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Friday, November 30th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today,  we talked about current events and discussed the influence of writers on spreading ideas during the Renaissance. Please review pages 72-73 if needed and make sure that your graphic organizer is done.  Chapter 2 Assessment December 10th  Romaine Lettuce CE due December 10th.  8C  -       Today,  we talked about current events and discussed the influence of writers on spreading ideas during the Renaissance. Please review pages 72-73 if needed and make sure that your graphic organizer is done.  Chapter 2 Assessment December 10th  Romaine Lettuce CE due December 10th.  8G  -    Today,  we  talked about current events and watched a video about the impact of scientists and mathematicians on spreading Renaissance ideas. Please review pages 69-71 if needed and make sure that your graphic organizer is done.  Chapter 2 Assessment December 10th  Romaine Lettuce CE due December 10th.  9B  -  Today,  we continued working on our political ca

Thursday, November 29th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today,  we continued to discuss the role of scientists and mathematicians in spreading Renaissance ideas. Please review pages 69-71 if needed.  8C  -     Today,  we  discussed the role of writers in spreading Renaissance ideas. Please review pages 72-73 if needed.  8G  -    Today,  we discussed the role of scientists and mathematicians in spreading Renaissance ideas. Please review pages 69-71 if needed.  9B  -  Today,  we started working on our political cartoon assignments - on Google Classroom. They will be due on Monday and you have one more block tomorrow!  Chapter 2 assessment will be on   Tuesday, December 4th   (we will have a review block on Monday, December 3rd) Important Dates coming up:  Wednesday, December 5th - Early Dismissal Friday, December 7th - PD Day No School Friday, December 21st - Christmas Activity Day  December 2nd to January 6th - Christmas Break  Have a great evening!

Wednesday, November 28th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today,  we discussed the role of scientists and mathematicians in spreading Renaissance ideas. Please review pages 69-71 if needed.  8C  -     Today,  we  discussed the role of scientists and mathematicians in spreading Renaissance ideas. Please review pages 69-71 if needed. Please make sure that you have completed your assigned questions. 8G  -    Today,  we finished watching The Monuments Men. Please be sure that you complete your two chosen reflection questions.  9B  -  Today,  we continued to discuss political cartoons and started planning out creating our own. Please be sure that you have an idea for one by tomorrow. Watch the news tonight for inspiration.   Chapter 2 assessment will be on   Tuesday, December 4th   (we will have a review block on Monday, December 3rd) Important Dates coming up:  Wednesday, December 5th - Early Dismissal Friday, December 7th - PD Day No School Friday, December 21st - Christmas Activity Day  December

Tuesday, November 27th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today,  we finished watching The Monuments Men. Please be sure that you complete your two chosen reflection questions.  8C  -     Today,  we finished watching The Monuments Men. Please be sure that you complete your two chosen reflection questions.  8G  -    Today,  we finished watching The Monuments Men. Please be sure that you complete your two chosen reflection questions.  9B  -  Today,  we looked at the impact of political cartoons on addressing political messages.  Try to think of an idea that you could create a political cartoon about.  Chapter 2 assessment will be on Tuesday, December 4th (we will have a review block on Monday, December 3rd) Important Dates coming up:  Wednesday, December 5th - Early Dismissal Friday, December 7th - PD Day No School Friday, December 21st - Christmas Activity Day  December 2nd to January 6th - Christmas Break  Have a great evening!

Monday, November 26th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today,  we watched The Monuments Men. Please be sure that your Renaissance Magazine assignment is done for tomorrow.  8C  -     Today,  we watched The Monuments Men. Please be sure that your Renaissance Newspaper assignment is done for tomorrow.  8G  -  Today,  we watched The Monuments Men. 9B  -  Today,  we spent the class finishing up our chapter 2 booklet and any other missing work.  Smog in India current event due Tomorrow Important Dates coming up:  Wednesday, December 5th - Early Dismissal Friday, December 7th - PD Day No School Friday, December 21st - Christmas Activity Day  December 2nd to January 6th - Christmas Break  Have a great evening!

Thursday, November 22nd

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today,  we worked on creating a magazine showcasing the impact and influence of one Renaissance artists. Due Tuesday! Smog in India current event due November 23rd (last CE of Term 1)  8C  -     Today,  we worked on creating a newspaper showcasing the impact and influence of one Renaissance artists. Due Tuesday! Smog in India current event due November 23rd (last CE of Term 1)  8G  -  Today, we worked on creating a "hockey" trading card for a Renaissance artist. Due Tuesday.  Smog in India current event due November 23rd (last CE of Term 1)  9B  -  Today,  Miss K taught a lesson on Jury Duty and the responsibility that Canadians have to be a part of a jury at times.  Smog in India current event due November 27th  Important Dates coming up:  Term 1 ends November 30th - ALL WORK FROM TERM 1 NEEDS TO BE TURNED IN BY  TOMORROW  IN ORDER TO BE MARKED.  Wednesday, December 5th - Early Dismissal Friday, December 7th - PD Day No Sch

Wednesday, November 21st

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today,  we continued talking about the influence of artists during the Renaissance. We researched one of 10 Renaissance artists from the textbook. We will continue the project tomorrow.  Smog in India current event due November 23rd (last CE of Term 1)  8C  -     Today,  we continued talking about the influence of artists during the Renaissance. We researched one of 10 Renaissance artists from the textbook. We will continue the project tomorrow.  Smog in India current event due November 23rd (last CE of Term 1)  8G  -  Today, we watched a video on the influence of artists during the Renaissance. Please make sure that your organizer has information about 5 different artists completed. Review pages 62-68 if needed. Tomorrow, we will start a research assignment.  Smog in India current event due November 23rd (last CE of Term 1)  9B  -  Today,  we had Cst. Woronuk from the Edmonton Police Service come in to speak with us about the YCJA and the

Tuesday, November 20th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today,  we continued talking about the influence of artists during the Renaissance. Review pages 62-68 in the textbook if needed. We will work on a project tomorrow.  Smog in India current event due November 23rd (last CE of Term 1)  8C  -     Today,  we continued talking about the influence of artists during the Renaissance. Review pages 62-68 in the textbook if needed. We will work on a project tomorrow.  Smog in India current event due November 23rd (last CE of Term 1)  8G  -  Today, we talked about the influence of artists on spreading ideas during the Renaissance. Please make sure that your organizer has information about 5 different artists completed. Review pages 62-68 if needed.  Smog in India current event due November 23rd (last CE of Term 1)  9B  -  Today,  we spoke about consequences of the YCJA. We read 4 articles talking about effective it has been. Make sure that your organizer has been completed for tomorrow. We also worke

Monday, November 19th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today,  we watched a video about the importance of artists during the Renaissance and worked on a virtual scavenger hunt.  Smog in India current event due November 23rd (last CE of Term 1)  8C  -     Today,  we watched a video about the importance of artists during the Renaissance and worked on a virtual scavenger hunt.  Smog in India current event due November 23rd (last CE of Term 1)  8G  -  Today, we talked about the influence of scholars and philosophers on spreading ideas during the Renaissance. You should be done up to question 38 in your booklet.  Smog in India current event due November 23rd (last CE of Term 1)  9B  -  Today,  we spoke about factors of the YCJA and consequences. Please be sure that you are done pages 68-69 in your booklet of questions.  Halloween current event due November 20th Important Dates coming up:  Term 1 ends November 30th - ALL WORK FROM TERM 1 NEEDS TO BE TURNED IN BY  NOVEMBER 23RD  IN ORDER TO BE MAR

TGI... Friday, November 16th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today,  we talked about current events and completed a review about how ideas spread and the impact of Humanism.  Smog in India current event due November 23rd (last CE of Term 1)  8C  -     Today,  we talked about current events and completed a review about how ideas spread and the impact of Humanism.  Smog in India current event due November 23rd (last CE of Term 1)  8G  -  Today,  we talked about current events and had a work period to catch up on anything that you were missing.  Smog in India current event due November 23rd (last CE of Term 1)  9B  -  Today,  we had a quick quiz to check in and see what we know about the YCJA. We then watched a documentary about the origin and impact of the YCJA.  Halloween current event due November 20th Important Dates coming up:  Term 1 ends November 30th - ALL WORK FROM TERM 1 NEEDS TO BE TURNED IN BY  NOVEMBER 23RD  IN ORDER TO BE MARKED.  Wednesday, December 5th - Early Dismissal Friday, Dec

Thursday, November 15th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today,  we looked at the impact scholars and philosophers had on the spread of ideas during the Renaissance. Review pages 57-59 if needed. Halloween current event due November 16th 8C  -     Today,   we watched a documentary about the history of the Renaissance and reviewed the concept of Worldview. Halloween current event due November 16th 8G  -  Today,  we  completed a quick formative quiz about how ideas spread throughout the Renaissance. We also talked about the concept of Humanism, that is valuing human life and worth (p. 55-56). Make sure that you are done questions 20-23 in your booklets.  Halloween current event due November 16th 9B  -  Today,  we talked about the consequences of the YCJA (p. 66-67). Tomorrow we will have a quick quiz when we enter class on what we know so far.  Halloween current event due November 20th Important Dates coming up:  Term 1 ends November 30th - ALL WORK FROM TERM 1 NEEDS TO BE TURNED IN BY  NOVEMBE

Wednesday, November 14th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today,  you reviewed how ideas spread during the Renaissance and talked about the concept of Humanism. Review page 56 if needed.   Halloween current event due November 16th 8C  -     Today,   we discussed how ideas were quick to spread and talked about the printing press.Please make sure your activity sheet completed from class today. Review pages 52-54 if needed.   Halloween current event due November 16th 8G  -  Today,  we  discussed how ideas spread during the Renaissance, focusing on the invention of the Printing Press. We continued working on our chapter 2 booklets and should be done questions 12-19. Halloween current event due November 16th 9B  -  Today,  we talked about the difference between the Criminal Code of Canada and the YCJA (p.64). Halloween current event due November 20th Important Dates coming up:  Term 1 ends November 30th - ALL WORK FROM TERM 1 NEEDS TO BE TURNED IN BY  NOVEMBER 23RD  IN ORDER TO BE MARKED.  Wednesd

Tuesday, November 13th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today,  you discussed how ideas spread during the Renaissance. Review pages 51-54 if needed. Make sure your chart has been filled out with supporting details.  Halloween current event due November 16th 8C  -     Today,     you discussed how ideas were slow to spread during the Renaissance. Please make sure your activity sheet completed from class today. Review pages 50-51 if needed.  Halloween current event due November 16th 8G  -  Today,     you discussed how ideas were slow to spread during the Renaissance.  We started working on our chapter 2 booklets and should be done questions 1-11. Halloween current event due November 16th 9B  -  Today,  talked about current events and looked at a comic about a youth who committed a crime (p.61-63). Halloween current event due November 20th Important Dates coming up:  Term 1 ends November 30th - ALL WORK FROM TERM 1 NEEDS TO BE TURNED IN BY  NOVEMBER 23RD  IN ORDER TO BE MARKED.  Wednesday, Dece

TGI... Friday, November 9th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today,  we participated in some Remembrance Day Activities.  Halloween current event due November 16th 8C  -     Today,  we participated in some Remembrance Day Activities.   Halloween current event due November 16th 8G  -  Today,  we participated in some Remembrance Day Activities.  Halloween current event due November 16th 9B  -  Today,  we participated in some Remembrance Day Activities.  Legalization of Marijuana Current Event due November 13th Important Dates coming up:  Monday, November 12th - No School: Remembrance Day Term 1 ends November 30th - ALL WORK FROM TERM 1 NEEDS TO BE TURNED IN BY  NOVEMBER 23RD  IN ORDER TO BE MARKED.  Have a great weekend! 

Thursday, November 8th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today,  Miss Lamouche introduced us to chapter 2: how ideas spread during the Renaissance.  Halloween current event due November 16th 8C  -       Today,  Miss Khawaja  introduced us to chapter 2: how ideas spread during the Renaissance.  Halloween current event due November 16th 8G  -  Today, we talked current events and were introduced to chapter 2: how ideas spread during the Renaissance.  Halloween current event due November 16th 9B  -  Today, we worked in small groups and read through some information about the consequences of the YCJA. Legalization of Marijuana Current Event due November 13th Important Dates coming up:  Monday, November 12th - No School: Remembrance Day Term 1 ends November 30th - ALL WORK FROM TERM 1 NEEDS TO BE TURNED IN BY NOVEMBER 23RD IN ORDER TO BE MARKED.  Have a great evening!

Wednesday, November 7th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today,  we spoke about current events.  Halloween current event due November 16th 8C  -       Today,  we spoke about current events.  Halloween current event due November 16th 8G  -  Today, we wrote our chapter 1 tests. check Powerschool soon for marks!  Halloween current event due November 16th 9B  -  Today, we read an article about the introduction of the YCJA. Be sure that you are done the assigned questions.  Legalization of Marijuana Current Event due November 13th Important Dates coming up:  Monday, November 12th - No School: Remembrance Day Have a great evening!

Tuesday, November 6th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today,  we spoke about current events.  Halloween current event due November 16th 8C  -       Today,  we spoke about current events.  Halloween current event due November 16th 8G  -  Today, we wrote our chapter 1 tests. check Powerschool soon for marks!  Halloween current event due November 16th 9B  -  Today, we read an article about the introduction of the YCJA. Be sure that you are done the assigned questions.  Legalization of Marijuana Current Event due November 13th Important Dates coming up:  Monday, November 12th - No School: Remembrance Day Have a great evening!

Monday, November 5th

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today, we worked on our chapter 1 project - The Greatest Italian City-state and studied for our chapter 1 test. Chapter 1 Test - TOMORROW Legalization of Marijuana Current Event due November 8th 8C  -     Today, we worked on our chapter 1 project - The Greatest Italian City-state and studied for our chapter 1 test. Chapter 1 Test - TOMORROW Legalization of Marijuana Current Event due November 8th 8G  -  Today, we worked on our chapter 1 project - The Greatest Italian City-state and studied for our chapter 1 test.    Chapter 1 Test Wednesday, November 7th Legalization of Marijuana Current Event due November 8th Grade 8s need to study:  9B  -  Today, we talked current events!! Legalization of Marijuana Current Event due November 13th Important Dates coming up:  Wednesday, November 7th - Early Dismissal  Monday, November 12th - No School: Remembrance Day Have a great evening!

TGI... Friday, November 2nd

Here's what we did today:  8A   -  Today, we worked on our chapter 1 project - The Greatest Italian City-state and studied for our chapter 1 test. Chapter 1 Test - Tuesday, November 6th Legalization of Marijuana Current Event due November 8th 8C  -     Today, we worked on our chapter 1 project - The Greatest Italian City-state and studied for our chapter 1 test. Chapter 1 Test - Tuesday, November 6th Legalization of Marijuana Current Event due November 8th 8G  -  Today, we worked on our chapter 1 project - The Greatest Italian City-state and studied for our chapter 1 test.    Chapter 1 Test Wednesday, November 7th Legalization of Marijuana Current Event due November 8th Grade 8s need to study:  9B  -  Today, we went through our chapter 1 assessment - we made corrections. We also started talking about our next topic: the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Ebola Outbreak CE due November 5th.  Important Dates coming up:  Wednesday, November 7th - Early Dismissal  Monday, Nov