History 30
We watched the first section of the movie "Black Robe". Remember to complete the "Worldviews" assignments associated with the movie while we are watching!
Confessions of Faith
We worked on our "World Religions" reports. These are due next Thursday Oct. 4 along with your presentations. The presentations will go in the following order:
1) Hinduism (Vichael)
2) Buddhism (Kyla)
3) Sikhism (Nicole)
4) Shintoism (Phoenix)
5) Christianity (Say Eh Htoo)
6) Islam (Laura B.)
7) Zoroastrianism (Kelsey)
8) Rastafarianism (Kayla)
9) Humanism (Cody)
10) Greek mythology (Matt)
11) Norse mythology (Landon)
12) Baha'i (Crystal)
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Ryan's Classes Tues. Sept. 25, 2012
Bible Survey
Today we read Genesis Chapter 1 and discussed the creation story. There was a handout and some questions as well. Next class we will compare this creation account the the one in Genesis 2.
History 30
Work period for "Little History of Canada" Pages 30-37 QS. Due tomorrow
"Little History" Pages 30-37 Qs
Today we read Genesis Chapter 1 and discussed the creation story. There was a handout and some questions as well. Next class we will compare this creation account the the one in Genesis 2.
History 30
Work period for "Little History of Canada" Pages 30-37 QS. Due tomorrow
"Little History" Pages 30-37 Qs
Monday, 24 September 2012
Ryan's Classes Monday Sept. 24, 2012
History 30
Today I assigned two new, connected assignments. Students are expected to formulate both an Aboriginal and European (French) worldview c. 1600 AD using the worksheets provided (see below). During the this week we will be watching the movie "Black Robe" and the movie can be the primary source for information for this assignment. I handed out a an overview of the movie in class (see below).
Confessions of Faith
Today I assigned a "World Religions Report" (see below). The report and presentations are due next Thurs. Oct. 4.
Today I assigned two new, connected assignments. Students are expected to formulate both an Aboriginal and European (French) worldview c. 1600 AD using the worksheets provided (see below). During the this week we will be watching the movie "Black Robe" and the movie can be the primary source for information for this assignment. I handed out a an overview of the movie in class (see below).
Aboriginal Worldview Assignment
European Worldview Assignment
"Black Robe" Handout
Confessions of Faith
Today I assigned a "World Religions Report" (see below). The report and presentations are due next Thurs. Oct. 4.
"World Religions Report"
Ryan's Classes Friday Sept. 21, 2012
Bible Survey
Unit 1 Exam today.
History 30
Remember: "Little History of Canada" Pages 23-30 Qs are due today.
Today we discussed the handout: "France's Transition from Exploration to Settlement" (see handout below). Champlain was the father of New France and is one of the 'major C's' of Canadian exploration history:
1) Columbus (1492)
2) Cabot (1497)
3) Cartier (1524)
4) Champlain (1604)
Champlain is significant because he personified the French focus on Canada as a colony as opposed to a land mass to simply get through on the way to the orient or to exploit and leave. As Taylor Swift says 'You Belong to Me'. This was the song Canada and France sang to one another in the early 1600s.
Unit 1 Exam today.
History 30
Remember: "Little History of Canada" Pages 23-30 Qs are due today.
Today we discussed the handout: "France's Transition from Exploration to Settlement" (see handout below). Champlain was the father of New France and is one of the 'major C's' of Canadian exploration history:
1) Columbus (1492)
2) Cabot (1497)
3) Cartier (1524)
4) Champlain (1604)
Champlain is significant because he personified the French focus on Canada as a colony as opposed to a land mass to simply get through on the way to the orient or to exploit and leave. As Taylor Swift says 'You Belong to Me'. This was the song Canada and France sang to one another in the early 1600s.
"France's Transition from Exploration to Settlement" Handout
Thursday, 20 September 2012
Ryan's Classes Thurs. Sept. 20, 2012
Confessions of Faith
We finished the "World Religions" video today. Next class you will begin a 'World Religions Report'. Details to come, but you should start to think about a religion to study.
History 30
Good job on the "Parks Presentations" today! I felt as though we all learned a bit more about our national parks and their importance. Remember, if you did not present today you need to complete a poster instead.
Tomorrow we will continuing our study of New France, and Champlain's early settlements.
We finished the "World Religions" video today. Next class you will begin a 'World Religions Report'. Details to come, but you should start to think about a religion to study.
History 30
Good job on the "Parks Presentations" today! I felt as though we all learned a bit more about our national parks and their importance. Remember, if you did not present today you need to complete a poster instead.
Tomorrow we will continuing our study of New France, and Champlain's early settlements.
Tuesday, 18 September 2012
Ryan's Classes Wednesday September 19 (Day 5)
History 30
Today I assigned your next "Little History of Canada" Qs from pages 23-30, and gave a work period for you to work on either your "Parks Canada" assignments or these questions. I am looking forward to your "Park Pitches" tomorrow!
Today I assigned your next "Little History of Canada" Qs from pages 23-30, and gave a work period for you to work on either your "Parks Canada" assignments or these questions. I am looking forward to your "Park Pitches" tomorrow!
"Little History..." Qs, Pages 23-30
Ryan's Classes: Tuesday September 18, 2012 (Day 4)
History 30
I realized that I had made a mistake by not actually giving you the pages 13-17 questions on Friday, but rather the pages 17-23 ones. Oops! Pages 17-23 are due tomorrow (Wednesday Sept. 19), but the "Parks Canada" assignment will now be due on Thursday. Tomorrow will be a work period for a new "Little History..." assignment and the "Parks Canada" assignment.
In class today I discussed the importance of the early European explorers who 'discovered' Canada and the Americas. Tomorrow's readings will discuss the importance of the early French explorers.
Confessions of Faith
We continued watching and discussing the World Religions video. Today we covered Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity. We will finish this video next period.
I realized that I had made a mistake by not actually giving you the pages 13-17 questions on Friday, but rather the pages 17-23 ones. Oops! Pages 17-23 are due tomorrow (Wednesday Sept. 19), but the "Parks Canada" assignment will now be due on Thursday. Tomorrow will be a work period for a new "Little History..." assignment and the "Parks Canada" assignment.
In class today I discussed the importance of the early European explorers who 'discovered' Canada and the Americas. Tomorrow's readings will discuss the importance of the early French explorers.
Confessions of Faith
We continued watching and discussing the World Religions video. Today we covered Buddhism, Judaism, and Christianity. We will finish this video next period.
Thursday, 13 September 2012
Ryan's Classes Friday September 14, 2012
*I will be away today due to the Boys' Soccer Moose Jaw soccer tournament*
*See you all at the Opening Program!*
Bible Survey
No class today due to combined concert choir rehearsal in preparation for opening program.
History 30
Thanks to Bev and Lloyd for covering my classes today! You are in good hands people!
I had them assign a new set of questions from the "Little History of Canada" booklets. You should read pages 17-23 and complete the questions for Wednesday Sept. 19. You may work on these or on your "Parks Canada" brochures and pitches. On Tuesday you will also have a work period. Remember that we have our retreat on Monday, and that you will present your 'Park Pitch" on Wednesday.
Have a great weekend!
Little History Questions Pages 17-23
*See you all at the Opening Program!*
Bible Survey
No class today due to combined concert choir rehearsal in preparation for opening program.
History 30
Thanks to Bev and Lloyd for covering my classes today! You are in good hands people!
I had them assign a new set of questions from the "Little History of Canada" booklets. You should read pages 17-23 and complete the questions for Wednesday Sept. 19. You may work on these or on your "Parks Canada" brochures and pitches. On Tuesday you will also have a work period. Remember that we have our retreat on Monday, and that you will present your 'Park Pitch" on Wednesday.
Have a great weekend!
Little History Questions Pages 17-23
Ryan's Classes Thursday September 13, 2012
Confessions of Faith
No class today due to combined concert choir rehearsal.
History 30
Today I lectured on the European explorers to reach Canada before Columbus (pre-1492), primarily the Norse. We read pages 9-13 from the "Little History..." booklets, and I assigned new questions for tomorrow. I also handed out an updated version of your "Parks Canada" assignment.
"Little History of Canada" Questions 1-14 for pages 9-13 (Due Friday Sept. 14)
No class today due to combined concert choir rehearsal.
History 30
Today I lectured on the European explorers to reach Canada before Columbus (pre-1492), primarily the Norse. We read pages 9-13 from the "Little History..." booklets, and I assigned new questions for tomorrow. I also handed out an updated version of your "Parks Canada" assignment.
"Little History of Canada" Questions 1-14 for pages 9-13 (Due Friday Sept. 14)
Wednesday, 12 September 2012
Ryan's Classes Wednesday September 12, 2012
History 30
Today was a work day for your 'Canada Parks Brochures'. Remember that you will also need to make a presentation to the class where you 'pitch your Park'. I will type up the criteria that I will be looking for in this presentation.
Bible Survey
Today's chapel went late so we only had about 30 min. in class. I gave you your middle East map assignment (due next Friday). Remember that we have our Unit 1 Exam next Friday as well!
"Middle East Map" Assignment
Today was a work day for your 'Canada Parks Brochures'. Remember that you will also need to make a presentation to the class where you 'pitch your Park'. I will type up the criteria that I will be looking for in this presentation.
Bible Survey
Today's chapel went late so we only had about 30 min. in class. I gave you your middle East map assignment (due next Friday). Remember that we have our Unit 1 Exam next Friday as well!
"Middle East Map" Assignment
Tuesday, 11 September 2012
Ryan's Classes Tuesday September 11, 2012
Confessions of Faith
Wow! We finally met! Good times! Thanks for being done your homework. We discussed the terms from the handout and began watching "Pillars of Faith" a documentary that surveys the major world religions. This will serve as a springboard into our first unit which is 'World Religions'.
History 30
Yes, we keep going back to the curriculum. It's what I am paid to deliver people! But seriously, the whole 'worldview' thing is a helpful concept to consider, especially in the study of history. It helps explain peoples' actions and helps us learn how to form new, and hopefully, better ideas and assumptions as we move forward. Progress only happens with work.
Today students submitted the "Little History of Canada pp. 1-9 Questions Handout" then we got right into reading our "History of Parks Canada" handout. After this riveting reading we discussed (actually mostly I talked) the way in which Canadians view "the Land" and how differing worldview compete about how to best do this. I changed one part of the brochure assignment to reflect this discussion. The last bit of the class students confirmed their park of choice and had a few minutes to work on their brochures. We live in a beautiful country people! Tomorrow will be a 'Parks Canada Brochure' work period and it will be due next Wed.
Wow! We finally met! Good times! Thanks for being done your homework. We discussed the terms from the handout and began watching "Pillars of Faith" a documentary that surveys the major world religions. This will serve as a springboard into our first unit which is 'World Religions'.
History 30
Yes, we keep going back to the curriculum. It's what I am paid to deliver people! But seriously, the whole 'worldview' thing is a helpful concept to consider, especially in the study of history. It helps explain peoples' actions and helps us learn how to form new, and hopefully, better ideas and assumptions as we move forward. Progress only happens with work.
Today students submitted the "Little History of Canada pp. 1-9 Questions Handout" then we got right into reading our "History of Parks Canada" handout. After this riveting reading we discussed (actually mostly I talked) the way in which Canadians view "the Land" and how differing worldview compete about how to best do this. I changed one part of the brochure assignment to reflect this discussion. The last bit of the class students confirmed their park of choice and had a few minutes to work on their brochures. We live in a beautiful country people! Tomorrow will be a 'Parks Canada Brochure' work period and it will be due next Wed.
Thursday, 6 September 2012
Wednesday Sept. 5, 2012
Unfortunately, I was away at a funeral today. Everything went well, considering it was a funeral. Here is what happened in class.
History 30
I assigned a 'Parks Canada Brochure' assignment. This can be completed individually or in pairs. The due date will be announced later.
Confessions of Faith
This was our first class of the year. I will give you a course outline on Friday. Lloyd will give you a definitions assignment which is also due Friday.
History 30
I assigned a 'Parks Canada Brochure' assignment. This can be completed individually or in pairs. The due date will be announced later.
Confessions of Faith
This was our first class of the year. I will give you a course outline on Friday. Lloyd will give you a definitions assignment which is also due Friday.
Tuesday Sept. 4, 2012: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!
Welcome back everyone! Today we had an alternative day. We began with breakfast and an assembly in the chapel. We split into grades to go over school expectations. After lunch we met in 20 min. classes to go over course outlines. I met with both sections of History 30, and with my Bible Survey class. I also gave my History 30 class their first assignment, a "Canada Parks Brochure and Presentation". Everything looks good so far!
"Canada Parks Brochure and Presentation"
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