Map Projection Assignment

These NOTES HAVE BEEN GIVEN IN CLASS....
MAPPING OUR WORLD


GLOBES: It is a model of the earth. It is a true representation of 4 important properties of the earth because it is the correct shape.

These properties are: 1. Size, 2. Shape, 3. Distance, 4. Direction



Some disadvantages of globes are due to its size. Because globes are small, many details are lost. It is for that reason that maps can be more accurate.

MAP PROJECTIONS: Many Ways of Looking at the World

Over the centuries many different ways of representing the round Earth on flat paper have been developed. Each of these methods is referred to as a map projection. What does it mean to project something? Have you ever been to the movie theatre? How does the movie get on the movie screen? The image you watch on the screen is projected using a high powered light, from the back of the theatre. Now, imagine placing a projector inside of a globe, and projecting the different continents, islands, and other features onto a flat screen. What would the projection look like? This depends on where you place the screen.

Cartographers (map makers) face a huge challenge to minimize distortion when they try to represent a spherical earth on a flat piece of paper. In order to tackle this problem, cartographers have developed various map projections. Because a globe is 3 dimensional and it is difficult to flatten onto a piece of paper, there will never be a perfect representation; these imperfections are called distortions. There are 2 major techniques for projecting the surface area onto maps, they are: conformal map projection (retains the proper shape of surface features. All conformal projections have meridians and parallels crossing each other at right angles) and equivalent map projection (shows the relative sizes of places correctly in all areas of a map – has disfigured shapes; often called the equal-area map).

KIDSGEO MAP PROJECTIONS ASSIGNMENT…

VISIT: kidsgeo.com – geography (search map projections)

http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/0030-map-projections.php

or go to:

http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/
Be sure to click on “Chapter Two, Describing Our Planet”.

* Examine the map projections provided on the site. What do you notice about the differences? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each projection?

A. Make jot notes ( and sketch) on the following map projections: cylindrical projection, conic projection, plane projected and interrupted projection.

MAP PROJECTIONS JOT NOTES (Advantages, disadvantages)
Make jot notes and sketch information for the following...

Cylindrical projection




Conic projection





Plane projection





Interrupted projection



Make more jot notes and sketches on the following projections. See the following site:

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0908193.html#axzz0y0V308vC

MAP PROJECTIONS JOT NOTES (Advantages, disadvantages) MAP PROJECTION SKETCH

Mercator projection


Robinson  projection


B. Complete the following questions on map making…
http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/0030-map-projections.php
1. What some of the challenges that cartographers face? (examine the information under the subtitle, “Shape Vs. Size – Conformality Vs. Equivalency”)





2. What is a “hybrid map”? What are the benefits?





3. What is remote sensing? How does it map an area without actually going to the location?





4. How are aerial photographs used when mapping?






5. How is infrared sensing used? What are the advantages over aerial photography?







6. Explain how 1 other form of sensing is used.







Discussion Questions:

The earth has been plotted and charted for many years. Do you think there are still new places to discover? Where do you think these locations are? Why would these places be uncharted? How has technology helped us discover new places?



Source Websites:

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0908193.html#axzz0y0V308vC

http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/

CAT 4 Tests GRADE 8 ONLY

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 AND THURSDAY NOVEMBER 25 - TAKE PLACE ALL DAY.
MATERIALS NEEDED:

- Protractor, Ruler etc. bring geometry set.
- Calculator
- 2 pencils and a eraser

LOCATION: LIBRARY

Where's Waldo Presentation

This assignment is a location - coordinates assignment. You will be expected to do the following...

WHERE’S WALDO? GET COORDINATED ACTIVITY


A. You have attached a GPS transmitter to your friend Waldo, and as he travels to 6 locations around the world, you are able to tell exactly where he is. Discover where your friend has gone by looking at the following coordinates in atlas or using an on-line resource.



He leaves 49 53’N 9710’W  and arrives in sunny 34 00’N 11815’W



After a short layover his plane takes off again. He waves as he crosses the International Date Line. He lands in 3355’S 15110’E for a few weeks of back packing.



At 8 0’N 72 51’E he feels really sweaty, so he buys some more cotton (of course in red and white strips) shirts for a few rupees.



After that he is off to see some “3-D very historic geometrical shapes with 3 triangular faces… do you get the ‘clue’ ) at 3000’N 31 15’E.



His last stop on the world tour ends in 52 22’N 04 54’E, and he spends a few weeks there travelling along the canals and biking before heading home.



B. Mark and label the above locations on a blank map. Add photos that relate to these destinations and of course a picture of Waldo!
Be sure to also include your destinations that you create (If you are working alone, create 4 more destinations; in partners, create 6 more; in groups of 3, create 8 more.) Be sure to create destinations on your map, riddles and pictures of landmarks.


C. Final Task: Imagine a rich aunt sends Waldo some money to visit a few more locations. Where would he go? Why would he go there? Create 4 more destinations for Waldo to visit using the format above.
If you are working alone, create 4 more destinations; in partners, create 6 more; in groups of 3, create 8 more.

REVIEW: YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR POWERPOINT...
Slide 1: map with all coordinates (my six that are above - see riddles - and either 4, 6 or 8 that you create). Label these coordinates on your map.
Slide 2: 6 photos of key landmarks for my destinations and either 4, 6, or 8 more for your destinations. Be sure to label these coordinates.
Slide 3: Your riddles for your coordinates
Slide 4: Your answer key. Include names of all the places I gave you, plus the answers to your  Coordinate riddles.
DUE: Tuesday. Note that this assignment has an extention to the due date. Marks will be deducted everyday it is late.
E-MAIL ASSIGNMENTS TO: j.stewart-mitchell@rcs.sk.ca

New Novel Study - City of Ember

Our new novel study will start November 28th, and it is The City of Ember.

Learning Styles, Goal Setting and Portfolios

In class you were asked to complete different questionnaires to help you determine work habits and learning.

We are exploring learning styles so that you can appreciate your strengths and talents, but also learn what areas you need to develop.

There are also many good websites on-line that can help you analyse your learning style. Here are a few:

VAK - Visual Auditory Kinethetic Questionnaire
click on start quiz....

http://homeworktips.about.com/od/homeworkhelp/a/lstyleqz.htm

Multiple Intelligences Quiz
http://literacyworks.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html

What are the M.I.'s? How can you develop this ability? See link below, explore the diagram...
http://www.familyeducation.com/topic/front/0,1156,63-12410,00.html

Current Events - Iran's Bid to Join UN Agency

HUMAN RIGHTS - THE CASE OF SAKINEH MOHAMMADI ASHTIANI


Equality for men and women... something we might take for granted here in Canada. Yet around the world there are many people who do not know the luxary of "equality". The United Nations works hard to promote equality for men and women around the world... Yet in Iran, a country that is trying to join a new UN agency on the equality of women, has sentenced a woman to death by stoning. Yes stoning!!! Sounds barbaric and something out of ancient times, right? Even more unbelievable that the country wants to join a special board for the UN.  It really is hard to believe... read the articles below.


A) REFLECTION QUESTIONS
As you read, think about the following questions...
1) What's the issue presented?
2) Why is this an issue to be concerned about?
3) Why should we Canadians be concerned?
4) Why are people around the world outraged by this event?
5) Whose rights are being abused? 
6) How is Jesus present in this news story? 
Who is being mistreated? 
Who is helping?


B) HUMAN RIGHTS IN OUR WORLD: Find an article or newscast that also explores issues relating to human rights. In the form of a PARAGRAPH explain how it connects to this article. You must cite your source for the article (newspaper, on-line news source, or news channel, author of the article or story, and the date.)
Good sites may include:
http://www.globalissues.org/
http://www.hrw.org/



ARTICLES... SOURCE: cbc and ctv...


www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/11/10/un-women-agency-iran.html


Click on the videos on the cbc site link above. 

Iranian woman's execution delayed amid backlash

03/11/2010 4:33:26 PM

CTV.ca News Staff 
The execution of an Iranian woman who has been sentenced to death has reportedly been stayed for the time being, amid growing criticism of the case from South America to Europe. 

The International Committee against Execution said the Iranian government decided to delay the execution of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, after members of the international community called the sentence troubling and barbaric.

Ashtiani currently faces death by hanging, after Iran changed her charges from adultery to playing a role in the 2005 murder of her husband.

Earlier this week, a Germany-based rights group said that 43-year-old mother's hanging was imminent, reportedly on Wednesday.

Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon condemned the country, accusing Iran of failing in nearly every category related to law and order.

"Canada is deeply concerned by reports that Ms. Ashtiani may be sentenced to death by hanging on Wednesday, November 3, 2010," Cannon said in a statement. "We are also concerned by Ms. Ashtiani's ongoing detention, harassment by judicial authorities and denial of due process, as well as by the use of false or coerced confessions in her trial."

The 43-year-old mother of two has been held in prison since 2006 and has already received 99 lashes for having an "illicit relationship" with two men.

She was originally charged with adultery, a sentence that ends in stoning, which elicited Western backlash to the form of execution.

Ashtiani has since been convicted of being an accomplice in her husband's death, which could result in her being hanged instead.

France's foreign minister said on Wednesday that he had received assurances that Iran has not reached a final verdict in the case and that reports of the impending execution were inaccurate.

He also said the French government is "very worried" about the case.

Brazil's female president-elect, Dilma Rousseff, said it would be "barbaric" to stone Ashtiani to death for adultery. However, she did not say what she would do regarding the case once she takes office on Jan. 1.

The European Union and the human rights organization Council of Europe have already condemned Iran. Before her punishment was changed to hanging, EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso called stoning "barbaric."

Two German reporters were arrested while reportedly trying to interview Ashtiani's son in October, highlighting how sensitive Iran is over the case.

Laureen Harper, the wife of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, co-authored an open letter with Heather Reisman, president of Indigo Books, on Tuesday decrying the "flagrant disregard of women's rights in Iran."

The letter urged Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to release Ashtiani unconditionally.

"Certainly, this would be welcomed by women around the world as seen as a deeply symbolic gesture toward the betterment of all Iranian women," the letter concludes.

Cannon said the case was more evidence of the deterioration of human rights in Iran.

In September, an Iranian-Canadian blogger was sentenced to more than 19 years in prison for insulting Islamic thoughts and religious figures online.

With files from The Associated Press

Woman's stoning execution undecided: Iran

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | 12:12 PM ET

The Associated Press

Iran's foreign minister says no final decision has been made about a woman who could be stoned to death for adultery, France's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday amid reports her execution is imminent.

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said in a statement he has spoken to his Iranian counterpart about Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, whose case has sparked an international outcry.

Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani's execution had been reportedly expected to take place as early as Wednesday in Iran. (Amnesty International/Associated Press)

Kouchner says Manouchehr Mottaki assured him that a final verdict in Ashtiani's case has not been issued yet and reports "about her eventual execution don't correspond to reality."

Iran has temporarily suspended the stoning verdict and suggested Ashtiani might be hanged instead.

Kouchner said France is "very worried" about the case.

The International Committee against Stoning and International Commitee against Execution said in a statement this week that Iranian authorities had given the go-ahead for Ashtiani's execution, and that it could happen Wednesday. The group would not provide details on where its information came from.

But its report raised alarm in western capitals. The EU's foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, was "deeply concerned" by the reports and "demands that Iran halt the execution and convert her sentence," Ashton's office said in a statement.

Ashtiani was first convicted in May 2006 of having an "illicit relationship" with two men after the death of her husband, and a court in Tabriz sentenced her to 99 lashes. Later that year, she was also convicted of adultery, despite having retracted a confession she claims was made under duress.

Ashtiani's case has further elevated tensions between Iran and the West, already running high over suspicions about Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper's wife, Laureen Harper, and Heather Reisman, president of Indigo, issued an open letter to the president of Iran, urging him to release Ashtiani, saying her case is an "affront to any sense of moral or human decency and is symbolic of the plight of Iranian women."

"As mothers, sisters and daughters, we are gravely concerned about the unfair, undue legal processes faced by women in Iran. Repugnant sentences, such as death by stoning, are routinely rendered against women in Iran," they wrote.

© The Canadian Press, 2010

Iranian woman to be hanged Wednesday

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 2, 2010 | 10:05 PM ET

CBC News

Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani's execution is reportedly expected to take place as early as Wednesday, in Iran.(Amnesty International/Associated Press)

An Iranian woman convicted of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning will instead be hanged, a German human rights group said Tuesday.

According to a Reuters report, the International Committee against Stoning posted on its website that Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani is due to be put to death on Wednesday.

Ashtiani, 43, and a mother of two, was convicted in 2006 of adultery and sentenced to death by stoning. She had been convicted earlier that year of having an "illicit relationship" with two men after the murder of her husband in 2005. For that, she had been sentenced to 99 lashes.

In September, Iran's English-language television reported that Ashtiani's sentence had been suspended for further review.

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon said his country is deeply concerned about the fate of Ashtiani.

"We once again urge the government of Iran to reverse the trend of the deterioration of its human rights situation and to meet its legal obligations," he said. "These include ensuring due process for all those that have been detained."

The White House also condemned the planned execution of the woman.

Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/politics/story/2010/11/02/ashtiani-stoning-cannon.html#ixzz15KDav4kQ

Iran loses bid to join UN Women

Saudi Arabia gets seat

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 | 6:26 PM ET Comments529Recommend185

CBC News

Iran's Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi, seen in this September 2010 file photo, said Iran should not be awarded a seat on the board of a new UN agency to promote women's equality. (Thierry Roge/Reuters)

Iran has lost its bid for a seat on the board of a new United Nations agency meant to promote equality for women.

Iran was one of 11 nations on a slate put forward by Asian nations for the election Wednesday to the board of UN Women, which merges four UN agencies dealing with women's issues into a single organization. After the vote, Iran was in last place.

Canada, the United States and Australia had been lobbying behind the scenes to deny Iran a seat.

East Timor, a last-minute entrant on the ballot, was successful.

Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon issued a release welcoming Iran's exclusion, saying Canada was "deeply troubled by the prospect of Iran's membership" because of its deplorable human rights record, particularly with regard to women.

"Even when it comes to its own citizens, Iranian authorities continue to threaten the protection of the most fundamental human rights," Cannon said. "Canada will continue to urge the Iranian authorities to improve its human rights record and will take every opportunity to do so publicly."

Ex-Chilean president Bachelet to head agency

Meanwhile, another controversial candidate, Saudi Arabia, was also awarded a seat on the board.

Nobel Peace Prize-winning human rights lawyer Shirin Ebadi said she thinks it's "a joke" that Iran and Saudi Arabia were running for places on the board of UN Women.

The new super-agency was created last July to promote women's rights and gender equality. Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet will run UN Women, which will have a 41-member executive board, with 35 members chosen by regional groups and six representing donor nations.

Speaking at the UN on Tuesday, Ebadi said the situation in Iran is "deteriorating daily" and that repression in the country has intensified.

"The membership of countries like Iran and Saudi Arabia on this board is like a joke," she said. "This is a mocking situation for the board from the commencement of its work."

Ebadi pointed to Iranian rules that make it difficult for a woman to obtain a passport and noted that in Iran the testimony of two women is equal to that of one man.

Human Rights Watch 'relieved'

Iran has also faced an international outcry over its decision to sentence 43-year-old Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani to death by stoning for adultery. Human rights groups around the world criticized the decision and Iran's foreign minister later said a final verdict in Ashtiani's case hadn't been issued yet.

A resolution adopted by the General Assembly last year expressed "deep concern" at Iran's increasing use of executions, death by stoning, torture, flogging and amputations, and its increasing discrimination against religious, ethnic and other minorities.

"We are relieved that the Asia group in the end is not offering Iran a free pass to the board of UN Women," Philippe Bolopion, UN advocacy director for Human Rights Watch, told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

He said his organization has concerns with many countries that are going to be on the board.

"But what sets Iran apart is not just its dismal record on women's rights but also the fact that it's aggressively going after women's rights advocates who dare to speak out against their discriminatory laws," Bolopion said.

With files from The Canadian Press and The Associated Press

Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/11/10/un-women-agency-iran.html#ixzz15KJoebdC

Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2010/11/03/iran-stoning.html#ixzz15KCMV9b5

PBS video - "A Class Divided" and U2 One

Wow, watch the following video, "A Class Divided". Really interesting and thought provoking!!!
click on the link below....

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/video/flv/generic.html?s=frol02p66&continuous=1

Now watch U2's "One" video



One Assignment - Please note that there are other aspects to the assignment, including a viewing chart, that the students received in class. Here is the song assignment and reflection.

Final Reactions…


At every U2 concert, Bono invites the audience to learn more about the One Campaign to Make Poverty History. Already, more than 650,000 people have joined the movement. The goal is to collect the names of 1 million U.S. residents and persuade the federal government to dedicate 1% of the U.S. budget toward “basic needs--education, health, clean water, food, and care for orphans.” According to ONE this “would transform the futures and hopes of an entire generation in the poorest countries." U2 is an example of a band that is going beyond mere words and one who works hard to make a difference.

1. Why is the song called “One”?

2. Who is the intended audience?

3. What is the message? What is the song writer, Bono, imploring us to do?



4. Choose a passage from the song that “speaks to you” or that you connect with the most. Explain why this passage connects with you.



5. Diversity Viewing Assignment: Find a song similar to this one and explain why the song connects to:

a. The Themes – “valuing diversity and helping make a difference” – Explain with specific lyrics from the song why it connects to the theme.

b. In the form of a paragraph explain why this song resonates with you. Why do you connect with the song?

c. Post your Diversity Viewing Assignment on http://www.kidblog.org/
*** Each of you was given an account.

Glogster and Kidblog

Remember to access Glogster.com you need that crazy userid that I gave you. Most of you have it written in your agenda and know the password. You will be using Glogster for the Terry Fox poster. For more info, scroll through my blog.

Kidblog.org (not kidsblog...) is for classroom blogging. We will use it to communicate with Corporal Hamelin in Sudan as well as blogging to other questions in ELA and Social.
You all have a user id and a password for this site as well.
Just go to the site and log in with the userid that I gave you. It will be your first name and possibly a number behind it. You all know your password. We discussed it in class. Feel free to come to me to change your password. It just takes a second or 2.


Ms. Stewie

Inspiring Young People

The following is information that Darleen forwarded to me. Take a look at the links and information below. If any students find information like this, feel free to pass it along...

Youtube video about Zach:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftTsOr1EQA0






Little Red Wagon official website:


http://littleredwagonfoundation.com/






Zach's moving speech:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGFzPsy6iXg






Zach's interview on 96.9 The Kat Todd Baker:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGpqkjwmeWk


BIO ON ZACH...
He founded an organization called "The Little Red Wagon Foundation" for children who don't have homes in America.

In 2007, Zach began his three-stage "My House to the White House" project. The project's purpose was to raise money and awareness for homeless children. In 2007, he walked 280 miles from Tampa to Tallahassee, Florida, while in 2008, he covered 250 miles from Tallahassee to Atlanta, Georgia. In the final leg of the trip, he walked 668 miles from Georgia to Washington D.C. Upon the completion of the "My House to the White House" project, Bonner planned another project, March Across America. From March 23 to September 14, 2010 with Cody Robert Simpson. He walked 2,448 miles from Tampa to Los Angeles.



Zach has done a variety of volunteer work since he was six years old. In 2004, when Hurricane Charley hit neighborhoods, he collected 27 pickup trucks of water in his little red wagon. He established the Little Red Wagon Foundation to "continue helping kids more efficiently".Bonner teamed up with the StandUp For Kids and collected 400 backpacks of supplies, nicknamed "Zachpacks", for homeless children. The Zachpacks were filled with donated snacks, toys, and toiletries.

Bonner organized Christmas parties for homeless children living in Baker, Louisiana, and he gave Christmas presents to Hurricane Katrina victims.

In April 2007, he organized 24 Hours, an event that simulated being homeless for 24 hours. During that period of time, students in high schoolstayed in their own separate boxes for 24 hours.



Zach Bonner's "My House to the White House" project took place in three stages covering 1,225 miles to raise awareness and funds for homeless children. The first leg in 2007 from November 3-26 covered 280 miles from Tampa to Tallahassee, Florida and raised $25,000.The second leg in the fall of 2008 covered over 250 miles from Tallahassee to Atlanta, Georgia.

The third leg of the trip began May 11, 2009. The 668-mile, 59-day walk from Georgia to Washington D.C. was completed on July 10. Bonner met with Saxby Chambliss and spoke with several other U.S. Senators on Capitol Hill. He slept at the Sasha Bruce emergency shelter.



In 2010, he walked from Tampa to Los Angeles. Calling the trip "March Across America", he began the 2,478-mile walk on March 23, 2010. Bonner walked an average of 17–22 miles every day. During his walk, he gave gift cards to people in need.[17] Lee Cowan of NBC Nightly News' "Making A Difference" profiled Bonner in early August; Cowan called Zach a "pint-sized philanthropist". On the show, Zach said that "When you're having a bad day you (have) to realize that someone else is having a lot worse of a day than you."

Bonner planned to complete the walk by September, after 178 days of walking. On September 14, 2010, Bonner completed the nearly 2,500-mile-walk to Los Angeles.

Chilean Miners Rescue

We will be completing listening questions on the following videos (click the link to access the video), as well as reading articles about the Chilean miners who were trapped.


1. Watch this first video which explains the rescue effort from CBS (American newbroadcasting station)
"Chilean Miners Rescue Effort" (1:37)(from about 1 month ago).


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJyS9ghxAPE&feature=related


2. Then watch the latest newscast from CBC (yesterday)
"Oldest Miners Reach the Surface" (7min 12 seconds)
http://www.cbc.ca/video/player.html?category=News&zone=world&site=cbc.news.ca&clipid=1614164932

Questions...
"Chilean Miners Rescue Effort"
1. What do the rescue trucks carry?
2. Name 3 things that the narrow pipes are passing down to the miners?
3. How far is the mine underground?
4. How wide will the rescue tunnel be?
5. Why must rescuers go slowly when digging the tunnel?
6. What is the name of the makeshift village that the families are living in?
7. Why is this an appropriate name?

"Oldest Miners Reach the Surface"
1. Who is now being brought to the surface?
2. What kind of diet have these people been fed? Why?
3. How old is the oldest miner?
4. What is his name?
5. What does he do after he hugs and kisses his wife? Why is this act so significant?
**** Listen to the reporter on the Web Cam for the following...****
6. Why did children work in the mines many years ago in Chile?
7. What does the term, "Salt of the earth people" mean?
8. How many miners have been rescued so far, according to the video?
9. Name 2 health issues that the miners face?

Iqbal Masih

Child Labourers and Activists for Child Labour

What does it Mean to be a Child Labourer???



http://childrensworld.org/globalclassroom/page.html?pid=53




Read the article on the link above. Answer the following questions. Print out and complete the questions.


Iqbal Becomes a Slave...


1. How old was Iqbal when he started his first day at the carpet factory?




2. What is his salary?


3. What is the most he would make as a salary in his first 5 years?


4. What is the advance that Iqbal's mother takes from Arshad Ghullah called? Why does she need an advance? How much does he own now? What does he owe now? What impact does it have on his life?


5. What does he mumble before he sleeps? Why is this significant?


Iqbal's Beloved Sister


6. How does Iqbal's job as a carpet labourer impact his sister, Sobia? What does this say about how child labour affects the whole family?


Iqbal Runs Away


7. What event causes Iqbal to finally make the decision to run away? How does this event demonstrate the total loss of humanity and human rights?

8. Iqbal and some other boys decide to run away. When they do this they are beaten with a carpet fork. Why do they risk everything to play all day? What happens to them?

Cricket With Problems
9. What does it mean to the lives of Iqbal and Shafiq when they are considered "debt slaves"? What does this term mean to their lives as children?

Pakistani Wedding - Wedding Necklace for an Indentured Slave
10. How does Aslam's wedding impact Iqbal? How did Ghuliah take advantage of Iqbal's family?

Towards Freedom
11. How does the "Bonded Labour Abolition Act" impact Iqbal?

12. What is a "freedom letter"? What is Ghuliah's reaction?

Iqbal Begin's School
13. How do you know that school is very important to Iqbal? What does he do to demonstrate this? Be specific. (Examine the photos and read the article).

Iqbal's School Party
14. Describe how a school party differs in Pakistan from one here. Create a Venn Diagram to help in the comparison.

15. How has Iqbal's education shaped him in becoming an "idol" for other debt slave children like him?

Iqbal Gives Other Children Courage
16. How does Iqbal inspire other children to do things they wouldn't normally do? How does he inspire his sister?

Iqbal's Bundle
17. What did Iqbal carry in a special bundle? What does this say about him and his faith? How do you think that faith helped Iqbal?


FREE THE CHILDREN INFORMATION ON CHILD LABOUR



http://www.freethechildren.com/getinvolved/youth/issues/index.php?type=childlabour&gclid=CPuDqrmUgKUCFSMd5wodo0Dggw

Check out the Teacher Tube video created by  a student on child labourer activist, Iqbal Masih


http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=227&title=Iqbal_Masih


Video from Catholic News Agency







Video of  Iqbal Masih's Speech (I think it's reinacted or from a movie)....


Craig Kielburger ... person who started Free the Children and activist inspired by the actions of Iqbal Masih...
Documentary - What Can One Person Do to Make a Difference and Seek Justice?



"It Takes a Child..."-  Craig Kielburger's Story...



Free the Children Information

RBC - Free the Children Blue Water Project

Listening Questions
Watch the video carefully and complete the following questions. (Copy/paste and print off these questions, then watch the video)
Answer in JOT NOTE FORM.
1. What charity organization is one of the largest in the world?

2. Why did Lena Baronikian (girl from Toronto) start a Blue Water Project club at her school?

3. How much money have they raised?

4. What is the money for?

5. Name 2 needs that are mentioned in the African community.

6. Why didn't the girls go to school in the community?

7. How long do the girls have to walk to get clean water?

8. What system was brought to the school to ensure that all kids go clean water?

9. Why is it important that this system was brought to the school? (GRADE 8)

10. How does the water system work? Name 3 steps (GRADE 8).

11. How is Alice Malai's life different from her daughter Faith's life?

12. What is the most significant thing that will make a difference in her children's lives? (GRADE 8)

13. Name 2 pollutants that pollute the river water.

14. Do the people know that the water is polluted?

15. Are there other sources in the village?

16. How many times would the girl interviewed at the river, fetch water before school?

17. Was Faith's grandmother, Grace Mosani, allowed to attend school as a child?

18. What were the girls supposed to do when Grace was young?

19. Why did Faith's family put her notebooks and pages from her notebook near the ceiling in their home? 

20. Why is Faith attending school so important to her family? (GRADE 8).

21. How does Canadian student, Lena Baronikian connect to Faith's story? Why does she care?

22. How is the charity at Lena's school making a difference to the lives in Faith's community in Kenya, Africa?

LEONARDO DICAPRIO'S ECO SITE....
Watch his short film on water...
http://www.leonardodicaprio.org/files/videos/waterplanet.html


KIDS CREATING PEACE
The following video is for an organzation that is similar to the article in our Global Citizens text, "Kids Encouraged to Build Peace" (p. 25-26) .

After you watch the video and read the article, think about why it's important for kids to learn about respecting the diversity of others and the importance of not only tolerating differences, but appreciating what other cultures have to offer.



Read the following interview from World Vision about Fatmire Feka, founder of Kids for Peace... click on the following link
http://www.worldvision.ca/ContentArchives/content-stories/Pages/Pray.aspx


Fatmire's 2009 Speech from The Eagle Down Foundation on Vimeo.

'In the hearts of people today there is a deep longing for peace. When the true spirit of peace is thoroughly dominant, it becomes an inner experience with unlimited possibilities. Only when this really happens - when the spirit of peace awakens and takes possession of men's hearts, can humanity be saved from perishing.'


-- Albert Schweitzer

French Oral Assessment

In the next 2 weeks we will have a french oral assessment. Students will be asked questions that relate to what we have studied in class and respond orally to a few simple questions. Students will be evaluated using the following criteria.
EVALUATION RUBRIC FOR ORAL ASSESSMENT

Level 4 - Student understands everything (all questions in french); and can respond  with at least 80% of the vocabulary taught, and has correct /very good pronounciation.

Level 3 - Student understands with a little prompting to questions in french; and can respond using at least 50-80% french phrases taught, with good pronounciation.

Level 2 - Student understands with significant prompting to questions in french; and is able to respond using some french words (responds mostly in english).

Level 1 - Student is not able to understand  (or very, very little) and cannot respond in french.

The goal is that the students experience success. They should not worry about this quiz. To prepare, they can study their notes and be familar with the content.

STUDY THE FOLLOWING
(Introduction handout)
1. Comment t'appelle tu? Je m'appelle...

2. Comment s'appelle ton ecole? Mon ecole est....

3. Quel age as tu? J'ai....___ ans.

4. Quelle est la date de ton anniversaire? Mon anniversaire est......

5. Quel est la date aujourd 'hui?  Le date aujourd 'hui est le ___ octobre, 2010 (2010 deux mille dix)

6. Comment vas tu aujourd'hui? Je suis bien/mal  or Comme ci comme ca.

7. Quel saison est octobre? L'automne.

8. Ou habites-tu? Je habite au Regina, Sask...

9. Quel est ton numero de telephone? Mon numero de telephone est...

10. Quelle est ton adresse? Mon adresse est.... (Street is "rue" and Road is "Chemin")

11. Quelle est ta nourriture preferee? Je prefer... / J'adore.... / J'aime....

12. A quelle heure est-ce que tu te leves? Je me leve a 7heure.

13. Quels sont les membres de ta famille? J'ai ____ personnes dans ma famille.

14. Comment ca va? ca va bien/ ca va mal/ comme si comme ca.

15. How do you say... thank you, excuse me, good night, see you later, please, hello, good bye
(see your notes or "google it" see the french/english dictionary)

Invitation to Blue Water

We will be visiting Leboldus to take part in a presentation from Craig Kielburger's Blue Water Foundation. This foundation focuses on sustainable water sources for all  in need and the importance of preserving fresh water.

Here's the information on the Presentation day...

When: Thursday, October 14, 2010 9:30 to 10:35

Where: Leboldus

What: LeBoldus has been offered a presentation entitled Free the Children Blue Water Project “H2O 4U Speaking Tour”.  They are visiting 100 schools across Canada to educate youth about global water issues to help inspire them to take action in their daily lives to conserve and protect water.  The students will also be encouraged to fundraise to provide clean water and education programs for rural communities in China and India.  Free the Children will then help provide these communities with localized clean water resources and sanitation facilities.  The fundraising portion is optional.

Why: This presentation connects to our unit in Language Arts, "Global Citizenship" and the Mini Minga Charity Group here at Deshaye...

How will we get there?? We may be walking, if we can walk in 30 minutes (information will come once I talk more to Mrs. Grad)

GPS Stuff

As you know we are currently working on a unit in Social called, "Location". In this unit we explore coordinates and mapping... It is for this reason that we will be engaging in activity with the GPS. Please view the videos below to help reinforce your knowledge....

Click on the link below to access the Regina Catholic Schools GPS Instructional video...
http://www.rcsd.ca/moodle/file.php/93/Videos/GPS_Instruction.mp4

GPS part 1


GPS part 2



GPS vs Orienteering - What's the difference?


Tracking and Waypoint Video


FARMING AND GPS DISCUSSION QUESTIONS...
Watch the following video and explore the GPS questions.



Define "efficiency".



What are some of the benefits of GPS system to the farmer in the video?



The farmer mentions that the GPS can do what "3 men used to be able to do",

explain why this is beneficial and why it may not be beneficial.

Think about the following statements.

The GPS is only out by less than one inch row after row, when seeding or swathing... Herbicides can be applied to the inch...

How are these facts beneficial to the farmer?

Dinner With Generation X Movie Trailer

Check out who's in a movie... Watch the trailer below...

Terry Fox Religion Reflection and Glog

Terry Fox Videos - We will be using this to connect to Social Studies (current events, with the Terry Fox Walk Day coming up)



Interactive Map - look through the site to find the link to the map.

https://www.terryfox.org/SchoolRun/Canada_Run_Map.html

QUESTIONS FOR THE MOVIE - but you can still answer these questions after watching the above video or by reading the bio on Terry Fox... or just google and get information on Terry!

1. Why is Terry Fox considered a great Canadian hero?
2. Why does he continue to be a role model for everyone?
3. How does his cause and belief that we can beat cancer, continue to live on today?
4. How does he embody what Jesus wants us to be?

Write a short paragraph response using the above questions.
Grade 7's write min. 2 paragraphs
Grade 8's write min. 3 paragraphs

After you write your response paragraphs, you will be creating a Tribute Glog to Terry Fox. Next week I will set up Glog accounts (under my classroom id) and teach you how to "glog". Grade 8's - if you still remember your passwords and id for glogs, your accounts still exist! Get started!

GLOG ASSIGNMENT...

Create a "glog" (passwords, account id etc.) that has the following elements:


1. Music that will accompany the viewing of your glog


(mp3 or a video)


2. Photos images of Terry Fox (3-5)


3. Reflection Response to the 4 questions (see sheet) - paragraph form
** Type in Word, then copy/paste into glog.


4. Catchy title and your first name on the glog.


5. Quote that is connected to Terry Fox.


**Check your mechanics, spelling etc., be sure that all images and graphics connects and is relevant to the topic.

National Geographic Videos

The following music videos came from National Geographic . On the site, you can check out free videos which connect to learning.

Below are music videos that connect to our Language Arts unit on Global Citizenship...





U2 - "I'll Go Crazy if I Don't Go Crazy Tonight" - Watch video, animation explores different ways one can make a difference in the life of someone in need....


Oil Spill Aftermath...






For More National Geographic go to... (copy paste the link or Google National+Geographic + videos

Want Animation - you can learn from??? (copy paste the following into your browser)

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/kids/cartoons-tv-movies-kids/kol-super-gliders-kids/kol-supergliders-whalewave-kids.html


http://desktopvideo.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=desktopvideo&cdn=compute&tm=8&f=00&su=p504.1.336.ip_&tt=11&bt=0&bts=1&zu=http%3A//video.nationalgeographic.com/video/index.html

What can you do?? Inspiring ideas...

Say No to Plastic

Here you go - some of you were asking about the music video...





The Story of Bottled Water...







20/20 Bottled Water Video



Why Plastic Bags are brutal...



Why Overpackaging Makes Me (and others) Crazy!!!



Plastics in the Ocean







North Pacific Gyre







Images in a slide show of the Great Garbage Patch