Socials 10-4: Intro to the NW Rebellion

Perspectives: what might the NWMP perspective be? and
the Government of Canada?

Today I collected the sketchnotes from our class last Thursday. Next, we viewed three episodes from the People's History, debriefing between each. I spent particular attention ensuring we understand how we might view the problems on the Plains from different perspectives. For homework I asked that you finish reading pp. 193-97 in the text, ensuring that you create at least three bullet-notes and two questions that the reading raised for you.

Socials 10-2: Intro to the NW Rebellion

On Thursday we viewed the first two parts of the People's History associated with the 1885 Rebellion and then we created 20-minute sketchnotes to solidify our understanding of the 1869 Red River Resistance. If you have not handed in the sketchnote, please do that for tomorrow's class.

Board notes to help in the creation of the sketchnote

Socials 8-1, 8-2, 8-3: The Italian City States and the story of money.

Yesterday and today we completed a map of the Italian City States and then discussed the effect of geography on Italian development. Next, we learned how interest works in banking and how $1 can become $2! I showed everyone who wrote the Middle Ages Test his or her score, and then shared the Term 3 final grades. A few people have their Castle Design Project to return for marks (asap). From there, were completed the study guide on Italian City States, and started the package on money. Please ensure the first study guide on city states is completed before next class. Enjoy the sun!

History 12-1: Intro to the USA and the Great Depression

Yesterday we wrote the fascism unit test - I didn't get it back until today but I'll try to get it marked asap. Today we started by debriefing yesterday's DeMarco reading (pp. 113-16, Ex #1-2) and then I gave some notes on the US presidents of the 1920s. Here they are:

Next, we reviewed the notions of interest, investment speculation, buying on margin, supply and demand, inflation and lay-away financing. This led us to be ready to view the BBC 20th Century documentary Boom and Bust. We also completed a study guide for the video (Ex #18a).

Finally, for homework, I asked that you complete Falk Ex 19 on American society in the 1920s - specifically as concerns the growth of the KKK. There is no DeMarco reading for tonight!

History 12-1: Hitler solidifies his power

Today we looked at the treatment of the Jewish people in Germany after Hitler and the NAZIs gained power. We saw how the harsh treatment and discrimination started out slowly, but quickly gained momentum. The Nuremberg Laws are "must knows"(one removed German citizenship (and worker rights) and the other was designed to ensure German Arian purity). Next, we examined the Night of the Long Knives. We noted how the army was willing to give an oath to Hitler to solidify their place above the SA. After 1934, all he has left to do is to wait for Hindenburg's 1936 death, and then the door is open for his becoming der Fuhrer (chancellor and president). We ended with the episode from the 20th Century History series by the BBC. For homework I asked you to finish reading the DeMarco chapter 7. 

We'll wrap things up tomorrow and you will have your fascism test on Tuesday after the long weekend.

Socials 8-1 and 8-2: Middle Ages Unit Test

The title says it all. I'll have the test back to you for next class. Enjoy the long weekend. If you are missing the castle design project (8 from SS8-1 and 5 from SS8-2) please get it in - the Third Term reports will be due soon.

Socials 10-2: The Red River Resistance

Today we began by reading pp. 155-7 in the text. I asked that you gather three bullet points and create two questions. We found in discussion that the questions tended towards three general areas: 1) what was going on with the fur trade; 2) why did the government treat the Métis so poorly; and, 3) why were people coming to the West?

Next we watched three episodes of the People's History with discussions after each. They were: "If We are Rebels," War is Upon Us," and, "A Single act of Severity." We are now familiar with the actions of the Resistance including the execution of Thomas Scott and the resultant military expedition to Fort Garry. We also understand the steps taken by the Métis to achieve the creation of their new territory through the Manitoba Act.

There is no homework.