Law 120: Students are beginning their mock cases today. We have 2-3 cases that we will conduct in class. Lawyers were given their cases and witness statements today. These students will take the next few days to understand and present their cases. Court begins on Monday November 30th, 2015. Tomorrow Layers will interview their witnesses to better understand and prepare for the case. Other members serve on the jury- These students will listen and respond to decide the verdict. On prep days these students will work on a 3-4 page paper regarding a controversial case. Here is the outline for your research paper: ·        Research and choose a controversial case- Controversial meaning that the case has caused some sort of split in regards to the outcome of it. It could be a hung jury case, or a media discussion of some sort. Most of these cases are based on controversial topics, for example assisted suicide. ·        Summaries the case (actus reas) ·        Express the (mens rea)- what is going on in the head of the accused. ·        Explain all evidence- how was the evidence used in court. ·        Give the defense’s approach to the case ·        Explain the outcome ·        Do you agree with the outcome? Why or why not? ·        Any other thoughts about the case.(back up your opinions) ·        4 PAGES (each time you are a witness for a case, you do one less page) ·        12 font ·        Show your research. Reading tutor: Naomi and Michelle- teaching music- students will learn to write a song. Social studies- We have been learning about the benchmarks of history- yesterday we started on ethical concepts of history- meaning history should mean something to us. It teaches us how the sacrifices of many have provided for us. The students will access a memorial today (worksheet) they will choose a memorial and answer the questions to see what they can learn from it. (10-15 minutes) Secondly the students will work in pairs to design a new memorial (on paper) to represent a piece of Canadian history. This can be from a local, national or worldwide event.   Explain what the memorial is why you designed what you designed- (maybe include some representations of primary source evidence) Why the event is important (Historically significant) for us What lessons can we learn from this event?  The memorial will be due end of class Friday.   

Law 120: Students will work on their crime infromation for Thursday's one on one presentation. The students will argue and present their case as to what the accused is guilty of (criminal code) actus Rea and mens Rea. These interviews will be conducted on Thursday and Friday.Reading tutor: Teachers are Kaylee Regean and Nick NoelSocial studies grade 9: Students will link up to the canadian citizenship test: http://www.citizenshipsupport.ca/?gclid=CPHdqpft9MgCFQ6OaQodgUcAXwHow well do you know Canada. (10-15 minutes)If finished try chapter 1Finish and discuss your chosen topic as a Canadian citizen. 

Law 120- Crime powerpoint completedReading tutor- Novel study. Next week teachers Nick and Kaylee- Monday memory book day.Social studies: Today we will finish all projects and interviews.While students are engaged in interviews the rest of the class will write a persuasive letter to a goverment official outlining ideas and comments on one of Canada's current hot topics:Immigration IssuesHuman rights issuesenvironmental issuesYou will need at least 2 articles to support your ideas or to show your research.1 page in length- 12 font.(This is assignment is found on page 67 of your text) Some mat choose to use your text as a resource in order to gain a beeter understanding of these issues. 

Law 120: Students are working on police investigation. How is evidence important in a crime scene? Powerpoint for the next couple of days is attached. Also students will group in 3s to present one area of forensic science.Reading tutor teachers:Makella and SarahSocial studies: Finish climate and weather- project for Social studies on Canadian identity.