Students have completed their Chapter 9 test. Now working on Unit 1/Chapter 1. Will complete a map activity on Wednesday, October 31. Students should be reading the chapter for homework this week.

First major test will take place on Tuesday, October 23, 2007. Chapter 9 on Elections. Make sure you are aware of the terms associated with politics and how the political system works. Also make sure you know what happened during the recent provincial election.

Welcome to the 2007-08 School Year. The Grade 9 Social Studies course, Atlantic Canada in the Global Community, enables students to examine and reflect on the major issues that affect them as individuals, Atlantic Canadians, and global citizens. Students will explore and appreciate the unique physical features of this region; the diverse cultural, ethnic, and historical backgrounds that exists in Atlantic Canada; the economic issues and challenges they face in the context of global trends; the role of technology in the past, present, and future for Atlantic Canada; and the importance of world view for effective citizenship.

The first classes of the year have been an introduction to the course. Due to the provincial election which will be held on October 9, 2007, we will be covering the Culture and Politics (Chapter 9) topic which is in the culture unit. In addition to the material in the text we will be closely following the candidates and issues in the provincial election. Students have completed a couple of worksheets this week; one dealt with familiarizing them with some of the basic concepts of democracy found in the chapter while the second asked them to look at results from recent federal elections. We will work on these worksheets during Thursday's class and begin closely analysing the current provincial election which has been now formally been called.

Evaluation for the year will involve the following;
Class participation 5%
Homework 20%
Assignments/Class Work 25%
Major Projects 25%
Final Exam 25%
Total 100%

Students are reminded to stay on task and complete all work on time. I am available for assistance with adequate notice. I can also be reached by e-mail at davidhamlyn@ncsd.ca.

Students should have Chapter 9 read this week for homework.

Have a good year!!!

We are now at the end of school year. Good luck on the final exam which will be on Monday, June 11 from 9 - 11a.m. Format of exam is

Section A 75 Multiple Choice
Section B Election results - Table
Section C Census Analysis - 2 Tables
Section D Time Zones
Section E Provinces and Capital Cites
Section F 8 Questions. Do #1 and Five others
Section G Music - Song plus questions
Section H Climate Graphs
Section I Visual

Pathway 3 Test will have reduced sections and numbers of questions

Good Luck. Study hard.

All students should now have their major report handed in and most have been haded back. We have completed notes and discussion on Chapter 9: Culture and Politics. In-class assignment on Chapter 9 completed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Review for final will start this week. Outline will be posted this week on the Blog.

Who is this person?

We are now starting Chapter 9 which deals with Culture and Politics. Students should be reading the Chapter and making sure they are familiar with the various terms associated with politics. The more you practice with them the easier they will become. make sure you understand all the material we cover on a daily basis and ask questions when in doubt. Also we will be studying political cartoons. try to watch the news on occasion and read newspapers like The Telegram and The Advertiser. Good web sites include www.cbc.ca and Government of Canada websites and Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. just do a google search.

Working on Chapter 7, Expressions of Culture. Student projects are now due and presentations will take place during the week of may 7 - 11, 2007.