Today we...
1. finished the video on "Global Issues - Environmental Impacts" - discussed questions
2. then we worked through the notes and discussion on the first part of the sustainability chapter.
3. For Homework;
-Voices pg. 296 and the Investigation pg. 299 - complete all related questions
- read the rest of the chapter as well
UNIT EXAM III on Friday
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Chapter 12 Worksheet
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Sorry I haven't been on here in a while!
Today we....
1. Looked at the Miniature-earth.com website about if the world was a community of 100 taking current statistics and scaling down (out of 100)
- we ahd a very interesting discussion on this.
2. Chapter 12 Opportunities and Challenges of Economic Globalization
- ch. 12 worksheet is for completion as homework.
Sorry I haven't been on here in a while!
Today we....
1. Looked at the Miniature-earth.com website about if the world was a community of 100 taking current statistics and scaling down (out of 100)
- we ahd a very interesting discussion on this.
2. Chapter 12 Opportunities and Challenges of Economic Globalization
- ch. 12 worksheet is for completion as homework.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Historical Globalization cont.....
Today we....
Spent more time on Explicit and Implicit Messages.....
Tomorrow we will write a short Chapter 7/8 Quiz
Homework tonight; read pg. 180-190 and create notes/web - use the headings or inquiry question.
Spent more time on Explicit and Implicit Messages.....
Tomorrow we will write a short Chapter 7/8 Quiz
Homework tonight; read pg. 180-190 and create notes/web - use the headings or inquiry question.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Understanding Worldviews
Today we....
Began "Understanding Worldviews" Critical Challenge.
Assigned Homework.....must be completed for Friday....
1. read pgs. 166-170;
- Voices #1 & 2 (pg. 167)
- fig. 8-8 (pg. 169)
- fig 8-9 & 8-10 (pg. 170)
2. read pgs. 171-173;
- Voices #1 (pg. 174)
- Voices #1 & 2 (pg. 175)
- Investigation #1 & 2 (pg. 176-177)
Began "Understanding Worldviews" Critical Challenge.
Assigned Homework.....must be completed for Friday....
1. read pgs. 166-170;
- Voices #1 & 2 (pg. 167)
- fig. 8-8 (pg. 169)
- fig 8-9 & 8-10 (pg. 170)
2. read pgs. 171-173;
- Voices #1 (pg. 174)
- Voices #1 & 2 (pg. 175)
- Investigation #1 & 2 (pg. 176-177)
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
The Ghost and the Darkness
Today we...
When students returned to class from the Theatre Performance we finished the movie.
The assignment was to;
1. In a 1/2 page discuss the examples/aspects of imperialism from the movie.
Answer the following;
2. Are the "Tsavos Lions" symbolic of anything?
3. What is the "British" perspective of imperialism?
4. What is the "African/Aboriginal" perspective of imperialism?
When students returned to class from the Theatre Performance we finished the movie.
The assignment was to;
1. In a 1/2 page discuss the examples/aspects of imperialism from the movie.
Answer the following;
2. Are the "Tsavos Lions" symbolic of anything?
3. What is the "British" perspective of imperialism?
4. What is the "African/Aboriginal" perspective of imperialism?
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Should contemporary society respond to the legacies of historical globalization?
Today we....
1. Inventions Presentations
2. In what ways did Imperialism benefit one people over another?
- we worked in small groups to answer this question...using what we have been learning over the last couple of days
Tuesday April 22
1. Inventions Presentations
2. Imperialism Powerpoint
- we looked into what exactly Imperialism is and how it relates to the development of globalization.
Over the last few days we have....
Chapter 7
1. Make sure you know;
- What were the beginnings of global trading networks? (pgs. 135-138
- international trade, mercantilism
- pg. 138 Explore the Issues #2
- What values underlie Capitalism?
- pgs. 138-142 - notes/web and terms
- pg. 141-142 Investigation - China Moves to a Freer Market #1-3
- Whose values did Industrialiazation reflect?
- notes were provided including the Industrial Revolution, Ideologies, and the Inventions Assignment
- pg. 145 Investigation #1-3
- pg. 146-147 Voices #1-3
1. Inventions Presentations
2. In what ways did Imperialism benefit one people over another?
- we worked in small groups to answer this question...using what we have been learning over the last couple of days
Tuesday April 22
1. Inventions Presentations
2. Imperialism Powerpoint
- we looked into what exactly Imperialism is and how it relates to the development of globalization.
Over the last few days we have....
Chapter 7
1. Make sure you know;
- What were the beginnings of global trading networks? (pgs. 135-138
- international trade, mercantilism
- pg. 138 Explore the Issues #2
- What values underlie Capitalism?
- pgs. 138-142 - notes/web and terms
- pg. 141-142 Investigation - China Moves to a Freer Market #1-3
- Whose values did Industrialiazation reflect?
- notes were provided including the Industrial Revolution, Ideologies, and the Inventions Assignment
- pg. 145 Investigation #1-3
- pg. 146-147 Voices #1-3
Monday, April 14, 2008
Capitalism - The Values Behind Capitalism
Today we...
What values underlie capitalism?
(HOMEWORK LISTED AT THE BOTTOM)
1. Brainstorm - the values associated with capitalism
- respect for profit, competition, economic freedom, personal responsibility, and consumerism.
students were encouraged to think of possible downsides/disadvantages to these values.
2. Economic Values Survey
- discussed
3. Types oif Economic Systems
- overview of all systems but focused on Capitalism
4. Capitalism Video
For Homework; read pgs. 138-142, read and create notes/web, define - bold words in section, complete the Investigation on China #1-3.
What values underlie capitalism?
(HOMEWORK LISTED AT THE BOTTOM)
1. Brainstorm - the values associated with capitalism
- respect for profit, competition, economic freedom, personal responsibility, and consumerism.
students were encouraged to think of possible downsides/disadvantages to these values.
2. Economic Values Survey
- discussed
3. Types oif Economic Systems
- overview of all systems but focused on Capitalism
4. Capitalism Video
For Homework; read pgs. 138-142, read and create notes/web, define - bold words in section, complete the Investigation on China #1-3.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Global Trade Networks
Global Trade Networks
Today we.....
1. Reviewed/discussed the growth of global trading networks.
2. Reviewed the Venn Diagram - we looked at the unique attributes and the shared attributes of the international trade network the Silk Road AND mercantilism.
3. We then went to the lab to begin researching the Hudson's Bay Company and the British East India Company - two mercantilist companies.
We will continue tomorrow.
Today we.....
1. Reviewed/discussed the growth of global trading networks.
2. Reviewed the Venn Diagram - we looked at the unique attributes and the shared attributes of the international trade network the Silk Road AND mercantilism.
3. We then went to the lab to begin researching the Hudson's Bay Company and the British East India Company - two mercantilist companies.
We will continue tomorrow.
Monday, April 07, 2008
Sensitive Reading of Historical Documents cont....
To what extent should contemporary society respond to the legacies of historical globalization? (unit inquiry question)
Today we.....
1. Current Events......Biofuel, Tibet, Semi going the wrong way on Yellowhead.....
2. Sensitive reading....
- we reviewed "judging" cultural practices
- then looked at "interpreting" cultural practices - completed a practice
- then looked at "generalizations' of cultural practices - complete a practice for homework.
3. Chapter 7 Assignment - To what extent did historical globalization affect people's lives?
- read pgs. 134-136, create notes, concept web etc. on important points
- terms
Today we.....
1. Current Events......Biofuel, Tibet, Semi going the wrong way on Yellowhead.....
2. Sensitive reading....
- we reviewed "judging" cultural practices
- then looked at "interpreting" cultural practices - completed a practice
- then looked at "generalizations' of cultural practices - complete a practice for homework.
3. Chapter 7 Assignment - To what extent did historical globalization affect people's lives?
- read pgs. 134-136, create notes, concept web etc. on important points
- terms
Friday, March 07, 2008
Globalization
Today we...
1. Reviewed Essay Writing
2. Current Events Analysis #2
- US Economy
Monday;
-we will have a terms quiz on Ch. 3
- we will begin Ch. 4 and 5
1. Reviewed Essay Writing
2. Current Events Analysis #2
- US Economy
Monday;
-we will have a terms quiz on Ch. 3
- we will begin Ch. 4 and 5
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Dictatorships cont...
Today we...
1. Dictatorship Terms and then wrote the Chapter 5 quiz
2. Chapter 6 Notes and Worksheet (we started the worksheet)
1. Dictatorship Terms and then wrote the Chapter 5 quiz
2. Chapter 6 Notes and Worksheet (we started the worksheet)
Evolution of Media Transnationals
Today we....
1. Went to the computer lab to complete Steps 1 and 2 of the Critical Challenge - Evolution of Media Transnationals.
Numerous students were able to work on and complete Steps 3 and 4 also....
This is due Tomorrow!
1. Went to the computer lab to complete Steps 1 and 2 of the Critical Challenge - Evolution of Media Transnationals.
Numerous students were able to work on and complete Steps 3 and 4 also....
This is due Tomorrow!
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
What is Cultural Diversity?, Public vs. Private Broadcasting?? & the CBC Debate
Today we....
1. What is Cultural Diversity?
2. Reviewed/discussed - CH. 2 section "Diversification of Languages and Culture"
3. Public vs. Private Broadcasting
4. CBC Talk Show
- Should the Canadian Government use taxes to support public broadcasting?
- We debated this question- then wrote an exit slip (our pov on the issue).
1. What is Cultural Diversity?
2. Reviewed/discussed - CH. 2 section "Diversification of Languages and Culture"
3. Public vs. Private Broadcasting
4. CBC Talk Show
- Should the Canadian Government use taxes to support public broadcasting?
- We debated this question- then wrote an exit slip (our pov on the issue).
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Chapter 2 Quiz & The Hockey Sweater
Today we.....
1. Wrote the Chapter 2 Quiz
- terms
- inquiry questions
2. The Hockey Sweater (see link attached)
- activity on language and identity; we discussed questions to do with bias, language confusion, stereotyping, anglophone and francophone issues etc.
Homework for tonight;
1. Complete the Cultural (and Individual) Identity Collage and Written Response.
Also,
2. Read pg. 46, 49-52. Then complete; terms, "think about" (figures, ideas and opinions, fast facts etc.), and Explore the Issues #1 a&b and #2.
1. Wrote the Chapter 2 Quiz
- terms
- inquiry questions
2. The Hockey Sweater (see link attached)
- activity on language and identity; we discussed questions to do with bias, language confusion, stereotyping, anglophone and francophone issues etc.
Homework for tonight;
1. Complete the Cultural (and Individual) Identity Collage and Written Response.
Also,
2. Read pg. 46, 49-52. Then complete; terms, "think about" (figures, ideas and opinions, fast facts etc.), and Explore the Issues #1 a&b and #2.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Cultural Identity Collage
Today we.....
1. Spent the period today working on our collage assignment.
This is the last class time that will be spent on this assignment.
It is due for hand-in on Friday.
Ch. 2 Quiz on Thursday Feb 28th
- know terms and questions for inquiry from chapter (3 of them).
See you tomorrow!
1. Spent the period today working on our collage assignment.
This is the last class time that will be spent on this assignment.
It is due for hand-in on Friday.
Ch. 2 Quiz on Thursday Feb 28th
- know terms and questions for inquiry from chapter (3 of them).
See you tomorrow!
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Today we....
1. Current Events
2. Points of View and Perspectives on Globalization
- discussed
3. How has Globalization touched my home?
- reviewed survey and worked on map assignment
We will review text assignment from last week next week????
2. Points of View and Perspectives on Globalization
- discussed
3. How has Globalization touched my home?
- reviewed survey and worked on map assignment
We will review text assignment from last week next week????
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
What is Globalization?
What is Globalization?
1. we discussed and defined globalization
- we were able to determine the aspects of globalization; political, economic, environmental, social, cultural, and technological.
2. we had a discussion on our understandings of globalization.
3. we read about Marshall McLuhan's "Global Village" - how he had foreseen the development of social globalization through the "media"
4. we identified key words in the article "Closer Than You Think" that are connected to the concept of globalization - co-operation, diplomacy, relationships, interconnected, dependent, foreign policy, cultural influence, environment, security, foreign relations, trade etc.
5. For Homework; we are to complete the survey - How has Globalization touched my home?
Before you left today you also had to hand in the Current Events Analysis #1
1. we discussed and defined globalization
- we were able to determine the aspects of globalization; political, economic, environmental, social, cultural, and technological.
2. we had a discussion on our understandings of globalization.
3. we read about Marshall McLuhan's "Global Village" - how he had foreseen the development of social globalization through the "media"
4. we identified key words in the article "Closer Than You Think" that are connected to the concept of globalization - co-operation, diplomacy, relationships, interconnected, dependent, foreign policy, cultural influence, environment, security, foreign relations, trade etc.
5. For Homework; we are to complete the survey - How has Globalization touched my home?
Before you left today you also had to hand in the Current Events Analysis #1
Monday, February 04, 2008
Thursday, Friday, and Monday (Day I, II, & III)
Last week we...
1. Course Outline, Expectations etc.
2. Note-taking System, Editorial Cartoons, and Current Events.
3. Assigned reading from text p.6, 9-12
- make notes on this section
- complete "Voices" #1-3
- terms; Retail Operations & Transnationals
*** DUE FOR TUESDAY***
Today we....
1. Reviewed Canada Map assignment
2. Readdressed editorial cartoons
3. Current Events Analysis #1 - Will Women Fly In 2010?
- you must complete the questions on back (except On-line section)
- you must complete political cartoon
I will collect this tomorrow!
1. Course Outline, Expectations etc.
2. Note-taking System, Editorial Cartoons, and Current Events.
3. Assigned reading from text p.6, 9-12
- make notes on this section
- complete "Voices" #1-3
- terms; Retail Operations & Transnationals
*** DUE FOR TUESDAY***
Today we....
1. Reviewed Canada Map assignment
2. Readdressed editorial cartoons
3. Current Events Analysis #1 - Will Women Fly In 2010?
- you must complete the questions on back (except On-line section)
- you must complete political cartoon
I will collect this tomorrow!
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Crunch Time....
Yesterday we....
1. Resource Development Agreements
- created a concept web as a class p.279-282
- completed 'Voices' - The Berger Report
2. Environmental Legislation
- discussed and wrote summary notes
3. Resource Devleopment and .........
- summary
4. read; The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Today we reviewed (this was homework);
Read Ch. 14 pgs. 288, 290-303
-terms
-'Voices' - pg. 291, 292, 296
- Ideas and Opinions
- Figures
- do in your head
1. Resource Development Agreements
- created a concept web as a class p.279-282
- completed 'Voices' - The Berger Report
2. Environmental Legislation
- discussed and wrote summary notes
3. Resource Devleopment and .........
- summary
4. read; The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Today we reviewed (this was homework);
Read Ch. 14 pgs. 288, 290-303
-terms
-'Voices' - pg. 291, 292, 296
- Ideas and Opinions
- Figures
- do in your head
Monday, January 14, 2008
The Best Alternative
Today we....
1. Group Project - Shared group information on Alternative Fuels and then Shared the various perspectives.
2. Then we completed a long paragraph answer to this question: Which one of these fuels should the Canadian government invest in developing?
Tomorrow we will write a position paper. Here is the question; How might globalization impact the future of these fuels?
3. Collected; 'Environmental impact of oil development' assignment & 'The Best Alternative Project'
1. Group Project - Shared group information on Alternative Fuels and then Shared the various perspectives.
2. Then we completed a long paragraph answer to this question: Which one of these fuels should the Canadian government invest in developing?
Tomorrow we will write a position paper. Here is the question; How might globalization impact the future of these fuels?
3. Collected; 'Environmental impact of oil development' assignment & 'The Best Alternative Project'
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Do Multinationals hurt people living with poverty?
Today we....
1. Reviewed Homework - pgs. 236 -240 and 'Voices' #1-3.
2. Do Multinationals hurt people living with poverty?
- we completed this activity today but students were given the opportunity to finish for homework. If you were away see me for details.
3. Impacts on the Environment
- read pgs. 272-275 and complete the 'Voices' #1-2
1. Reviewed Homework - pgs. 236 -240 and 'Voices' #1-3.
2. Do Multinationals hurt people living with poverty?
- we completed this activity today but students were given the opportunity to finish for homework. If you were away see me for details.
3. Impacts on the Environment
- read pgs. 272-275 and complete the 'Voices' #1-2
Monday, January 07, 2008
To what extent does globalization contribute to sustainable prosperity to all people?
Today we....
1. Announced final exam - Friday January 25th @ 9 am. Information about the exam will come later. NOW is a good time to start preparing for exams!
2. "Four Corners" - statements about Globalization activity. Wrote an "exit slip" after this activity (had to explain your view) and handed in on way out of class.
3. International Agreements and Organizations JigSaw
4. Homework; Softwood Lumber Dispute p. 230-231
- record which perspective(s) you support most
- complete questions #1 & 2 (p.231)
DUE TOMORROW: Road To Economic Globalization Comic Book
1. Announced final exam - Friday January 25th @ 9 am. Information about the exam will come later. NOW is a good time to start preparing for exams!
2. "Four Corners" - statements about Globalization activity. Wrote an "exit slip" after this activity (had to explain your view) and handed in on way out of class.
3. International Agreements and Organizations JigSaw
4. Homework; Softwood Lumber Dispute p. 230-231
- record which perspective(s) you support most
- complete questions #1 & 2 (p.231)
DUE TOMORROW: Road To Economic Globalization Comic Book
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