Exploration & Historical Thinking

1. Check In - questions??

2. Cause & Consequence: review & example
    Historical Significance: review & example
   * 2 new handouts on FreshGrade to complete this week

3. Your 'FINAL' - explanation & any questions.
    *See FreshGrade

Reminders:
*ALL your work needs to be in by THURSDAY, June 18!

*Ms Cyr is at Westview Wednesdays/Thursdays

Perspectives on your Explorer

1.  Check In: Any questions??

2.  Explorer Perspectives (The 2 Perspective handouts are on FreshGrade)
  * These will be your research notes so be detailed in your answers, you will be using this information as part of your FINAL.
  * Point form only (so you can fit more information in!😉)

Reminders:
*Socials 8 meets on Zoom on Tuesday & Thursday at 10:30
*Ms Cyr is at Westview on Wednesdays/Thursdays

The Beginning of the End...

1.  Check In: Questions?? Anything I need to go over??

2.  This is the start of your Final Assessment for Socials 8...
   Over the next few 'classes' we will be working on your final assessment for Socials 8. We will be breaking it down into small chunks that you will bring together at the end.

Today is STEP 1: Pick a topic (see Exploration Final page on this blog) and find 3 good sources...

What makes a GOOD Source?

 Is it reliable? (written by a source you can trace?)
Can you read and understand it?
Does it have enough information?
Are there images or lists of other sources that you can use ?

Start of the Modern Age...

1.  Check In - Questions??

2.  Kahoot - Modern Age Review 
(Renaissance, Scientific Revolution, Enlightenment & Reformation)

Reminders: 
*Socials 8 meets at 10:30 Tuesday/Thursday on zoom.
*Your work should be up to date! It is June next week...

Martin Luther and the Reformation

SOCIALS 8 meets at 10:30 
Tuesdays & Thursdays

                              *Please contact Ms Cyr if you need the meeting information sent to you again*

1.  Check In: Questions about Socials? Return to School next week...?

2.  TEDed: Martin Luther and the Reformation lesson

      *Please remember to SIGN IN to your TEDed account so your work is saved!

           You do not need to post anything on FreshGrade TEDed will notify me when you complete the assignment.

*Remember to complete ALL the sections 'Watch & Think' AND 'Dig Deeper & Discuss'.  I have added an Historical Significance page to this blog if you need a reminder on the criteria.

Reminders:

* Please make sure your work is up to date... the end of the year is coming quickly!

Changes in Religion...

SOCIALS 8 meets at 10:30 
Tuesdays & Thursdays

                              *Please contact Ms Cyr if you need the meeting information sent to you again*

1.  Check In - questions? confusions?

2.  Background to the Reformation (handout on FreshGrade) -  
        DUE TUESDAY, May 26

Reminders:
* Please submit your 'Renaissance Art vs Science' assignment from last week.

Renaissance Recap

SOCIALS 8 meets at 10:30 
Tuesdays & Thursdays

*Please contact Ms Cyr if you need the meeting information sent to you again*

1.  Renaissance, Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment

   video worksheet - check your answers and FIX any errors!

2.  Zoom Breakout Rooms - if you are missing work you will be joining a room to go over what you are missing and get help!

Reminders:

TUESDAY is a PRO-D Day no zoom class.

Catch up on some work!

Art vs Science

SOCIALS 8 meets at 10:30 
Tuesdays & Thursdays

*Please contact Ms Cyr if you need the meeting information sent to you again*

1.  Any questions or confusions?

2.  Art vs Science  (see FreshGrade for handout)

Reminders:
*Please upload 'Renaissance, Scientific Revolution & Enlightenment' to FreshGrade

Renaissance & Scientific Revolution

1.  If you have not completed the online learning survey please do so ASAP! (The link was emailed to you on Tuesday)

2. The Renaissance & Scientific Revolution (video & handout on FreshGrade)

3. Questions or clarifications about anything to do with Socials??

Reminders:
Socials 8 meets at 10:30 Tuesday & Thursdays
*If you are not getting reminder emails please contact Ms Cyr

FreshGrade - all work up to today's assignment should now be submitted. Please check your FreshGrade and contact Ms Cyr if you have any questions or need help.

Renaissance Art Again!

1.  Please take the Survey and give me your feedback!
 (the link has been emailed to you)

2. The majority of you are behind on the last couple of assignments... please catch up ASAP!

Reminders:
All work on FreshGrade should be complete. 
*Please check and get yourself caught up if necessary.

Socials 8 is now meeting at 10:30 AM on zoom.
*check your email for the correct meeting code/password!
*Please contact Ms Cyr if you have not been getting the emails.

Renaissance & Art

1.  Check In
How is everything going??

2.  Renaissance Art *On FreshGrade!
(handout & video *username & password to access video is on FreshGrade too)

Reminders: 
Please remember if you need help it can be arranged on zoom too!
Send me an email and I can set something up with me and/or Mrs Elliot. 

Check In

Check In

Today is for individual check ins** 
(questions, missing work, how you are doing in term 3 so far... etc. etc.)

*SAME meeting code & SAME password you can sign in any time during the hour for your block 
Block F- 9:55-10:55
Block E- 11:00 -12:00

*For privacy I will be letting students in one at a time from the waiting room.  You may have to wait for a few minutes if someone is ahead of you.

Reminders:

Your Printing Press Mind Map is due on Thursday.

Innovation: Printing Press

1.  Check In... Questions? Concerns?

2.  Today's assignment: 
Innovation: What were the consequences of the Printing Press??
*Handout & resources on FreshGrade  Due Thursday, April 30

REMINDERS:
'Islam's Golden Age' should be on FG today!

Tuesday, April 28 will be for individual check ins** 
(questions, missing work, how you are doing in term 3 so far... etc. etc.)

*SAME meeting code & SAME password you can sign in any time during the hour for your block 
Block F- 10:00 -11:00
Block E- 11:00 -12:00

*For privacy I will be letting students in one at a time from the waiting room.  You may have to wait for a few minutes if someone is ahead of you.

Consequences of innovation

1.  Work from last week.... Questions or Confusions??
            (Middle Ages Cause & Consequence)

2.  Consequences of Innovation - due Thursday
    (see FreshGrade for handout & instructions)

Reminders:
Make sure ALL your work is up to date! 
*If you want to schedule a short zoom conference let me know and we can go over anything you need help with.

Socials 8 Zoom Class Schedule:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Block E - 11:00
Block F -10:00
* If you have not been getting email reminders please let Ms Cyr know!

Cause & Consequence Middle Ages

1. Check In
 *Middle Ages Towns assignment - Any Questions? Confusions?
* Other questions??

2.  Kahoot- review of the content from last 2 assignments
* This content will be used for your 'cause & consequence' practice

3.  Thinking Like a Historian: Cause & Consequence 
Handout on FreshGrade

End of the Middle Ages

* Reminder if you did not complete the DISCUSS part of the TED -Ed lesson - please do so ASAP! *Make sure you are signed in so your work is saved

All Handouts for this lesson are on FreshGrade. Click on 'more' if you can not see them.
1. Read the information provided on 'Life in Towns'.

2.  Use the information to complete the sheet 'The End of the Middle Ages...Towns'

3.  Upload your finished questions onto FreshGrade before class on Thursday.

Next zoom class Thursday, April 16
Same time, same meeting code, same password (see your email)  *Please contact me if you did not get the email

First Week (online!) Feedback

*Some of your Classmates are missing!

1.  Feedback...How is school online going??

2.  End of the Middle Ages (Ted-Ed see last blog post for instructions and links!)
Thank you for those of you who completed the THINK questions! Most of you forgot to...
...Answer the DISCUSS question! Read Online Discussion Etiquette Page first!

*You are not limited to one comment!
If you already have posted a DISCUSS response (Thanks Shayla, Cadence & Emmett!) you can add to your mark by posting a response to someone else.

'The End of the Feudal System' should be complete BEFORE TUESDAY. I will have it on FreshGrade before Tuesday also :)

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

Welcome Back!

1.  Online Learning: Procedures and questions...
Things you need to do:
* 'Attend' all class meetings and participate

*Check the blog on a regular basis

*Use FreshGrade to submit assignments *unless otherwise specified - like today we are going to use TED-ED.

* Confidential information will be sent via email and/or put on FreshGrade, get in the habit of checking them regularly

* Ask questions and give me feedback on how things are going. This is new to ALL of us!

2.  Zoom questions?

3.  Middle Ages assignment for Thursday
We will be using TED-ED for this lesson, please sign up for a free account using your name (no amusing nicknames please- I can't assess your work if I don't know who did it!).

Go to TED-ED lesson 'The End of the Feudal System'

Go to the THINK section and look over the questions before you view the video. 

View the video and complete the THINK questions. *Make sure you are signed in so you can save your answers! (and I can see them)

Go to the DISCUSS section and read the question.  You can then go to the DIG DEEPER section for two links that give you more information.  Post your answer to the question.  We will be discussing this on Zoom on Thursday.

Online Learning Information

Hello Everyone!

We will be getting started with Socials online on 

Tuesday, April 7.

* I have scheduled meeting times when we would normally be having class so it should not conflict with your other courses.

3 Things to Do BEFORE we meet on Tuesday...

1.  We will be using Zoom which can be used from a computer, tablet or phone - please download and get yourself set up so you are ready to go!

2.  Are you able to access Freshgrade? If you have forgotten your login information please email me so I can send it to you. Read # 3 

3.  You will need a password to join our Zoom meeting I will put this on Freshgrade (see #2 above) so only people in our class will have access.  When you sign in please sign in with your first and last name (no nicknames please).  Attendance will be taken and participating will contribute to your course assessment!

Tuesday, April 7
Block E will be 'meeting' on Zoom at 9:00
Block F will be 'meeting' on Zoom at 11:00

Thursday, April 9
Block E will be 'meeting' on Zoom at 11:00
Block F will be 'meeting' on Zoom at 9:00

I am looking forward to seeing you all on Zoom next week!

Coming Soon...

Plans are in the works for continuing our learning online starting next week! Details coming soon... 

Middle Ages Project Presentations

1. Present your Projects in the Library to Ms O's & Ms W's classes.

Reminders:
ALL parts of your project should now be in!
(Research Notes, Bibliography, Artifact & 'Good Copy')

*You can still hand in work for Term 2 - Please get it in ASAP after Spring Break!

Welcome to the Middle Ages

1.  Complete movie & history/satire examples

2.  Library - view & give feedback on Middle Ages Projects

Reminders:
*You will be giving your 'official' project presentation in the Library next class - make sure everything is ready to go!
Report Cards are done but you can still hand in term 2 work!
Flex this week: Thursday!

Middle Ages Silly or Serious?

* Crusades Q should be finished!

1.  The Holy Grail (movie & handout)  /complete mini-interviews

2.  Discuss Crusades Sheet from last class.

Reminders:
All missing work for Term 2 should now be in for it to count as part of your report card.
Flex Today!
Next week: Thursday

Gallery Walk & Interview

1.  Medieval Projects Gallery Walk 

2.  Crusades Questions (handout)/ Mini- Interviews

3.  Holy Grail(dvd & handout) /Mini- Interviews

Reminders:
*Please remember to submit research notes, bibliography and assessment map along with your project & artifact
Flex: today & tomorrow  
*come in if you are still missing work from term 2

Projects Due Today

*Projects are Due Today!

1.  Project organization/set up /prepare for interview
Interview questions:
-Explain your artifact and how it helps to answer your inquiry question.
-How is your inquiry topic historically significant?
-How would YOU answer your inquiry question after completing your research?

2.  Are you missing work?? Check Freshgrade!

*Term 3 Report Cards will be posted next class

Reminders:

If you want any work to count for Term 3 - get it in TODAY!

(you can still hand it in later it just might not show up on your report card)

Flex: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Last class before project is due!

The following should be ready to hand in on Tuesday, March 3:

1.  Research notes & bibliography should be complete 
     *Make sure bibliography is in the proper format

2. Artifact should be complete.

3. You should be prepared for your mini-interview:
     Mini-interview questions:
  
1. Explain your artifact and how it helps to answer your inquiry question

2.  How is your inquiry topic historically significant ?

3.  How would you answer your inquiry question after completing your research?

Reminders:
Report Card Cut OFF  for Term 2 is next class (Tuesday)
Flex today!

Project Assembly

1.  Go through the Project Checklist 
*You should be able to check off most of the boxes at this point!

2.  Work on Artifact & Poster/Powerpoint to support your story. (see criteria on the assessment map)

3.  Missing Work! 
*Check Freshgrade Term 2 cut off is one class away!

Reminders:
Middle Ages Project is due one week from today.
Tuesday, March 3

*Any Term 2 work needs to be in by March 3 to be included on this report card!

Making Your Artifact

1.  Research/make your artifact!

2.  Term 2 missing work - Report card cut off is 2 classes away!

Reminders:
*Middle Ages project is due Tuesday, March 3
Term 2 Report Card cut off is Tuesday, March 3
Flex today 
Next week: Thursday Flex

Finishing Your Research!

1.  Project:Where should you be...?
* Research mostly complete by end of class today 
     **Remember you will need to submit your research notes and bibliography!
* Clear Plan for making your artifact tomorrow
* All artifact supplies at school today or ready to bring tomorrow

2.  Complete Research
     * Make sure your notes include images, maps, art, etc. as well as facts.
    * Complete the Historical Significance sheet as part of your notes.
    *  Double check your bibliography is complete and in the correct format.

3.  Have everything ready to go for your artifact making tomorrow... supplies AND a researched plan! 
Artifact handout should be complete!

Reminders:
Term 2 Report Card Cut Off is March 3.
Project due Tuesday, March 3
Flex this week: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

Medieval Project

1.  Medieval Project - due in 4 classes! March 3
Review the Criteria...
*Are you where you should be on the checklist?? Step 6 or 7??
*Don't forget you and your partner should have clearly identified sections that you are responsible for individually

2.  Research time
*Remember you should be collecting images, maps, primary sources as well as factual information.

Reminders:
Project Due- Tuesday, March 3
Term 2 Mark Cut Off is also March 3 
Flex this week: Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

What is Historical Significance?

1.  What is Historical Significance (HS)?

2.  Historical Significance Practice (Ted - Ed, & Handouts)
 * View Ted -Ed Normans
 * Read transcript and highlight the important parts - your evidence for HS
* Complete HS Practice together

3.  Analyze your Inquiry topic for Historical Significance.

Middle Ages Research Day 2

1.  Review Checklist/Criteria (see handouts)
       So far you should have:
               * artifact plan - rough
               * research notes started
               * bibliography (MLA format) started

2.  Research Time
     * Add to your notes and bibliography
     * don't forget to include images, maps, artifacts in your research

Reminders:
*Student Led Conferences this Thursday

Middle Ages Research

1.  Review criteria & how to do a bibliography
*see Middle Ages Resources page on blog for some links

2.  Research time on your Inquiry questions

Reminders:
Student Led Conferences next week

Welcome to The Middle Ages

1.  Intro 'Welcome to the Middle Ages' (handouts)

2.  Brainstorm Topics on scrap paper

3.  What Makes a GOOD Question? (powerpoint & discussion)

4.  Turning Your Topic into a Question & subquestions

5.  Artifact ideas (handout & examples)

Reminders:
*Crusader Dialogue will be due a week today (you will have some time next class)

*This Thursday is the last day Term 1 work will be accepted.

*Student Led Conferences are next Thursday - Feb 6
Ms Cyr will be available in the afternoon session

Flex this week: Thursday

Crusade Dialogue

1.  Discuss  Christianity & Islam & Crusades

2.  'Perspectives on the Crusades'
Your dialogue must have:
* 2 perspectives on the Crusades
* Minimum 2 pages
* Can be a script, short story, comic, song, rap, etc. etc. 

Reminders:
Term 1 work will not be accepted after Jan 30. 
*Come in and catch up ASAP!
Student Led Conferences are in 2 weeks!
Flex :Tuesday & Thursday this week

Crusades Perspectives

1. Crusades Overview

2.  Complete your Crusades Questions

3.  'Perspectives on the Crusades'
Your dialogue must have:
* 2 perspectives on the Crusades
* Minimum 2 pages
* Can be a script, short story, comic, song, etc. etc. 

Reminders:
Term 1 work will not be accepted after Jan 30. 
*Come in and catch up ASAP!
Flex :Tuesday & Thursday this week

The Crusades : Perspectives

1.  What were some different perspectives on the Crusades?(handouts)
      *Read the sources & background information & complete # 1-5

2. Holy Land (T chart & documentary)
* Make a T - Chart : 
                             Perspectives on the Crusades
 Christian Perspectives                            Muslim Perspectives

As you view the documentary record the perspective and who it belongs to.

Early Islam

1. Intro to Islam (3 CircleVenn handout & video)
* Put the information about Islam in one of the circles on your Venn Diagram sheet. Label the other 2 Judaism & Christianity.

2.  The Spread of Islam (handout)
* Read and answer on a separate sheet of paper

Reminders:
Term 1 work will not be accepted after Jan 30. Come in and make sure you are caught up!
Flex Today!

Early Christianity

1.  Continuity & Change: Religion (powerpoint & discussion)

2.  Charlemagne: An Introduction (video)

3.  Early Christianity: 
How Did Religions Change & Stay the Same? (handout & text)
     *Read & Complete #1-5

Reminders:
Any missing work/tests from will not be accepted after January 30.
Come in during FLEX ASAP!!
Flex this week: Thursday

Battle of Hastings & the Bayeux Tapestry

1.  The Battle of Hastings -5 w's (handouts & video & cartoon)

2.  Bayeux Tapestry  (website & video & handouts)- 
Thinking Like a Historian  *evidence, perspective, turning points

Reminders:
You need to come in and complete any missing Term 1 work with Ms Cyr ASAP (Jan 30 deadline).
Flex Today!
Next Week Flex: Thursday

Norman Conquest

1. What do you remember?? Feudal System
*review & background to tapestry view 

2.  Primary Source analysis: The Bayeux Tapestry (handouts & Blog)
         * What is going on in your scene?
       * What order do you think the scenes go in?
       * View "The Bayeux Tapestry: All Of It" first half

Reminders:
If you are missing work from term 1 you need to come in and complete it during flex ASAP!
Flex this week:
Tuesday & Thursday