Homework

Cover must include a Canadian flag and Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Can be made by hand or on computer....it's up to you. || Sept. 21 || Make sure your answers are detailed, not just one or two words, but complete sentences, as you saw in my examples. I have included a template for you to use. || Oct 26 || I expect each student to do this on their own--you're on your honour.... || Nov. 1 || 15 marks. || Nov. 9 || || Nov. 9 || //**Interpretation:**// Why did you choose this form of representation for your project? What is the message of your creation? || Nov. 27 || || Nov. 30 || -Include the first sentence of the quotation -Whom is being discriminated against? -Bakground-what was/is the situation? -Is this still happening? When did it change? -Your reaction (3-5 sentences) || Dec. 3 || || Dec. 5 || -How did the video make you feel? -What do you think of the mother's reaction? -How would you react? -Has anything ever happened to you where you were made to feel uncomfortable because of who you are? || Dec. 5 || || Dec. 20 || For each of the three do the following: After finding out about each party's platform, answer the question: "Whom would you vote for and why?" 3-5 sentences. || Feb. 6 || Party Responsibilities: || Feb. 20 || || Feb. 15 || || Feb. 25 || || Mar.4 || || April 15 || || April.18 || || April.19 || || April.22 || || April.22 || -10 statistics shared in the video -10 things you can do to help solve or better this situation -Respond to the video. What do you think? || May.2 || -Title Page: title, names of students involved, colony -Paragraph stating why you chose this project. -Pictures, descriptions (before/after photos) -Reflection paragraph-are you satisfied? What is the community response to your project? Include direct quotations from a sampling of community members. || June 3 || || May.29 || || June. 4 || || June.7 || What is it? Where does it occur? Map Graphs/data with statistics pictures symptoms results WHY? Interesting facts and information WHAT CAN WE DO??
 * Social Studies 9** ​**Homework**
 * ===**Assignment**=== || **Description** || ===**DueDate**=== ||
 * Binder Cover || Create a binder cover including symbols, famous people, songs, anything about Canada.
 * World Map Test || Test #1 will be based on the World Map we filled in and p.11 The World of your binder. To be written by Wednesday, Sept. 26. || Sept. 26 ||
 * Homework || Read and complete "EARTH'S MOTIONS AND EARTH-SUN RELATIONSHIPS" pages 12-14 in your binder. || Sept. 27 ||
 * Regions Report || ** Regions Report **
 * Choose a region other than the Plains
 * Compare and contrast the Plains to the region you chose. 5 similarities and 5 differences.
 * Identify 5 things you like about the Plains and 5 things you dislike. These should be things you have experienced or know about.
 * List 3 advantage and three disadvantage of the Plains and the second region you chose. //For example, one disadvantage of the Intermontane Plateaus of the United States is the dry climate, which prevents the growth of anything without irrigation. Constant irrigation creates a great strain on the aquifer and the few rivers of the region.//
 * Include 3 photos-what you like about the plains
 * Also include 3 photos-what you like about the other region you chose. //(These do not need to be photos you took. If the photos are from a magazine/Internet, be sure to identify the source and credit the photographer)//
 * Identify 5 products of each region, things we get from this region. These could be natural products, or they could be manufactured there. They should however, be identifiable with the region. //For example, Pinapple is grown on the Hawaiian Islands of the United States. Hawaiian shirts are another product of this region, known for their bright, colourful, often floral designs.//
 * Regions Photo Quiz || On the Homepage of this wiki there is a link called Regions Photo Quiz. Click on the link and a pdf file with 16 pictures will open or download. Either in Word or simple in the body of an email, send me your answers, as to which region each photo represents.
 * Canadian Pride Handout || Scan and email entire document by Friday, Nov. 9.
 * Conflict Resolution || Explain your assigned term in class. Give an example of how a conflict could be resolved using your strategy. || Nov. 9 ||
 * Remembrance Day || Listen to the Alcatraz Brüder story told by Dora Maendel. Complete the handout and send it in for marking.
 * Famous Canadian Power Point || Using power point, create a single slide of a famous Canadian. Include 1 or more pictures and three clues as to who your person is. Your name and colony need to be in the lower right hand corner. Check spelling and make sure your layout is pleasing to look at. || Nov. 12 ||
 * I am Canadian || Create something to convey how you feel about Canada. This can be a piece of art, poster, presentation, song, poem, skit, anything really! You will also be writing a short interpretation of your creation.
 * Examining the Charter || Complete the document with specific examples.
 * Discrimination in Canada || Choose two quotations from pages 44-48. For each of the two quotations answer the following:
 * Integration and Assimilation || Complete page 50 "//Integration and Assimilation:Compare and Contrast//"
 * For Angela || Respond to the video //For Angela// by answering the following questions:
 * Pop Culture Consumption || Monitor yourself for 4 consecutive days, as to how much time you spend 'consuming' in the different areas outlined on the handout. Remember to keep all times in minutes.
 * Government on the Colony || Choose 3 different forms of government from the following list:
 * Dictatorship, Oligarchy, Democracy, Consensus
 * Write a short paragraph describing how your colony would work if it had this form of government. Provide specific examples. 5 sentences at the very least
 * Identify 2 advantages of having this form of government on your colony
 * Identify 2 disadvantages of having this form of government on your colony || Jan.22 ||
 * Levels of Government || Find examples of how each of the three levels of government affect you personally. You need to provide 5 examples for each level - Federal, Provincial and Municipal. Examples must be a complete thought, not just "roads" but "grading the gravel road into our colony." || Jan.25 ||
 * Political Parties in Canada || Taking a closer look at the four main political parties in Canada: Conservative, Liberal, NDP and Green. Include 2 points for each category.
 * Election Information || As a group you need to decide who your leader is. Your leader then needs to send me an email containing the name of your party. You have until the end of the week to send me your party logo and 4 platform issues.
 * Three advertising posters including platform and party information
 * A party ad that is in video format
 * You leader also needs to prepare a 1 minute speech for election day || Feb. 7 ||
 * Election Group Evaluation || Each student needs to fill out the attached form on his/her group members and send it in on the day of our election. You may fill it in manually or on computer.
 * Canadian Priorities || Complete pages 26-27 in your binder. Choose the 10 priorities you think our government should focus on. Rank those 10 in order from 1 (most important) to 10 (least important). For each priority you also need to state why this is important.
 * Responsibilities & Rights in Our Communities || Think about your responsibilities and rights in all the communities you are a part of.
 * Election Scrapbook || Create a powerpoint or other presentation format scrapbook.
 * Crime Through the Ages || What punishment did people in the past receive for crimes committed? Find examples from the following time periods:
 * Ancient Civilizations: 3 examples
 * Middle Ages: 2 examples
 * 1800-1900s: 3 examples
 * Today: 5 examples from a variety of countries (dictatorship, developed, different locations...etc...) || Mar. 13 ||
 * Newspaper Criminal Cases || Find two articles of a crime committed in Canada. Complete the Newspaper Criminal Cases template for each article.[[file:SS9 Newspaper C.doc]] || Mar.19 ||
 * Payne Vs. Davis || Watch the remainder of the case. Prepare your verdict. 2-5 sentences stating how you find the defendant and your reasoning. If you are finding for the plaintiff, then you also need to decide how much money you will be asking in damages. || April.8 ||
 * Case Studies #1-3 || I am providing a copy of the questions for Case Studies #1-3. You can use this file and simply type your answers in below the questions. Be sure to answer each question thoroughly.
 * Youth Justice New Approach || After viewing the video Youth Justice a New Approach discuss the video using the attached template.
 * Case Studies 1 & 2 || I am providing a copy of the questions for Case Studies 1 & 2. You can use this file and simply type your answers in below the questions. Be sure to answer each question thoroughly.
 * Case Studies 3 & 4 || I am providing a copy of the questions for Case Studies 3 & 4. You can use this file and simply type your answers in below the questions. Be sure to answer each question thoroughly.
 * Qualities of Global Citizens || Contemplate the qualities important for globally-minded citizens. Are these the same qualities that make good G'maschofter?
 * Story of Stuff || Respond to the video with the following questions:
 * Community Project || Your project needs to be put together as a report and include the following:
 * Chandler's Mill || Respond to the movie Chandler's Mill. You can address the following questions: How were jobs, the work place, employers and so forth different in 1890 from today? What has changed? How were people treated unfairly in the video? etc... || May.8 ||
 * You and the Real Economy || [[file:You and the Real Economy.docx]] || May 14 ||
 * Big Ideas Consumerism || Complete the video notesguide.
 * Analyzing Global News Coverage || Complete and send in.
 * Media Scrapbook || Find 3 World news coverag article and complete the analytical outline.
 * Global Issue Presentation || Prepare a powerpoint, video or Prezzie on your topic. Include:

These will be sent to me and I will put them on in class. || June. 5 ||
 * International Organization || [[file:Iiternational org.doc]] || June.14 ||
 * Fair Trade || [[file:FairTrade.doc]] || June.14 ||
 * Final Paper || [[file:SS9 Final Paper 2013.doc]] || June. 21 ||