January 24, 2012
Today in class students read an introduction to Canada's history via a class reading with a PowerPoint of illustrations to go along with the reading for visual learners. Download HISTORY OF CANADA and Download History of Canada illustrations. We also watched a Brain Pop over the French and Indian War. Tomorrow in class we will continue with a guided reading where students will provide their answers in paragraph form and have a finished product of a summary of Canada's history according to the Georgia Performance Standards. (See below for standards).
HW--Re-read the History of Canada reading (file above)
Our Curriculum(GPS) focus this week: SS6H4: The student will describe the impact of European contact on Canada.
DESCRIBE the influences of French and the English on the language and religion of Canada.
EXPLAIN how Canada became an independent nation.
SS6H5: The student will analyze important contemporary issues in Canada.
DESCRIBE Quebec's independence movement.
Today's Warm Up:
