SS10 & Geog 12 Sept 8 & 9

 Socials 10:

Monday:  Students got their text books for the class today.  We then went over the Friday 5 quiz and did some review.  From here we continued talking about the political spectrum, including creating a diagram and labeling it.  We talked about and took notes on the major ideologies including capitalism, socialism, liberalism, fascism, communism and conservatism.  We linked our knowledge to grade 9 and what we learned in grade 9.  We also started to put our own political parties on the spectrum.

Tuesday:  We started with some review.  Talked about political parties, the purpose of political parties and what a party platform is.  We watched this video:  and started research in groups on our political parties.  We also worked through the voter compass to understand how our views individually might land on the spectrum and matched with a party.  We reviewed some aspects of the political spectrum.

Geography 12

Monday:  We went over the Friday 5, did some review and did notes and discussed the spheres of the Earth.  We did some quick group work type questions.  We also spent some time outside orienting ourselves and talking about the Geography of Revelstoke.  Monashees, Selkirks, prominent peaks and rivers.  We also spent time studying some photos for the connections model presentations students will be doing in class.

Tueday:  Work block on either the connections models or mind map.  We spent the last few minutes doing some lab prep.

Sept. 11th Geog & SS 10

 Geography 12:

Today we spent most of the class in the field completing the first phase of our river study.  The remainder of the class was ensuring all had correct data or working on either mind maps or connections model project.

Mind maps due Friday Sept. 12

Connections models x 2 due Friday Sept. 19

Here is the diagram for the connections models:

Socials 10:

Today in the first half we completed research and posters for the political party our group was in charge of.  These will be presented on Friday.  

In the second half we took some notes on government structure, MP's, PM, GG, MLA, Mayor and Premier.  Put names to these posts and parties.  We also talked about the three levels of government and how the above positions fit in.  We also talked about where parliament is and how there are two houses.  We watched the following videos and then went to the Library to do a reading and some questions on the Senate from Counterpoints (an older text book).  I will teach on the topic of the senate on Friday so students can form a better response to number 4 which will be a paragraph response.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C8uDuhLqvg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7RKzzoLK-g&t=1s

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G-oAQ7wf-U&t=1s

SS10 vote compass

 https://votecompass.com/https://votecompass.com/

Geog 12: Answers to Friday 5, Sept. 5

  1.  What are the two main types of Geography?  Differentiate between the two.

Physical & Human Geography

Physical geography deals with the natural features and processes of the Earth. It examines the physical characteristics of the environment and how these features and processes shape the planet.

Human geography looks at the relationship between people and their environments. It explores how human activities and cultures shape and are shaped by the physical landscape.

2.  List the 5 themes of Geography:

MR HELP

Movement, Regions (formal, functional, perceptual), Human-Enviro Interactions, Location (Absolute and Relative), Place (Human and Physical characteristics)

3.  Define one of these and provide an example:

(go through all 5)

4.  Lines of Longitude run in which direction.

N-S

5.  Name and describe one of the spheres.

*Atmosphere: This is the layer of gases surrounding Earth. It includes the air we breathe and plays a critical role in regulating temperature and weather patterns.

*Hydrosphere: This includes all of Earth’s water in its various forms—liquid, solid (ice), and gas (vapor). It covers oceans, rivers, lakes, glaciers, and groundwater.

*Lithosphere/Geosphere: This is the rigid outer layer of Earth, including the crust and the upper mantle. It consists of rocks and minerals and forms the ground and landmasses.

*Biosphere: This encompasses all living organisms on Earth, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms. It interacts with the other spheres by affecting and being affected by their processes.

*Cryosphere: Often considered part of the hydrosphere, the cryosphere specifically refers to the frozen water parts of the Earth, like glaciers, ice caps, and sea ice.

Soc 10: Answers to Friday 5, Sept 5

  1.  Define diversity:

-diversity is everything that makes us different from each other. 

2.  Provide an example of how Canada upholds diversity.

-Examples of diversity are:  race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, ability, age, religious beliefs, or political views. Canada upholds these by having laws to protect rights and freedoms, promote immigration, welcome diversity in education including courses in different languages and celebrate a vast number of different ethnic and religious holidays, festivals, and traditions.

3.  How is pluralism different from diversity?

-Pluralism means recognizing, valuing, celebrating and respecting our differences vs diversity is just the things that make us different from each other.   Pluralism presents opportunities to learn from each other, everyone belongs and everyone is free to express differences.

4.  Provide an example of how Canada is a pluralistic society.

-Canada is pluralistic examples:  Celebration of various cultures, holidays, religions, Gay Marriage, LGBTQ+ taught in schools, accepted, Truth and Reconciliation

5. What is the root cause of racism?

Fear

Sept. 5 Geography & Soc 10

 Geography 12

We got our text books, wrote a Friday 5 and then moved onto some notes on the spheres/systems of the earth plus watched this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3EqcUNdIl8 From here we worked on our two assignments on the 5 themes of Geography (which are due on Friday 12th at the latest.

Socials 10:
We had our first Friday 5.  From here we did some group work on pluralism.  We looked at the following dilemma and broke this down and tried to come up with solutions.  From here we had a bit of time on our paragraphs (due next week) and we talked about the political spectrum including watching this video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJA3EhyVPc0&t=1s

Sept. 4 Geog & SS10

 Geography 12:

Today in Geog 12 we reviewed the 5 themes of Geography and then started two assignments.  Please see them in prior blog posts.  1. Inventory on Revelstoke --->photos to match theme.  2.  Mind Map on 5 themes.  These are due next week, Thursday/Friday.

Socials 10:

Today in Socials 10 we reviewed diversity and talked about pluralism.  We watched this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aizge5qq5D4 on pluralism and did some group work answering these questions:  

What is pluralism (board words →definition)

Where does Canada fit in?  Do you view Canada as a pluralistic society?

Why or why not?

We also talked about the root of racism and some other things that stemmed from pluralism.  We worked on a paragraph:  if you could rewrite history knowing what you know today, rewrite our colonial past with a pluralistic lense.  You will have time on Friday to finish.  

Five Themes of Geography Group work:

 Group activity: 

1. Start with a conversation about what you’ve read, heard, and talked about in the lesson so far. Try to ensure that all members of the group understand the topic. 

2. Next, talk about how you will take on this task using the chart paper provided: 

Inventory of the Place Where You Live  • create a rough map that lists the natural (physical) characteristics of Revelstoke  • mention major landforms, vegetation, waterbodies (be descriptive and use names if you know them)  • add cultural (human-built) features and characteristics as well  • be thorough - try to work through all possibilities carefully

3. Now do it... part of this activity is learning more about how your group process works. 

Assignment (individual or group): Over the next few days, take 5 pictures to show the 5 themes of geography. They can be from around the school or community. Be prepared to submit them to the class for viewing and possibly explanation (hopefully the pictures will speak for themselves). Try to make the pictures great, but don’t manipulate the context (change the setting to match the theme) -- look for existing examples. 

Geography 12: 5 themes of Geography

Please finish watching the video on the five themes of Geography.  The link is below.  Please come to class with a good idea of each theme.  Below are some hints to help you formulate your definitions:

Location - gets divided into absolute and relative
Place - have both human and physical characteristics
HEI- think about relationship
Region - three types formal, functional & vernacular/perceptual
Movement - what all moves in our world?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1afrDnnyt4

Assignment:

Geographers use 5 themes or principles of geography to gather, organize and analyze information.

Using your notes/memory identify, describe and organize each of these 5 principles/themes into a graphic organizer (visual web/mind map).  Be sure to provide an example to help explain your descriptions (place that you know well and are able to describe (favourite holiday spot, summer cabin, grandparents city etc...).  The place may be a city or town, a park or holiday destination:  basically somewhere large enough to describe in geographic terms).

Your mind map should have three levels of information:
1.  5 organizing principles
2.  Definition of each of 5 principles/themes
3.  Example of definition from the place you have chosen.  Your example should include a description for clarity

*The purpose of this web/mind map is to show you understand the 5 organizing principles/themes
You could also achieve this with photographs/pictures connecting to the definition.

Sept. 3 - Geography & Socials 10

 Geography 12:

Today students filled out a quick form about themselves and why they are taking Geography 12.  We then did a brainstorm on "what is geography", took some notes and watched this video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlVVaZhRAEA  From here we discussed the 5 themes of Geography and watched this video:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1afrDnnyt4

Homework:  watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KGiPURP4-I and ensure you understand and can define the 5 themes.  Start thinking about how these themes are represented in Revelstoke or another place you are very familiar with.

Socials 10:

Students filled our a form about themselves that included a goal for Socials 10.  We then did some group work on diversity, what it is and why it is important.  Watched this video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AQ7yC5jQ28 and discussed what resonated, how we can increase diversity in our lives and why it is important.  From here we defined diversity and completed a chart an identity chart and answered the following questions:  

Do you think the way people see you aligns with the way you see yourself?

Are there factors you listed on your identity chart that you think other people would be surprised to see?

Homework: complete chart and questions if not done in class.