Week 1: What to Expect

Mon. Feb. 4th:
* Social Media: Be a Facebook Historian. What will historians of the future conclude about us?

* In-class and for homework: Go through your facebook, pinterest, twitter, etc. and record the patterns.
* Use the Facebook Historian record and guide

Tues. Feb. 5th:
* Create and share own Facebook Historian
* Canadian Identity: Class explore stereotypes, reality and create own definition of who and what we are

Weird Al Yancovich's "Canadian Idiot" music video

"Me Like Hockey!" by the Arrogant Worms

Wed. Feb. 6th:

* "We Are More" by Shane Koyczan. Class explore what he says we are. Do you agree? What is missing?

* With a partner create your own "Oh Canada." Parody or sincerity, it's your choice!

Thurs. Feb. 7th:

* Looking at Canada's physical landscape. How does it make us who we are?

* Complete a stunning, precise and accurate map of Canada

Fri. Feb. 8th: Professional Development Day. Students not in school

Have a wonderful long weekend! I'll see you all on Tuesday.

Did You Know?

Social Studies is about examining society, our past yes, but also our present and future. This is where we are starting, looking at our rapidly evolving local-global world. See the video below: "Did You Know?"

Food for Thought
Consider the facts presented to formulate your own opinions about the information (supported by evidence and careful consideration):

1.) What facts surprised you the most? Why? What facts do you think are especially significant? Why?
2.) What questions does this information raise in your mind?
3.) How has technology changed you and your life?
4.) How is technology changing our future (work, learning, communication, relationships, etc.)?
5.) Describe your perspective towards these changes. Are you an optimist or a pessimist, or both? Why? Explain.

Welcome!

I am so excited to meet and work with you! We will be diving into so many opportunities and experiences, through history, documentaries, inquiry projects, poetry, art, music, debate, creation, and of course challenges worthy of you all.

I look forward to learning and laughing with you as we embark on a wonderful semester together.

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