Social Sciences Department


RESOURCES




Here are some resources that you may find useful.

Grade 9 Geography

  • Video communication is a very effective...and sometimes quick...way of conveying a message. A link is attached to three videos related to Global Connectedness and your possible role in the world. The vidoes were produced by Grade 9 Geography students as "infomercials" for one component of their culminating Independent Study Unit. Video 1 about Child Mortality is on Face Book. Video 2 is the story of child soldiers and child mothers in the 20+ year old war in Uganda. Video 3 is the story of AIDS in Africa. Video 3 was produced by an ESL student. It is presented in its uneditted version so the story is the student's story. The grammar may not be prefect, but the story's message is understandable. Video 3 will run in Media Player. PLEASE NOTE: These videos were prepared by students as part of the Grade 9 Geography course. The videos do not contain information or ideas that are supported or endorsed by Frontenac Secondary School. The information, pictures and the music have not been prepared or used for profit. The videos are presented for information only.
  • Examplar - For Unit "State of the World", an example is provided of a Level 4 Presentation (Power Point Format) about the Pine Bettle Infestation in Western Canada. This information was prepared by a Grade 9 Academic Geography student. The examplar is provided as an example only.
  • Examplar - For Unit "State of the World", a Flash file is provided describing the possible Implications of Global Warming. The information in this clip may not be entirely accurate, but it is an engaging and entertaining to watch...so enjoy. The clip was created by two Grade 9 Academic Geography students in Fall 2008. This clip is provided only as an example. Technically, it is fun, but due to its scientific and factual errors, it would be considered Level 3 work. To run this clip, you must open the file in Flash, and under the Control drop-down menu, click on Play.
  • Examplar - For Unit "Global Connections". As a class, we watch the Afgahanistan movie "Osama" to the scene where she is discovered by the Taliban pretending to be a boy. What happens next? Students must write the ending "...they would like to see" for the movie. This is a creative writing assignment, but it also shows the strength of our Canadian values when observing other cultures and world differences. This poem-ending was written in 2009 by an Academic Geography student. It is called Ending Osama.

Grade 10 Careers (Open)

  • Frontenac students can use the education planner My Blueprint.ca The Activation Key is Frontenacss1. This site allows you to set future employment goals, explore post-secondary edcuation options, prepare a High School Plan (e.g., take the courses needed to match future education and employment plans) and track your progress at school. For additional information about this education planner, visit the Student Services web page on the Frontenac web site or ask for assistance at Student Services.
  • A site to match your interests to possible jobs is Career Cruising. To access this site, a Userid and Password are required. This information can be obtained at FSS Student Services.

Grade 10 Civics (Open)

  • Examplar - Outstanding Citizen or Non-Government Ogranization Research. An example of a Level 3 project. The topic is Louise Arbour, former Chief Prosecutor of the International War Crime Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
  • Examplar and Study Notes - United Nations. A Power Point presentation (Level 3) describing the function and structure of the United Nations, as well as asking "Does the United Nations work?"

Grade 10 History

  • A site to explore many of the post-WWII historic stories is the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) web page at either the CBC News In-Depth or the CBC Archives. This site contains many video stories and short vingettes about important Canadian events and people. It is a wonderful starting resources for research.
  • Research Paper Examplar - This file contains an example of the correctly formatted and cited research paper. The report was prepared by a Grade 10 History student.
  • Internet Search - This file contains some ideas about conductinng research on the Internet. It also includes some useful URLs for history.
  • Examplar - Assignment - News Report for the Halifax Explosion - This news report was prepared by a Grade 10 student. It explores the issue from the "who-what-where-when-why" perspective, provides an effective summary of the story and introduces real...albeit unreferenced...facts. This Examplar is Level 3.
  • Examplar - Research and Writing Assignment - Events showing Pride and Shame as a Canadian. The paper was prepared by a Grade 10 student. It is a very effective presentation with respect to format, grammar, citing and referencing, style and content. It follows the writing formula of (1) Introduction with thesis, (2) Supporting Arguments with strong links to the Thesis and (3) Conclusion.

Grade 12 Geography - World Issues

  • Examplar - Novel Study Guide - Each student is required to read a novel from a developing nation and prepare a study guide that could be used to teach and learn about the story.

    This is an example of a Level 3 Novel Study Guide. It includes all the required parts including a Table of Contents, a map, the guide with questions and a Personal Reflection.

    This is an example of a Level 4 Novel Study Guide - All the required parts are included. As well, the questions are an effective mix of (1) knowledge and understanding, (2) thinking, application and analysis and (3) communication

Miscellaneous

  • Literature Cited - This file contain information on correctly formatting a Reference Page.