Final Exams

We have started review this week for the exam.  A note was sent home with your student explaining the format of the review.  Please contact me if you have any questions.

Final Religion Assignment

When you are done writing out the information from each religion look at the Basic Beliefs, and Golden Rule(s) of the different religions.  Look for similarities and differences between them.  Write at least 2 paragraphs for each section.  Different texts and dates to not count for this assignment.

Religion Assignments

This post is most for students who are away...

So far in religion class we have complete one reflection (looking at character traits/ elements and seeing which ones will change through out high school), your personal definition of identity, comparing Erik Erikson's developmental stages to Carol Giligan's work, and lastly (Cody this one is something you need to do :)) Using a white 8 1/2 X 11 piece of paper that has been folded into 4 sections, create your own "How People See Me".  Similar to the 4-6 slides of what we see on facebook.  Label the sections How I See Myself, How Others See Me, How Adults See Me, and How I Would Like To Be Seen.  You need to have at least 3 characteristics in each section.  Do not use slag words like 'burnt'.
The assignment is out of 15 (note that 3X4 = 12, you will get your other 3 marks by how much work you put into the assignment and how you explain yourself).

We are currently working on a comparison of the different religions of the world, which requires the text book.

If you have any questions please email me :)

See you Soon

Chapter 8 Review

Social Studies

Chapter 8 Review

Terms

Theatre of War: key geographic areas where major battles took place.

Prisoner of War (POW): were members of the enemy armed forces usually captured in areas of conflict.

Air Raid: a warning single used make people aware of a threat.

Blackout: a loss of power that was paired with curfew.

Interment Camp: temporary places of confinement.

Internee: civilian prisoners.

Economic Dislocation: occurs when large numbers of people move away from one type of employment to another.

Content to Review

1)    When did World War 2 break out?

2)    How did World War 2 begin?

3)    What was different about enlistment for WW2 when compared to WW1?

4)    Why were enlistment numbers so much higher for this war?

5)    How was the warfare different than from WW1?

6)    What were the two water theaters of war? 

7)    What three branches of the Canadian armed services were women’s branches?

8)    What were the two main fund raising ideas that helped contribute to the war effort?

9)    Why was Newfoundland strategically important during WW2?

10)  Name three of the five aviation bases around Newfoundland and Labrador?

11) What were some events that happened to remind people that this war was one that was fought at home as well as overseas?

12)  What did Britain agree to give the United States for 50 destroyers?

13)  What measures were taken by the Commission of Government to keep Newfoundland and Labrador safe during WW2?

14)  Why did Germany target the S.S. Caribou?

15)  What was the major trend in the type of work women performed in 1935-1945?

16)  List five social or cultural changes encountered by Newfoundlanders during the war.

17)  Why do you think that Newfoundland became more like the rest of North America after the war?

Chapter 8 Test

For those who are thinking, what happened to chapter 7?  We had an in class open book assignment to end that chapter :)

The chapter 8 test will be Monday April 30th 3rd period for 8-1 and Tuesday May 1st 5th period for 8-2.  We will be doing review in class as well as I will post a review sheet on the blog in the coming days.  I hope to get it up tomorrow.  If you have any questions please feel free to email me.  Students if you feel you need extra help I am here Friday at lunch time :)

Homework

8-1
Number 1 on page 184.  Make a fishbone organizer with reasons why Newfoundland loss it's self governing system.

8-2
Number 1 on page 195.  List the differences between Newfoundlands roll in WW1 and WW2.

homework

the 8-1 has page 126 # 1 for homework today.  Was the Commission of Government a good or bad idea.  Give reasons for your position.

the 8-2s have no homework it was done in class :)

We're up and running again :D

Just to update you, we've just finished the chapter on WW1 and are moving on to The Interwar Years.  I will have students test marks back today/ Monday depending on when I see you. 

I will be sending a letter home with students regarding WW2 content.  I will also post the letter here in a week or so.

Test

There will be a test Thursday Feb 2 2012 on the terms from chapter 4 and chapter 5 as well as the material from chapter 5.

Both classes have known about this test for more than a week.

Terms from Chapter 4 and 5

Chapter 4 Terms:
Naval Governor: a military man appointed by Britain (the crown) to over see military, political and judiciary affairs.  
Crown Colony: a British colony who's legislature (laws) and administration is controlled by the Crown. 
Civil Governor: a non military appointed person that answers to the crown but can seek the advice of  a local council.
Representative Government: is made up of a governor, a legislative council (appointed)and an assembly (elected).
Electoral Districts:  a geographic area that has a big enough population to have an electoral candidate. 
Disenfranchised:  to deprive someone the right to vote. 
Responsible Government:  when the governor has no real power, he has to follow the advice of the elected assembly. 
Denominational School System: a school system based on faith and religion. 


Chapter 5 Terms:
tilt: is a structure made of logs chinked with moss.
salt box housing:  a peaked- roof design that was popular during the 1800s.
Mumming: a popular Christmas activity in which people disguised themselves in outlandish costumes, paraded through the town and visited homes.

telegraph: a system which used Morse code to transmit communications by wire. 

mansard roof: a style of roof that features a curved slope pointing outward at the bottom. 

Homework

Jan. 23rd homework for 8-1 pg 114 #1

Chapter 5

Chapter 5 is all about the lifestyle of Newfoundlanders during the 19th century leading into the 1900s.  We will be looking at housing, entertainment, the role of the church, health care, and communication.  If you or a family member has stories from that time period please share them with your student.

We have looked at housing and diet during this time and completed pg 102 #1, and 2.

FYI
8-2 is a few classes behind so we haven't gotten to chapter 5 yet.

Welcome Back

It's a little late, but Happy New Year :D

We've started the year back to school and back into the textbook.  We've finished off chapter 4 with a debate and questions from the textbook.  Post of your mark from chapter 4 are from those assignments.  When we have our chapter 5 test the terms and some major concepts from chapter 4 will be included with that test.

The questions from chapter 4 are: page 86 #1, 2, and 3 (under 'Reviewing What You've Learned') and page 90 # 1 and 2.

Some students still have passed in their timeline from chapter 4.  These students know who they are and if the work is not in by the time marks are due for their report card (Feb 3rd) the mark will be a 0.

The timeline was from 1800 to 1855 all the important dates are in chapter 4. students must include details about the date they posted as well as 3 images contributing to the timeline.  If you have any issues there is an example in your textbook on page 70.

If you have any questions please feel free to call or email me.