Get Well Soon

2008-05-14 20:06:49

Hey S.D.

We hope you feel better soon!

Fort Langley

2008-05-14 20:05:45

The timing for our trip is perfect. We have been discussing Canadian Confederation and the Fraser Gold Rush in class, and we'll be there next week!!!

Check out this website if you want to learn more about Fort Langley! http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/index_e.asp

Gold Rush Resources

2008-05-14 20:02:07

I have a collection of Gold Rush books in my classroom that you are all invited to borrow.

I have also found some interesting sites:

http://www.fortlangley.ca/langley/2arush.html

http://www.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/exhibits/timemach/galler04/frames/journey.htm

Confederation Journal

2008-05-08 15:11:59

Here is the file for your confederation journal. The story starter is on the last page.

Exam Review

2008-05-05 22:13:56

In this message I will post resources for preparing for the Social Studies final exam.

Here is the study guide

I will add good websites for review as well:

Metis: http://www.umanitoba.ca/canadian_wartime/grade6/module2/

Confederation: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/2/2/h2-1250-e.html

Excellent site for learning more about Confederation!

2008-05-05 22:01:51

I HIGHLY recommend that you check out this site: http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/2/2/index-e.html I am using the glossary to make a jeopardy game for our class.

The best way to find information on this site is to just click TAKE THE TOUR on the left part of the page, and that will take you through Confederation.

Fort Langley Permission Slip

2008-05-02 16:49:17

Here is the permission slip for our trip. Please return it asap. Make cheques out to Glenfir School. Contact me with any questions.

Wish me luck!

2008-05-01 18:42:57

This week I sent off an application to join 70 teachers in an intensive professional development programme aimed at providing teachers with a deepr understanding of how Canada's parliamentary democracy works. The programme, called the Teachers Institute of Parliamentary Democracy, takes place over five days in November.

If accepted, I am sure I would bring back a lot of fantastic ideas and insight for teaching our Social Studies programme at Glenfir.

I have never applied for this programme before, and there were a lot of questions in the application that I did not have a lot of time to research. Alas, if I am not accepted this time I'll be applying again for next year with a bit more experience on my side.

Metis Information

2008-04-29 08:01:37

Here is the link to the website I was talking about in class today: http://www.umanitoba.ca/canadian_wartime/grade6/module2/

Excellent for review!

Mapping

2008-04-22 16:10:51

Please finish plotting the last couple lakes/rivers on the map of Canada. This shouldn't take too long. I'd suggest googling the names on the list. Alternatively, you can use a map like the one we used in class today: http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/maps/reference/anniversary_maps/political

George Vancouver

2008-04-15 13:58:01

Some interesting reading about George Vancouver:

http://www.discovervancouver.com/GVB/captain-george-vancouver.asp

Your map is due next class.

Loyalists Journal

2008-04-09 17:57:13

I know many of you have a really good start on your journals, but here are some more sites to look at for extra historical information. Remember, your journal is only as real as you make it!

http://www.learnquebec.ca/en/content/curriculum/social_sciences/features/loyalists/kids/

Fort Langley Trip

2008-03-14 13:37:45

We've decided ona weekend!

Now we need to find out if we have enough people interested!

View the event description.

Please let me know as soon as possible if you are interested.

RJ

Study Guide for test

2008-03-01 12:50:45

Each student was given a hard copy of this outline. Here it is again if you need it.

Monday

2008-02-25 15:38:34

Today students worked on their word processing skills by writing up a summary of our trip to Kelowna. The summary was four parts: where/when, what I did, what I learned, my reflections of the trip.

I have a bank of photos from the day that students will each put into their document before printing.

Parent input wanted for potential Fort Langley trip

2008-02-21 20:14:13

I thought we could try using a message board to discuss ideas for this trip: http://www.quicktopic.com/41/H/RQhvC9EYhBQ

I have never used this site before, and I think it might work - but who knows. It shouldn't require you to log in or give your email... Please sign your message so I know who is posting!

Kelowna Museum Trip!

2008-02-21 20:10:29

Excited? I am!

Don't forget to wear your formals so we all look sharp!

See you tomorrow.

Parent Volunteer(s) needed

2008-02-19 17:37:05

Following up on the letter I sent home today, I am looking for some help to make the Fort Langley "dream" a reality. I am first waiting to find out what the parent opinions are towards the trip. If I receive ample interest, I'll hopefully find a volunteer who can help put it together. I have already contacted both the Fort and the campground, so the wheels are in motion. Then we'd need to figure out what dates work for this, sort out costs, and then find out what equipment the students need to take.

Mrs. Johnson and Ryder have already agreed to come along if we do it!

Check out these links:

http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/edu/index_e.asp

Imagine doing this!!! http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/langley/edu/edu1h_e.asp

What a learning opportunity that would be! I know the students would have a better idea of what the fur trade was like!

Plus - I think it would be a lot of fun to camp down there. Imagine the stories around the campfire... http://www.fortcamping.com/thankyou.aspx

Kelowna Field Trip this Friday

2008-02-18 15:42:53

We'll be going to the Kelowna Museum on Friday to take part in two activities: Fur Trade, and Gold Rush.

You can download the permission slip from Mrs. Bonten's portal if you misplaced the one that came home in the backpack.

Getting it all together

2008-02-18 14:58:40

Today we spent a class working on corrections, organizing binders, and sorting out key misconceptions in the work we have been covering.

Students binders should be organized as follows:

Canada's History, Champlain's Quebec, Journal 1-Abitation, Quebec Established, Journal 2-Filles Du Roi, Royal Colony, Hudson's Bay Company, Building an Empire, Groseilliers and Radisson, Journal 3-Voyageur, Comparing HBC to NWC worksheet, Treaty of Utrecht sheet, Seven Years War Reading.

I expect my initials or a sticker to be on all pages. If there is not one, it means corrections still need to be done.

Hudson Bay Company Trading Post

2008-02-16 10:37:45

Here is the activity we did in class that the students were really excited to try on their own. I hope it works. I'll only have this online for a while because I am not sure if the license to dispaly it also includes displaying it online. I tried to link it to the website, but that didn't seem to work.

The following rights agreement specifies the rights granted to you the end users of this item. The terms and conditions are as follows:

1. This item may freely bedisplayed, printed, played and/or executed

   Users must agree to the following terms and conditions

This work is licensed under the ERC License. You MAY NOT use this work for commercial purposes. You may:

a) copy, distribute, display, and perform the work
b) make derivative works ONLY if explicitly granted above

To view a copy of this license, visit http://erc.openschool.bc.ca/licence.html or send a letter to Open School BC, 563 Superior Street, Victoria, BC, V8W 1T7, Canada.

Do you want to be a member of TEAM CANADA for ROW8?

2008-02-13 20:30:56

Read about Rock Our World!

Hudson's Bay Company vs. North West Company

2008-02-12 15:04:26

Visit http://www.canadiana.org/hbc/stories/nwco2_e.html

Complete this sheet: http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/socstud/foundation_gr5/blms/5-3-1j.pdf

Use http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/socstud/foundation_gr5/blms/5-1-2b.pdfto do the map of the two routes.

Make sure your map has a legend. It should also include the following places: Hudson Bay, James Bay, Hudson Strait, St. Laurence River, Nelson River, York Factory, Montreal, Fort William (which is on the west side of Lake Superior), plus any other places on the map you would like to include.

Want to find out more about the HBC?

2008-02-03 16:43:52

Looking to find extra information to help you write your journal?

Check out this site: http://www.canadiana.org/hbc/

There is a really interesting section on the history of the HBC.

Canadian Exploration

2008-01-29 14:06:09

Want to view maps that show the exploration of Canada? Check out http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/maps/historical/exploration!!!

Changing map of Canada

2008-01-29 14:00:57

Champlain's 1613 Map: http://www.cmhg.gc.ca/cmh/en/image_40.asp?page_id=33

Time Travel #2

2008-01-28 15:28:56

You've jumped back to the year1663. Intendant Jean Talon has convinced King Louis XIV to send 800 filles du roi to Canada for the 700 unmarried men there to marry. The goal is to increase the population in the settlement. However, how do the young men and women feel about being given 15 days to find a partner? We'll continue working on this journal in class. This is not homework.

Learn more about the filles du roi here: http://www.civilization.ca/vmnf/popul/filles/s-fil-en.htm

Wednesday January 16

2008-01-16 20:06:49

We finished our first film projects today!

Homework: Write a report (full page) on the process and the final product. What did you learn? What do you like about your commercial? What would you like to improve on? What was your favourite part of the process? What was the hardest part? Due next class.

Wednesday January 16

2008-01-16 20:06:44

We finished our first film projects today!

Homework: Write a report (full page) on the process and the final product. What did you learn? What do you like about your commercial? What would you like to improve on? What was your favourite part of the process? What was the hardest part? Due next class.

Website Resources for SS5

2008-01-14 19:29:47

Looking for extra information about Canada?

A site with lots of links: http://www.stratford.library.on.ca/Kids/subjects/canhistory.htm

A dictionary of Canadian people and events: http://www.edunetconnect.com/cat/candict/

Editing

2008-01-11 16:49:19

Ok- I can see it will take a bit longer than expected to edit the commercials. We'll continue for a class next week, but I encourage students to come on Tuesday after school to get some extra help!

Filming

2008-01-08 16:21:37

Today everyone successfully filmed their campaign commercials. Next class we'll be editing!

Campaign Commercial Scripts

2008-01-07 18:38:30

Today students wrote their scripts for 20-30 second political campaign commercials.This assignment is the final activity in our Canadian government unit, and will give the students a chance to use the video cameras and produce a short film project.

We'll start filming tomorrow with the students who have completed their scripts.