May 14, 2013
Questions 1-3 on whether or not Canada is serving its immigrants well is due on Wednesday. Make sure you have them done by then!
-Mr. Charalambous
April 19, 2013
Your assignment is due THIS TUESDAY!
-Mr. C
April 16, 2013
Don't forget, this is your last week to work on your assignment. It's due next Tuesday!
-Mr. Charalambous
April 11, 2013
Your due date for your assignment in April 23. Please don't forget to conduct your research regularly!
-Mr. Charalambous
April 5, 2013
This upcoming Wednesday 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!
-Mr. Charalambous
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!
-Mr. Charalambous
March 22, 2013
Have the questions 1-4 completed for Tuesday on the article that we read on Mauritius (back of the handout).
Have a good weekend!
-Mr. C
March 8, 2013
Hey all:
I will absolutely be doing a homework check the first class back (that Tuesday). Please ensure that you've created your scatter plot graph for the birth rates and purchasing power from that table.
Have a good break!
-Mr. Charalambous
February 22, 2013
Please don't forget to answer questions 1 and 2 on "Jade's Story!"
-Mr. Charalambous
February 13, 2013
Don't forget that questions 3 and 4 on the population density map is due next class. Make sure you have that completed.
Have a great super duper long weekend!
-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.
February 7, 2013
Complete the handout on Developing Literacy with a Photograph
-Mr.Charalambous
January 29, 2013
Reminder 8A: your Heritage Minutes will be due tomorrow!!
-Mr. Charalambous
January 7, 2013
Test on Wednesday!
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
-Mr. Charalambous
December 12, 2012
Update on your assignment: it'll be due next Tuesday, December 18, 2012.
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
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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 21, 2012
Ensure that you finish those two questions given on the handout today. And for question 2, please be specific as to what you think the federal and provincial government's should be in charge of.
-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
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. C
November 2, 2012
Start preparing for the Confederation Conference -- it's been scheduled for Wednesday, November 14. Be ready!
-Mr. Charalambous
October 5th, 2012
Sorry everyone -- I didn't realize that next week's schedule changes and I want to have at least one period to review. So now instead, this Wednesday we will review and the test will be on the following day -- Thursday October 11th.
However, I realize that the period is a bit shorter in the morning so we'll be having the political cartoon part of the test on Wednesday. So be prepared for that!
-Mr. C
October 4, 2012
Our first history test is around the corner. Next Wednesday, October 10th, 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 25, 2012
Finish up taking notes on the last incident -- e.g., the Annexation Bill or possibly the Trent Affair.
-C
September 18, 2012
For homework tonight, identify the four provinces on the handout provided (behind your notes on Canada's provinces). That's due tomorrow. For Thursday, have your political cartoon worksheet completed. Remember for question 4, fill out AS MUCH as you can.
-C
September 6th, 2012
Label and colour the pre-Confederation map of Canada. Make sure Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and PEI are clearly labeled. Due next week.
-C
