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Thursday, November 28, 2013
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Friday November 15 2013
Today's block order is A B C D
B Block Socials 9
Today the class started with the students working in their booklets....up till the Revolution begins. Next I had the students take Cloze notes on the Monarchs (PPT) The students copied some notes on how the Estates General worked...we then watched a video on the Estates General and the Fall of the Bastille.
The students started their first of two journal entries.
C/D Blocks Law 12
Today's class was split into two sections. The first half of class was for students finish working on their projects (btw those are due next class). The second half of class the students were given a test review assignment: here is the criteria:
This should be from Chapter 4 and 5.
15 matching vocab
10 multiple choice
7 short answer
1 paragraph answer
1 answer key.
Due Wednesday.
B Block Socials 9
Today the class started with the students working in their booklets....up till the Revolution begins. Next I had the students take Cloze notes on the Monarchs (PPT) The students copied some notes on how the Estates General worked...we then watched a video on the Estates General and the Fall of the Bastille.
The students started their first of two journal entries.
C/D Blocks Law 12
Today's class was split into two sections. The first half of class was for students finish working on their projects (btw those are due next class). The second half of class the students were given a test review assignment: here is the criteria:
This should be from Chapter 4 and 5.
15 matching vocab
10 multiple choice
7 short answer
1 paragraph answer
1 answer key.
Due Wednesday.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Thursday November 14 2013
Today's block order is F E H G
F/E Blocks Criminology 12
Since we are getting close to the end of the unit, the students will have some time to work on their booklets. It is imperative that these are done by the students individually not as a group!
I will give the students a PPT on the different correlates of crime. We will have an in depth discussion on some of the more salient points of the chapter.
We started discussing some common correlates we might see in the average young offender. I had the students work in small groups to come up with 15 questions that would help us narrow down these correlates. My goal is to come up with a class survey which we can give to a large group of grade 12 students and a group of high risk students and make comparisons.
H Block Socials 10
We discussed the notion of Rebellions...what are they and why do they happen?
Next the students were given a few definition....Loyalist, Chateau Clique, Family Compact, Crown/Clergy Reserves, Governor and Assembly.
Once the students had these definitions, we discussed the relevance of them in relation to the settlers arriving in Upper Canada.
Finally the students worked in their booklets and we ended the class by watching two sections of the Canada: A Peoples History.
G Block Socials 9
Today the class started with the students working in their booklets....up till the Revolution begins. Next I had the students take Cloze notes on the Monarchs (PPT) The students copied some notes on how the Estates General worked...we then watched a video on the Estates General and the Fall of the Bastille.
The students started their first of two journal entries.
F/E Blocks Criminology 12
Since we are getting close to the end of the unit, the students will have some time to work on their booklets. It is imperative that these are done by the students individually not as a group!
I will give the students a PPT on the different correlates of crime. We will have an in depth discussion on some of the more salient points of the chapter.
We started discussing some common correlates we might see in the average young offender. I had the students work in small groups to come up with 15 questions that would help us narrow down these correlates. My goal is to come up with a class survey which we can give to a large group of grade 12 students and a group of high risk students and make comparisons.
H Block Socials 10
We discussed the notion of Rebellions...what are they and why do they happen?
Next the students were given a few definition....Loyalist, Chateau Clique, Family Compact, Crown/Clergy Reserves, Governor and Assembly.
Once the students had these definitions, we discussed the relevance of them in relation to the settlers arriving in Upper Canada.
Finally the students worked in their booklets and we ended the class by watching two sections of the Canada: A Peoples History.
G Block Socials 9
Today the class started with the students working in their booklets....up till the Revolution begins. Next I had the students take Cloze notes on the Monarchs (PPT) The students copied some notes on how the Estates General worked...we then watched a video on the Estates General and the Fall of the Bastille.
The students started their first of two journal entries.
Wednesday November 13 2013
Today's block order is B A D C
B Block Socials 9
Today the students started class by working in their booklets up till The Revolution Begins. That will be checked for homework. Also, the students worked on a Three person Venn Diagram that involved both kings and Marie Antoinette.
We also looked at the Philosophes and their role in the French Revolution....Montesque, Voltaire and Rousseau.
We finished class by watching a bit of a documentary on the Revolution.
D/C Blocks Law 12
Today the students continued to work on their Human Rights projects. I think most of the groups look like they are getting close to being done. I have changed the due date on the project to Monday November 18. However your current events project is due today!!!
Fun discussion on what should be done with Mayor of Toronto Rob Ford. What a character...
B Block Socials 9
Today the students started class by working in their booklets up till The Revolution Begins. That will be checked for homework. Also, the students worked on a Three person Venn Diagram that involved both kings and Marie Antoinette.
We also looked at the Philosophes and their role in the French Revolution....Montesque, Voltaire and Rousseau.
We finished class by watching a bit of a documentary on the Revolution.
D/C Blocks Law 12
Today the students continued to work on their Human Rights projects. I think most of the groups look like they are getting close to being done. I have changed the due date on the project to Monday November 18. However your current events project is due today!!!
Fun discussion on what should be done with Mayor of Toronto Rob Ford. What a character...
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Tuesday November 12 2013
Today's block order is E F G H
E/F Block Criminology12
Today we discussed the movie we watched last class. Most students agreed that the movie opened their eyes to a completely different world of struggles and violence within our society. The students were given some time in the computer lab to start a blog post on the six correlates of crime we discussed last class in relation to the movie.
The class came up with the following correlates:
Age
- most crime is committed by youth
- most of the individuals in the documentary were young
- ages ranged from 15-24.
Sex
- most were males (some were females but not many)
Race
- African American
- Hispanics
Socio-economic Status
- poor
- uneducated
- unemployed
- single parent homes
Region
- inner city
- Chicago
- rough part of town
- easy access to drugs/guns
Drug use
- most of the guys were either using drugs or selling drugs
We also discussed what would be the best way to stop this violence. That was an interesting but difficult discussion because there are no easy answers. Some students looked at reactionary policies...more police/tougher sentences/etc
Others looked at proactive solutions...help for single mothers, sex education, skills training
Last bit of class time was devoted to working on Chapter 5 booklets.
G Block Socials 9
Today the students started class by working in their booklets up till The Revolution Begins. That will be checked for homework. Also, the students worked on a Three person Venn Diagram that involved both kings and Marie Antoinette.
We also looked at the Philosophes and their role in the French Revolution....Montesque, Voltaire and Rousseau.
We finished class by watching a bit of a documentary on the Revolution.
H Block Socials 10
Today the students spent the whole class in the computer lab working on their Journal projects.
E/F Block Criminology12
Today we discussed the movie we watched last class. Most students agreed that the movie opened their eyes to a completely different world of struggles and violence within our society. The students were given some time in the computer lab to start a blog post on the six correlates of crime we discussed last class in relation to the movie.
The class came up with the following correlates:
Age
- most crime is committed by youth
- most of the individuals in the documentary were young
- ages ranged from 15-24.
Sex
- most were males (some were females but not many)
Race
- African American
- Hispanics
Socio-economic Status
- poor
- uneducated
- unemployed
- single parent homes
Region
- inner city
- Chicago
- rough part of town
- easy access to drugs/guns
Drug use
- most of the guys were either using drugs or selling drugs
We also discussed what would be the best way to stop this violence. That was an interesting but difficult discussion because there are no easy answers. Some students looked at reactionary policies...more police/tougher sentences/etc
Others looked at proactive solutions...help for single mothers, sex education, skills training
Last bit of class time was devoted to working on Chapter 5 booklets.
G Block Socials 9
Today the students started class by working in their booklets up till The Revolution Begins. That will be checked for homework. Also, the students worked on a Three person Venn Diagram that involved both kings and Marie Antoinette.
We also looked at the Philosophes and their role in the French Revolution....Montesque, Voltaire and Rousseau.
We finished class by watching a bit of a documentary on the Revolution.
H Block Socials 10
Today the students spent the whole class in the computer lab working on their Journal projects.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Thursday November 7 2013
Today's block order is F E H G
F/E Blocks Criminology 12
Today we continued to watch the movie The Interrupters. Remember to keep mental or written notes on how this relates to the correlates of crime. You will be making a blog entry on this next class.
H Block Socials 10
Today the students started the class by working in their booklets. Next the students were given their new journal entry. This journal entry deals with the perilous journey over to British North America. This entry should include your experiences and thoughts about the journey. Mention: type of transportation, length of trip, living conditions, feelings about leaving your country...
G Block Socials 9
Today we looked at the different leaders in France: King Louis XIV, King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
The students were given a three person Venn Diagram to fill out on the three monarchs... looking at the similarities and differences between them. Next we discussed some of the problems that the country was facing at this critical juncture of history....what responsibilities did the monarchy have to fix these problems and what actions did it take.
The students also continued to work in their booklets.
F/E Blocks Criminology 12
Today we continued to watch the movie The Interrupters. Remember to keep mental or written notes on how this relates to the correlates of crime. You will be making a blog entry on this next class.
H Block Socials 10
Today the students started the class by working in their booklets. Next the students were given their new journal entry. This journal entry deals with the perilous journey over to British North America. This entry should include your experiences and thoughts about the journey. Mention: type of transportation, length of trip, living conditions, feelings about leaving your country...
G Block Socials 9
Today we looked at the different leaders in France: King Louis XIV, King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
The students were given a three person Venn Diagram to fill out on the three monarchs... looking at the similarities and differences between them. Next we discussed some of the problems that the country was facing at this critical juncture of history....what responsibilities did the monarchy have to fix these problems and what actions did it take.
The students also continued to work in their booklets.
Wednesday November 6 2013
Today's block order is B A D C
B Block Socials 9
Most of the grade nine students were away today. I think it was take your kids to work day....good luck parents.
C/D Block Law 12
Today the students continued to work on their Human Rights Projects....This is your second full class for the project. Some interesting topics so far.
B Block Socials 9
Most of the grade nine students were away today. I think it was take your kids to work day....good luck parents.
C/D Block Law 12
Today the students continued to work on their Human Rights Projects....This is your second full class for the project. Some interesting topics so far.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Tuesday November 5 2013
Today's block order is E F G H
E Block Criminology 12
Today we started class by looking at some of the leading Correlates of Criminal Behavior. We made a list on the board and discussed each one. Next the students were given the chance to comment on which city they thought was one of the most violent in North America. After a good discussion on this topic I shifted the focus to Chicago. I gave the students some stats to look at and we made a comparison with the lower mainland of Vancouver. Then we watched the movie Interrupters...at least the first half
F Block Criminology 12
We talked about what the prototypical criminal would look like. I asked students to close their eyes and imagine a criminal and then describe him/her to me. We brainstormed on the board some of this person's characteristics. We can up with a description that the students kind of agreed to. We looked at correlation and causation in relation to crime.This led to a discussion about correlates of crime.
I handed out the new booklet for Chapter 5 and a chapter 5 package for the students to work on.
At the end of class we looked at some of the leading Correlates of Criminal Behavior. We made a list on the board and discussed each one. Next the students were given the chance to comment on which city they thought was one of the most violent in North America. After a good discussion on this topic I shifted the focus to Chicago. I gave the students some stats to look at and we made a comparison with the lower mainland of Vancouver. Then we watched the movie Interrupters...at least the first few minutes.
G Block Socials 9
Today we started class by going over the last unit test the class wrote. Most students did very well. Next we we discussed what qualities it would take to become a great leader. We shared our ideas as a class and come up with a list of characteristics....Keep these in mind as we begin this new chapter on the French Revolution. See if the two Louis have any of them. Then the students had the opportunity to create 7 questions that they would ask to a potential new leader....some interesting questions to say the least.
With the last half of class the students worked in their booklets.
H Block Socials 10
Today the students continued to work on their journal entries. Also I gave the students a chapter booklet to work on.
E Block Criminology 12
Today we started class by looking at some of the leading Correlates of Criminal Behavior. We made a list on the board and discussed each one. Next the students were given the chance to comment on which city they thought was one of the most violent in North America. After a good discussion on this topic I shifted the focus to Chicago. I gave the students some stats to look at and we made a comparison with the lower mainland of Vancouver. Then we watched the movie Interrupters...at least the first half
F Block Criminology 12
We talked about what the prototypical criminal would look like. I asked students to close their eyes and imagine a criminal and then describe him/her to me. We brainstormed on the board some of this person's characteristics. We can up with a description that the students kind of agreed to. We looked at correlation and causation in relation to crime.This led to a discussion about correlates of crime.
I handed out the new booklet for Chapter 5 and a chapter 5 package for the students to work on.
At the end of class we looked at some of the leading Correlates of Criminal Behavior. We made a list on the board and discussed each one. Next the students were given the chance to comment on which city they thought was one of the most violent in North America. After a good discussion on this topic I shifted the focus to Chicago. I gave the students some stats to look at and we made a comparison with the lower mainland of Vancouver. Then we watched the movie Interrupters...at least the first few minutes.
G Block Socials 9
Today we started class by going over the last unit test the class wrote. Most students did very well. Next we we discussed what qualities it would take to become a great leader. We shared our ideas as a class and come up with a list of characteristics....Keep these in mind as we begin this new chapter on the French Revolution. See if the two Louis have any of them. Then the students had the opportunity to create 7 questions that they would ask to a potential new leader....some interesting questions to say the least.
With the last half of class the students worked in their booklets.
H Block Socials 10
Today the students continued to work on their journal entries. Also I gave the students a chapter booklet to work on.
Monday November 4 2013
Today's block order is A B C D
B Block Socials 9
Today we discussed what qualities it would take to become a great leader. We shared our ideas as a class and come up with a list of characteristics....Keep these in mind as we begin this new chapter on the French Revolution. See if the two Louis have any of them. Then the students had the opportunity to create 7 questions that they would ask to a potential new leader....some interesting questions to say the least.
With the last half of class the students worked in their booklets.
C/D Blocks Law 12
The class worked in the computer lab on their human rights project...
B Block Socials 9
Today we discussed what qualities it would take to become a great leader. We shared our ideas as a class and come up with a list of characteristics....Keep these in mind as we begin this new chapter on the French Revolution. See if the two Louis have any of them. Then the students had the opportunity to create 7 questions that they would ask to a potential new leader....some interesting questions to say the least.
With the last half of class the students worked in their booklets.
C/D Blocks Law 12
The class worked in the computer lab on their human rights project...
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Friday November 1 2013
Today's block order is F E H G
F Block Crim 12
Since too many students were away this morning we could not carry on with I lesson I had planned. Therefore, the students continued to work on their questions/definitions from Ch. 4 Counting Crime.
E Block Crim 12
Most of the students were in class so we carried on with the planned lesson. We talked about what the prototypical criminal would look like. I asked students to close their eyes and imagine a criminal and then describe him/her to me. We brainstormed on the board some of this person's characteristics. We can up with a description that the students kind of agreed to. We looked at correlation and causation in relation to crime.This led to a discussion about correlates of crime.
I handed out the new booklet for Chapter 5 and a chapter 5 package for the students to work on.
H Block Socials 10
Today was an interesting class. We are starting to work on an extended assignment....not a project! The students were given a character that they will work with for the next few weeks. This character card lists many details about the person's wealth/education/family life/religion...
The first part of the assignment is for the students to write about why they want to leave their home country and move to Upper Canada. There will be four journal entries in total for this assignment.
G Block Socials 9
Today we started to work on the French Revolution. Since some of the students away, you will get your test marks back on Monday. We worked on a map of France to get you familiar with some of the locations. After that we worked on a French society pyramid.
Put the following in correct order with a few notes to understand each:
Aristocrats
Peasants/Workers
King
Bourgoisie
F Block Crim 12
Since too many students were away this morning we could not carry on with I lesson I had planned. Therefore, the students continued to work on their questions/definitions from Ch. 4 Counting Crime.
E Block Crim 12
Most of the students were in class so we carried on with the planned lesson. We talked about what the prototypical criminal would look like. I asked students to close their eyes and imagine a criminal and then describe him/her to me. We brainstormed on the board some of this person's characteristics. We can up with a description that the students kind of agreed to. We looked at correlation and causation in relation to crime.This led to a discussion about correlates of crime.
I handed out the new booklet for Chapter 5 and a chapter 5 package for the students to work on.
H Block Socials 10
Today was an interesting class. We are starting to work on an extended assignment....not a project! The students were given a character that they will work with for the next few weeks. This character card lists many details about the person's wealth/education/family life/religion...
The first part of the assignment is for the students to write about why they want to leave their home country and move to Upper Canada. There will be four journal entries in total for this assignment.
G Block Socials 9
Today we started to work on the French Revolution. Since some of the students away, you will get your test marks back on Monday. We worked on a map of France to get you familiar with some of the locations. After that we worked on a French society pyramid.
Put the following in correct order with a few notes to understand each:
Aristocrats
Peasants/Workers
King
Bourgoisie
Thusday October 31 2013
Today's block order is F E H G
F/E Blocks Crim 12
Today we finished the final couple of presentations on the Media Project. The projects were well done and they should be marked by the end of next week.
With the rest of class, the students worked on the Chapter 4 questions and definitions...Counting Crime. Have them finished by Tuesday.
H Block Socials 10
Today we worked on a map of British North America. I did not think that it would take all class for such a small map but I think the students have other things on their mind today.
G Block Socials 9
Today the students wrote the English Revolution Unit Test. I think I should have it marked by next class....famous last words.
Happy Halloween People....Be safe tonight!!!
F/E Blocks Crim 12
Today we finished the final couple of presentations on the Media Project. The projects were well done and they should be marked by the end of next week.
With the rest of class, the students worked on the Chapter 4 questions and definitions...Counting Crime. Have them finished by Tuesday.
H Block Socials 10
Today we worked on a map of British North America. I did not think that it would take all class for such a small map but I think the students have other things on their mind today.
G Block Socials 9
Today the students wrote the English Revolution Unit Test. I think I should have it marked by next class....famous last words.
Happy Halloween People....Be safe tonight!!!
Wednesday October 30 2013
Today's block order is B A D C
B Block Socials 9
Today we started to work on the French Revolution. Since some of the students away, you will get your test marks back on Monday. We worked on a map of France to get you familiar with some of the locations. After that we worked on a French society pyramid.
Put the following in correct order with a few notes to understand each:
Aristocrats
Peasants/Workers
King
Bourgoisie
D/C Blocks Law 12
Today we started your Human Rights Project. I went over the criteria for the first bit of class. Then students were shown different examples from previous years and then I gave the class the rest of class time to begin finding which human rights violation their group wanted to work on.
Good luck and be efficient....you only have three more classes in the computer lab to finish.
B Block Socials 9
Today we started to work on the French Revolution. Since some of the students away, you will get your test marks back on Monday. We worked on a map of France to get you familiar with some of the locations. After that we worked on a French society pyramid.
Put the following in correct order with a few notes to understand each:
Aristocrats
Peasants/Workers
King
Bourgoisie
D/C Blocks Law 12
Today we started your Human Rights Project. I went over the criteria for the first bit of class. Then students were shown different examples from previous years and then I gave the class the rest of class time to begin finding which human rights violation their group wanted to work on.
Good luck and be efficient....you only have three more classes in the computer lab to finish.
Tuesday October 29 2013
Today's block order is E F G H
E/F Blocks Criminology 12
Today we a Justin come in from the Choices and Consequences Program to talk to and answer any questions that the students had about his life. It was a very interesting class. Justin was awesome!! He answered all the questions students had in an honest way. I was very impressed with the questions that you guys came up with. I hope we can do other presentations like this in the future.
G Block Socials 9
Today we spent all class working on a review for the upcoming English Revolution Test. 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.
H Block Socials 10
Today we started our first class in History. We looked at our past. Where did our families come from? Which countries did we immigrate from. When did our families arrive in Canada? Why do the students think that their families came to Canada? What factors pulled them here or what factors pushed them away from their home country.
I wanted the students to talk to their parents to find out about these reasons. Then we looked at immigration statistics from the 1840's and 2012. The students made pie charts on which countries most of the immigrants came from back then in comparison to where most immigrants come from now.
E/F Blocks Criminology 12
Today we a Justin come in from the Choices and Consequences Program to talk to and answer any questions that the students had about his life. It was a very interesting class. Justin was awesome!! He answered all the questions students had in an honest way. I was very impressed with the questions that you guys came up with. I hope we can do other presentations like this in the future.
G Block Socials 9
Today we spent all class working on a review for the upcoming English Revolution Test. 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.
H Block Socials 10
Today we started our first class in History. We looked at our past. Where did our families come from? Which countries did we immigrate from. When did our families arrive in Canada? Why do the students think that their families came to Canada? What factors pulled them here or what factors pushed them away from their home country.
I wanted the students to talk to their parents to find out about these reasons. Then we looked at immigration statistics from the 1840's and 2012. The students made pie charts on which countries most of the immigrants came from back then in comparison to where most immigrants come from now.
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