Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Great work on presentations today and yesterday!

Please complete text reading and questions for tomorrow.

Link to guidelines for Babies Assignment due Friday in class: Babies Assignment Tips/Guidelines

DON'T FORGET SILENT READING TOMORROW - BRING A BOOK TO CLASS PERIOD 2

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Today in Class...

We completed note/discussion on Self-Determination: Self Determination Note

Documentary Assignment: Babies

• Began viewing film
• Assignment: Babies Documentary Assignment

DUE DATE FOR REPORT OR GRAPHIC ORGANIZER: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2011 AT BEGINNING OF CLASS


DON'T FORGET INDIGENOUS GROUP PRESENTATIONS ARE DUE MONDAY (THIS IS AN EXTENDED DUE DATE PLEASE BE RESPONSIBLE ABOUT COMPLETING YOUR PROJECT)

Thursday, September 15th, 2011

Research Work Period in class today....

Indigenous Group Research Presentations are due on Monday morning (share Presentation via Google Docs to my account: ellebett@ed.amdsb.ca)

We will begin presentations on Monday morning.

Tomorrow, video: Babies

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Research Period in Library today.

Tomorrow back in classroom

Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Continue research in Library today...
REMEMBER:

• Keep accurate citations for sources
• In-text citations are required

Before end of today's period, Mrs. Bettger will check in to insure that you are progressing appropriately.  Be prepared to show her your work so far.

Monday, September 12th, 2011

Meet in classroom then we are off to the Library to start research on Indigenous People's presentation.

Important Information:

• Group Assignment (no more than 3 per group) BUT you may work individually
• Must consult a minimum of 3 valid sources for research
• MLA formatting (in-text and works cited)
• Work periods = September 12 (Library); September 13 (Library); September 15 (In-Class)
• DUE DATE (presentations submitted via Google Docs) - Friday, September 16th
• PRESENTATIONS BEGIN ON FRIDAY (order to be determined in class on Tuesday)

TOPICS TO BE COVERED BY YOUR RESEARCH/PRESENTATION:

• Geographic location of Indigenous People's ancestral territory
• Presentation of Creation Story 
• Connections between Creation Story and ties to ancestral territory
• Evaluation or Analysis of the Spiritual, Cultural and Moral Teachings with respect to ancestral territory
• Additional Information you feel is relevant

EXAMPLE:

See sample presented in class at the following link:
Abenaki Slideshow

REMEMBER:

• Title Slide
• In-Text Citations and Works Cited - MLA format
• Delivery and Quality of Information - you must make it interesting!