Broadcast Journalism- Students will spend the next two days getting research for their documentary. They will begin to draft the specific details of their topic. Today the students should be able to show research information and support why their documentary is important. They should make a list of specific questions for their interviews as well as all contacts they will need to make. They will then list credible websites that they have researched and list important information and direction for their inquiry. Include these in your study: 1.     Why is this topic important? 2.     Who is your target audience 3.     What results do you hope to gain from someone watching the interview? 4.     List credible websites and the outline the information used to generate your ideas.    History 112- Students will group themselves into 6 teams. We will spend the rest of the week in an exploration of a Peace Treaty in order to prevent WW1. Students will get a country, research the country and then bargain for what they want. Will there be peace? Law 120- Students will present their Forensics Presentation. Each group will offer insights into an area of Forensics and then show cases how this scientific method solves crimes.

Broadcast Journalism: Students will all write a story about community and school. The stories should follow the article format discussed in class- 3-4 paragraphs- who/what/why/when/where and How. Students are also reminded that the announcements need to be completed. Extension- if students are finished, they should view a news type program and offer a review on it. Comment on the things you like and dislike. Comment on the camera positioning and editing, the cuts, the personalities in front of the camera, the use of b-roll and other stand ups.   History 112- Students will submit their isms project to the teacher. Teacher will then open discussion and begin WW1.   Law 120- Students will divide up into 6 groups to look at Forensic science. The groups should be even members and the students will take the next two days to prepare their presentations. Presentation will involve a 1-page outline given to teacher (one per group) include where you got your sources. And a 5 -7 presentation on one of the following: 1.     Handwriting analysis 2.     DNA mapping 3.     Fingerprinting 4.     Hair analysis 5.     Forensic dentistry 6.     Bugs and the body   Each presentation should include an understanding  as to how it works  as well as  discuss a case where forensic science produced evidence for conviction or evidence that freed someone.  

Broadcast Journalism: Students will look at how short news pieces are put together. They will obtain a piece of footage and add voice-overs or stand-ups to effectively convey a news bulletin. The video should be no longer than 30-45 seconds. History 112- Students will pair up and work on their “isms” project. (see attachment) Law 120-   Allen LeGere Video day #1 Establish a background of the suspect How was he caught? What was his crime under the criminal code, identify section. What evidences provided support to the crown's case against Legere? What was his sentence?

Broadcast Journalism- Students will have a round table discussion and present stories. The outline of the Broadcast Journalism show will be drafted. Students can work in groups to accomplish ideas for this format. The ideas should involve: The opening- effects- (what should it look like) The Name of the show (have a few ideas) Ideas on how we can showcase students and teachers Upcoming events for March and assignments Ideas on keeping students engaged. History 112- Students will work and finish their presentations on the industrial revolution. The students were given the assignment on Thursday of last week. Today the teacher will sit and sift through the information and talk wiht students about their ideas. Law 120- Students will start the unit on crime. Today will be a note taking class on the elements and concepts of crime. The students will look at the criminal code of Canada and be able to have an understanding as to the penalties of types of ciminal activity. Assignment- Fairy tale crimes.

Broadcast Journalism- Teacher and students met around the table this morning for a Brainstorming session about the launch of a new JMH Broadcast show. The show will feature news around the world, community and school. Jobs were appointed today and students researched their roll. History 112- Students will finish their comparision of the four documents. The write up is due tomorrow. Law120- Students watched the video on the Ashely Smith Case. They will then spend the rest of the class time finding out more background information about the case. Students are also reminded that they must submit their guest speaker refelction assignment. Students will answer the following questions through research. Who was Ashley Smith? Why was she sentenced? Summarize her experience. How was her behavior in the detention facility? What are your thoughts on the "fifth estate's presentation?" What biases did this media presentation of the Ashley Smith case present? Some say that there were violations of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in this case, defend your thoughts.

Broadcast Journalism: Students will research, critique a news website and write a review. (Remember a review features what is good and bad about the site with recommendations.) We get our news in several different ways. News moves so fast that media has developed different ways to deliver the information as it happens. Whether it is through Blogs, websites, tweets, rss feeds, forums, pop-ups, video, podcast ect. The news never stops. News media companies are creative, so students will examine a website and include in your review the following information. Give a brief history of the site to show its credibility. Is the site user friendly? (Explain your answer) What ways does the site offer the news? (Podcast, video, facebook link, twitter ect) The site is geared towards and audience- what age/ social class- or does it offer information to everyone. What are some suggestions that you would give the website to help offer news to people your age. (Explain what a teen news website look like) Your review should be about 1 page in length- single space please. History 112- Worksheet #2- French Revolution causes 2- students will have one class period to read and complete the questions on the worksheet. Due tomorrow.- Please finish your causes worksheet as it is due at the end of class today.      http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/pdp-hrp/canada/guide/index-eng.cfm Often times crime violates human rights laws.- A look at the Charter of rights and freedoms. Brainstorm what are the rights that you feel that you have as Canadians? History of the Charter of rights and Freedoms. The students will then be divided through random draw- cards to form groups(2-3)to read and explain a section of the Charter. (One class period.) ·         They will be able to explain what the section of the charter says ·         Find a court case that is a result of a violation of that particular section as an example of the charter. ·         Apply the information to your life at school. (how is your section of the charter supported in the school system. Do you see where there can be improvements?)  Extention: When finished please read and write a reflection on the guest speaker yesterday.