Bible Survey
No class due to Combined Concert Choir
History 30
Work Period: "Lord Durham" Qs (due Wed. Oct. 31)
Friday, 26 October 2012
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Ryan's Classes Thursday Oct. 25, 2012
Confessions of Faith
No class today due to Combined Concert Choir.
History 30
1) Discuss "Petronas" article and Qs in light of the curriculum guide objectives.
2) Handout: "Canada After the Conquest 1774 - 1811" (see below)
3) Handout: "Lord Durham's Report" and Qs (due Wed. Oct. 31, see below).
"Lord Durham's Report" Hanout and Questions Sheet
No class today due to Combined Concert Choir.
History 30
1) Discuss "Petronas" article and Qs in light of the curriculum guide objectives.
2) Handout: "Canada After the Conquest 1774 - 1811" (see below)
3) Handout: "Lord Durham's Report" and Qs (due Wed. Oct. 31, see below).
"Canada After the Conquest 1774-1811"
"Lord Durham's Report" Hanout and Questions Sheet
Wednesday, 24 October 2012
Ryan's Classes Wed. Oct. 24, 2012
History 30
Returned Unit 1 exams.
Current Affairs News Article: "Petronas rejections proves need to abolish 'net benefit' test"
Students read the story in groups and discussed its meaning in terms of Canada's historic dependence as an exporting/importing economy. We read the curriculum guide and applied this story to some other historic themes in Canadian history and to Foundational Objectives 2&3. If you were absent you need to do this on your own to get marks for this.
Bible Survey
"Cycle of Sin" skit presentations. Remember that next period we will have our Unit 2 Exam.
Returned Unit 1 exams.
Current Affairs News Article: "Petronas rejections proves need to abolish 'net benefit' test"
Students read the story in groups and discussed its meaning in terms of Canada's historic dependence as an exporting/importing economy. We read the curriculum guide and applied this story to some other historic themes in Canadian history and to Foundational Objectives 2&3. If you were absent you need to do this on your own to get marks for this.
Bible Survey
"Cycle of Sin" skit presentations. Remember that next period we will have our Unit 2 Exam.
Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Ryan's Classes Tues. Oct. 24, 2012
History 30
We continued with "Threats to British Rule" presentations in both sections
Confessions of Faith
Read Chapters 1&2 and complete questions.
We continued with "Threats to British Rule" presentations in both sections
Confessions of Faith
Read Chapters 1&2 and complete questions.
Ryan's Classes Monday Oct. 22, 2012
History 30
Presentations: "Threats to British Rule"
Bible Survey
Work Period: "Cycle of Sin Skits"
Presentations: "Threats to British Rule"
Bible Survey
Work Period: "Cycle of Sin Skits"
Monday, 22 October 2012
Ryan's Classes Friday Oct. 19, 2012
History 30
Guest Lecturer: Ric Driediger
Ric shared about the Hudson's Bay Company. We discussed the history of the company as well as recent headlines about the company's decision to go public.
Confessions of Faith
No class today: Combined Concert Choir
Guest Lecturer: Ric Driediger
Ric shared about the Hudson's Bay Company. We discussed the history of the company as well as recent headlines about the company's decision to go public.
Confessions of Faith
No class today: Combined Concert Choir
Ryan's Classes Thurs. Oct. 18, 2012
History 30
Work Period: Threats to British Rule
Bible Survey
Work Period: Cycle of Sin
Work Period: Threats to British Rule
Bible Survey
Work Period: Cycle of Sin
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
Ryan's Classes for Wed. Oct. 17, 2012
History 30
Today was a work period for your "Threats to British Rule" assignments. Tomorrow will also be a work period, but Friday we will have a guest lecturer, Ric Driediger, speaking about the HBCo. The handouts and presentations are due on Monday.
Confessions of Faith
We are finished Unit 1: World Religions. Today we started Unit 2: Expressions of the Christian Faith. We began a book study of Shane Claiborne's "The Irresistible Revolution". This will take the next 10 classes or so. Today we read the Introduction, The Foreword, and the Author's Note. Please complete the questions sheet for next day.
Today was a work period for your "Threats to British Rule" assignments. Tomorrow will also be a work period, but Friday we will have a guest lecturer, Ric Driediger, speaking about the HBCo. The handouts and presentations are due on Monday.
Confessions of Faith
We are finished Unit 1: World Religions. Today we started Unit 2: Expressions of the Christian Faith. We began a book study of Shane Claiborne's "The Irresistible Revolution". This will take the next 10 classes or so. Today we read the Introduction, The Foreword, and the Author's Note. Please complete the questions sheet for next day.
"Irresistible Revolution" Introduction Qs
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
Ryan's Classes Tuesday Oct. 16, 2012
History 30
Today was a work period for our "Threats to British Rule" assignment. I moved the due date to Monday Oct. 22.
Bible Survey
"Cycle of Sin and Forgiveness" worksheet was due. Please hand this into the 'Assignments In' box in my classroom.
Today I assigned a "Cycle of Sin" skit. These will be performed on Mon. Oct. 22.
Today was a work period for our "Threats to British Rule" assignment. I moved the due date to Monday Oct. 22.
Bible Survey
"Cycle of Sin and Forgiveness" worksheet was due. Please hand this into the 'Assignments In' box in my classroom.
Today I assigned a "Cycle of Sin" skit. These will be performed on Mon. Oct. 22.
'Cycle of Sin' Skit
Monday, 15 October 2012
Ryan's Classes Mon. Oct. 15, 2012
Confessions of Faith
Today was the final day for presentations. Students who have not presented following today will complete posters instead of presenting. Here is the order of presenters scheduled for today.
1) Christianity (Say Eh Htoo)
2) Rastafarianism (Kayla)
3) Baha'i (Crystal)
Students choosing to do posters: Hinduism (Vichael), Buddhism (Kyla), and Kelsey (Zoroastrianism)
History 30
Today was a work period for the "Threats to British Rule" assignment and presentation. I also handed out a "Little History..., Pages 55-112" reading package. You should read this as it is the content portion of this unit.
Today was the final day for presentations. Students who have not presented following today will complete posters instead of presenting. Here is the order of presenters scheduled for today.
1) Christianity (Say Eh Htoo)
2) Rastafarianism (Kayla)
3) Baha'i (Crystal)
Students choosing to do posters: Hinduism (Vichael), Buddhism (Kyla), and Kelsey (Zoroastrianism)
History 30
Today was a work period for the "Threats to British Rule" assignment and presentation. I also handed out a "Little History..., Pages 55-112" reading package. You should read this as it is the content portion of this unit.
Friday, 12 October 2012
Ryan's Classes Friday Oct. 12, 2012
History 30
Work period: "Threats to British Rule" (due next Thurs.)
Bible Survey
Today we read and discussed the story of The Tower of Babel (Gen. 11). After this students completed a Gen. 1-11 "Cycle of Sin" worksheet. This is due next Tues.
Work period: "Threats to British Rule" (due next Thurs.)
Bible Survey
Today we read and discussed the story of The Tower of Babel (Gen. 11). After this students completed a Gen. 1-11 "Cycle of Sin" worksheet. This is due next Tues.
"Cycle of Sin" Worksheet
Thursday, 11 October 2012
Ryan's Classes for Thurs. Oct. 11, 2012
Confessions of Faith
We continued with our 'World Religions' presentations. Landon shared an informative presentation on 'Norse Mythology'. This was followed by a quiz. Up on Monday:
1) Christianity (Say Eh Htoo)
2) Zoroastrianism (Kelsey)
3) Rastafarianism (Kayla)
4) Baha'i (Crystal)
Students choosing to do posters: Hinduism (Vichael), Buddhism (Kyla)
History 30
We marked our "We Won! Now What?" worksheets. Please hand these in.
Now we are beginning a "Threats to British Rule" assignment. This will be a group project and include a handout and a presentation. Due date is next week Thursday.
We continued with our 'World Religions' presentations. Landon shared an informative presentation on 'Norse Mythology'. This was followed by a quiz. Up on Monday:
1) Christianity (Say Eh Htoo)
2) Zoroastrianism (Kelsey)
3) Rastafarianism (Kayla)
4) Baha'i (Crystal)
Students choosing to do posters: Hinduism (Vichael), Buddhism (Kyla)
History 30
We marked our "We Won! Now What?" worksheets. Please hand these in.
Now we are beginning a "Threats to British Rule" assignment. This will be a group project and include a handout and a presentation. Due date is next week Thursday.
"Threats to British Rule"
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
Ryan's Classes for Wed. Oct. 10, 2012
Bible Survey
Today we read the Noah story in class and discussed its meaning for today.
History 30
Today I handed out a new reading booklet titled "Consequences of Conquest". Come and see me if you need one. This reading will cover the era following the 1763 Treaty of Paris that ended the Seven Year's War. I have attached a worksheet below that needs to be completed for tomorrow. Happy reading!
"We Won! Now What?"
Today we read the Noah story in class and discussed its meaning for today.
History 30
Today I handed out a new reading booklet titled "Consequences of Conquest". Come and see me if you need one. This reading will cover the era following the 1763 Treaty of Paris that ended the Seven Year's War. I have attached a worksheet below that needs to be completed for tomorrow. Happy reading!
"We Won! Now What?"
Tuesday, 9 October 2012
Ryan's Classes for Tues. Oct. 9, 2012
Confessions of Faith
Today we continued with our 'World Religion' presentations. We started with Laura who did a great job outlining Islam for us. This was followed by Cody's presentation on Humanism, and Matt 'the toga' Remenda finished up with an overview of Greek Mythology. Great work people! Here is the list for next class
1) Hinduism (Vichael)
2) Buddhism (Kyla)
3) Christianity (Say Eh Htoo)
4) Zoroastrianism (Kelsey)
5) Rastafarianism (Kayla)
6) Norse mythology (Landon)
7) Baha'i (Crystal)
History 30
Today we started Unit 2: "The Road to Democracy". I handed out and talked about the new unit guides (see Ryan if you need one of these). Then we split into groups to discuss some newspaper articles and compared them to the learning objectives in the guide (see Ryan for copies of these articles).
Today we continued with our 'World Religion' presentations. We started with Laura who did a great job outlining Islam for us. This was followed by Cody's presentation on Humanism, and Matt 'the toga' Remenda finished up with an overview of Greek Mythology. Great work people! Here is the list for next class
1) Hinduism (Vichael)
2) Buddhism (Kyla)
3) Christianity (Say Eh Htoo)
4) Zoroastrianism (Kelsey)
5) Rastafarianism (Kayla)
6) Norse mythology (Landon)
7) Baha'i (Crystal)
History 30
Today we started Unit 2: "The Road to Democracy". I handed out and talked about the new unit guides (see Ryan if you need one of these). Then we split into groups to discuss some newspaper articles and compared them to the learning objectives in the guide (see Ryan for copies of these articles).
Ryan's Classes for Friday Oct. 5, 2012
Bible Survey
No class today due to combined concert choir.
History 30
Unit 1 Exam. Sarah R and Sarah O. will write this on Tuesday when we return from the Thanksgiving Break! Happy Turkey eating everyone!
No class today due to combined concert choir.
History 30
Unit 1 Exam. Sarah R and Sarah O. will write this on Tuesday when we return from the Thanksgiving Break! Happy Turkey eating everyone!
Thursday, 4 October 2012
Ryan's Classes for Thurs. Oct. 4, 2012
Confessions of Faith
Today we began our World Religions presentations. Nicole led with Sikhism followed by Phoenix sharing about a branch of Shintoism. It was interesting that both of these religions has a significant presence in Canada. We will continue with presentations on Tues. in the following order:
1) Hinduism (Vichael)
2) Buddhism (Kyla)
3) Christianity (Say Eh Htoo)
4) Islam (Laura B.)
5) Zoroastrianism (Kelsey)
6) Rastafarianism (Kayla)
7) Humanism (Cody)
8) Greek mythology (Matt)
9) Norse mythology (Landon)
10) Baha'i (Crystal)
History 30
Today we did a full review of the Unit 1 Exam scheduled for tomorrow. There was also time to work on missing assignments, of which there are many.
Today we began our World Religions presentations. Nicole led with Sikhism followed by Phoenix sharing about a branch of Shintoism. It was interesting that both of these religions has a significant presence in Canada. We will continue with presentations on Tues. in the following order:
1) Hinduism (Vichael)
2) Buddhism (Kyla)
3) Christianity (Say Eh Htoo)
4) Islam (Laura B.)
5) Zoroastrianism (Kelsey)
6) Rastafarianism (Kayla)
7) Humanism (Cody)
8) Greek mythology (Matt)
9) Norse mythology (Landon)
10) Baha'i (Crystal)
History 30
Today we did a full review of the Unit 1 Exam scheduled for tomorrow. There was also time to work on missing assignments, of which there are many.
Ryan's Classes for Wed. Oct. 3, 2012
Bible Survey
Today we read Genesis Chapters 2 and 3, the second creation story and the Cain and Abel story. We learned about the cycle of sin and forgiveness that will act as a template for many other stories in the Bible. The cycle of sin: 1) temptation, 2) sin, 3) consequence, and 4) restoration. The "Creation Stories" handout was due today.
History 30
Today was a bit of a catch up day. Girls' soccer and the Football team were gone for games. We reviewed for the exam on Friday and watched "The Battle of the Plains of Abraham" on the big screen.
Today we read Genesis Chapters 2 and 3, the second creation story and the Cain and Abel story. We learned about the cycle of sin and forgiveness that will act as a template for many other stories in the Bible. The cycle of sin: 1) temptation, 2) sin, 3) consequence, and 4) restoration. The "Creation Stories" handout was due today.
History 30
Today was a bit of a catch up day. Girls' soccer and the Football team were gone for games. We reviewed for the exam on Friday and watched "The Battle of the Plains of Abraham" on the big screen.
Tuesday, 2 October 2012
Ryan's Classes for Tues. Oct. 2, 2012
Confessions of Faith
Today is the last work period for your "World Religions" assignment. These are due on Thursday. Please be ready to present 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)
History 30
Today we studied:
1) The Acadian Deportation (1755) (see handout questions, due tomorrow)
2) The Seven Years War (1756-63) (see handout)
3) The Battle of the Plains of Abraham (1759) (see handout questions, due Fri.)
We will have a unit 1 exam on Friday.
Today is the last work period for your "World Religions" assignment. These are due on Thursday. Please be ready to present 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)
History 30
Today we studied:
1) The Acadian Deportation (1755) (see handout questions, due tomorrow)
2) The Seven Years War (1756-63) (see handout)
3) The Battle of the Plains of Abraham (1759) (see handout questions, due Fri.)
We will have a unit 1 exam on Friday.
Acadian Deportation Qs
Seven Years War Handout
"Conquest" Qs
Monday, 1 October 2012
Ryan's Classes for Monday Oct. 1, 2012
Welcome to October! One month down, and nine more to go. Remember how fast it goes and make the most of every day!
Bible Survey
Today we read the second creation account from Genesis Chapter 2. We compared and contrasted this with the creation account in Chapter 1. We worked on the "Creation Stories" worksheet. This is due on Wednesday.
History 30
I am planning a unit exam for Friday Oct. 5. More details to come.
Today we did three things:
1) Worked on and discussed the "Aboriginal and European Worldviews" assignment (Due Thursday).
2) Discussed and completed a "Black Robe Themes" worksheet (Due today)
3) Began work on the "Little History of Canada" Pages 37-54 questions. (Due Friday)
Black Robe Themes Worksheet
Little History 37-54
Ryan's Classes Friday Sept. 28, 2012
History 30
We finished watching Black Robe today. We had a class discussion about how the movie ended. What do you think was the theme of the movie? How did the characters develop and change in their worldviews as the movie progressed?
Confessions of Faith
Work Period for your World Religions reports and presentations. Remember that these are due next Thursday.
We finished watching Black Robe today. We had a class discussion about how the movie ended. What do you think was the theme of the movie? How did the characters develop and change in their worldviews as the movie progressed?
Confessions of Faith
Work Period for your World Religions reports and presentations. Remember that these are due next Thursday.
Ryan's Classes Thurs. Sept. 27, 2012
History 30
Today we continued watching "Black Robe".
Bible Survey
Short class today due to Fellowship Chapel. Assigned "Creation Stories" assignment, due Wed. Oct. 3.
Today we continued watching "Black Robe".
Bible Survey
Short class today due to Fellowship Chapel. Assigned "Creation Stories" assignment, due Wed. Oct. 3.
Creation Stories
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