Socials 9 week of June 2

 This week in social studies 9 we learned about the start of World War I and the reasons for the start of World War I or causes. we watched the first hour of the movie 1917. You can watch the movie 1917 off of our school website in the library area you should find a link. We also worked on World War I project there is an outline on the blog that will also have a number of topic choices you will need to get the sheet for the notes for the project as well as the movie sheet. Finally we also worked on a map of Europe in 1914 to get an idea of the different alliances and as well as who joined which Alliance. 

Some important dates:

•  Monday, finish movie 1917

•  Tuesday, work on projects

•  Wednesday double block talk about different aspects of World War I including some important info from the movie and the war on the homefront.

•  Friday, projects are due first groups will do presentations

• Monday June 16th finish group presentations and review sheets for the exam

•  Thursday June 19th review for the final exam

•  Friday June 20th final exam 

Answers to Friday 5, June 6

 1.   Who were the triple entente?

France, Britain, Russia

2. What was the spark that caused WWI?

-assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand

3.  Two other reasons for war breaking out?

-Nationalism, Militarism, Imperialism, Alliances

4.  What was the response to war in Canada?

-generally they supported it. francophones and farmers were less likely to enlist 

5.  Define propaganda:

Propaganda is information—often biased, misleading, or selectively presented—used to promote a particular political cause, ideology, or point of view. Its primary purpose is to influence an audience's opinions, emotions, or behavior rather than to inform them objectively.

Socials 9: WWI research project

 World War I is a huge topic that provides many interesting micro-topics to investigate.  As a class I can't cover all this information or topics unless I stand and talk the whole time....let's face it no one wants this!  Thus an opportunity for you (and a partner if you choose) to dig deeper into a topic that is of interest to you and then briefly share your findings with the class.

 Goal of project:  to continue using research and evaluative questions and produce a short final product (4-6  content slides) on your topic.

Part 1: Pick your topic (pick something of interest, pass it by me first) and figure out a good research question.  A question that you know there is an answer to.

Some topic ideas:

-propaganda

-Canada's coming of age, nationhood achieved

-Canadian battles (Vimy, Paschendale, Somme, Ypres are some of the biggies)

-War technology

-Internment
-Canadian autonomy
-Indigenous roles in WWI
-Women, changing women’s roles in WWI
-Suffrage

-trench warfare

-Treaty of Versailles

-Canada's war effort at home

-treatment of enemy aliens

Part 2:  Research your topic and question.  Take notes to answer your question, ask more questions and go deeper if needed.  (I'm marking the research process: question, notes) paraphrase and write your notes up in your words!  **You must use at least one book!!  You must have at least one quote to support your question (and put into your final slides).  **Don't forget to record your sources!  You will submit your notes sheet.

Part 3:  Evaluate your research.  Come up with an evaluative question (can tie into historical thinking questions).  Do any further research to completely answer your research question.  

Part 4:  create your final product with a bibliography (in Chicago style).  

Part 5:  submit by Friday June 13th, we will present Gallery style.  

	Approaching Expectations	Meeting Expectations	Exceeding Expectations
Use of Time	-poor use of time -needed several reminders to stay on task	-satisfactory use of time -on task most of the time	-excellent use of time -on task all of the time
Evidence of Research: notes, bibliography, inquiry question	-no bibliography or less than 3 relevant sources cited -many sources are not cited -minimal analysis of sources -minimal effort to go through the process of inquiry -little or no notes included	-bibliography contains at least three relevant and reliable sources in Chicago citation style -evidence of cross referencing sources -some analysis of all sources to answer a focus question or develop a big idea -most sources are cited -notes are included	-bibliography contains more than three sources in Chicago citation style -extensive research is evident through detailed notes, analysis and cross referencing -thoughtful analysis of sources to answer inquiry question or develop a big idea -all sources are cited -excellent effort on inquiry process
Conventions:  grammar, spelling, layout		-good effort to proofread and has few errors -good effort to provide a layout that enhances flow of project	-clearly proofread for understanding -no spelling or grammar errors -layout enhances project
Content: Demonstrates knowledge of topic & answers inquiry question	-limited knowledge of the topic evident -inquiry question not answered -information not clearly presented	-good knowledge of topic -information is presented in a satisfactory fashion -topic is covered but needs more depth -good effort to answer inquiry question or create a big idea	-excellent knowledge of topic -big idea/inquiry question clearly answered or developed -information is well presented
Presentation: -Clarity of information -Creativity -Neat -Organization & layout	-Limited effort to organize and clearly present information -Not much effort put into creative elements to present topic -lacks neatness	-good effort to organize and present big ideas or answer inquiry question -good use of creative elements -thought was put into final product -visually pleasing -neat	-information is clearly and thoughtfully presented and organized -lots of thought put into final product making it interesting and visually pleasing -exceptional use of creative elements to present topic -leaves an impression on the viewer
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Socials 9: Friday May 30 & Monday June 2

 Friday May 30th

Today we had our usual Friday 5 and then discussed the start of WWI in depth.  We looked at the causes and did two work sheets that encompassed the causes and the vocabulary.  We also watched these three youtube videos on WWI.  Please see slides below to help you with the worksheet you missed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW9Uonmp7qI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f11CKYB2FCA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyg8CgKo7Do&t=1s

Monday June 2nd

Today we went over the Friday 5 and did some basic review of the major reasons for WWI, ensuring solid understanding of militarism, nationalism, imperialism and alliances (balance of power) and how these fit into the causes.  

From here we got new text books and took a look at Canada's response to the declaration of war and to enlistment, we did an anticipation guide and then some reading and board notes on this topic in summary.  We also talked briefly about propaganda.

Answers to Friday 5: May 30th

 1.  What was confederation?

The union of the British colonies in North America to form what today is known as Canada.

2.  What four colonies originally joined confederation?

Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick

3.  Provide three reasons for confederation.

-changing British attitudes towards the colonies

-strengthen trade amongst the colonies, economic bennefits

-fear of American annexation/expansion

-a railway was needed, better communication and transportation

-political deadlock

-help create a national identity

4.  Provide one similarity and one difference around the colonization of Africa.

similarities:  desire for resources, colonialism & imperialism = increased nationalism on the homefront, all colonies gained independence eventually, violence, slave labour

differences:  how they were governed and how they treated the locals

5.  One fact about WWI.

-started in 1914, ended in 1918, with the treaty of Versailles being signed in 1919

-Canada joined as a colony of Britain

-trench style warfare

-triple entente = France, Britain, Russia

-axis powers = Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

-started when Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand, crown prince of A-H was assassinated by Serbian nationalists

Bonus:  Which mother country had the most colonies in Africa?

-Britain

Friday 5: May 23, Socials 9

 1.  Two outcomes of the war of 1812.

-Canadian-US border established

-Canadian unity increased

-no one gained/lost land

-American's respected Canadian territory

2. What was the issue with the Acadians?

-They were french in a now English colony.  They needed to either swear an oath of allegiance to the British or be deported and lose their land.

3. What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

-to establish some rules for the colonization of Africa, to carve it up accordingly, decrease conflict over the colonization, free trade zone

4.  What were some of the causes for the scramble for Africa?

Economically - resources/raw materials to fuel the Industrial Revolution, provide new markets and also a labour supply

Imperialist competition and Nationalism

5.  What was invented that allowed European's to explore further inland on the African continent? 

-steam boat that could go up rivers

-machine guns = no match for natives

-anti-malaria drugs

Bonus:  What two countries in Africa were not colonized by the Europeans?

-Ethiopia & Liberia

Socials 9: May 23

 Today we had our normal Friday 5.  Then students had time to complete both their map and their project.  Both are due on Monday.  If you need to prioritize one, make that the project as we are doing a gallery walk on these and doing some peer marking so if it's not done you will lose these marks.