May 13, 2013
Questions 1-3 on whether or not Canada is serving its immigrants well is due this Thursday! Don't forget!
-Mr. C
April 16, 2013
Don't forget, this is your last full week to work on your assignment. It's due next Thursday!
April 11, 2013
Your due date for your assignment in April 25. Please don't forget to conduct your research regularly!
April 5, 2013
This upcoming Thursday is our test. Make sure you thoroughly prepare for:
-Three Ls
-Population Distribution and Density
-The different types of aid (bilateral, multilateral...etc)
-World Bank and Appropriate Technology
Best of luck!
March 28, 2013
Please answer questions 1-3 on the back of the "Types of Aid" handout. There'll be a homework check after the long weekend.
Have a nice break!
March 22, 2013
You're expected to have the questions 1-3 completed for Monday on the article that we read on Mauritius (back of the handout).
Have a good weekend!
March 8, 2013
Hi all:
Please ensure that you complete that declining order bar graph for the Monday back. I will be doing a homework check and you need to have it done!
Have a great March Break!
-Mr. Charalambous
February 25, 2013
Please complete questions 1 and 2 from "Jade's Story" for homework!
Thanks
-Mr. C
February 19, 2013
Don't forget that questions 3 and 4 on the population density map is due next class. Make sure you have that completed.
-Mr. Charalambous
February 11, 2013
Here are our key terms from the lesson:
Scattered Population: occurs where resources are limited. The settlement pattern of northern Canada is like that. Cold conditions and rocky terrain have resulted in a scattered settlement.
Clustered Population: patters form when many settle together in a relatively small area. This may happen where there is favourable climate, rich resources and major transportation routes.
Linear Population: pattern occurs where natural and human made routes cause settlement to be arranged in line. Rivers such as the St. Lawrence in Canada and the Nile in Egypt have communities along their banks.
January 29, 2013
Reminder 8B: your presentations are due next Monday!
-Mr. C
January 7, 2013
Test on Thursday!
Make sure you study the following:
- What was Louis Riel fighting for?
- Why did the French sympathize with the Metis?
- The Manitoba Act of 1870 (guaranteeing the French Language, guaranteeing Catholicism, guaranteeing English settlement)
- Who were the Metis?
- Who was Louis Riel?
- Who was Thomas Scott?
- The Northwest Rebellion of 1885
December 12, 2012
Update on assignment: due date for the political cartoon is Thursday, December 20.
Remember for Decoding Political Cartoons you need to include a number of devices:
Caricatures (exaggeration of a historical person's features).
Analogy (a creation of historical, literary or cultural settings/situations for comparison e.g., the Trojan Horse or David and Goliath)
Words (commentary/explanation like captions, name titles and dialogue that provides explanation).
Signs (signs, symbols, size for quick communication, e.g., Uncle Sam representing America, a Beaver for Canada, an Eagle for U.S.).
An example:
Caricatures: Louis Riel and John A. MacDonald
Analogy: A Circus Performer
Words: "French Influence" and "English Influence" on the horses
Signs/Symbols: The Horses representing the influence
-Mr. C
December 3, 2012
We’ve
looked at a number of political cartoons over the past several weeks. A
political cartoon is a way to communicate powerful messages to the viewer on
issues and concerns of the time. And they are great historical artefacts.
Although the
assignment will be due on Monday, December 17, you will only be given two work
periods to work on it in class. You will have to finish this assignment on your
own time – so manage your time well!
For
this assignment, you’ll be creating your own political
cartoon. You’ll have the option to look at any issue that we’ve discussed in
history since the beginning of September. You will not be marked
on your artwork; rather you will be assessed on your knowledge of the issue and
your use of political cartoon devices.
Best of
luck!
-Mr.
Charalambous
November 16, 2012
Review your province's background. In our next class we'll be seeing what you know!
Mr. C
November 8, 2012
So the date has been set. This Wednesday, November the 14th, we will be having our Confederation Conference in the gym.
8A we will take attendance in the gym and we'll start immediately at 8:15 and go until 8:55. Please feel free to come in at 8:00 and begin to set up. I will be there to supervise.
8B we will continue from approximately 8:55 to 9:55.
Thanks everyone and best of luck!
Mr. Charalambous
November 2, 2012
This Monday, you will be presenting your proposals to the class. Make sure you are prepared. Also we will be having our Confederation Conference on Wednesday, November 14. I know we don't have history then but I pulled some strings so keep the date in mind.
-Mr. Charalambous
October 25, 2012
This weekend, make sure you complete your "preliminary proposal" for Monday. It will be due.
Thanks!
-Mr. Charalambous
October 13, 2012
Just a quick reminder that the rest of the test will be on Monday. Use this extra time to make sure you're prepared!
-Mr. C
October 4, 2012
Our first history test is around the corner. Next Thursday, October 11th, we'll have our Factors of Confederation test. You'll need to know whether the American Threat was real (hint, hint): Fenian Raids, Annexation Bill, Chesapeake Incident, St. Alban's Raid, Trent Affair and the Fear of Annexation by Railway.
Also you'll be expected to have an understanding of the external and internal factors including: Manifest Destiny, the Repeal of the Corn Laws, The End of Reciprocity, "Little Englanders," the Need for a Railway and Political Deadlock.
We will look at these terms again next class so be sure to start reviewing your notes and bring any questions you may have next class!
-Mr. Charalambous
September 20, 2012
Make sure you complete the handout on the political cartoons that you received today. Also, the 3 terms (Fenians, Annexation by Railway and the St. Alban's Incident) need to be filled out for homework.
Due Monday.
-C
September 10, 2012
For Thursday, make sure you complete your pre-1867 map of Canada. Have Ontario, Quebec, PEI, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia labeled and coloured. Also remember to read through the handout on
political cartoons.
