Social Studies 8
Social Studies 8 Overview Social Studies 8 will provide students with the opportunity to learn about Canada’s history, geography, economy, government and peoples. Handouts and activities will be provided to improve students understanding and vocabulary.
The goals of this class are:
- To enrich students’ knowledge of Canada.
- Build vocabulary
- Improve students’ writing and oral abilities
Week of February 2 Joan of Arc
Reading:
Web: Joan of Arc PPT
Week of February 9 Canada's First Nations
Assignment 1: Go to the "First peoples of Canada Index" From the section titled "Wealth of Stories", Choose a story to rehearse and perform for the class. Storytelling Rubric
Land Bridge
Assignment 1: Traditional Territories , Outline Map of Canada
Reading: Recipe for Jonny (Shawnee) Cake (Woodlands corn bread)
Video: When the World Began , A Continent of Nations
Web: Crossword , Episode home Aboriginal Stories
Homework: Write 3 supporting sentences that compare (what is the same between) Pacific Northwest Nations and Eastern Woodland Nations.
Happy Valentines Day
The Inuksuk
A Boy Among Polar Bears (Click on the "series" to see more)
The Bill Reid Pole
Week of February 16 The Fur Trade
Writing: Write a paragraph contrasting the First Nations of the Arctic with the First Nations of the Northwest Coast
New Handout: The Fur Trade
Video: John Cabot , Jacque Cartier , Henry Hudson Cartier's Second Voyage
Web: Pathfinders and Passageways
Song: Northwest Passage , Lyrics
Video: High Arctic: Life on the Land
Week of February 23 The Fur Trade
Assignment 1:
Go to the "First peoples of Canada Index" From the section titled "An Aboriginal Presence", choose three prominent Aboriginal Canadians, and record the following information: Name,Dates of birth and death, nation of origin, contribution, significance of contribution .
First Nations Art: "Indian Pipe" "Inuit Pipe" "Metis Coat" "Headdress"
The Beaver Voyageurs (Coureur de Bois) The Trading Post Fort Prince of Wales Fort Prince of Wales Today Lady Francis Simpson
Video: Ikwe Behind the Mask
Video: The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson's Bay Company
Week of March 2 The Fur Trade
Assignment 1:
Video: Ballad of Crowfoot Lyrics
Week of March 2 The Fur Trade
Assignment 1:
Reading: Alexander MacKenzie Simon Fraser David Thompson
Web: Empire of the Bay , The Fur Trade , Mapping The Northwest ,
Week of March 9 The Fur Trade
Watch: Last of the Mohicans Map of French indian Wars (7 Years War)
Assignment: Write an opinion paragraph. Tell me whether you liked or disliked this movie. Give three (3) reasons why you enjoyed or did not enjoy it. (If you did not see the movie, choose another English movie, and tell me why you enjoyed it.)
Week of March 22 Government
Assignment 1: In a paragraph, Describe the three most important characteristics of a good Prime Minister.
Assignment 2: Complete the worksheet "How Political Parties are Organized"
Reading: Begin Handout , What is a Backbencher
Video: "Liberia's Iron Ladies" Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6
Week of March 29 Government
Assignment 1: Government Responsibilities : Sort the government responsibilities listed on this page into the correct boxes on the next page.
Flashcards: Federal Government Structure
Reading: Continue in Handout
Week of April Government
Assignment 1: Federal Government Flash Cards
Reading: News Item
BC Government Information
Web: Operations Involving Fractions
Week of April 20 Government /Canadian Identity
Assignment 1: Paragraph: Should people in the city be allowed to raise chickens? Sample Paragraph 1 Sample Paragraph 2
Reading: BC Newcomers' Guide
Web; Math Quiz: percent, fractions, decimals
Video:The Sustainable City
Web: Oh Canada Rap Lyrics
I am Canadian Rant
What is the Canadian Identity?
Week of April 26 Canadian Identity
Web: 2010 Juno Awards Avril Levigne Leonard Cohen Anne Murray Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Lightfoot (2) Bryan Adams
Homework: Group of Seven
Choose a painting and fill in the worksheet "Painting the Land: The Group of Seven" Sample
Paul Emile Borduas
Week of May 3 Canadian Identity
Web: Pioneer Sikhs A Chinese Canadian Story Somali Settlement
Assignment: What is your story?
Canada's Digital Library
Assignment 1: Map of BC Map of BC's Rivers Graphic Organizer
Reading:
Web: Mining Pictures Forestry Website
Math Quiz: Simple Interest
Western Civilizations
Assignment 1:
Reading: Greece Rome Europe in the Middle Ages
Myths and Legends Zeus and Company The End of the Golden Age Prometheus
Web: The Roman Empire Video
Interactive Roman History
Celtic Music
Week of May 18 (No school May 18-20)
Assignment 1: Europe in the Middle Ages
Homework:Write a paragraph that describes the factors that make Rome an ideal location for a city. Remember to include a topic sentence, at least two supporting sentences, and a conclusion that is different fromthe study sheet.
Grammar:
Week of May 25 Europe in the Middle Ages
AssignmentA special machine lets you travel back in time. Describe what you witness firsthand some time in the past.
Web: Types of paragraphs and example topics
Developing Effective Paragraphs
Week of Canadian Identity
Assignment 1: Canadian Music as Poetry
Reading: Poetic Devices Hand out
Week of Canadian Identity
Web: Pioneer Sikhs A Chinese Canadian Story Somali Settlement
Assignment: What is your story?
Canada's Digital Library
Week of May 24 Review
Historica Minutes Gateway to Aboriginal Heritage:
Week of June 1 ReviewSocial Studies 8 Final June 1
Week of June 8
Week of June 15
Social Studies 8 Overview Social Studies 8 will provide students with the opportunity to learn about Canada’s history, geography, economy, government and peoples. Handouts and activities will be provided to improve students understanding and vocabulary.
The goals of this class are:
- To enrich students’ knowledge of Canada.
- Build vocabulary
- Improve students’ writing and oral abilities
Week of February 2 Joan of Arc
Reading:
Web: Joan of Arc PPT
Week of February 9 Canada's First Nations
Assignment 1: Go to the "First peoples of Canada Index" From the section titled "Wealth of Stories", Choose a story to rehearse and perform for the class. Storytelling Rubric
Land Bridge
Assignment 1: Traditional Territories , Outline Map of Canada
Reading: Recipe for Jonny (Shawnee) Cake (Woodlands corn bread)
Video: When the World Began , A Continent of Nations
Web: Crossword , Episode home Aboriginal Stories
Homework: Write 3 supporting sentences that compare (what is the same between) Pacific Northwest Nations and Eastern Woodland Nations.
Happy Valentines Day
The Inuksuk
A Boy Among Polar Bears (Click on the "series" to see more)
The Bill Reid Pole
Week of February 16 The Fur Trade
Writing: Write a paragraph contrasting the First Nations of the Arctic with the First Nations of the Northwest Coast
New Handout: The Fur Trade
Video: John Cabot , Jacque Cartier , Henry Hudson Cartier's Second Voyage
Web: Pathfinders and Passageways
Song: Northwest Passage , Lyrics
Video: High Arctic: Life on the Land
Week of February 23 The Fur Trade
Assignment 1:
Go to the "First peoples of Canada Index" From the section titled "An Aboriginal Presence", choose three prominent Aboriginal Canadians, and record the following information: Name,Dates of birth and death, nation of origin, contribution, significance of contribution .
First Nations Art: "Indian Pipe" "Inuit Pipe" "Metis Coat" "Headdress"
The Beaver Voyageurs (Coureur de Bois) The Trading Post Fort Prince of Wales Fort Prince of Wales Today Lady Francis Simpson
Video: Ikwe Behind the Mask
Video: The Other Side of the Ledger: An Indian View of the Hudson's Bay Company
Week of March 2 The Fur Trade
Assignment 1:
Video: Ballad of Crowfoot Lyrics
Week of March 2 The Fur Trade
Assignment 1:
Reading: Alexander MacKenzie Simon Fraser David Thompson
Web: Empire of the Bay , The Fur Trade , Mapping The Northwest ,
Week of March 9 The Fur Trade
Watch: Last of the Mohicans Map of French indian Wars (7 Years War)
Assignment: Write an opinion paragraph. Tell me whether you liked or disliked this movie. Give three (3) reasons why you enjoyed or did not enjoy it. (If you did not see the movie, choose another English movie, and tell me why you enjoyed it.)
Week of March 22 Government
Assignment 1: In a paragraph, Describe the three most important characteristics of a good Prime Minister.
Assignment 2: Complete the worksheet "How Political Parties are Organized"
Reading: Begin Handout , What is a Backbencher
Video: "Liberia's Iron Ladies" Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6
Week of March 29 Government
Assignment 1: Government Responsibilities : Sort the government responsibilities listed on this page into the correct boxes on the next page.
Flashcards: Federal Government Structure
Reading: Continue in Handout
Week of April Government
Assignment 1: Federal Government Flash Cards
Reading: News Item
BC Government Information
Web: Operations Involving Fractions
Week of April 20 Government /Canadian Identity
Assignment 1: Paragraph: Should people in the city be allowed to raise chickens? Sample Paragraph 1 Sample Paragraph 2
Reading: BC Newcomers' Guide
Web; Math Quiz: percent, fractions, decimals
Video:The Sustainable City
Web: Oh Canada Rap Lyrics
I am Canadian Rant
What is the Canadian Identity?
Week of April 26 Canadian Identity
Web: 2010 Juno Awards Avril Levigne Leonard Cohen Anne Murray Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Lightfoot (2) Bryan Adams
Homework: Group of Seven
Choose a painting and fill in the worksheet "Painting the Land: The Group of Seven" Sample
Paul Emile Borduas
Week of May 3 Canadian Identity
Web: Pioneer Sikhs A Chinese Canadian Story Somali Settlement
Assignment: What is your story?
Canada's Digital Library
Assignment 1: Map of BC Map of BC's Rivers Graphic Organizer
Reading:
Web: Mining Pictures Forestry Website
Math Quiz: Simple Interest
Western Civilizations
Assignment 1:
Reading: Greece Rome Europe in the Middle Ages
Myths and Legends Zeus and Company The End of the Golden Age Prometheus
Web: The Roman Empire Video
Interactive Roman History
Celtic Music
Week of May 18 (No school May 18-20)
Assignment 1: Europe in the Middle Ages
Homework:Write a paragraph that describes the factors that make Rome an ideal location for a city. Remember to include a topic sentence, at least two supporting sentences, and a conclusion that is different fromthe study sheet.
Grammar:
Week of May 25 Europe in the Middle Ages
AssignmentA special machine lets you travel back in time. Describe what you witness firsthand some time in the past.
Web: Types of paragraphs and example topics
Developing Effective Paragraphs
Week of Canadian Identity
Assignment 1: Canadian Music as Poetry
Reading: Poetic Devices Hand out
Week of Canadian Identity
Web: Pioneer Sikhs A Chinese Canadian Story Somali Settlement
Assignment: What is your story?
Canada's Digital Library
Week of May 24 Review
Historica Minutes Gateway to Aboriginal Heritage:
Week of June 1 ReviewSocial Studies 8 Final June 1
Week of June 8
Week of June 15
