HBC: A Different Perspective from 1970

The Worst Environmental Disaster - Ever

A United States Government official stated yesterday that the BP oil leak is the biggest environmental disaster ever in American history. Here is a link to the story on the BBC.

Have a look at the picture here. Note the scale at the bottom of the map. Using the scale, estimate the perimeter and the area of the oil slick (in KMs). What would the P and A be in cm and mm?

Finally, what does the fact that BP and the U.S. Government have failed to work together on finding a solution say about Colonialism today (Neo-colonialism)? Who is really in charge of protecting the environment?

We Must Rise WITH the Occassion

Rabbit-Proof Fence

1. Molly, Daisy and Gracie embark on a long trip through the Australian outback. What do you think this trip represents in terms of Colonialism?

2. Describe some of the language that is used in Rabbit-Proof Fence, Avatar, and Canada: A People's History that really encompasses what Colonialism is about.

3. Using Google Earth, see if you can locate the Rabbit-Proof Fence, or what is now known as the Dingo Fence.

Dialogue, Schmialogue

Create a short dialogue between two people that includes a pair of homonyms. Be sure to include all the proper punctation and conventions when using dialogue.

Rainduck's Weather Station

Nice job Rainduck!

Clouds & Daily Weather Data

Here is the link to get daily (second-hand) data for Winnipeg for the days that you were not able to collect first-hand data: Environment Canada

Here is the link for the different cloud types. Be sure to check tomorrow morning what kind of clouds you see when you wake up. Cloud Types

Remember to come to blog on the previous day's blog (My weather station video) and let us know what patterns you detect on Monday and Tuesday in terms of air pressure, humidity and temperature.

Weather Stations!

We're Killing Our Oceans

Lit. Cirlce 4

Now that you have really delved into your books, let us know the following:

1) Who is telling your story? From what perspective is the story being told?
2) What does this story say about how Canada, in a European sense, was formed?
3) What character do you feel shares some of your character traits and why?
4) If you were the main character, how would you have reacted to some of the conflict so far? Be specific.

Snot-O-Rama

Sorry for being away the past few days. Hana and I have had the flu and it has not been pretty. Below are the blogs that you need to get done for tomorrow (Wednesday). We will be discussing your responses in greater detail.

Good luck and see you tomorrow!

Violent Weather

Based on the article you read in your groups, how can we, with our basic weather stations and our eyes, determine if violent weather is coming to our area? What are the warning signs?

What are things we should do when we detect these signs?

Colonialism

Based on the stories in "Goodbye Buffalo Bay", "Avatar", "Canada: A People's History", and "The Story of Stuff", give your definition of colonialism by giving specific examples. What did it look like in 1650? What did it look like in 1950? What does it look like now?

Lit. Cirlce 3

After reading in your Literature Circles today, designate someone else to respond to the following:

In all literature, there is conflict. Conflict moves the story and ensures that things and events happen. Identify, in full sentences and by giving specific examples, the following types of conflict:

1. Human versus Human
2. Human versus Nature
3. Human versus Self

Be sure to have your group members proofread your comments and please identify yourself with your nickname.

Literature Circle 2

After reading your book today, designate someone in your group to answer the following questions about your book so that the rest of the class can learn about Canadian History.

1. What year and setting is your story taking place?
2. Who are the main characters and what character traits do they exhibit?
3. What is the plot, so far?
4. What do you forsee as the solution in the book?

Be sure to answer in full sentences and have the people in your group proofread your response.