Wednesday, 17 June 2015

Day 75: Geography review

Geography review.

Provincial exam next Wednesday at 1:00pm.
Remember to bring your textbook, several pens and pencils.

Last day of classes tomorrow.

Monday, 15 June 2015

Day 74: Government review

Review of government via kahoot.

Powerpoint review on government

Review package on history....complete for tomorrow.

Only two more days!

Day 73: Oral interviews

Provincial review package

Oral interviews.

Chance to re-do the oral interview next week.

Tuesday, 9 June 2015

Day 70: Social changes/improvements in Canadian history

OPEC crisis in 1973.  What is an embargo? 
Click to watch this old NBC news clip.

Figure 8-4.  Looking at different Generations (X, Y).  What are Millenials?  Which group are you part of (Gen Z)?

Group brainstorm:  How has Canada evolved socially?  What has government done to improve society?

Look at the sheet I gave to you at the start of the Cold War unit.  Look at social and cultural changes in Canada from 1940-2000.
Cite specific things that gov has done. 
  • Examples include: womens movement.  Bill 101.  CRTC.  Bill of Rights.  Multiculturalism Act.  Cradle to Grave social security.  CPP. 

Monday, 8 June 2015

Day 69: Economic issues

Pop quiz: Quebec Nationalism

CPH: The planners of happiness

G7 summit current events

Economic stages (recovery, prosperity, recession, depression).
Looking at different stages in Canadian History.
  • Post-war prosperity (184-187)
  • Economic challenges worksheet from today (Canada Pension Plan.  Medical Care Act.  OPEC.  Inflation.  Regionalism)
  • New Economic Ideas (FTA.  NAFTA.  Tackling debt)
Handed back updated marks

Oral Interview on Thursday/Friday