the table on the back: "Continuing growth," 1914-1929 (2nd phase, WWI, recession, "Roaring Twenties")
- map: identify regions associated with either the 1st or 2nd phase; use the readings to locate the towns and regions in which raw materials were exploited
For the Easter break, you will receive a booklet. I have printed notes that refer to the Great Depression, WWII and the boom period after the war (1945-1960). Read pp. 206-213. Complete the two pages regarding the Depression in the booklet.
Exam on Economy & Develpment: week of April 8.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
End of British period, beginning of Canadian
I'm sure many of you are desperately trying to figure out what to do with your snow day. Well, you can tell your parents that you really really can't shovel the drive-way, as you have history to study and work on...
Group 06 (Orange):
-many of you did not do the work I assigned to you for last Thursday, which was then re-assigned to you on Thursday in my absence... Sadly, it still wasn't completed yesterday, when it was due - most of you need to complete the back of the booklet. Read the corresponding textbook pages (186-187) and answer the questions. Using the documents and reading, you are expected to explain the benefits and the results of Reciprocity on United Canada.
-I gave you till today to hand it in; owing to this snow day, you have the time to answer the questions well. I will accept them tomorrow morning, before noon.
Should you want to get a jump on tomorrow's class:
-work on the handouts that pertain to the 1st and 2nd phases of the industrialisation period after Confederation (blue & purple sheets);
-read the textbook: 1st phase (pp. 190-199) and the 2nd phase (pp.200-205)
Group 08 (secondary 5):
-work on the handouts (blue and purple) that I gave to you in class last Friday pertaining to the 1st and 2nd phases of the industrialisation period after Confederation (blue & purple sheet);
-read the textbook: 1st phase (pp. 190-199) and the 2nd phase (pp.200-205)
Group 01 (Red):
-in the unlikely event that you brought home your textbook, read pp. 190-205. This will help you get ahead.
-start working on the handouts (blue, purple, that I gave to you last Friday).
Group 02 (Blue):
-your homework for today was to complete the work about the Reciprocity Treaty on the back of the pink booklet.
-If you come to see me tomorrow, I will give you the handouts that you would have rec'd this morning. If you are interested in "getting ahead" read the textbook, pp. 190-205.
Enjoy your day. Don't watch the soaps.
Group 06 (Orange):
-many of you did not do the work I assigned to you for last Thursday, which was then re-assigned to you on Thursday in my absence... Sadly, it still wasn't completed yesterday, when it was due - most of you need to complete the back of the booklet. Read the corresponding textbook pages (186-187) and answer the questions. Using the documents and reading, you are expected to explain the benefits and the results of Reciprocity on United Canada.
-I gave you till today to hand it in; owing to this snow day, you have the time to answer the questions well. I will accept them tomorrow morning, before noon.
Should you want to get a jump on tomorrow's class:
-work on the handouts that pertain to the 1st and 2nd phases of the industrialisation period after Confederation (blue & purple sheets);
-read the textbook: 1st phase (pp. 190-199) and the 2nd phase (pp.200-205)
Group 08 (secondary 5):
-work on the handouts (blue and purple) that I gave to you in class last Friday pertaining to the 1st and 2nd phases of the industrialisation period after Confederation (blue & purple sheet);
-read the textbook: 1st phase (pp. 190-199) and the 2nd phase (pp.200-205)
Group 01 (Red):
-in the unlikely event that you brought home your textbook, read pp. 190-205. This will help you get ahead.
-start working on the handouts (blue, purple, that I gave to you last Friday).
Group 02 (Blue):
-your homework for today was to complete the work about the Reciprocity Treaty on the back of the pink booklet.
-If you come to see me tomorrow, I will give you the handouts that you would have rec'd this morning. If you are interested in "getting ahead" read the textbook, pp. 190-205.
Enjoy your day. Don't watch the soaps.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
March break is so over...
This week: Lots o' work. We're got some catching up to do! All groups: work to be completed for next class--p. 2 and p. 3 in pink booklet, as well as the crossword.
Wednesday:
Red group, Repeaters:
- review NF, British period and protectionism vs. free trade in the 1850's; correct homework (pink booklet, p. 2 and p. 3)
Wednesday:
Red group, Repeaters:
- review NF, British period and protectionism vs. free trade in the 1850's; correct homework (pink booklet, p. 2 and p. 3)
Monday, March 11, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
Two articles about minorities in Quebec...
An article about thousands of aboriginal children who died in residential schools; an article written in "Life in Quebec" about the diminishing number of bilingual communities in the Eastern Townships.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Term 3: Letter to parents, guardians, students
(for this week's work, scroll down to the two blogs below this)
To those students, parents, and guardians who use this blog:
Term III has just begun. It is a long one and it is worth 60% of the year's mark. Despite its length, May and June sneak up on us rather quickly. And then the panic and the reality set in: MELS June exams are around the corner and some students realise that they really should have done more, sooner. That is why I'm writing this on an early Sunday morning in February; I know what awaits you!
The HCE-IV exam is extremely difficult, and it is worth 50% of the final mark. There are no "gimmies" with course, nor with this exam. That being said, it is not impossible; however, this is the time to become implicated in history class. To achieve success, big or small, it will require consistent effort, organisation, completed homework and engagement in class. For some of you, it might even mean going over classwork and notes every night for 20-30 minutes. Doing these things give you a fighting chance in a course this difficult; I say this because it is true. Many students did not take this term seriously last year; they also ignored our pleas to study and to do homework. We had an enormous number of students fail in June, and thus fail to earn credits for history at the end of secondary IV. Not one of you wants to wake up in July with the news that you have failed history. You can't realise too late that the time is NOW to work (using this blog is one way...).
There are about 65 school days left. This means there are probably about 28 classes left, and still a lot to cover. It is important to keep in mind that term III has many disruptions to class time (simply a statement of fact) that interfere with the flow of learning. Starting with Carnival, provincials in basketball, spring-break, Easter (two and a half weeks after spring-break), spring sports, Kaleidoscope... and various other activities. These will impact history classes. It is important to limit the number of absences you have from class,(not just history). Lastly, parental involvement is crucial AND key to the success of a student.
The fact that only about 37% of the year remains might cheer many of you; but keep your cheering for after the June exam. You are all able to pass this course; some of you have to change bad habits. I've seen some great successes in term two by those students who did as I outlined above. I'm cheering for all of you: so just do it! After all, what's 65 days?
To those students, parents, and guardians who use this blog:
Term III has just begun. It is a long one and it is worth 60% of the year's mark. Despite its length, May and June sneak up on us rather quickly. And then the panic and the reality set in: MELS June exams are around the corner and some students realise that they really should have done more, sooner. That is why I'm writing this on an early Sunday morning in February; I know what awaits you!
The HCE-IV exam is extremely difficult, and it is worth 50% of the final mark. There are no "gimmies" with course, nor with this exam. That being said, it is not impossible; however, this is the time to become implicated in history class. To achieve success, big or small, it will require consistent effort, organisation, completed homework and engagement in class. For some of you, it might even mean going over classwork and notes every night for 20-30 minutes. Doing these things give you a fighting chance in a course this difficult; I say this because it is true. Many students did not take this term seriously last year; they also ignored our pleas to study and to do homework. We had an enormous number of students fail in June, and thus fail to earn credits for history at the end of secondary IV. Not one of you wants to wake up in July with the news that you have failed history. You can't realise too late that the time is NOW to work (using this blog is one way...).
There are about 65 school days left. This means there are probably about 28 classes left, and still a lot to cover. It is important to keep in mind that term III has many disruptions to class time (simply a statement of fact) that interfere with the flow of learning. Starting with Carnival, provincials in basketball, spring-break, Easter (two and a half weeks after spring-break), spring sports, Kaleidoscope... and various other activities. These will impact history classes. It is important to limit the number of absences you have from class,(not just history). Lastly, parental involvement is crucial AND key to the success of a student.
The fact that only about 37% of the year remains might cheer many of you; but keep your cheering for after the June exam. You are all able to pass this course; some of you have to change bad habits. I've seen some great successes in term two by those students who did as I outlined above. I'm cheering for all of you: so just do it! After all, what's 65 days?
Saturday, February 16, 2013
This week: British economy
Wrap-up, British economy (part 1: fur, timber, agriculture, transportation):
-see blog entry below about the topic and readings;
-group projects due (Tuesday, Wednesday);
-quiz (20 short answer questions... not necessarily easy... Tuesday, Wednesday);
-essay will be assigned - due next week.
End of topic, part 2: England's move to liberalized trade
(Thursday, Friday)
-end of preferential treatment
-impact and results on LC
-see blog entry below about the topic and readings;
-group projects due (Tuesday, Wednesday);
-quiz (20 short answer questions... not necessarily easy... Tuesday, Wednesday);
-essay will be assigned - due next week.
End of topic, part 2: England's move to liberalized trade
(Thursday, Friday)
-end of preferential treatment
-impact and results on LC
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