Mr. Sweetman

Social Studies Nine Exam Outline: Print it here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17etC5nxgCGpG3Hc3YmItkNEk_85SvHys3LlQ5HuVTjQ/edit Part A) Matching Vocabulary Assimilate, branch plant, compound interest, consumers, cultural group, disparity, federal government, Gross Domestic Product, Lines of latitude, Lines of Longitude, multicultural, Non-Governmental Organizations, political activists, regional disparity, representative democracy, tariffs, scarcity, riding, strategic alliance, seasonal employment. Part B) Multiple Choice Students should review quiz review questions for: Unit Two: Culture, Unit Three: Economics, Unit Four: Technology Part C) Essay Response Why is it important that the students of Nova Scotia study the textbook Atlantic Canada in the Global Community ? Possible supporting topics include : Atlantic Canada’s physical setting chapters 1-4, Atlantic Canadian culture chapters 5-9, Atlantic Canadian economics chapter 10-12, technology and...

Introduction to Technology - Social Studies Print this assignment here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bjwIhT80MV3zXbGtHlFUFYUnKMgn9gM1bqG8m-T6BQg/edit?usp=sharing With a group of three you will have 30mins to complete the following: 1) Create a unique and original definition of technology (197) 2) Name three different types of technology and their impact on society. (198-199) 3) Explain three ways technology can be both good and bad (209) Do your best to share original ideas with the class, not simply what you’ve found in the book.

Impact of Technology Research Project - Social Studies Nine Find a printable version here:   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OoB9a-Weagk7hGSDeLnJe-1R5m4x5rAQF8_JIizMIGY/edit?usp=sharing Print the outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UbzvmMOWF7EOWNpvzbKgqeUDjxhSpCmrd-Kg2MxiwHM/edit Your task : In a group of three you will research and present how technology in the past, present, and future impacts employment, transportation, communications, manufacturing, and home life here in Atlantic Canada. The presentation : 1) Complete the outline on the back of the page: 2) Written paragraph detailing how technology has impacted employment, transportation, communications, manufacturing, and home life here in Atlantic Canada. 3) A collage of technology which has impacted our lives in Atlantic Canada. This should include images from all categories employment, transportation, communications, manufacturing, and home life.  Technologies...

Print off a version of the questions here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fh2cb2ZeOglwsMaCa6FdfveuF3LvalPS5ccQYF2yTl8/edit?usp=sharing 1. Explain the meaning of economics? and what is the global economy? 141 2. How are goods and services connected to economy? 141 3. When price is low what happens to demand and supply? When price is high what happens to demand and supply? 144 4. What is the first question you should ask yourself before starting a business? (think supply and demand?) 5. When keeping track of business finances or personal what are two things you need to add up? 148 6. What is the difference between consumer credit and investment credit? 150 7. How does compound interest work, and why did Albert Einstein say it was the 8th wonder of the world? 151 8. If starting a business would taking out a five year loan or a ten year cost you more in the long run? 151 9.  What is the first step to growing a business or company? 182 ...

Basic Economics and Entrepreneurship Assignment: Social Studies 9. 1) Create a list of ten business ideas including production of or sales of goods and or services which are in demand. 2) Create a brief business plan including the who, what, where, when, and why of your business. 3) Create a list of at least ten expenses your business will have starting up, and be sure to estimate the cost of each expense. 4) Looking at your expenses decide where you would need to get a loan from and what your interest rate would be? Bank loan, Line of Credit, or Credit Card? Include a monthly loan payment into your expenses.

 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...

 A) Break students into groups of four to five. B ) Have them pick or 'elect' a spokes person from their group. C) Have each group present an argument regarding the following: 1) Should the death penalty be used in Canada? 2) The distribution of Wealth in Canada? 3) At what age should children be able to join Facebook? 4) At what age should children be able have a cellphone ? 5) Should we use more technology in the classroom? 6) Should should be the minimum age for adolescents getting their license? 7) Should grade nines be move to Forest Heights High School? D) Once students have formulated an argument have them create a mock legislature (now would be a good time to watch a Youtube video of question period)  E) Have students debate the topic and vote on a new law. D) Follow this up with a lesson on the election process... And optionally you could finish off the class with this...

Please answer the following in complete sentences: 1) What does ECMA stand for? What other forms of entertainment could promote culture? (95) 2) What is a definition for oral tradition and folk art? Why are oral traditions important to Atlantic Canadian culture? (96-97) 3) Name an important part of Atlantic Canadian Literature? Why is it important to Atlantic Canadian culture? (100) 4)Why is "Anne of Green Gables" an important part of PEI economy?  Is this positive? (101) 5) What are the six features of traditional stories? (97) 6) What are the five steps of research? Give two reasons to follow these steps? 7) What is the the correct definition of lifestyle (110) 8) Why do people work? Name four reasons, and what you think is the most important? (109) 9) Why is it important that both men and women have equal opportunity to participate in the work force? And do men and women have equal pay in the work force? (110) 10) What impact have...

Interest based Learning Research Paragraph: Your Task :  Part A) Using your research notes, paragraph outline, and paragraph draft please type up a double spaced good copy of your interest based research paragraph including the following: Double spacing Times new Roman 12 Font Have your name and class at the top of the page Include your bibliography at the end of the page (Include, Author, article title, website, and date published) Part B) Once you have finished this copy and paste the rubric below and evaluate yourself.  You should have a total mark of out of 25. An Addition underline your three supporting facts and circle your three supporting statistics... Part C) Have a peer evaluate your paragraph using the rubric below. Part D) Submit your paragraph outline, paragraph draft, your final paragraph, your self evaluation, and your peer evaluation. Evaluation :  Completed paragraph outline, Draft, final draft, ...

This is an assignment on inquiry based Social Studies note taking. - Below is an example of how to take your notes today, while conducting research on your topic of choice.  If you do not have a topic picked, then you should complete this assignment here. - All notes you take need to be printed onto a piece of paper using paper or pen.  You are not to print off the notes, but have the outline hand written. This will be an important part of the assignment.  - Remember your final goal is to find information and create a paragraph. - Be sure to include sources of information for your own notes you will need to create a bibliography.  A) Topic Sentence: Does Facebook have an influence on local and global culture? B) Five different Google search queries that should help me find information about this topic: Facebook culture values,  Facebook Culture shock, F acebook cultural impact etc.....  and don't forget to use the website...

Introduction Culture SS9 Review Questions View all the questions and answers here: SS9 Quiz Review Introduction to Culture Part A) 1) What does the word culture mean? 2) What are the five parts of culture? 3) What is the difference between material and non-material culture? 4)  What is the difference between traditional culture, and popular culture? 5) What are four factors which must be met before something becomes part of popular culture? 6) Name five agents of socialization (things which influence your culture). 7) How do celebrities influence culture? Part B 8) What is an anthropologist? And what is anthropology? 9) What is cultural diversity? Is it important? 10) What is the difference between physical needs and emotional needs? 11) What are values? Does your culture influence your values? 12) Give five examples of products which are part of popular culture. 13) Give an example of entertainment which is part of popular culture.  Does it influence you...

Starting with a question: Inquiry Based Learning allows you the student to dictate what you want to research.  This is your chance to create a question which you are interested in researching for Social Studies class.  Last class we worked on creating a more focused question than the one below: What causes local and global culture to change? We came up with examples like: Do video games have an influence on local and global culture? Does YouTube have an influence of local and global culture? Do smartphones have an influence on local and global culture? Part A) Your Task: First you must decide on a question like the ones above.  Make sure that the question is not too general.  For example: you could pick hockey instead of just sports. Part B) Find and list at least five sources (websites) which provide information on the topic.  If you cannot find five sources with information, then you should consider switching your topi...

The following is an introduction to culture lesson I put together to help answer the question What is culture? Please comment if you find any mistakes, or if you have any suggestions! After viewing the following video I asked my students the questions below: What is Culture? The following are statements from the video: answer the questions in complete sentences Culture is something that unites people ? How does it? Give an example here in Canada? The more we know about the cultures of others the more open-minded, tolerant and global we become. How does social media and the Internet help us learn more about other cultures? I understand culture as a treasure that is a part of our collective memory, of our perception of ourselves . Look at the definition of culture on page 67. How are these definitions similar? It is the acquired pair of glasses through which we see life . Explain this statement…does our culture influence how we ...

Current Events Social Studies:   Download the  assignment here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HtpqP-wT-ewRQ1-ilTokaa3Aa5nVsrEKabmhjZmpYgU/edit?usp=sharing Download the assignment by clicking the link above: Current Events Assignment: Step One : Please open up Pages document on your Ipad and Safari and go to: cbc.ca/news or  theglobeandmail.com Step Two : Today we are going to be searching for a headline about a world issue or world problem. Be sure to read the title, the first few lines, look at images, and try to make connections to our topics below: Examples include: - The title could have something to do with poverty or poor living conditions . - The title could be about human rights and how a group of people or a person is not being treated fairly. Step Three : Summarize the article by finding the who, what, where, when and why. 1) Title: 2) Author: 3) New type: Is it local, provincial, national, or internation...

Taming the Tiger: What You Can Do About Stress Stress can be both be helpful and harmful : -Positive Effects: motivates us, gives us energy, prepares us to respond to danger -Negative Effects: serious illness, e.g., chronic fatigue, heart disease weakens immunity High Levels of stress can lead to many different side effects -sleeplessness, stomach aches, nausea -headaches, restlessness, heart disease, diarrhea or constipation -ulcers, eating disorders, migraines, depression -chronic fatigue, acne, rashes There are many ways to manage stress : - don't worry too much - stay healthy - do things to forget your stress for awhile