Thursday, January 12, 2012

January 12, 2012

Welcome Back!

Sorry for the absence in posting the daily activity.  We started the new year in the same fashion as we ended the old year...busy!

Social Studies 7

Students began chapter 3 this week.  They are exploring the question "What purpose did the colonies serve?".  Students have been learning about the colonies, monopolies, the differences between the French and British imperialism.

Students also worked on current events articles:
  • Do Provincial Exams Hurt Alberta Students?
  • Egypt Votes
  • Cuba's New Credit System
Social Studies 8

Students began chapter 5 and 6 material this week.  These are quick chapters and we will likely finish this unit next week some time.  Students are reviewing and going into more depth, the reasons for European exploration (political, economic and social motivators), perspective in historical thinking, geographical thinking. 

Students also worked on current events articles:
  • Do Provincial Exams Hurt Alberta Students?
  • Egypt Votes
  • Cuba's New Credit System
Religion

Students participated in the celebration for the St. Marguerite Feast Day.  We followed the assembly with a presentation for Mrs. MacInnes who is officially retired at the end of today.  We will greatly miss her.  During last block, students received their pretzels for the feast day.

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