Friday, February 18, 2011

Humanities 8

Some overdue things to look for in binders:
-5 themes of Geography notes
-5 themes of Geography take home activity
-map of Canada

An interesting article from a site I love

http://www.ourbigearth.com/category/kid-led-learning/

Monday, February 14, 2011

A new unit for grade 8s!

Humanities 8

The Religions presentations are now done, what a great job students did in preparing for these fun teaching presentations.

We have begun our fun filled unit on Geography. Stay tuned for some exciting project ideas and games we are playing in class.

Some items that are overdue include:
  • the 50 word mini-saga
  • the audience notemaking chart from the Religions presentations
  • feedback form from the Religions unit

A reminder to those doing the Heritage Fair displays: Your projects are due MARCH 1st!

SS11

We are working on WWI...research paper starts tomorrow. Should be very fun! Flag Day is tomorrow, wear your red and white for prizes.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Welcome grade 11s!

Welcome to my awesome new Social Studies 11 class! So far it's been great getting to know you all. It's looking like it's going to be a great semester.

Humanities 8
We are in the middle of some fabulous Religions presentations! The rest will be going on "stage" Feb 8-10.

X Block is now here on most Wednesdays! X-Block is a fantastic chance for students to get caught up on their work from 2:10-3:10 on most Wednesdays. The PASS program is now running on Wednesdays from 2:10-4:30.