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Posted: February 20, 2011

Monday February 21st, 2011

  Period #1- Ancient History Objective: Students will analyze and report on the different social structure of Mesopotamia. The importance of law.  The seven wonders of the ancient world discussed. Finish for homework and HAVE DUE BY WEDNESDAY. Students will then look at the social structure of the Mesopotamia and develop questions for the class to discuss. This information will center around the importance of law in a civilization. The students develop laws to govern the structure, organization, procedure and distribution of information in the class. Discuss which laws should govern the class. The voted ones will be implemented for the term.    Period 2- Media Studies Objective: Students will examine how to deconstruct media. Students deconstructed media text in a superficial process. The media triangle will be explained and then look at what is really being sold. Deconstruction and analysis. Due on Wednesday. Period #4- Ancient History same as Period #1   Period #6- Theatre Arts Objective: students will research and develop a list of interview problems and generate a video to create interview awareness.Script is generated and recording begin on Friday and conclude on Monday. Have script ready for recording. labs are available for uploading video. Project is Due on Thursday.- Presented in class.  

Posted: February 17, 2011

Friday 18th February, 2011

Period #1- Ancient History Objective: Students will analyze and report on the seven wonders of the ancient world.   They can work in pairs and it is due tomorrow. Tell them to find out the following for each of the 7 wonders of the ancient world.   ·       Describe the wonder ·      Who was the builder ·      Why was it built ·      Where was it built ·      Is it still standing? If not, what happened. ·      When was it built? ·      How was it built? ·      Any other interesting facts.    Period 2- Media Studies Objective: Students will examine how to deconstruct media. Students deconstructed media text inh a superficial process. The media triangle will be explained and then look at what is really being sold. Deconstruction and analysis.  Period #4- Ancient History Objective: Students will analyze and report on the seven wonders of the ancient world.    Period #6- Theatre Arts Objective: students will research and devolop a list of interview problems and generate a video to create interview awareness. Sript is generated and recording begin on Friday and conclude on Monday. labs are available for editing. Project is due on Thursday.    

Posted: February 14, 2011

Tuesday February 15th, 2011

Period #1- Ancient History Objective: Students will demonstrate their understanding of the four kingdoms that populated the area. Students will also examine and report the historical significance behind each of the four kingdoms.  Why this location?/ the 4 kingdoms. Period 2- Media Studies Objective: Students will examine how to deconstruct media.Students will discuss the codes and conventions that exists within media products and identify these within print and video.   Period #4- Ancient History Objective: Students will  demonstrate their understanding of the four kingdoms that populated the area. Students will also examine and report the historical significance behind each of the four kingdoms. Why this location?/ the 4 kingdoms.   Period #6- Theatre Arts Objective: students will research and devolop a list of interview problems and generate a video to create interview awareness. What makes a good presentation? Through the interview process students will construct and example of non verbal information. Discussion on building a character/ the background research.  

Posted: February 13, 2011

Monday February 14th, 2011

Period #1- Ancient History Objective: Students will understand the geographical position of ancient Mesopotamia and demonstrate their understanding of the of the negative and positive elements of the area. Quiz on 8 definitions/ the meaning of Mesopotamia/ geographical location/ Why this location? Period 2- Media Studies Objective: Students will examine how codes and conventions popularize our understanding of cultural norms. Students will discuss the codes and conventions that exists within media products and identify these within print and video.   Period #4- Ancient History Objective: Students will understand the geographical position of ancient Mesopotamia and demonstrate their understanding of the of the negative and positive elements of the area. Quiz on 8 definitions/ the meaning of Mesopotamia/ geographical location/ Why this location?   Period #6- Theatre Arts Objective: students will examine the presentations given and discuss the positive elements needed in communicating information. Then students will examine how characters send and receive verbal and no verbal messages. What makes a good presentation? Through the interview process students will construct and example of non verbal information. Discussion on building a character/ the background research.  

Posted: February 11, 2011

Friday Feb 11th, 2011

Posted: February 9, 2011

Thursday February 10th, 2011

Period #1- Ancient History Objective: Students will examine the language used in Mesopotamia and the impoortant of the written word. What would communication be without language?/ Cuneiform/ Epic of Gilgamesh/ Sumer Period #2- Media Studies-   Add the following information to their slides and they will present on Friday.           ·      What were the greatest inventions of the era and how did it change things ·      What were the top three significant events that happened? ·      Show the value of a new car at the time, cost of a home and the average family income. Period #4- Same options for period 1- Ancient History.  Period #6- Theatre Arts- Room 812- Students can practice for their presentation. Due tomorrow.   

Posted: February 4, 2011

Monday February 7th, 2010

Period #1- Ancient History- Objective: Students will use reason and deduction to explore and write paper on the great debate. See online instructions on the Friday lesson. Those students who have completed their writings for Monday will get a chance to edit with Mr. Gopee. before handing it in on Wednesday. Homework reminder- Quiz (8 definitions) on Friday February 11th, 2011.   Period #2- Media Studies Objective: Students will develop and explain the popular culture of a particular era. Due on Thursday February 10th, 2011. Homework- Study definitions for quiz on Friday February 11th, 2011.   Period #4- Ancient History- Objective: Students will use reason and deduction to explore and write paper on the great debate. See online instructions on the Friday lesson. Those students who have completed their writings for Monday will get a chance to edit with Mr. Gopee. before handing it in on Wednesday. Homework reminder- Quiz (8 definitions) on Friday February 11th, 2011.   Period #6- Theatre Arts Objective: Students will explain through creative presentation of a founding member of theatre and how his/her contributions have developed theatre today.
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Posted: February 4, 2011

Friday February 4th, 2011

Period#1- Ancient History Objective: Students will create theories and build an argument to support their theories.  The Great debate paper.                                                    Period #2- Media Studies-        Objective:Students will explore and demonstrate through presentation their understanding of popular culture. Popular culture Assignment #1- Battle of the Decades. Period 4 -  Ancient History 10 - Objective: Students will create theories and build an argument to support their theories.     The Great debate paper Period. #6- Theatre Arts-               Objective: Students will demonstrate their of the foundational fathers of theatre through a creative presentation.             The students will choose a founding father and research and present information: examples such as Shakespeare/ Moliere/ Chritopher Marlowe/ Ben Jonson/ Middleton. 2 days research and 2 days to prepare script and presents on Thursday next week. Students are reminded about their 7 ages of man quiz on Friday (today)
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Posted: February 2, 2011

Thursday February 3rd, 2010

Period#1- Ancient History Objective: Students will create theories and build an argument to support their theories.                                                     Origin of man continues- worldwide beliefs- Japan/ China/ Mayans/ Western Philosophy discussed Period #2- Media Studies-        Objective:Students will explore and demonstrate through presentation their understanding of popular culture. Popular culture character worksheet/ Assignment #1- Battle of the Decades. Period 4 -  Ancient History 10 - Objective: Students will create theories and build an argument to support their theories.     Origin of man continues- worldwide beliefs- Japan/ China/ Mayans/ Western Philosophy discussed  #6- Theatre Arts-               Objective: Students will demonstrate their of the foundational fathers of theatre through a creative presentation.             The students will choose a founding father and research and present information: examples such as Shakespeare/ Moliere/ Chritopher Marlowe/ Ben Jonson/ Middleton. 2 days research and 2 days to prepare script and presents on Thursday next week. Students are reminded about their 7 ages of man quiz on Friday (Tomorrow)
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Posted: February 1, 2011

Wednesday February 2nd, 2011

Period 1 -  Ancient History 10 - Objective: Students will explore the theories of the origin of man. Frame of reference discussed- "The true story of the three little pigs.                                                                                         Definitions: artifacts, , primary and secondary documents, archaeologist, Anthroplogist, paleoanthropologist Period# 2- Media StudiesObjective: Students will explain through examples the six roles of Mass Media.Definitions/ Use each role as a page heading and find and attach two examples of mass media products that effectively illustrate this role.Period # 4 -  Ancient History 10 - Objective: Students will explore the theories of the origin of man.Frame of reference discussed- "The true story of the three little pigs.                                                                                         Definitions: artifacts, , primary and secondary documents, archaeologist, Anthroplogist, paleoanthropologist   Period #6- Theatre ArtsObjective: Students will demonstrate their understanding of the history of Theatre.Students will use the Text book to review and explain to their peers the historical journey of the theatre. They will discuss how times and historical periods have contributed to the art of performance.

Posted: January 31, 2011

Tuesday February 1st 2011

Period #1- Ancient History- Objective: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of history and explain how perspectives affect t how we view history.  Course Outline/ Benchmarks Presentation/ Why Study Ancient History? Frame of Reference.(Developing a theory through perspective) Period #2- Media Studies-  Objective: Students will produce information that shows how much Media affects their lives and develop a strategy for decrypting Media related productions. Course introduction/ Media Watch awareness exercise/ 5 core concepts of Media discussed. Period #4- Ancient History- Objective: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of history and explain how perspectives affect t how we view history.  Outline/ Benchmarks Presentation/ Why Study Ancient History? Frame Of Reference Period #5- Study Block Period #6- Theatre Arts- Objective: Students will be able to explain the real life implications of the stage according to Shakespeare. These skills are then practiced in the course to produce strong communicative skills. Course Outline Discussed/Expectations defined "All the world is a Stage"
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Posted: December 16, 2010

Thursday December 16th, 2010

Period #1-Broadcast Journalism: Get all sound effects needed for your stories by end of tomorrow.Period #2- Explore more photoshop. Working with photosPeriod #3- #6- Ancient HistoryYou will work in pairs to explore the world of Aesop. In doing so we will recreate one of his many stories through children’s literature.   Page #1 of your book- Design a cover of your book, state title, Aesop’s original title and retold by whom (Your name) Page #2- 2-3 paragraphs discuss Aesop and his fables. Here are some questions to guide you: 1.     Who was Aesop? Where was he born, what time did he live in and his origin. 2.     What were his significant accomplishments in history? 3.     Why are his stories important for us today? Page #3- to however many you need. Begin your story and use drawings and colours to illustrate your children’s story. Final Page-  First write Aesop’s moral and then, explain the moral of the story in child-like terms. This will be due on Tuesday when you get into class.

Posted: December 15, 2010

Wednesday December 15th, 2010

  Broadcast Journalism- Period #1- Students are working with Mr. Martin writing class to construct stories through audio software. The audio software will enable them to make effective radio programs, documentaries and create an environment for their video stories. Script should be completed today. Here are some sound effects sites to help you find what you are looking for: http://findsounds.com/ http://www.freesound.org/ http://www.jamendo.com/en/   Period #2- Multimedia-   Photoshop Assignment: Create a poster or Cd cover that uses all the elements that you have learned through photoshop. I will be looking for evidence of the following: 1.       Pictures 2.       Background with colour. 3.       Text (Font type) 4.       Filters 5.       Symbols that help push the message of the poster. 6.       Colour and Hue changes 7.       Visually appealing 8.       Clone stamping 9.       Layering- at least 7-10 different layers 10.   Evidence of brushes, cut-outs and other tools You will have 4 days to accomplish the task. Due on Wednesday 15th December 2010.   Period #3-#6- Ancient History- Students will examine the works of Aesop and how his fables promote empathy towards man. They will choose a fable and redesign it for a modern audience. They will then explain how this virtue is important in a civilized community. Here is a link to Aesop's fables. http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Aesop/Aesops_Fables/index.html This is an abbrevation of the story. DO some research to find the one you like the best. In pairs choose one, rewrite it in a moderna day fromat, use illustrations (drawing) Essentially you are making a children story book. At the end please write down the moral of the story. Tomorrow is a lab day and then you will have it Due on Tuesday. No one can do the same story. First come, first serve.  

Posted: December 9, 2010

Friday December 10th, 2010

Broadcast Journalism- Period #1- Students are working with Mr. Martin writing class to construct stories through audio software. The audio software will enable them to make effective radio programs, documentaries and create an environment for their video stories. Tomorrow students will group themselves and develop a proposal for their short story. Script will then be written and recorded next week.Note: Katie Hill and Shannon Bolan are on announcementsNote: Mike Tucker needs to take camera and film the car drawing at 8:30 am. Period #2- Multimedia- Photoshop Assignment:Create a poster or Cd cover that uses all the elements that you have learned through photoshop.I will be looking for evidence of the following:1.       Pictures2.       Background with colour.3.       Text (Font type)4.       Filters5.       Symbols that help push the message of the poster.6.       Colour and Hue changes7.       Visually appealing8.       Clone stamping9.       Layering- at least 7-10 different layers10.   Evidence of brushes, cut-outs and other toolsYou will have 4 days to accomplish the task.Due on Wednesday 15th December 2010. Period #3-#6- Ancient History- Students will look at the island of Crete and the Mycenaean culture. We will examine why these two cultures conflicted and how this is significant in our time. Miss Breau will be there for period 3. She will discuss Mycenaean culture and give notes. Then watch the Minoans and Mycenaean video. If there is time finish up with Athenian video on the same VHS. For period 6, have students read the mycenaean section page 134, discuss and write down the five most important facts. The finish with Athenian video.

Posted: December 9, 2010

Thursday December 9th, 2010

Broadcast Journalism- Period #1- Students are working with Mr. Martin writing class to construct stories through audio software. The audio software will enable them to make effective radio programs, documentaries and create an environment for their video stories. Tomorrow students will group themselves and develop a proposal for their short story. Script will then be written and recorded next week. Period #2- Multimedia- Photoshop Assignment: Create a poster or Cd cover that uses all the elements that you have learned through photoshop. I will be looking for evidence of the following: 1.       Pictures 2.       Background with colour. 3.       Text (Font type) 4.       Filters 5.       Symbols that help push the message of the poster. 6.       Colour and Hue changes 7.       Visually appealing 8.       Clone stamping 9.       Layering- at least 7-10 different layers 10.   Evidence of brushes, cut-outs and other tools You will have 4 days to accomplish the task. Due on Wednesday 15th December 2010. Period #3-#6- Ancient History- Students will look at the island of Crete and the Mycenaean culture. We will examine why these two cultures conflicted and how this is significant in our time.

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