Syrian Refugees in Canada

http://globalnews.ca/news/2361437/2000-syrian-refugees-coming-to-b-c-by-february/?hootPostID=c6d55e29e50f3830c23f14c87f5ca852

Let's try to make some sense, of something that seems senseless

CNN: Everything you need to know about ISIS

BBC: What is ISIS?

What ISIS really wants

TERM 1 MARKS CUT OFF IS NOON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

All my lovely Socials 11 and English 9 students are asked to please respect my marks cut off deadline of NOON on Wednesday, November 18 (as this is the last possible Day 1 to hand anything in to me for inclusion on your Term 1 report card).

Many thanks!

SS11 Government Unit Test Nov 12

Socials 11, to help you prepare for your upcoming Government Unit Test on Thursday, November 12, here is a partial list of vocabulary words that would be helpful for you to understand.  The format of the test will include 5-10 multiple choice questions, 20-25 matching, 1 short answer question (3-5 marks) and 1 multi paragraph response (6 marks).  Chapters 9 and 10 may be helpful references, as well as everything we did in class.  Remember to be ACTIVE as you study, 20 minutes per study session.  Questions?  Just ask . . . email is great

independent
candidate
constituent
constituency/riding/electoral district
first past the post vs. proportional representation
opinion poll
representative democracy
constitutional monarch
universal suffrage
the franchise
6 steps of the electoral process
strategic voting
swing riding
incumbent
party platform
majority vs. minority government
coalition government
party solidarity
by-election
caucus meeting
free vote
'crossing the floor'
seargent-at-arms
party whip
patronage appointment
governing party
official opposition party/other opposition party
Governor General
Prime Minister
Member of Parliament
Cabinet Minister
Senate
parliament
3 branches of government (executive branch, legislative branch, judicial branch)
speaker of the house

Mini-Debate Socials 11 Immigration

Socials 11 students . . . please select and PRINT OUT one article of your choice related to your political party's position on immigration in preparation for our class mini-debate on the issue of immigration in Canada, Tuesday, November 3.  Some of our Essential Questions that may help you focus your search for an article include

• Are immigrants desirable for Canada?

•If so, how many are desirable for Canada each year?

•Are there any specific age/sex/education/employability/income/etc factors to consider?

•What about refugees as immigrants?  

•If so, how many?  from where in the world?  under what circumstances?