We're getting to the final stretch.
This week's theme will be focused on Careers.
What are some careers in which a background in civics, citizenship and politics are an asset? You can either discuss the career and requirements necessary or profile a particular individual who had a profound impact. (i..e Lester Pearson who we discussed in class and his contributions to the U.N.).
Things to hand in:
Mass Media
A reflection of your experience at the Barrie Native Friendship Centre
Freedom of Conscience and Religion
Citizenship What was it and what is it
Rights and Responsibilities of Citizens
Three Levels of Government - Reading and Worksheet
Levels of Gov't and Responsibilities - Complete the examples we started yesterday
Things to consider / reflect:
We did the colour cultures game last week, followed up by freedom of expression re: books in schools.
Going back: You were supposed to have listed what you felt was the BEST type of government somewhere here on this blog in the first week. Make sure you've done that and backed up your opinion with facts, examples, details.
Monday, May 29, 2017
Monday, May 22, 2017
WEEK 6 Themes
Here is our thread for the 6th week. Please make sure you post in a timely manner. Going back to do this in June will be deadly.
Trump is in Israel this week. What events are transpiring there? What are the issues between Palestine and Israel?
-Kailey mentioned the events in Venezuela and the uprising taking place.
- We also discussed the Manchester bombing. What are some issues with tackling a group like ISIS?
-Outside, we talked about UN / Provincial protection of environmental resources and how governments work to this goal - witnessed on our Niagara Escarpment tour of a UN World Biosphere Preserve. Are there any issues with a government that protects land and then turns around to grant approval for the mines and quarries at the top of the escarpment metres away from these hiking trails? Gravel quarries (mines) are a hot issue on the escarpment. Find out more and share.
Trump is in Israel this week. What events are transpiring there? What are the issues between Palestine and Israel?
-Kailey mentioned the events in Venezuela and the uprising taking place.
- We also discussed the Manchester bombing. What are some issues with tackling a group like ISIS?
-Outside, we talked about UN / Provincial protection of environmental resources and how governments work to this goal - witnessed on our Niagara Escarpment tour of a UN World Biosphere Preserve. Are there any issues with a government that protects land and then turns around to grant approval for the mines and quarries at the top of the escarpment metres away from these hiking trails? Gravel quarries (mines) are a hot issue on the escarpment. Find out more and share.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
ISU
This is your final project to access from anywhere.
Description:
As citizens in a democratic society, we must understand the meaning and elements of democracy and the variety of global issues that surround us in today’s world. This course has focused on the three strands of democratic participation: Active Citizenship, Informed Citizenship, and Purposeful Citizenship. This culminating activity asks you to assess where you are, and where you hope to be in the future with reference to each these three concepts by demonstrating your knowledge on a global or Canadian issue that affects today’s citizens.
1) Choose a Topic
Choose a topic that you are interested in from the list below:
• Legalization of Marijuana • Global Poverty
• Environmental Protection Laws • Right to Education
• Animal Rights • Child Labour
• Gun Control • Homelessness
• Genocide • World Hunger
• Domestic Violence • Universal Health Care/Privatization of Health Care
• Canadian Immigration Laws • Women’s Rights
• Racism • Obesity
• Gay Rights • Genetically Modified Foods
• Political Oppression/Censorship • Climate Change
• Teenage Pregnancy • Teacher Approved Individual Choice
Once you have decided on a topic, fill out the Topic Proposal Worksheet attached.
2) Research and complete MLA Citation Worksheets
You are to thoroughly research your chosen topic. Use the attached research worksheets to help you keep track of your research information. The more you research, the better your understanding of your topic will be. You will be submitting the research sheets (typed) and they will be marked as a part of your Knowledge and Understanding of your topic. Wikipedia is a great source of information but you must verify all information for accuracy through other websites and sources.
- Students who do not submit the assignment by the deadline will automatically receive a grade of 0%.
- Students who do not present on the assigned day will receive a grade of 0%
Note: This final Culminating Activity is worth 15%
of your final mark.
Take it seriously!
Description:
As citizens in a democratic society, we must understand the meaning and elements of democracy and the variety of global issues that surround us in today’s world. This course has focused on the three strands of democratic participation: Active Citizenship, Informed Citizenship, and Purposeful Citizenship. This culminating activity asks you to assess where you are, and where you hope to be in the future with reference to each these three concepts by demonstrating your knowledge on a global or Canadian issue that affects today’s citizens.
1) Choose a Topic
Choose a topic that you are interested in from the list below:
• Legalization of Marijuana • Global Poverty
• Environmental Protection Laws • Right to Education
• Animal Rights • Child Labour
• Gun Control • Homelessness
• Genocide • World Hunger
• Domestic Violence • Universal Health Care/Privatization of Health Care
• Canadian Immigration Laws • Women’s Rights
• Racism • Obesity
• Gay Rights • Genetically Modified Foods
• Political Oppression/Censorship • Climate Change
• Teenage Pregnancy • Teacher Approved Individual Choice
Once you have decided on a topic, fill out the Topic Proposal Worksheet attached.
2) Research and complete MLA Citation Worksheets
You are to thoroughly research your chosen topic. Use the attached research worksheets to help you keep track of your research information. The more you research, the better your understanding of your topic will be. You will be submitting the research sheets (typed) and they will be marked as a part of your Knowledge and Understanding of your topic. Wikipedia is a great source of information but you must verify all information for accuracy through other websites and sources.
3) Complete ONE task from each column. (3 items in
total)
With all the information that you have gathered on the issue, you should now be able to develop a position on the topic. How do you feel about it? Is Canada currently doing enough? What should be done to resolve the issue?
3) Complete ONE task from each column. (3 items in total) continued…
You will now support your position by completing several tasks. Pick 1 Writing Task, 1 Presentation Task, and 1 Visual Task from the following chart below. Complete these tasks using the research that you have collected on your issue.
With all the information that you have gathered on the issue, you should now be able to develop a position on the topic. How do you feel about it? Is Canada currently doing enough? What should be done to resolve the issue?
3) Complete ONE task from each column. (3 items in total) continued…
You will now support your position by completing several tasks. Pick 1 Writing Task, 1 Presentation Task, and 1 Visual Task from the following chart below. Complete these tasks using the research that you have collected on your issue.
Timelines
and Presentation Dates
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Monday – June 12
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Tuesday – June 13
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Wednesday June 14
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Thursday – In-class P1
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Friday – In-class P2
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- Students who do not submit the assignment by the deadline will automatically receive a grade of 0%.
- Students who do not present on the assigned day will receive a grade of 0%
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This
activity must be made up ENTIRELY by your own work written in your own words.
Do not copy word for word from the internet or any other sources. You must
use your own sentence structure and give credit to all sources that you have
used in your research. Plagiarism and other cases of academic dishonesty have
serious consequences, including a grade of 0 for the plagiarized portions of
the assignment. Speak to your teacher if you have questions about this
policy.
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Monday, May 15, 2017
WEEK 5 Themes
Here is a place to post about themes we'll discuss this week.
First item: Look at the new photo. This iconic photo became a symbol for the uprising against tyrannical Communism in China. That one man could stand up alone against an entire army inspired people worldwide to believe in their own struggle. What events surrounded this event in Tiananmen Square in 1989? What events have transpired since then? Find your photo that represents active citizenship and post the url - give a brief description of how it demonstrates democratic rights being exercised.
One topic this week will be freedom of the press. To what extent does freedom of the press help its citizens? To what extent can it harm its citizens?
Does Canada have freedom of the press/media? What limitations (if any) are there?
First item: Look at the new photo. This iconic photo became a symbol for the uprising against tyrannical Communism in China. That one man could stand up alone against an entire army inspired people worldwide to believe in their own struggle. What events surrounded this event in Tiananmen Square in 1989? What events have transpired since then? Find your photo that represents active citizenship and post the url - give a brief description of how it demonstrates democratic rights being exercised.
One topic this week will be freedom of the press. To what extent does freedom of the press help its citizens? To what extent can it harm its citizens?
Does Canada have freedom of the press/media? What limitations (if any) are there?
Monday, May 8, 2017
Journal
If you don't want to write a letter to an organization I presented you with the alternate of creating a journal entry.
I am looking for thoughtful, insightful journal entry/ies, which reflect your learning and which are connected to course content.
I am looking for thoughtful, insightful journal entry/ies, which reflect your learning and which are connected to course content.
When writing your journal, you may want to consider the following questions:
- What did I learn or become aware of in this course?
- How will I use what I learned?
- What questions do I still have or what work do I still need to do?
- How am I feeling?How do I feel about the information I encountered or the activities I became involved in this unit and my understanding of it?
- What am I thinking?
- How have your ideas changed?
- What resources have I discovered that will support my learning?
- What do I believe as a result of my experiences in this course and the knowledge gained?
- What do I believe I can do with the knowledge and wisdom gained from this course
WEEK 4 Themes
Post on Week 4 themes here.
Possible discussion topics: Voter turnout - why is it decreasing each year? What could you do to get more people to vote? Should we follow a system similar to Australia to encourage voter turnout?
Why is voting important?
Which party would you vote for in the next election? Why? What are three ideas in that party's platform that caught your attention? How would it benefit you / your community?
Should people under 18 be treated differently under the law than adults? What measures are currently in place for minors? Read this story below, comment on what you think the outcome should be and why.
http://barrie.ctvnews.ca/13-year-olds-arrested-in-connection-to-two-armed-robberies-1.3403877
Lots of flooding in the news. Who is responsible for clean-up in the aftermath? This article suggests the government is. Do you agree? What levels should bear the responsibility?
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/in-canada-flooding-happens-because-governments-let-it-happen/article34925831/
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/flooding-worse-monday-quebec-may-2017-1.4104120
Also: in the news again.
http://barrie.ctvnews.ca/housing-prices-soar-yet-again-in-the-barrie-area-1.3403496
This week we looked at different types of government. We also discussed war and terrorism and the implications they pose on our rights and freedoms. We looked at the events of 9/11 from different perspectives.
Possible discussion topics: Voter turnout - why is it decreasing each year? What could you do to get more people to vote? Should we follow a system similar to Australia to encourage voter turnout?
Why is voting important?
Which party would you vote for in the next election? Why? What are three ideas in that party's platform that caught your attention? How would it benefit you / your community?
Should people under 18 be treated differently under the law than adults? What measures are currently in place for minors? Read this story below, comment on what you think the outcome should be and why.
http://barrie.ctvnews.ca/13-year-olds-arrested-in-connection-to-two-armed-robberies-1.3403877
Lots of flooding in the news. Who is responsible for clean-up in the aftermath? This article suggests the government is. Do you agree? What levels should bear the responsibility?
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/in-canada-flooding-happens-because-governments-let-it-happen/article34925831/
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/flooding-worse-monday-quebec-may-2017-1.4104120
Also: in the news again.
http://barrie.ctvnews.ca/housing-prices-soar-yet-again-in-the-barrie-area-1.3403496
This week we looked at different types of government. We also discussed war and terrorism and the implications they pose on our rights and freedoms. We looked at the events of 9/11 from different perspectives.
Monday, May 1, 2017
WEEK 3 THEMES
Here is where we'll start on our week 3 themes.
This week we looked at the history of protest in Quebec and how it is a stronger force than other regions in Canada. Does the government have the right to suspend our right to freedom of assembly/gathering?
A great area to begin investigating is with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
This week we looked at the history of protest in Quebec and how it is a stronger force than other regions in Canada. Does the government have the right to suspend our right to freedom of assembly/gathering?
A great area to begin investigating is with the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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