Friday, October 28, 2016

Law 12

Finish viewing One Family's Journey from Jordan to Canada.



Social Studies 10

Finish viewing video The Century: America's Time 1920 - 1929 Boom to Bust starting at the
15 minute 30 second mark


Friday, October 14, 2016

Law 12

The Chapter 2 Test is scheduled for Monday. I will accept no excuses for absenteeism.  The essay question reads as follows:  Argue for or against the following proposition: "Rights and freedoms should not be sacrificed in the name of national security." Where relevant, reference the history of human rights legislation.  You may bring an outline for your essay to the exam session.

Socials 10

Chapter 2 Test must be completed for Monday.  No excuses will be accepted. Students who cannot provide parental proof for absenteeism will receive a zero for this activity

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Law 12

The Chapter 2 Test is scheduled for Monday.  Make sure you have completed Activity Package 2.7 and Test Preparation.  Also ensure that you have completed and marked the 10 Questions Interactive Quiz for Chapter 2.  Come to class on Friday prepared to discuss the story of Mike Webster, football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Social Studies 10

Make sure you have the Chapter 2 Test Preparation and Answer Key ready for Monday.

Thursday, October 06, 2016

Socials 10

Complete The Horrors of War Activity Sheet.

Law 12

Complete Activity Package 2.4 for Friday.  Familiarize yourself with one of the following landmark cases related to the application and interpretation of the Charter and be prepared to outline the significance of the case to the rest of the class.

1.   R. v. Askov, [1990] 2 SCR 1199; (October 18, 1990)

2.   R. v. Collins, [1987] 1 SCR 265; (April 9, 1987)

3.   Law v. Canada (Min. of Employment and Immigration), [1999] 1 SCR 497; (March 25, 1999)

4.   Ford v. Quebec (Attorney General), [1988] 2 SCR 712; (December 15, 1988)

5.   Vriend v. Alberta, [1998] 1 SCR 493; (April 2, 1998)

6.   R. v. Sparrow, [1990] 1 SCR 1075; (May 31, 1990)

7.   R. v. Stinchcombe, [1991] 3 SCR 326; (November 7, 1991)

8.   Andrews v. Law Society of British Columbia, [1989] 1 SCR 143; (February 2, 1989)

9.   R. v. Morgentaler, [1988] 1 SCR 30; (January 28, 1988)

10.  Hunter v. Southam Inc., [1984] 2 SCR 145; (September 17, 1984)

11.  Reference Re B.C. Motor Vehicle Act, [1985] 2 SCR 486; (December 17, 1985)

12.  R. v. Oakes, [1986] 1 SCR 103; (February 28, 1986)

Tuesday, October 04, 2016

Law 12

Make sure you complete the activity entitled Limits on the Charter and The Notwithstanding Clause. These must be complete whether you were in attendance in class today or not.

Social Studies 10

Complete Activity Package 2.3.  You will need the readings for Counterpoints Chapter 2.  If you were absent from class today finish viewing the video The Halifax Explosion Documentary.