On the 19th, your last assignment is due. Don't forget to enjoy grad!
-Mr. C
May 29
- What are the differences between a trade bloc, a cartel and a trade advisory group?
- What is your opinion of NAFTA? Write a paragraph in which you state your opinions and reasons for it. If you like, you can draw a political cartoon about your opinion instead.
May 26
Balance of Trade
The relationship between the value of a country's exports and imports, also called trade balance
Exports
Goods or services that are sold to another country
Imports
Goods or services that are brought into the country
Trade deficit
A negative trade balance (more imports than exports)
Trade surplus
A positive trade balance (more exports than imports)
Free Trade
Trade without duties or tariffs (taxes)
Duties/Tariffs
Taxes on imported goods
Trade Bloc
A large free trade area made up of two or more countries
Protectionism
The policy of adding taxes to imported goods to protect a country's home industries
-Mr. Charalambous
May 1
Make sure that you've completed your proportional flow map, with the proper arrows and colours. I will be collecting them next class.
-Mr. Charalambous
April 7
On my DB account (mrc7a@mgps.ca) you will find a folder that's called "Grade 8 Geography." In that folder you will find another file called "8B Development Assignments." Upload your assignments to that folder. Name the file you're uploading to your group's name (e.g., "John & Jane's Assignment").
A reminder that the due date is this Thursday. We will be presenting them then.
-Mr. C
March 27
Keep on working on your research. A due date has been set for your assignment which is Thursday, April 10.
Use your time wisely!
-Mr. C
March 6
On our first class back we're having our test for Human Geography. Check DB for anything you may have missed.
-Mr.C
P.S. Enjoy your March Break!
March 3
Start preparing for this Thursday's test. You will need to know a number of concepts related to HDI, the 3Ls, the different types of aid offered to nations around the world.
In addition, you will to demonstrate how to interpret population distribution maps.
If you're missing any handouts, have a look on my Drop Box account (mrc7a@mgps.ca)
-Mr. Charalambous
Update: This Thursday is a Friday's schedule. We'll be having our test the week after March break.
February 18
For homework you are to complete the declining order bar graph on life expectancy on the three regions (North America, Central America and the Caribbean).
What inferences can you make based off the graph? Hint: think about the 3Ls that we discussed today in class.
-Mr. Charalambous
February 10
I'm away at LSG but there is homework for you to complete for Thursday, February 13. Please answer questions 1 and 2 on Jade's story from today's handout.
-Mr. Charalambous
February 6
Please answer question 4 off the sheet that was distributed today on Population Density. These will be taken up next class.
-Mr. C
February 3
Please complete the hand out you received today on the comparison of rural and urban societies. Ensure that you identify as many societal challenges as you can in the accompanying photos in addition to answering the questions in the caption.
-Mr. Charalambous
January 22
Don't forget, 8B, that your presentations are tomorrow. Looking forward to them!
-Mr. Charalambous
January 15
Mrs. Norris will be collecting your assignments tomorrow -- have them ready!
-Mr. C
January 9
- your topic should outline an important event
- 4-6 techniques to convey a message
- powerful symbols
- message has a deeper meaning
- write up explains the deeper message and the historical issue
-Mr. C
January 6
Your political cartoon assignment is due next Monday (January 6). Remember that you will only have two work periods to complete it. You need to have a write up to go with your political cartoon.
-Mr. Charalambous
December 9
Ensure that you complete the two questions for homework:
1. Create a Venn diagram to illustrate the differences and similarities between the Metis, Europeans and Aboriginals.
2. Make a prediction(s). In the years following Confederation, Europeans began expanding west. What problems do you foresee happening as they began to encounter the Metis and the Metis way of life?
-Mr. Charalambous
December 3
Don't forget that on Thursday, we'll be having an assessment on your understanding of the Confederation Conference. You'll need to know what the issues were, what your province wanted and what the other provinces were concerned with.
-Mr. Charalambous
November 26
Just a friendly reminder. Our Confederation Conference is THIS THURSDAY. Make sure you're prepared and you come early for set up. I will be in the gym from 7:45 to give you the time to set up for the Conference.
-Mr. C
November 21
So next Thursday is our much anticipated Confederation Conference. It is incredibly important that we use our time well in order to prepare for it.
Keep in mind that you need to negotiate with the other provinces the terms of Confederation. We will be voting on each issue related to the establishment of a railway, free trade, language rights and whatever else you guys think is important to discuss.
But remember -- have fun with it! Groups in the past came dressed up, created posters and pamphlets to distribute and even brought samples of products that the provinces had to offer (e.g., potatoes and wheat for example).
I'm really looking forward to this so good luck and we'll see you on Thursday!
-Mr. Charalambous
November 13
What luck! Tomorrow is a Friday schedule so our presentations are being delayed one more time. Next Monday, November 18, rain or shine, we are getting through these presentations!
-Mr. Charalambous
November 11
Due to today's Remembrance Day Assembly, we'll be presenting our preliminary presentations on Thursday instead.
-Mr. C
November 7
On Monday your preliminary presentations are due. Make sure that everybody has a copy of the presentation!
-Mr. Charalambous
November 4
Next Monday, November 11, you will be presenting your province's preliminary proposal for joining Confederation to the class. You and your group are responsible for creating a short media presentation to share your province's background with the rest of your class and your demands/conditions for joining Confederation.
You will have an opportunity next class to continue working on your presentation. All other work has to be done outside of class time.
-Mr. Charalambous
October 17
Our first history "quest" is around the
corner. Next Monday, October 21st, we'll have our Factors of
Confederation test. You'll need to know whether the American Threat was
real (hint, hint): Fenian Raids, Annexation Bill, Chesapeake Incident, St. Alban's Raid and Manifest Destiny.
Also you'll be expected to have an
understanding of the external and internal factors including: the Repeal of the Corn Laws, The End of Reciprocity, "Little
Englanders," and the Need for a Railway.
-Mr. Charalambous
October 16
If you haven't completed your jigsaw task on the economic factors of Confederation, make sure you access my Drop Box account and under "economic factors" you can find all the readings related to it: Repeal of the Corn Laws, End of Reciprocity...etc.
Your test is next Monday!
Mr. Charalambous
October 7
Visit my Drop Box account and have a look at the economic factors that lead to Confederation. Keep in mind that your "notes" sheet needs to be completed by Thursday and our test is a mere week or so away.
-Mr. Charalambous
September 26
Complete questions 1-5 on the Chesapeake Incident. We'll take it up next time we see you -- but be prepared for a political cartoon "quiz." Don't worry through; it's just for feedback!
Enjoy your trip!
-C
P.S. We've wrapped up looking at one of the first factors of Confederation: The American Threat. Remember to regularly review the five things we looked at within the "factor," i.e., The Fenian Raids, the Annexation Bill, the St. Albans Incident, Annexation by Railway and finally, the Chesapeake Incident.
September 19
Over the weekend, make sure you log into my Drop Box account and access both folders "The Fenians" and "The Annexation Bill.
For the Fenians, I want you to read the article and have a look at the political cartoon called "Uncle Same and his Boys." Who do you think Uncle Sam (U.S.) represents? How would you describe him in one word? What is the fence symbolic of? We'll deconstruct this political cartoon in depth next class.
As far as the Annexation Bill goes, read the Bill (focus on WHERE it's coming from and WHO it's about). Answer questions 1 & 2 for the guided questions. Remember, there MAY be a homework check!
-Mr. Charalambous
September 16
Complete questions 2, 3 and 4 (only the first two columns) in the handout that was given today. We'll be taking them up next class.
-C
September 12
Make sure you complete the handout on the caricatures and answer the three questions.
-Mr. Charalambous
September 9,
For homework tonight, please complete the map of Canada circa 1841-1867. Draw in and colour the borders of Canada East, West, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, Rupert's Land and the Red River Settlement. This is an incredibly important map so make sure you have it complete!
-Mr. C
