Mr. Sweetman

Quiz Review Healthy Living Body Image and Workplace Safety :       Explain how body image is part of self-esteem?    Name three types of media which influence our body image?    Name three ways media influences us into having an unrealistic body image?        Do all cultures around the world have the same ideal body image we have here in North America? Why or why not?         Name two ways your family can influence your body image in a positive way and a negative way    What can you do to ensure your friends and children have a positive body image?    Does new technology support or hinder positive body image?    What does WHMIS stand for?    Why is it an advantage that WHMIS is law in every province in Canada?                   What are the three parts of WHMIS and why is it imp...

 Provincial and Federal Government Responsibility and Powers in Canada Assignment Your Task: Create a visual representation of the diagram on page 136 of your textbook or alternatively using information from a reliable source on the internet. 1) Include:  Three different sections as shown 1) Federal 2) Shared 3) Provincial 2) Include large and clear drawings of each of the responsibilities mentioned 3) Explain why it makes sense the federal government is in control of the military. Also explain why it makes sense that the provincial governments control education.

Video Assignment: Your Task: Create a story board and video showing your understanding of how to be a political activist by giving three examples.  Think of this video as a 'how to video' like you've most likely watched on YouTube before: 1) Create a list of ten different ways you can be a political activist. 2) Create a story board outlining your video. 3) Create props and posters you will use during your presentation. 3) Create your video showing three ways to be a political activist with very limited or no editing.

Social Studies Nine Review Questions – Political Culture 1) What is the difference between an MLA and an MP? 2) How many ridings do we have in Nova Scotia?   How many of these ridings does a political party need to win to form a majority government? 3) What is the difference between a federal government and a provincial government? 4) Name four things the federal government have control over? Why do they have control over these specific things? 5) Name four things the provincial government have control over? Why do they have control over these specific things? 6) What is the difference between a premier and prime minister? How does one become a premier or prime minister? 7) Why is it important to take part in the political process? 8) Explain three ways you can be part of the political process?  9) What are three ways you can be a political activist? 10) What is the job of a lobbyist? 11) Why is the media so important to politicians and shaping politi...

Social Studies Review Questions – Confederation and Canadian Politics Find the answers to all the questions here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ffCVsMxdM8FKLlMRSV0qWLeXw85CsEL3d-Kdmkf7I0E/edit 1) What are four reasons people in the British colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and PEI did not want to join Confederation? (pages 126 -129 and notes) 2) What are four reasons people in the British colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, and PEI did want to join Confederation? (pg 123 and notes) 3) Who are four leaders who argued for Confederation? (pg 120) 4) Who are four leaders who argued against Confederation? (pages 126 -129 and notes) 5)  Was there a referendum in each of the colonies before Confederation? 6) What neighboring country influenced Canada into Confederation? 7)   What is the difference between a federal government and a provincial government? 8)   Using your own word...