E/F Blocks
We had a discussion on the shooter in Washington that took the lives of 12 innocent people. We wondered why somebody would do something so horrible. Students did a great job of coming up with reasons to try and explain this rash behavior.
Today we focused on how and why the media misrepresents violence. Most Canadians learn about serious crime through the media rather than from first-hand experience. Stories in radio, tv and newspapers shape our views about crime and criminals. Writers of tv shows and movies use violence to attract viewers and to sell tickets. Newspaper editors and tv reporters select crime news to maximize ratings.
Today we looked at this media misrepresentation.
- top 10 list of most violent movies/video games
- search through local newspaper to find articles skewed for violence
- discuss the question....can the media cause crime/violence
G Block Socials 9
Today we had a discussion on the divisions that were appearing in the Catholic Church. The result of people being upset with the Catholic Church resulted in the beings of the Protestant Church. We discussed the differences between the two. Then the students wrote an open book quiz on the Middle Ages...or Chapter 1 as I call it. The students were allowed to use their notes.
Finally we began the next chapter by having the students work on a map of England.
H Block Socials 10
Students continued to work on their Vacation Brochure Assignment. Due next class
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