The first day of school went quickly for our students. They spent the morning in our homeroom:
- getting organized
- figuring out the timetable
- learning about junior high expectations
- getting their lockers set up
The first day of school went quickly for our students. They spent the morning in our homeroom:
Tomorrow, your child will be welcomed to Ecole Leduc Junior High School as a grade 7 student. Your child should enter through the front doors of the school, and will find Room 10. I am the homeroom teacher for 7G and will help your child to find their desk and locker.
This week, we have completed our twelfth chapter from the textbook. Be sure to complete all of the REVIEW section while preparing for the test.
On Thursday, June 8th we will have our Chapter 12 Test about Changing Societies in the West. The following items will be tested:
Vocabulary:
Also, know the following
events, concepts or places:
Students will need to study and understand the material, and will not be allowed to use any reference materials during the test. They will also need to be able to use their knowledge and understanding to:
· show critical thinking
· apply historical and geographic skills to bring meaning to issues and events
· apply skills of metacognition, reflecting upon what they have learned
· communicate ideas and information in an informed, organized, and persuasive manner
This week, we have completed our eleventh chapter from the textbook. Be sure to complete all of the REVIEW section while preparing for the test.
On Thursday, May 18th, we will have our Chapter 11 Test about Encouraging Immigration. The following items will be tested:
Also, know the following events, concepts or places:
Know the following people:
Students will need to study and understand the material, and will not be allowed to use any reference materials during the test. They will also need to be able to use their knowledge and understanding to:
· show critical thinking
· apply historical and geographic skills to bring meaning to issues and events
· apply skills of metacognition, reflecting upon what they have learned
· communicate ideas and information in an informed, organized, and persuasive manner
This week, we have completed our tenth chapter from the textbook. Be sure to complete all of the REVIEW section in the duotang while preparing for the test.
On Friday, May 5th, we will have our Chapter 10 Test about Expanding Confederation. The following items will be tested:
Also, know the following people, events, concepts or places:
For the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan know the following:
For the provinces of British Columbia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland-Labrador, and Nunavut—know the following:
Students will need to study and understand the material, and will not be allowed to use any reference materials during the test. They will also need to be able to use their knowledge and understanding to:
· show critical thinking
· apply historical and geographic skills to bring meaning to issues and events
· apply skills of metacognition, reflecting upon what they have learned
· communicate ideas and information in an informed, organized, and persuasive manner
This week, we completed our ninth chapter from the textbook. Students will be handing in their duotangs for grading on Wednesday, April 12. Be sure to complete all of the REVIEW section while preparing for the test.
On Wednesday, April 12, we will have our Chapter 9 Test about Growth in the West. The following items will be tested:
§ Be sure to understand Figure 9.21 on page 213—which shows why some would be in favour of the Tariff and others would be opposed to the Tariff.
Also, know the following people, events, concepts or places:
Students will need to study and understand the material, and will not be allowed to use any reference materials during the test. They will also need to be able to use their knowledge and understanding to:
· show critical thinking
· apply historical and geographic skills to bring meaning to issues and events
· apply skills of metacognition, reflecting upon what they have learned
· communicate ideas and information in an informed, organized, and persuasive manner
This week, we completed our eighth chapter from the textbook. Students will be handing in their duotangs for grading on Wednesday, March 15th. Be sure to complete all of the REVIEW section while preparing for the test.
On Wednesday, March 15th, we will have our Chapter 8 Test about The Metis. The following items will be tested:
Also, know the following people, events, concepts or places:
Students will be allowed to use their Chapter 8 materials in the duotang for the test. However, students will still need to study and understand the material, in order for this to benefit them during the test. They will need to be able to use their knowledge and understanding to:
· show critical thinking
· apply historical and geographic skills to bring meaning to issues and events
· apply skills of metacognition, reflecting upon what they have learned
· communicate ideas and information in an informed, organized, and persuasive manner