Upcoming Tests

In Social Studies 10-2 there will be a Major test in the course Thursday, March 20th. Big Big Big Review Wednesday, March 21'st

Test Review—Impacts of Globalization

• There are two pictures on page 5 with two groups of Inuit children and teenagers playing video games and one of Chris Merkosak competing in the Arctic Winter Games doing the Alaskan high-kick. What do these two separate events have to do with Globalization?
• Since it is what we do here every day I think we should know the basic definition of Globalization on page 6.
• The following scenario pretty much describes a globalized lifestyle. Tell me how each of these activities relate to the affects of economic globalization on your life?
• Reread page 9 about the guy who works for The Home Depot and what he buys at the various stores.When you read this know who is the Consumer, what is a Transnational and what is Outsourcing (see page 10)
• Tell me what you do that compares to the above scenario. Give me at least three daily things that you either do or purchase to prove your points.
• Hip Hop/Rap your fabulous projects. Who did you do?Why did you choose that artist? What does this have to do with globalization and you ?
• There is a circular (Venn) diagram on page 25 illustrating Collective Identities and Individual Identities.I will have this on the test and ask you to prepare one similar about yourself. Be able to translate what you do and who you are into this format.
• There will be a multiple choice question on what is an individual identity, collective identity, linguistic identity, Metis, Louis Riel, Role Models, Francophone, Anglophone, Bill 101 (page 33), Ta Moko, multiculturalism, communication technologies (p. 38), Transnational Media Companies, Universalization of Popular Culture, Media Convergence, GNP (p. 42), CAVCO, CANCON, Hybridization, minority cultural group, cultural diversity, TV5 (p. 50)APTN, BBC, CBC, CNN, SRC,APTN, criterion/criteria, homogenization, assimilation, marginalization, accommodation, Integration, Acculturation.
• For the cartoon on page 54 "Invading Markets" you will need to interpret it and explain what invasion it's talking about?
• Explain the difference between a French Immersion School and a Francophone School..There is a picture (page 71)you will be asked to explain who the people are and what they are doing. There is one word that I will need you to offer as an explanation a word that we use to describe the mass movement of birds away from a given area.

What's Going on Social Studies 10-2

I am teaching only one Social Studies so it's your lucky day! Whatever is here is what we're doing.

Social Studies 10-2 seeks to address and clarify some of the various issues and fundamental questions concerning the concept known as GLOBALIZATION . We will focus on these questions as directed by the text: Living in a Globalizing World. There are four Units which each attempt to address a major theme of Globalization. The various issues of this concept are addressed through different cultural perspectives and points of view.

Unit One begins with an exploration of the question, "To what extent should globalization shape identity?"---How does globalization impact your life?

Unit Two explores the question of the various legacies of historical globalization and asks us how we as Canadians should respond to these legacies.

Unit Three examines to what extent globalization contributes to sustainable prosperity for all people.

Unit Four asks to what extent as Canadian citizens we should respond to and embrace globalization.

The course you are engaged in focuses on the role of active Canadian citizenship and identity during this 21'st century. This new program that you are engaged in incorporates multiple perspectives including Aboriginal and Francophone that contribute to Canada's evolving realties. Students should develop critical thinking skills necessary to process events and respond to them in our increasingly globalized world.

Course Evaluation:

Minor Assignments: 40%
Major Assignments: 30%
Unit Exams: 30%

Your grade will be composed of 70% of the semester's work and the final exam which is 30%. You will earn 5 credits upon completion of this course.

Responsibility: It is your job to be here for this course prepared with the textbook you will be receiving and your writing equipment, pencils, pens, paper etc.

It is also your job to bring your enthusiasm and imagination!

What's Going on in ELA 9

ELA 9-- There are three grade 9 courses that I am teaching this semester. Check out your course number and level to find out what is going on.

9B-02-120-210

9C-130-220

9B-03-140-240