Modern History 112- History is happening all around us. We discussed the issue of “historical significant,” why is this moment in history important and what can we learn from it. Today students will engage in a 2-part research activity to show their understanding of historical significance. (Individual project) Part 1. Research and respond to two historically significant events that are happening around us. The first can be worldwide; the second should be current Canadian information. Research and follow these guidelines to accomplish your task: ·      Summarize the event, news “history” (1-2 paragraphs) ·      Explain in your own words why you picked this topic (why is it historically significant) (1-2 paragraphs) Part 2. Now discuss what you think will be a future historical significant event. (Example world war III- you may not use this one.) Make a logical guess and then explain why it would be historically significant. (1-2 Paragraphs) Due Tuesday 5th, February, 2013.   http://historicalthinking.ca/concept/historical-significance- link provided for a better understanding of Historical significance.   Law 120- Work in pairs to make a timeline that reflects how laws started and how they have progressed to today.  Include a brief write up – (paragraph) of what happened in that time period, what it teachers us about laws, and how it is significant to our law system today. Each group should have at least a page. Include a work-cited page. (no particular format) Due Tuesday 5th, February, 2013.  Performance Arts – Students will have this day to work on their project. They are due tomorrow.Due Tuesday 5th, February, 2013.  Music 10- musical genres continued and discussed. The worksheet provided by Mrs. Curtis.   Theatre Arts 120-( 15 minutes) Students will write their quiz. On a blank piece of paper write the first five lines of Shakespeare’s “Seven ages of Life” Students can then trade with other students and correct the work. ½ mark for every mistake. This includes spelling, punctuation, missing words ect. It will be out of 13. The second part of the quiz is to list the seven ages of man- out of 7. – ½ mark per mistake, example out of order, spelling ect. ·      The infant ·      Whining schoolboy ·      Lover ·      Soldier ·      Justice ·      Lean slippered pantaloons or businessman, or career. ·      Second childhood or old age. Then students will then begin their autobiography. Every actor approaches a character based on their “frame of reference” their past experiences and background gives them their ideas of how the character would react. Over the semester students will begin to build an autobiography, include the following: ·      Accomplishments ·      Failures ·      Future goals (where would you like to be in 5 years/10 years/20 years) ·      Likes/dislikes. This Bio will be a work in progress. Tell me about yourself. This is just the beginning.

History 112- Students will overview the course outline. Historical thinking concepts outlined. Text book introduced- Students will complete assignment # 1- Text book scavenger hunt. Success in the course will mean that students have a flash drive for backing up their work, as well as a notebook for all class notes and assignments   history_112_outline1.pdf LAW 120-  Course overview discussed. Students brainstormed about their expectations for the class. Activity #1- The Survivor Island Legal Code.        law_120__course_outline.doc   Performance Arts- Students will be given overview of course outline. Teacher will instruct students to look in their packages to determine what musical theatre is represented by the clues provided. The students will then use the rest of time to work on their “Broadway shorts” project. Due on Monday February 4th, 2013. Music 10- Students will make a list of the genres of music that they listen to. The teacher will them go over those genres to see whether they are accurate. Students can support their choices. theatre_arts_120_course_outline.doc Theatre Arts- Course overview and teacher expectations. Shakespeare's seven ages of man discussed. There will a quiz on Monday September 12th- Recite the first five lines and name the seven ages of man.

Digital sound: Below are the rubrics for the recordings. Law 120: remember that the exam for period 3 is Wednesday 23rd January 2013- afternoon 12:15 and period 4 Thursday 24th, January, 2013 at 8:30 am. Computer science- Teacher will mark all assignments this week. Be sure to show your working visual basics project.

Digital sound: Students are reminded that this is the week that they produce their final for the course. Bring in all ,materials and show evidence of working in class. Law120: Teacher will finish up with civil law paoerpoint today. Here is an outline for the next week so students can prepare. Monday 14th, 2013- tort law Tuesday 15th, 2013- Youth criminal justice act Wednesday 16th, 2013- Review outline presented Thursday 17th, 2013- Class time - work on the review Friday 18th, 2013- Answers discussion for the review of exam. Computer science: Students are asked to complete up to unit 11 by the end of next week- Teacher will begin to mark the assignments and test your knowledge on the coding behind each assignment.

Digital sound: Students will continue to work on their jingles. Remember his should be linked to a product as you will build a radio ad with it. The jingle itself is due on Monday. Law120: Students ave he class period to interview their witnesses. Remember hat case 1and2start tomorrow. The crown will bring their witnesses. The rest of the class is writing their papers. Computer science: unit 9 this week.

Digital Sound: Students will work to create a jingle in order to sell a product. Jingle writers spend time understanding the product in order to develop a "musical catch-phrase" that will build awareness of the product. After a Jingle is released, marketing companies then develop an entire marketing campaign, using the jingle to popularize the product or company. A good jingle can actually make or break a product. Below are some writing tips for jingles. http://www.ehow.com/how_2092460_write-jingle.html http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/a4312-how-to-write-a-jingle.html As you write your jingle make sure it is entirely original. Which means you will write the musical tones, lyrics or any other material that will highlight the product. The jingle writing is step one of the assignment. Step two will be to create a radio commercial using the Jingle that you write. (Make sure all the writing is school appropriate. Law 120: Students will begin their Law Court case today. Lawyers are handed their case files  and the rest of the class is working on their "there ought to be a law against..." paper. Computer science- By the end of the week- students should be on Unit 9 and have up to unit 8 quizzes completed