Today's block order is A B C D
B Block Socials 9
Today the students wrote their first Unit Test. It was on the English Revolution. I hope you all did well. We will start with the French Revolution next class.
C/D Blocks Law 12
Today we continued looking at Human Rights issues in BC. I had the students look at the BC Human Rights Tribunal website and choose a case. Each case was based on some form of discrimination.
The students were responsible for the following:
1) - Complainant
- Respondent
2) The actual complaint
3) Evidence to support the claims being made
4) Evidence provided by the respondent in their defense
5) The outcome or result
6) Student opinion of whether they agreed or disagreed with the outcome.
http://www.bchrt.gov.bc.ca/search/index.htm
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Wednesday October 23 2013
Block order today is B A D C
B Block Socials 9
Today we spent all class doing a review for the big unit test on Monday. Be sure to go over the vocab that we did in class. Also the review package will be very helpful. Your booklets are due at the end of the test. Good luck with the studying.
C/D Block Law 12
We began class with the students defining the following terms:
Discrimination
Civil Liberties
Censorship
Reasonable Limits
Prejudice
This led to a discussion on how each one of these terms is related to Human Rights.
We looked at the differences between the CRF and Human Rights legislation. We looked at relevant cases....women's gyms/ girls playing boys sports..... and then the students copied the chart from page 139.
B Block Socials 9
Today we spent all class doing a review for the big unit test on Monday. Be sure to go over the vocab that we did in class. Also the review package will be very helpful. Your booklets are due at the end of the test. Good luck with the studying.
C/D Block Law 12
We began class with the students defining the following terms:
Discrimination
Civil Liberties
Censorship
Reasonable Limits
Prejudice
This led to a discussion on how each one of these terms is related to Human Rights.
We looked at the differences between the CRF and Human Rights legislation. We looked at relevant cases....women's gyms/ girls playing boys sports..... and then the students copied the chart from page 139.
Tuesday October 22 2013
Today's block order is E F G H
E/F Block Criminology 12
Today the students Presented their projects.....well done so far!!!
G Block Socials 9
Today we discussed the three remaining topics...Lord Protector, The Restoration and the Glorious Revolution. The students read the corresponding pages in the textbook and then took notes on each of the sections. Once they were done, we had a class discussion on the importance of each and how it led to England becoming a constitutional monarchy.
When we were finished this, we watched the last of the movie Cromwell.
H Block Socials 10
Today we worked on our last class of Geography. The students worked on the concept of Geography shaping our lives in Canada. We had a discussion on how geography shapes our lives/culture/...
E/F Block Criminology 12
Today the students Presented their projects.....well done so far!!!
G Block Socials 9
Today we discussed the three remaining topics...Lord Protector, The Restoration and the Glorious Revolution. The students read the corresponding pages in the textbook and then took notes on each of the sections. Once they were done, we had a class discussion on the importance of each and how it led to England becoming a constitutional monarchy.
When we were finished this, we watched the last of the movie Cromwell.
H Block Socials 10
Today we worked on our last class of Geography. The students worked on the concept of Geography shaping our lives in Canada. We had a discussion on how geography shapes our lives/culture/...
Monday October 21 2013
Today's block order is A B C D
B Block Socials 9
Today we discussed the three remaining topics...Lord Protector, The Restoration and the Glorious Revolution. The students read the corresponding pages in the textbook and then took notes on each of the sections. Once they were done, we had a class discussion on the importance of each and how it led to England becoming a constitutional monarchy.
When we were finished this, we watched the last of the movie Cromwell.
C/D Block Law 12
Today the students were assigned a case per two students. One student acted like the plantiff while the other student was the defendant. The students were randomly given a different case. They were to read the case and argue for its validity.
The cases ranged from locker searches to religious rights. The students were given about half the class to prepare for their case and the other half of class to debate their side of the case. Some interesting discussions.
B Block Socials 9
Today we discussed the three remaining topics...Lord Protector, The Restoration and the Glorious Revolution. The students read the corresponding pages in the textbook and then took notes on each of the sections. Once they were done, we had a class discussion on the importance of each and how it led to England becoming a constitutional monarchy.
When we were finished this, we watched the last of the movie Cromwell.
C/D Block Law 12
Today the students were assigned a case per two students. One student acted like the plantiff while the other student was the defendant. The students were randomly given a different case. They were to read the case and argue for its validity.
The cases ranged from locker searches to religious rights. The students were given about half the class to prepare for their case and the other half of class to debate their side of the case. Some interesting discussions.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Friday October 18 2013
Today's block order is B A D C
B Block Socials 9
Today was a work day. The students worked on their booklets and the Venn Diagram on Charles and Cromwell. With the second half of class, the students watched Cromwell the movie....is it just me or does Cromwell scream at everything in this flick!
D/C Blocks Law 12
Today we discussed five important/controversial cases in relation to the Charter. They involved:
R v Moltani
R v Suave
R v Keegstra
R v Mann
R v Rodriquez
These cases were discussed in small groups for the first half of the class. Then we shared what the students thought about the cases in the second half of class. Some interesting conversations for sure. The class seemed to be really split on the issue of doctor assisted suicide also with the issue of Multani being allowed to bring a kirpan to school.
B Block Socials 9
Today was a work day. The students worked on their booklets and the Venn Diagram on Charles and Cromwell. With the second half of class, the students watched Cromwell the movie....is it just me or does Cromwell scream at everything in this flick!
D/C Blocks Law 12
Today we discussed five important/controversial cases in relation to the Charter. They involved:
R v Moltani
R v Suave
R v Keegstra
R v Mann
R v Rodriquez
These cases were discussed in small groups for the first half of the class. Then we shared what the students thought about the cases in the second half of class. Some interesting conversations for sure. The class seemed to be really split on the issue of doctor assisted suicide also with the issue of Multani being allowed to bring a kirpan to school.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Thursday October 17 2013
Today's block order is F E H G
F/E Block Criminology 12
Today the students were given one last day to finish their projects. Those who were done and did not need the time started on the next chapter...Counting Crime
Next class are presentations!!!!
H Block Socials 10
Last class for projects....
G Block Socials 9
Today we discussed the role of Cromwell. Students worked on a Venn Diagram of Cromwell and Charles and we ended the class by watching the movie Cromwell.
F/E Block Criminology 12
Today the students were given one last day to finish their projects. Those who were done and did not need the time started on the next chapter...Counting Crime
Next class are presentations!!!!
H Block Socials 10
Last class for projects....
G Block Socials 9
Today we discussed the role of Cromwell. Students worked on a Venn Diagram of Cromwell and Charles and we ended the class by watching the movie Cromwell.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Wednesday October 16 2013
Today's block order is B A D C
I was on a field trip today with a group of Law students. We went to the Vancouver Police Museum.
B Block Socials 9
Today we discussed the trial of the King. Students took notes off the Powerpoint on what happened during his trial. Lastly we spent most of the class working on a cartoon timeline related to the events leading up the death of the King.
It is due next class.
D/C Blocks Law 12
Today the students who remained worked on a dreaded worksheet...questions on rights and freedoms. Once that was finished the students were to continue working on their rights and freedoms notes.
I was on a field trip today with a group of Law students. We went to the Vancouver Police Museum.
B Block Socials 9
Today we discussed the trial of the King. Students took notes off the Powerpoint on what happened during his trial. Lastly we spent most of the class working on a cartoon timeline related to the events leading up the death of the King.
It is due next class.
D/C Blocks Law 12
Today the students who remained worked on a dreaded worksheet...questions on rights and freedoms. Once that was finished the students were to continue working on their rights and freedoms notes.
Tuesday October 15 2013
Today's block order is E F G H
E/F Blocks Criminology 12
Today is your last day on the Media project. Make sure you have all your materials you will need to complete the project.
G Block Socials 9
Today was a work block. Students worked on their booklets. Also we discussed Oliver Cromwell's role in the Civil War. The students were responsible for finishing their booklets and completing a Venn diagram on Cromwell and Charles.
H Block Socials 10
Today the students worked on their Natural Disaster project in the computer lab.
E/F Blocks Criminology 12
Today is your last day on the Media project. Make sure you have all your materials you will need to complete the project.
G Block Socials 9
Today was a work block. Students worked on their booklets. Also we discussed Oliver Cromwell's role in the Civil War. The students were responsible for finishing their booklets and completing a Venn diagram on Cromwell and Charles.
H Block Socials 10
Today the students worked on their Natural Disaster project in the computer lab.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Friday October 11 2013
Today's block order is A B C D
B Block Socials 9
Today we discussed the events that led up to the English Civil War. Students were given a Powerpoint handout which guided them through some of the key points of the war. Who the different sides were. We also discussed a key figure in the war....Oliver Cromwell.
For the rest of class we watched the movie Oliver Cromwell....we got through some of the movie, the rest we will watch at a later date.
C/D Blocks Law 12
Today we discussed the concept of Safe Injection Sites....in particular Insite.
Since opening its doors in 2003, Insite has been a safe, health-focused place where people inject drugs and connect to health care services – from primary care to treat disease and infection, to addiction counselling and treatment, to housing and community supports.
Insite is North America’s first legal supervised injection site. The BC Ministry of Health Services provides operational funding for Insite through Vancouver Coastal Health, which operates the facility in conjunction with PHS Community Services Society.
Insite operates on a harm-reduction model, which means it strives to decrease the adverse health, social and economic consequences of drug use without requiring abstinence from drug use.
The students spent the first 30 minutes of class researching what Insite is and the benefits and drawbacks of it.
Next we watched a 10 minute video on Insite....which was produced by the Coastal Health Authority. Once we did this, I finally opened the floor up the classes opinions on the subject. Fascinating discussion. I was very impressed with the tone of the discussion as well the understanding behind the comments.
Your assignment is to write a page response to whether you support Insite. Give reasons for your decision.
B Block Socials 9
Today we discussed the events that led up to the English Civil War. Students were given a Powerpoint handout which guided them through some of the key points of the war. Who the different sides were. We also discussed a key figure in the war....Oliver Cromwell.
For the rest of class we watched the movie Oliver Cromwell....we got through some of the movie, the rest we will watch at a later date.
C/D Blocks Law 12
Today we discussed the concept of Safe Injection Sites....in particular Insite.
Since opening its doors in 2003, Insite has been a safe, health-focused place where people inject drugs and connect to health care services – from primary care to treat disease and infection, to addiction counselling and treatment, to housing and community supports.
Insite is North America’s first legal supervised injection site. The BC Ministry of Health Services provides operational funding for Insite through Vancouver Coastal Health, which operates the facility in conjunction with PHS Community Services Society.
Insite operates on a harm-reduction model, which means it strives to decrease the adverse health, social and economic consequences of drug use without requiring abstinence from drug use.
The students spent the first 30 minutes of class researching what Insite is and the benefits and drawbacks of it.
Next we watched a 10 minute video on Insite....which was produced by the Coastal Health Authority. Once we did this, I finally opened the floor up the classes opinions on the subject. Fascinating discussion. I was very impressed with the tone of the discussion as well the understanding behind the comments.
Your assignment is to write a page response to whether you support Insite. Give reasons for your decision.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Thursday October 10 2013
Today's block order is F E H G
Blocks F/E Criminology 12
Students continued to work on their Media/Violence Projects....Today was spent finalizing their surveys and putting together their imagery.
Block H Socials 10
Today we focused on Natural Disasters. Students were given the choice of working with a partner and investigate one natural disaster in detail. The choices the students had were: Earthquake, Volcano. Hurricane, Tsunami, or Tornado. Students were given the criteria for the research project and given this class as well as the next two classes in the computer lab to finish this project.
Block G Socials 9
Today we discussed the trial of the King. Students took notes off the Powerpoint on what happened during his trial. Lastly we spent most of the class working on a cartoon timeline related to the events leading up the death of the King.
It is due next class.
Blocks F/E Criminology 12
Students continued to work on their Media/Violence Projects....Today was spent finalizing their surveys and putting together their imagery.
Block H Socials 10
A natural disaster is a consequence when a natural hazard
(e.g., volcanic eruption or earthquake) affects humans. Human vulnerability,
caused by the lack of appropriate emergency management, leads to financial,
environmental, or human impact. The resulting loss depends on the capacity of
the population to support or resist the disaster: their resilience. This
understanding is concentrated in the formulation: "disasters occur when
hazards meet vulnerability".
Block G Socials 9
Today we discussed the trial of the King. Students took notes off the Powerpoint on what happened during his trial. Lastly we spent most of the class working on a cartoon timeline related to the events leading up the death of the King.
It is due next class.
Wednesday October 9 2013
Today's block order is B A D C
Block B Socials 9
Today we spent most of class discussing Charles I. What was his role in the Civil War....we watched two videos related to Charles...Students continued to work on their booklets. Also the students had to decide which side they supported...the King or Parliament and then make a poster showing their support. The poster must have a slogan, pictures and evidence to support your claim.
Block D/C Law 12
Today we started a discussion on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The students are responsible for reading the textbook and finding info on the following rights:
- Religion
- Peaceful Association/Assembly
- Democratic
- Mobility
- Legal : Unreasonable Search/Seizure...Arrested...Charged
- Equality
With each one of these rights, students must answer the following questions:
-What is the right
- What are the limitations
- Related cases
We looked at the role of the Supreme Court of Canada and how it is the enforcer of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. We discussed the Notwithstanding Clause and its use in Quebec.
We went over a few cases in relation with the Charter and looked specifically at the Oakes Case.
Block B Socials 9
Today we spent most of class discussing Charles I. What was his role in the Civil War....we watched two videos related to Charles...Students continued to work on their booklets. Also the students had to decide which side they supported...the King or Parliament and then make a poster showing their support. The poster must have a slogan, pictures and evidence to support your claim.
Block D/C Law 12
Today we started a discussion on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The students are responsible for reading the textbook and finding info on the following rights:
- Religion
- Peaceful Association/Assembly
- Democratic
- Mobility
- Legal : Unreasonable Search/Seizure...Arrested...Charged
- Equality
With each one of these rights, students must answer the following questions:
-What is the right
- What are the limitations
- Related cases
We looked at the role of the Supreme Court of Canada and how it is the enforcer of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. We discussed the Notwithstanding Clause and its use in Quebec.
We went over a few cases in relation with the Charter and looked specifically at the Oakes Case.
Tuesday October 8 2013
Today's block order is E F G H
Block E/F Criminology 12
Today we continued to work on the Violence/Media Projects....time is ticking. Make sure you are getting done what needs to get done! Project is due October 17.
Block G Socials 9
Today we discussed the events that led up to the English Civil War. Students were given a Powerpoint handout which guided them through some of the key points of the war. Who the different sides were. We also discussed a key figure in the war....Oliver Cromwell.
For the rest of class we watched the movie Oliver Cromwell....we got through some of the movie, the rest we will watch at a later date.
Block H Socials 10
There was was a Presentation this period.....Poetry at its finest!
Block E/F Criminology 12
Today we continued to work on the Violence/Media Projects....time is ticking. Make sure you are getting done what needs to get done! Project is due October 17.
Block G Socials 9
Today we discussed the events that led up to the English Civil War. Students were given a Powerpoint handout which guided them through some of the key points of the war. Who the different sides were. We also discussed a key figure in the war....Oliver Cromwell.
For the rest of class we watched the movie Oliver Cromwell....we got through some of the movie, the rest we will watch at a later date.
Block H Socials 10
There was was a Presentation this period.....Poetry at its finest!
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Monday October 7 2013
Today's block order is A B C D
Block B Socials 9
Today we spent most of class discussing Charles I. What was his role in the Civil War....we watched two videos related to Charles...Students continued to work on their booklets.
Block C/D Law 12
Today we had presentations on the Survivor Island Project....So far so good. Glad I'm not stuck on an island with any of you.
Block B Socials 9
Today we spent most of class discussing Charles I. What was his role in the Civil War....we watched two videos related to Charles...Students continued to work on their booklets.
Block C/D Law 12
Today we had presentations on the Survivor Island Project....So far so good. Glad I'm not stuck on an island with any of you.
Friday October 4 2013
Today's block order is E F G H
Block E/F Criminology 12
Today the students were given all class to work on their projects. Remember to have your hypothesis ready to show me for next class.
Block G Socials 9
Today we spent most of class discussing Charles I. What was his role in the Civil War....we watched two videos related to Charles...Students continued to work on their booklets.
Block H Socials 10
Students were in the computer lab again working on their Oil Sands assignment.
Block E/F Criminology 12
Today the students were given all class to work on their projects. Remember to have your hypothesis ready to show me for next class.
Block G Socials 9
Today we spent most of class discussing Charles I. What was his role in the Civil War....we watched two videos related to Charles...Students continued to work on their booklets.
Block H Socials 10
Students were in the computer lab again working on their Oil Sands assignment.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Thursday October 4 2013
Today's block order F E H G
F/E Block Crim 12
Criminology Experiment
Today we continued our discussion on violence and media. We will be
starting our project where you will get a chance to conduct a
criminology experiment on your fellow students. The focus will be on how
violence affects children. Today we spent time researching the links
between the two. Some of the things we discussed was ethics. This is an
example of a famous experiment that called into question the ethics of
the researcher.
Next day we will be working on formulating a hypothesis and designing a methodology to test this hypothesis by means of an experiment.
Socials 10
Today we started a discussion on the impact we have on our environment. We discussed several different situations where people/companies have damaged the environment. There are plenty of options to look at but we decided to look at the Oil Sands in Alberta and the proposed Northern Gateway project.
Students were to research in the library the following:
- Positive/negative impact of oil extraction/production in Northern Alberta...Oil Sands...what is it?
- Should we increase/decrease oil production
- What is the Northern Gateway Project...what are the benefits/drawbacks
Then write a one page response as to whether the Pipeline project should be allowed.
Socials 9
Today we worked on reviewing the role the King and Parliament played in the lead up to the Civil War. Mainly worked on the action/reaction sheet.
F/E Block Crim 12
Criminology Experiment
Next day we will be working on formulating a hypothesis and designing a methodology to test this hypothesis by means of an experiment.
Socials 10
Today we started a discussion on the impact we have on our environment. We discussed several different situations where people/companies have damaged the environment. There are plenty of options to look at but we decided to look at the Oil Sands in Alberta and the proposed Northern Gateway project.
Students were to research in the library the following:
- Positive/negative impact of oil extraction/production in Northern Alberta...Oil Sands...what is it?
- Should we increase/decrease oil production
- What is the Northern Gateway Project...what are the benefits/drawbacks
Then write a one page response as to whether the Pipeline project should be allowed.
Socials 9
Today we worked on reviewing the role the King and Parliament played in the lead up to the Civil War. Mainly worked on the action/reaction sheet.
Wednesday October 2 2013
Today's block order is B A D C
B block Socials 9
Today we looked at the Role of Kings and the Diving Rights of Kings. The students compared James I to Charles I. What the relationship was like between the king and his subjects. We also looked at what laws the students would implements if they had the power to change any laws.
Students continued to work in their booklets up to the section on Fight with Parliament.
D/C Block Law 12
Today the students continued to work on their Survivor Island project. Today is the last class so make sure you make the most of it.
B block Socials 9
Today we looked at the Role of Kings and the Diving Rights of Kings. The students compared James I to Charles I. What the relationship was like between the king and his subjects. We also looked at what laws the students would implements if they had the power to change any laws.
Students continued to work in their booklets up to the section on Fight with Parliament.
D/C Block Law 12
Today the students continued to work on their Survivor Island project. Today is the last class so make sure you make the most of it.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Tuesday October 2 2013
Today's block order is E F G H
Block E/F Criminology 12
Today we stated looking at experiments....students were asked to define the following terms...
hypothesis
independent variable
dependent variable
correlational relationship (negative/positive)
causal relationship
We discussed the differences between the terms and how they all relate the concept of conducting an experiment.
The Great Pumpkin Experiment
We discussed the Scientific Method today....handout on how an experiment is done.
After much discussion we decided to look at the issue of pumpkin size and number of seeds.
Students go into groups and carved up the pumpkins to count the seeds. The students tested their hypothesis and will now chart their results and look at formulating their conclusions.
We start your criminology experiments next class!!!
Block G Socials 9
Today we looked at the Role of Kings and the Diving Rights of Kings. The students compared James I to Charles I. What the relationship was like between the king and his subjects. We also looked at what laws the students would implements if they had the power to change any laws.
Students continued to work in their booklets up to the section on Fight with Parliament.
Block H Socials 10
Today the students continued working on their Regions Project. Due next class.
Block E/F Criminology 12
Today we stated looking at experiments....students were asked to define the following terms...
hypothesis
independent variable
dependent variable
correlational relationship (negative/positive)
causal relationship
We discussed the differences between the terms and how they all relate the concept of conducting an experiment.
The Great Pumpkin Experiment
After much discussion we decided to look at the issue of pumpkin size and number of seeds.
Students go into groups and carved up the pumpkins to count the seeds. The students tested their hypothesis and will now chart their results and look at formulating their conclusions.
We start your criminology experiments next class!!!
Block G Socials 9
Today we looked at the Role of Kings and the Diving Rights of Kings. The students compared James I to Charles I. What the relationship was like between the king and his subjects. We also looked at what laws the students would implements if they had the power to change any laws.
Students continued to work in their booklets up to the section on Fight with Parliament.
Block H Socials 10
Today the students continued working on their Regions Project. Due next class.
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