Current Events
The following headlines made up the current events portion of today’s classes:
- Heavy rains increase concerns over flooding in New Brunswick. The mayor of Fredricton has warned of greater evacuations and urges citizens to be prepared.
- Rain and melting snow have caused mudslides around Quebec City and flooding near Montreal.
- Toronto police have raided the largest Meth lab discovered so far in Canada. IT was in an industrial complex in Mississauga just outside of Toronto.
- Canada has agreed to boost its contribution to the UN World Food Program. The organization says it requires a further $755 million to purchase needed supplies. There haave already been riots in Africa and the Caribbean.
- The US Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates a furth .25% down to 2%. This will help stimulate US consumer spending.
- Alberta government is investigating the death of hundreds of ducks after they landed in a settling pond at Syncrude’s operation in Ft. McMurray.
- Prince William made a surprise three hour visit to Afghanistan and landed at Kandahar airfield where he me with British troops.
Period One: History 30
Following current events the class began presentations on Canada’s involvement in World War One. The following topics were presented: Robert Borden and the Conscription Crisis; The Battle of Passchendaele; Valcartier and Preparations for war; Canada’s Hundred Days; and Canadians and the Somme.
The remaining presentations will take place tomorrow.
Period Two: History 20
Following current events yesterday’s jigsaw review quiz on the Causes of World War Two was returned. There was a whole class review of the questions allowing students to make sure they had the correct answers.
The class the worked on an assignment entitled, Steps to War. This reviewed the information in the jigsaw. The majority of the class had completed the assignment by the end of today’s period. No additional time will be given to work on it.
Period Four: History 30
Following current events the class began presentations on Canada’s involvement in World War One. The following topics were presented: Robert Borden and the Conscription Crisis; The Battle of Passchendaele; The Royal Flying Corps and Canadian Aces; and Canadians and the Somme.
The two remaining presentations will take place tomorrow.
Period Five: History 10
Following current events there were notes on the role of elections in political decision-making and granting legitimacy. This was followed by the role and importance of political parties to the decision-making process.
The class then had time t o work on the assignment regarding the causes of reform bills of 1867 and 1884 in Great Britain.
The election simulation will take place tomorrow in room 131. Mr. Sorestad’s ELB 30 class and Mrs. Wurtz’s LTR 30 class will be in attendance.
