April 16

Humanities 8

Today we went to the library to hear a little bit about the selection of books available for the Medieval literature circle.  Students were asked to indicate their top 3 or 4 book choices.  Next we came back to the classroom and reviewed some of the key rules about mapping, such as important components like title, compass rose, legend, scale etc.  We also discussed how horizontal labeling of countries and cities are always preferable on maps whenever possible.  We also discussed the rule of using all capital letters for country names and oceans.  Ex.  CANADA, PACIFIC OCEAN.  Next students were given an assignment of labeling some countries, capitals and water bodies around Western Europe.  

First Nations 12

Today we started a comparison chart on the Canyon War and then we finished writing the fill in the blank notes for chapter 5.   I also reminded students about the new policy of different make-up tests if you do not attend test day.  The next test is Thursday April 23.  

English 10

Today I did an example of an entry on the trauma worksheet.  Students were asked to fill in their sheet with some other examples.  

Next we brainstormed some examples of strategies for dealing with trauma.  Here are a few of our examples:

• substance abuse
• counselling
• lashing out
• escaping into different activities - TV, gaming, facebook etc.
• denial
• use of humor - Junior!!!
• re -framing thinking 

We also looked at a powerpoint of some of the social problems associated with the aboriginal population (in Canada).  Higher rates of unemployment, suicide, health problems, poverty incarceration etc.