November 17, 2019
Grade 7
The students will be starting Chapter 6 which focuses on the War of 1812. Students will be learning the events, people and places that were important during this time period. We will look at the short and long term effects of the war; as well as, what caused the war to happen in the first place.
Grade 8
Due to the snow day, the students will have 1 more class day to complete their project on the Transcontinental railway and chapter 5 booklets. We will begin Chapter 6 this week, which focuses on the rise of the west and the gold rush. We will look at the means people took to search for gold and how the west prospered in Canada.
Sunday, 17 November 2019
Sunday, 10 November 2019
November 10, 2019
Grade 7
Students will be bringing Chapter 4 tests home. Please review the test, sign it and return it to school. We are working on Chapter 5 which focuses on how the Loyalists helped to develop North America. The students will be doing 2 things during this time. First they will have this week to complete the project on the Loyalists (who are they? and what part did they play in Canadian history?); as well as, an individual workbook about Chapter 5. It consists of fill-in-the-blanks, short answers, and matching questions that can be answered using the text book. Both items will make up the student's Chapter 5 mark and are to be completed by Thursday, November 14.
Grade 8
Students will be bringing Chapter 4 tests home for review. Please sign the test and return it to school. We are working on Chapter 5 which focuses on the development of the west and the transcontinental railroad. Students will be completing a group project on the transcontinental railroad (how were the problems of insufficient money and insufficient labour solved to create the railroad and what impact did the transcontinental railroad have on Canada); as well as, an individual workbook about Chapter 5. It consists of fill-in-the-blanks, short answers, and matching questions that can be answered using the text book. Both items will make up the student's Chapter 5 mark and are to be completed by Thursday, November 14.
Grade 7
Students will be bringing Chapter 4 tests home. Please review the test, sign it and return it to school. We are working on Chapter 5 which focuses on how the Loyalists helped to develop North America. The students will be doing 2 things during this time. First they will have this week to complete the project on the Loyalists (who are they? and what part did they play in Canadian history?); as well as, an individual workbook about Chapter 5. It consists of fill-in-the-blanks, short answers, and matching questions that can be answered using the text book. Both items will make up the student's Chapter 5 mark and are to be completed by Thursday, November 14.
Grade 8
Students will be bringing Chapter 4 tests home for review. Please sign the test and return it to school. We are working on Chapter 5 which focuses on the development of the west and the transcontinental railroad. Students will be completing a group project on the transcontinental railroad (how were the problems of insufficient money and insufficient labour solved to create the railroad and what impact did the transcontinental railroad have on Canada); as well as, an individual workbook about Chapter 5. It consists of fill-in-the-blanks, short answers, and matching questions that can be answered using the text book. Both items will make up the student's Chapter 5 mark and are to be completed by Thursday, November 14.
Friday, 1 November 2019
November 1, 2019
Grade 7
The students are pausing on their projects on Les Loyalistes for the time being. Once we complete Chapters 4 and 5 the students will have a better understanding of how Les Loyalistes were important in Canadian history and will complete their projects. We are discussing the Royal Proclamation of 1763, Benedict Arnold (hero or traitor) and the Treaty of Versailles in 1783. There will be a test at the end of week focusing on new vocabulary, selecting 3 points from the Royal Proclamation and fill-in-the-blanks for either Benedict Arnold as a traitor or as a hero.
Grade 8
Our groups have done a great job in informing the rest of the class their findings on their particular subject. Group number 1 examined the differences between the Métis and the Country-born. Group number 2 examined the changes in Canada from 1871-1905, when Prince Edward Island, Alberta, and Saskatchewan entered into Confederation. Group 3 will present next week. There will be a test next week focusing on new vocabulary, and a choice question (select a province from Manitoba, British-Columbia or PEI, and explain how John A. Macdonald succeeded in persuading them to join Confederation OR describe 2 differences between the lives of the Métis and the Contry-born)
Grade 7
The students are pausing on their projects on Les Loyalistes for the time being. Once we complete Chapters 4 and 5 the students will have a better understanding of how Les Loyalistes were important in Canadian history and will complete their projects. We are discussing the Royal Proclamation of 1763, Benedict Arnold (hero or traitor) and the Treaty of Versailles in 1783. There will be a test at the end of week focusing on new vocabulary, selecting 3 points from the Royal Proclamation and fill-in-the-blanks for either Benedict Arnold as a traitor or as a hero.
Grade 8
Our groups have done a great job in informing the rest of the class their findings on their particular subject. Group number 1 examined the differences between the Métis and the Country-born. Group number 2 examined the changes in Canada from 1871-1905, when Prince Edward Island, Alberta, and Saskatchewan entered into Confederation. Group 3 will present next week. There will be a test next week focusing on new vocabulary, and a choice question (select a province from Manitoba, British-Columbia or PEI, and explain how John A. Macdonald succeeded in persuading them to join Confederation OR describe 2 differences between the lives of the Métis and the Contry-born)
Sunday, 27 October 2019
October 27, 2019
Grade 7
The students will be bringing home his/her test on Chapter 3 for signatures. We begin Chapter 4 which focuses on French colonies within the British empire. The students will be completing a project where they are to describe who are Les Loyalistes and how did they affect Canadian history in the late 1700's. They are to have visuals (pictures and symbols) depicting a Loyalist and who they are.
Grade 8
The students will be bringing home his/her test on Chapter 3 for signatures. We begin Chapter 4 which focuses on the early years of Confederation. Students will be separated into groups and will be answering questions concerning various topics. Then each group will present their findings to the rest of the class.
Grade 7
The students will be bringing home his/her test on Chapter 3 for signatures. We begin Chapter 4 which focuses on French colonies within the British empire. The students will be completing a project where they are to describe who are Les Loyalistes and how did they affect Canadian history in the late 1700's. They are to have visuals (pictures and symbols) depicting a Loyalist and who they are.
Grade 8
The students will be bringing home his/her test on Chapter 3 for signatures. We begin Chapter 4 which focuses on the early years of Confederation. Students will be separated into groups and will be answering questions concerning various topics. Then each group will present their findings to the rest of the class.
Sunday, 20 October 2019
October 20, 2019
Grade 7
We have been concentrating on various events that took place in the mid 1700's in both North America and in Europe. Throughout this time period the French and English fought against each other. We read about many treaties and the effect on the colonies and countries attached to them. In the end, the biggest loss to France was having to give up la Nouvelle-France to Great Britain. This week students will have a short test where they are to fill-in-the-blanks to complete certain facts with the appropriate term. It will incorporate dates, treaties, colonies, and groups of people during this time period.
Grade 8
We have been concentrating on the events and conferences that lead several colonies in British North America to form one country. We noticed that not all provinces and territories joined in Confederation at the same time and we discussed the changes to the map of Canada from 1867 to 1871. This week students will have an open book assignment with multiple choice questions centering on John A. Macdonald and his life. As well, students will have a short test where they are to fill-in-the-blanks to complete certain facts with the appropriate term. It will incorporate dates, conferences, provinces and territories involved in Confederation during this time period.
Grade 7
We have been concentrating on various events that took place in the mid 1700's in both North America and in Europe. Throughout this time period the French and English fought against each other. We read about many treaties and the effect on the colonies and countries attached to them. In the end, the biggest loss to France was having to give up la Nouvelle-France to Great Britain. This week students will have a short test where they are to fill-in-the-blanks to complete certain facts with the appropriate term. It will incorporate dates, treaties, colonies, and groups of people during this time period.
Grade 8
We have been concentrating on the events and conferences that lead several colonies in British North America to form one country. We noticed that not all provinces and territories joined in Confederation at the same time and we discussed the changes to the map of Canada from 1867 to 1871. This week students will have an open book assignment with multiple choice questions centering on John A. Macdonald and his life. As well, students will have a short test where they are to fill-in-the-blanks to complete certain facts with the appropriate term. It will incorporate dates, conferences, provinces and territories involved in Confederation during this time period.
Monday, 14 October 2019
October 14, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving!
Grade 7
Students will be bringing home his/her test for review and signature. In Chapter 3, we look at the fall of la Nouvelle-France. We will see in this chapter how the British were in a position of force in North America and how France and Great Britain are enemies. We will examine the loss of Acadia to Great Britain with the signing of "le traité dÙtrecht" and the loss of la Nouvelle-France with the signing of "le traité de Paris"; as well as, the loss during the Seven Years War.
Grade 8
Students will be bringing home his/her test for review and signature. In Chapter 3, we look at the birth of a new country. We will examine the steps taken towards Confederation in the 3 conferences and what occurred at each; the British North American Act; the responsibilities of government; and how the map of Canada has changed from 1867 to 1870/71.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Grade 7
Students will be bringing home his/her test for review and signature. In Chapter 3, we look at the fall of la Nouvelle-France. We will see in this chapter how the British were in a position of force in North America and how France and Great Britain are enemies. We will examine the loss of Acadia to Great Britain with the signing of "le traité dÙtrecht" and the loss of la Nouvelle-France with the signing of "le traité de Paris"; as well as, the loss during the Seven Years War.
Grade 8
Students will be bringing home his/her test for review and signature. In Chapter 3, we look at the birth of a new country. We will examine the steps taken towards Confederation in the 3 conferences and what occurred at each; the British North American Act; the responsibilities of government; and how the map of Canada has changed from 1867 to 1870/71.
Sunday, 6 October 2019
October 6, 2016
Grade 7
The students will be having a test on Chapter 2 this coming week. It will focus on new vocabulary through matching of word and definition and the triangular commerce, "le commerce triangulaire" where students fill-in-the-blanks of items that are imported/exported between the 3 regions of France, New France and the Antilles. Students select between Monseigneur Laval and characteristics of la Nouvelle-France and will indicate whether the statements given are True or False. Lastly, students will have multiple choice questions with regards to Chapter 2 and can complete this portion with his/her textbook and/or notes.
Grade 8
The students will be having a test on Chapter 2 this coming week. It will focus on new vocabulary through matching of word and definition. Students will have a series of statements concerning the mode of representation in the Legislative Assembly, at that time. He/she is to indicate whether the statement is part of the equal representation (favoured by le Canada-Est) or representation by population (favoured by le Canada-Ouest). Lastly, students will be given the choice of selecting 3 out of the 4 factors, covered in class, of why the colonies of British North America should join together to form 1 country: Canada. Students are to explain how joining together will resolve the problem or factors that the colonies face.
Grade 7
The students will be having a test on Chapter 2 this coming week. It will focus on new vocabulary through matching of word and definition and the triangular commerce, "le commerce triangulaire" where students fill-in-the-blanks of items that are imported/exported between the 3 regions of France, New France and the Antilles. Students select between Monseigneur Laval and characteristics of la Nouvelle-France and will indicate whether the statements given are True or False. Lastly, students will have multiple choice questions with regards to Chapter 2 and can complete this portion with his/her textbook and/or notes.
Grade 8
The students will be having a test on Chapter 2 this coming week. It will focus on new vocabulary through matching of word and definition. Students will have a series of statements concerning the mode of representation in the Legislative Assembly, at that time. He/she is to indicate whether the statement is part of the equal representation (favoured by le Canada-Est) or representation by population (favoured by le Canada-Ouest). Lastly, students will be given the choice of selecting 3 out of the 4 factors, covered in class, of why the colonies of British North America should join together to form 1 country: Canada. Students are to explain how joining together will resolve the problem or factors that the colonies face.
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