Unit 4 (chapter 7) glossary terms

Please define the following in your notes -
branch plants
tariff
assembly line
secondary industries
primary industries
assimilate
stocks
share
dividend
victory bonds
interest
stock exchange
indicators
stock market
public relief
public works
balanced budget
installment plan

Exit Project update

You should be working hard to compile your information and materials. Every student who has been attending class regularly, has had a topic reviewed and approved. Most all students have some critiquing to do, but everyone knows what is expected of them. You should be preparing your presentations for January. Presentation times have been posted and discussed with the class. PLease come and see me ASAP is you have any questions or need any help.

NOTE: I am still waiting for the return of some exit project forms (parents were to sign).

Canada Remembers

1. In what ways was the outbreak of war “a marvellous release from poverty and drudgery” for Sara Johnson? Would this have been typical for other women of that time? How did her experiences change Sara?

2. According to Jean Danard, what were some of the difficulties faced by women in the service?

3. Why did it take courage for Agnes Brunning to volunteer for factory work near Toronto?

4. What evidence is given to suggest that the work at DIL was dangerous? Would these working conditions be allowed today? Explain

5. Why is Agnes described (with others) as an “unsung heroine” and what do you understand by this description?

Written Proposal - My Plan for Success!

In paragraph form, formally propose your Exit Project topic. As you write out your ideas, be sure to answer the following questions:

What is my topic and how does it relate to Canada and Canadian Identity?
Why am I interested in specializing in this topic?
How will I do my research?
What materials do I need to buy, collect, round-up?
How will I make/create my project?
What will the end product look like?
How will I display my project?
What will I do to make my project “come to life” or “stand out” from others? What will make my project unique and original?
How will I keep my audience engaged in the presentation?
How will I present my project? Will I use cue-cards?

*On the back of your paper, you may sketch a picture of your project and what you envision your set-up to look like*

Exit Project

The following information was sent home last week. Please review it with you parents, sign it and return ASAP

Grade Nine Social Studies:

Canadian Identity

Exit Project Information Sheet

Throughout the semester, you have looked at Canadian identity in many ways. We have learned about people, groups, organizations, historical events, cultures, languages, and inventions that have shaped our country. Now it’s your turn. What is Canada all about? What does it mean to be a Canadian? What would you like to tell the rest of the world about Canada?

General Information

The exit project is worth 30% of your overall mark in this course. It is also a mandatory component. There are three main components to the project: the oral presentation, the Gala Night presentation, and the reflective essay. FYI: Failure to complete any or all of the components will result in automatic failure. Exam exemptions cannot be used towards an exit project.

The Exit Project Proposal

During class, on Monday, November 9^th you will be asked to write a proposal plan for your exit project. The purpose of this exercise is to seek permission from your teacher to use your topic and ideas for your exit project. On that day, you will describe your topic and how it relates to Canadian identity. More specifically, you will relay how you plan to organize your project, what resources and materials you need to obtain, what it will visually look like, and how you will creatively involve and engage your classmates (your audience) so that they too learn from your presentation.

Library Days

Each Canadian Identity class will be given a minimum of two days in the library to search for ideas, materials, and resources. Currently, our scheduled days in the library are for Monday and Tuesday, November 16^th and 17^th. If you miss these research days, you will have to go to the library on your own time.

The Oral Presentation – 100 marks

From Wednesday, January 6th to Thursday, January 14th, students will be presenting projects in front of their classmates and teacher. Your presentation must be at least five minutes and, hopefully, no longer than fifteen minutes. Presenters will be evaluated on their presentation skills (body language, voice, use of props, etc.) and their prepared materials (the project itself). Teachers will be looking for evidence of preparation for both the project and the presentation. Please remember to display a title and include a proper introduction and a conclusion in your oral presentation. Each student will be assigned a particular day to present and a calendar will be posted as a reminder of these appointed times. FYI: Transportation of your materials is your responsibility. Therefore, plan ahead!

The Gala Night Presentation – 100 marks

Thursday, January 14^th: This is an exciting event which completely transforms the school cafeteria, to say the least! That night, you will set up your exhibit for your family, friends, and community leaders to see. During the Gala, you will be evaluated on your project display and on your professional conduct (behavior, helpfulness) and dress (no jeans, hats, ripped clothing, etc.). The Gala officially opens at 6:30pm and runs until 8:00pm. As part of their evaluation, we required students to attend a half hour before and after the Gala to assist with set-up and clean-up. So, you must be there from 6:00pm until 8:30pm that night. Again, arrangements for transportation are your responsibility. Perhaps you may need to stay after school if you cannot get here by 6:00pm.

The Reflective Essay – 100 marks

During the month of December, you will be given the opportunity to write the majority of your exit essay in class-time. The teacher will explain the essay question, its purpose, its structure, and will give you clear instructions about how to write this reflective paper. There will be a minimum of three days spent on the essay in class. It will be approached systematically, step by step each day, therefore, attendance is important. Students will be expected to hand in the final essay with a copy of their draft work and a formal title page. Exit essays can be submitted as early as Thursday, December 17th and no later than Friday, January 22^nd. There are no exceptions to this due date. Further details will be given during instruction time.

Progress Reports

Just a reminder that progress reports were sent home this week. Please review this with your parents, have them sign it, and return it to me as soon as possible. If you have a mark with the comment "absent" beside it, you are responsible to finish the work, but were not given a mark for that item. You will receive a mark once I have received it. If you have a mark with "incomplete" beside it, you are responsible to finish the work, but you have been given a zero until I receive it and mark it. If it is marked as incomplete, it is because you were present when it was assigned, but you have chosen to not hand it in on time. Please remember that late work is graded as such, and you are responsible for you. If you are absent you are still responsible to `catch up`on any missed work. If you have any concerns or need any help with completing an assignment, you know I am available each and every day.

Immigration

This week we have been working on an Immigration project. You have have 5 days, in total, to complete the group of readings and questions. If you have been out sick I have given an extension until Monday, Nov.9th. Please make sure you have all questions answered neatly and in complet sentences. Don`t forget your cover page!