Current Events
The following news stories were the top headlines for the current events portion of class
- Arrest of Allan Schonenborn
- Olympic Torch protests in India
- Papal Mass in Washington
- Iraqi suicide bomber attacks funeral
- Quebec woman killed in drunk driving crash with husband
- A New York women is airing her divorce on Youtube
Period One: History 30
The class completed Laurier and Reciprocity and looked at the reasons for Laurier’s loss of the 1911 election and Laurier’s successes and contributions to Canada as well as his failures while Prime Minister.
The class took notes on the start of World War Two; how Canada became involved in the conflict; the response of English and French Canadians to war; and how the Canadian government gave itself new powers in the War Measures Act to regulate and organize Canada’s war effort. The act was never repealed by the government.
The class completed the notes and then moved on to start a jigsaw that looks at Canada’s involvement in World War One.
The Settling the West poster advertisement was due at the start of class. Those not done can expect study hall on Tuesday.
Reminder- The Unit Two Exam is on Tuesday, April 22, and on Monday the Comprehensive Review will take place.
Period Two: History 20
The comprehensive oral review of Unit Two that was started yesterday was completed. The Unit Two exam will be on Monday, April 21. Remember to take the time to complete the unit review including the items and key questions. This will help get you ready for the exam.
Period Four: History 30
See Period One above.
Period Five: History 10
The class completed the notes from Wednesday on significant political developments in Britain to 1800.
A Cause and Effect Organizer covering the Great Reform Bill of 1832 and its causes was handed out. To accompany this chart students were also given four student information sheets covering the needed materials to complete the chart.
Unit Two Industrial Revolution Exams were handed back and taken up to complete the day.
