Homework

Greetings once more grade 7s

Just a little note to keep the blog updated.  I have assigned page 62 #2 and page 64 letter C in class to be completed.

A note to parents, I have adopted an incentive idea from another teacher.   "The Cupcake Break"  is when a student brings a treat in for the whole class.  We take 10 mins time to enjoys the treat and talk about what is happening in the world and their lives.  Please be aware that Emily Clarke has an allergy to eggs.  I have spoken with her about this and she is ok with the idea; as long as she receives a bag of "hickory sticks" as her treat.  If there is an issue with the idea please notify me ASAP.

Ms O

Chapter 2 and 3 Test Breakdown

Chapter 2 Information that will be on the test:
- pre-industrial/ industrial/ post-industrial (p 24)
         be able to discuss the difference between each category (p 24, 31)
- needs and wants from both parties (the Aboriginal Peoples and the Europeans)
- the resources (p 26/27, )
- production and distributions of both parties and how it changed over time (p 28, 30,34, 35)
- the fur trade (p 33 and 37)
- the impact of contact (p 36-38)

Chapter 3 Information that will be on the test:
- all 5 definitions
- capitalist economic system cycle (p 44)
- the difference between capitalism and socialism (p 45)
- cause and effect (p 49)
- understanding poverty (p 50-51)
- poverty cycle (p 52)
- using money wisely (p 54)
- breaking the poverty cycle (p 55)

I know this seems like a lot.  Most of the material will be in multiply choice form.  Students will be expected to have a working knowledge of the material.  Meaning that they will be able to answer questions that describe the material and give their own examples.
We will be doing more review in class tomorrow.

Definitions from chapter 3

Capitalism/ Capitalist Economic System:  is that most of the goods and services people need and want are produced by private companies.  (Also be aware of Socialism: production of goods and services is in the hands of the government.)

Capital: is the money that has been invested into a business venture to start it up and keep it open.

Profit: is the money the business owner makes after paying the investment and paying other expenses.

Standard of Living:  is how much 'buying power' a family has.

Personal Capital: includes anything you might have to improve your economic situation.

Test

Most of you know this already but I'm putting it on here as a reminder.  There is a test on Wednesday for both classes.  Will we be doing a lot of review in class.  I'm switching our music classes to social studies to get more review in.  I will make up the music classes after the test.
The test is on chapters 2 and 3.

Just a reminder

make sure you get your tests signed and back to me ASAP!  Don't forget to watch the news at least once a week :)  Happy Homework!

Creative Writing Assignment

Creative Writing Assignment  

Grade 7 

Social Studies

Mrs. Orendorff

Picture yourself as a First Nations or European settler from the 1600s.  You are going to write a story about a day in the life of your character.  The story needs to be at least one page long.  You need to describe the scene by talking about the settlement or tribe, the setting, describe the clothes, and describe the relationship between the people in your story. You will also need to describe the tools they would use on a daily bases (an example of tools would be a stone mortar and pestle or fishing gear).    

Use chapter 2 of your textbook to help you come up with ideas.  There are examples you can use for inspiration on what scenes to imagine and what tools might have been used.

For those that do not complete the assignment in class it is homework :) 

I would like the assignment typed doubled spaced.  If you do not have a computer single spaced in your work book is fine. If you have any questions please leave a comment below or find me at school.