CHSS Family Studies

HHS 4M

2010-06-07T08:45:00.002-04:00

Week of June 7 - 11

We are in the home stretch and will be focusing the last 2 weeks of classes on the Adult stage of the lifecycle. Be sure to attend all classes as this unit will be highly represented on your final exam as there will not be any more unit tests. The topics covered are: grandparenting, elder abuse, theories of aging, alzheimer's disease, death and mourning.

REMEMBER YOUR ABSTRACTS ARE DUE TUESDAY JUNE 8

HIP 3E

2010-05-24T16:15:00.002-04:00

Week of May 25 - 28

We will continue working with the ipods today and until Thursday (I think). Be sure that you have all the handouts completed up to this point and Tuesday you will work on the job interview app.

There are still a few of you who need to hand in your movie reviews. Ensure that you get these finished up and handed in.

HHS 4M

2010-05-24T16:07:00.002-04:00

Week of May 25 - 28

The weather is beautiful today - I hope you have been outside to enjoy it. There are two things we need to discuss...our next test (which will be the beginning of next week) and the final exam. It is worth 20% of your final mark and will be written the last day of the exam timetable. If you like you can have the communication section ahead of time as a take home. The questions would be assigned mid June and be due the last day of classes.

Tuesday - Finish Dionne video and look at your socialization

Wednesday - Reproductive technologies

Thursday - Divorce, Child Poverty

Friday - Child Abuse, Death of a Child

HHS 4M Final Evaluation DUE TODAY

2010-05-18T12:08:00.002-04:00

If you were absent from class today you must fax your final evaluation to the school (by 3:30) to my attention 519-482-9718 or you must email me lynne@lynnegodkin.ca If I do not receive the assignment today you will receive a mark of 0

HHS 4M

2010-05-17T12:26:00.002-04:00

Week of May 17-21

Remember that your FINAL EVALUATION ESSAY is DUE TOMORROW TUESDAY MAY 18

Monday - childhood early years experts - see wiki for all information you need to know

Tuesday - Mrs. Durrand comes to visit, Styles of Parenting

Wednesday - Styles of Parenting cont....socialization of children

Thursday - Dionne Quints documentary

Friday - documentary cont....

HHS 4M Sample Comparison essay

2010-05-10T08:38:00.002-04:00

I hope this essay transfers - here is an example of a final evaluation essay that was done very well. Throughout the essay you need to use proper APA style. It looks like the formating did not transfer but you can see the proper sections/headings to use. Remember a header and page number on each page starting with the title page. also remember to do a proper reference page. You will notice that I have written comments to the author within the body of this essay - they are in red.

Siblings’ Influence: Comparative Essay

Katie Crocker

Central Huron Secondary School

Introduction

Siblings’ influence has been loosely investigated throughout the years. It is a mystery why it hasn’t been thoroughly investigated since children typically spend more time with siblings than with parents in early and middle childhood (McHale & Crouter, 1996, as cited in Gibbs, 2005). Since early and middle childhood are very influential periods in your life, wouldn’t it make sense that siblings have a large influence on you in that time? Wouldn’t it make sense that that influence would be present with you for the rest of your life? The purpose of this research is to examine the power of sibling influence. This paper will discuss my literature review, my primary research, comparison of the two, the reliability and validity of my research, limitations of the research and recommendations/conclusion.

Literature Review Summary

In my Literature Review, I had five foci; gender, age, behaviours, relationship and birth order. The consensus with age was that the older sibling is the influencer and the younger sibling is being influenced. Older siblings influence their younger siblings’ development (Brody, 2004 as cited in Berger, 2006). I also found that the sibling influence is stronger when you have a same gender sibling pair. Researchers Morrongiello and Bradley (1997) found that boys have a higher chance of engaging and persuading their siblings into risky behaviours while girls were more likely to be concerned about safety. I found that the type of behaviours being influenced doesn’t necessary matter. If it is smoking or what you are going to wear to school, you’re sibling influenced you on it. When looking at relationships between siblings, a good relationship makes the influence stronger. Birth order showed that depending on when you were born you could be the influential sibling in the family. The first-born is said to be the leader, therefore, being very influential on the other siblings.

Primary Research Summary

In my Primary Research Report, I tried to focus on the same topics; age, gender, behaviours, relationship and birth order. Although, I did not find any information concerning birth order. I found that older siblings held the influence. Only 7% (1 person) of all the younger siblings that were surveyed said they would not take their siblings advice. 71% of all same gender siblings that were surveyed said that they would take their siblings advice “Just because she’s/he’s my brother/sister.” The fact alone that they were the same gender makes the influence stronger. The types of behaviours that siblings had the most influence on were sports, drinking and drug habits. On a scale of 1-5 (1 being the least, 5 being the most) 97% of all siblings surveyed said they got along with their siblings a 3 or higher.

Comparison

When you compare the literature review and the primary research report, I see many similarities. In both essays, it proves that age has an effect on sibling influence. The older sibling has the influence on the younger sibling(s). In my literature review, having an older sibling was said to be a bad influence. In the journal “Economic Inquiry” children with older siblings have engaged in more risky behaviour like smoking and drinking alcohol then children without an older sibling (Jayson, 2006). In my primary research report I found that the majority of the younger siblings that were surveyed said they would take their older siblings’ advice. Only 29% of the younger siblings that were surveyed said they might take their siblings’ advice depending on how good it was. So, this means the majority of younger siblings would just take the advice. They wouldn’t consider if it was bad or good advice, they would just listen to their older sibling. Even though the sibling is older, he/she might not necessarily give the younger sibling the best advice. Therefore just having an older sibling could be a bad influence.

Also in both essays gender has an effect on sibling influence. The siblings were more likely to interact about more serious problems with a same gender sibling. My literature review information indicated that gender had an affect on how risky a siblings behaviour was. In my primary research report I found that gender didn’t have as much as an influence as age did. When same gender siblings answered why they would not take their siblings advice, it was because they were too young to understand and not because they were a different gender.

In my primary research delete the work "essay" I found that the activities or behaviours siblings influence the most are sports, drinking and drug habits and school work. The only problem is I had no way of telling if the influence they were feeling about these things was good or bad. In my literature review siblings showed that they influenced their younger siblings into choosing less risky and sometimes more risky paths. I think that relationship affects if the sibling can be influential. If the relationship is good, the influence is stronger. They trust their sibling not to cheat or lie to them because of the good relationship they have. Therefore, they would take their siblings’ advice. In my literature review the same type of results were shown. The better the relationship with the siblings the better the influence. In my literature review it was said that siblings that were either half or step siblings displayed lower grades in school. Once the siblings could co-exist and get along the grades increased. In my primary research findings I had one sibling, who was surveyed, that was a half-sister. She said that she got along with her half-sister a 3 on a scale of 1-5 (1 being the least, 5 being the most). That is in the middle so they can obviously co-exist with one another. The most common numbers on that scale were tied for 3 and 4, so those half-sisters were very normal. perhaps say they behaved normally

Birth order had some significance in my literature review. The literature review stated that birth order affects the personalities of children. If you are the first born you are supposed to be the leader. This would make sense with my research since the older sibling was usually the more influential one. In my primary research report, I did not find anything to do with birth order. I could have organized my survey to get better answers concerning the topic.

Reliability and Validity

I think that my findings have been reliable. I think they could have been better if my sample group had more variety like different cultures and types of families. One good reliability aspect was because I focused in on specific subheadings it would be more likely that if someone does the study again they will get approximately the same results. I think my study was very valid. Although my main question of research changed, I found out some very interesting things about siblings influence. did your study measure what it was supposed to ? I found that it should be studied in greater depth. I also researched some of the main factors contributing to sibling influence.

Limitations

Some of the limitations that were put on my study were time, size of sample and location. Time affected many things. It affected how many people I could survey and ultimately my sample size. It affected how much I could then analyze the information I found out. I was limited to less than one whole semester to finish the report. The location affected the different type of cultures and religions that I could have had. The location, Central Huron Secondary School, was also a restriction because I only surveyed people between the ages of 14-19. and it was not a very multicultural sample group - was very homogeneous

Recommendations/Conclusion

I think my survey could have been better. Looking back at it now, I think I could have had questions that were more specific. For example, when I asked what their siblings had an influence on and they choose drinking and drug habits, I had no way of knowing if that influence was a good or a bad influence. I could have added a question in like “Do you feel a bad influence or a good influence from your sibling?” I think that if I did this research over again I would have asked all age groups. For the people that have their own family I could have got different perspectives. I could have asked the parents if they think their children have influence on each other. I could also ask the parents if their siblings did or still do have an influence on them and what was it like? Maybe I could have even done this in an interview form.

To further this study I would do those extra surveys and interviews. I would expand my sample group and the amount of time I have to finish it. I would also explore other topics that may affect sibling influence like family situation (single parent, divorced, etc.). I would maybe try to investigate single child influences also.

This comparison essay discussed my literature review, my primary research report, a comparison of those two, reliability and validity, limitations and recommendations/conclusion. I have found some differences and some things that were the same while comparing. I also have thought of ways I could improve in the future. Overall I have found discovered some interesting information when it comes to siblings’ influence.

References

Berger, S. (2006) Older Siblings Influence Their Younger Siblings’ Motor Development:

Retrieved October.15, 2009 from HYPERLINK "http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p94112_index.html"http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p94112_index.html

Gibbs, B. (2005) Sibling Influence on Adolescent Alcohol, Cigarette, and Marijuana use:

Retrieved October. 18, 2009, from HYPERLINK "http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/ETD/image/etd927.pdf" http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/ETD/image/etd927.pdf

Jayson, S. (2006) Merely having an older sibling can be bad influence:

Retrieved October. 12, 2009, from HYPERLINK "http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2006-04-24-birth-order_x.htm"http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2006-04-24-birth-order_x.htm

Morrongiello B. A. and Bradley M. D. (1997) Sibling power: influence of older siblings' persuasive appeals on younger siblings' judgements about risk taking behaviours.

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HHs 4M

2010-05-10T08:32:00.002-04:00

Week of May 10-14

This is a huge work week for some as you have until next Tuesday May 18th to complete your final evaluation essay. In order to do that all phases of your independent study must be completed. THis essay counts for 10% of your final mark. Here is a look at the upcoming week.

Monday - Quick discussion about childfree couples. Early Childhood development : theorists. Divide into groups and add to our class wiki

Tuesday - Computer time in room 119 t0 work on your final evaluation

Wednesday - computer time in room 232 to work on your final evaluation Use your time wisely!!

Thursday - finish up childhood development theorists if necessary, styles of parenting....

Friday- continued....

HHS 4M Test Details

2010-05-02T14:04:00.002-04:00

Remember our test on Marriage and Intimate Relationships is Tuesday. Everything you need is in your notes and text, but be sure to consult the review sheet handed out in class on Friday. If you are in the Lambton Dual credit courses someone picked one up for you.

Here are some details:

Knowledge: 12 M/C = 12 marks

Application: 10 marks - two short er answer questions (one worth 4, one worth 6)

Thinking:9 marks Respond to a quote - there are two, you choose your favourite (5 marks), plus a shorter answer question = 4 marks

Communication: 14 marks, vocabulary (choose 4 words = 8 marks) and a medium answer question = 6 marks

Stay tuned for the weekly schedule which will include reasons for having children, history of childhood, childlesness

REMINDER TO GET YOUR RESEARCH REPORTS IN. YOUR FINAL EVALUATION IS DUE MAY 18 AND YOU MUST HAVE ALL STAGES IN THE ISU DONE TO COMPLETE IT

HHS 4M

2010-04-26T08:43:00.002-04:00

Week of April 26 - 30

With me in Boston last week I missed posting...remember your Research Report is due Tuesday! WE had 2 work classes last week...an extra 3 hours to complete the assignment

We also need to choose a day to have the Marriage Unit Test

Monday - A break from the regular routine - Mrs Doig and I will present a Leadership activity

Tuesday - Research Report Due , Same sex relationships,

Wednesday - Polygamy - video and discussion

Thursday - video continued... article to read

Friday - New Unit... Parents and Children

TEST NEXT WEEK

HIP 3E

2010-04-26T08:41:00.001-04:00

Week of April 26 - 30

Monday - Finish up Employer/employee case studies, decision making

Tuesday - Decision making

Wednesday - Movie - Coach Carter... decision making assignmnet

Thursday ...continued

Friday - discuss assignment and cook

HHS 4M

2010-04-15T13:12:00.002-04:00

Movie Review "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"

Write a one one page movie review for My Big Fat Greek Wedding. THe first paragraph as always is a summary of the movie. The second and third paragraphs need to address the issue of intermarriage with reference to the movie. Incorporate Claude Guldner's idea of "roots" as well as the following two quotes from the movie. "Don't let your past dictate who yourare. Let it be a part of who you become" and... "today we have apples and oranges. We are different but in the end we are all fruit" The first quote is by toula's brother Nick and the second is her father, Gus speaking at her wedding dinner. Be sure to hand this in tomorrow (Friday) or Monday at the latest.

Remember also to complete the marriage interview assignment

HIP 3E

2010-04-11T20:50:00.003-04:00

Week of April 12 - 16

This week we will be working on a communication program entitled Relationship Rules. We will then get into decision making and review time management

HHS 4M

2010-04-11T20:37:00.002-04:00

Week of April 12 - 16

Be sure to get all outstanding assignments handed in. There are still 10 students with a mark BELOW 50% simply because they have not handed in assignments. Be sure to have started your data collection for your independent study. Get those surveys out there.

Monday - Finish up Mail Order Brides video, discuss

- 9 Psychological tasks for a good marriage...developmental tasks

-stages in a marriage

-achieving a satisfying relationship

-Guldner's Six Rs of marriage

- discuss "backgrounds"

Tuesday - Intermarriage

-Article - "Does Love Conquer All"

-Start "My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Wednesday - continue with "My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Thursday - If Necessary Finish "My Big Fat Greek Wedding"

- time to work on the movie review

Friday - Power/Conflict

-Case Study - Emma and Sanjay

Next Week - I am away Monday and Tuesday - you will likely be working on the topic of Divorce and Spousal Violence

HHS 4M

2010-04-05T20:30:00.002-04:00

Week of April 5-9

Monday - HAPPY EASTER I hope you had a great holiday weekend and took advantage of the extra time to get caught up on assignments. Some of you have MUCH to hand in. My email difficulties are resolved and you can again use my lynne@lynnegodkin.ca address

Tuesday - Finish Mate selection theories, and a look at contemporary relationships in Canada. Your ISU Survey/Interview Questions are due today. We had an entire work period last Wednesday. These should all be finished. You need to be getting started on your research. Marriage Interview Assignment handed out today (rather than last Thursday) ..Due April 21st. This gives you 2 weeks and a day to finish.

Wednesday - Dating History, Murstein's Filter Theory, Arranged marriage

Thursday - Finish arranged marriage, Mail Order Brides - discussion/video

Friday - Negotiating satisfying roles in marriage, power, conflict, roots

Looking ahead...intermarriage, My Big Fat Greek Wedding

HHS 4M email difficulties

2010-04-04T16:58:00.002-04:00

Happy Easter!!

I am having difficulties with my lynne@lynnegodkin.ca email address. for some reason I cannot receive any emails. It was working until noon on Saturday so Brian's is the last assignment I received. If you send one since then please resend it to lynngodk@quadro.net

Thanks

HIP 3E

2010-03-28T21:20:00.002-04:00

Remember we are working on the 7 habits this week. I hope to finish but in any event there will be a test on Thursday

HHS 4M

2010-03-28T21:18:00.002-04:00

Week of March 29-April 1

See last week's post as it has the 2 week schedule. LITERATURE REVIEW DUE TUESDAY...like Nike: JUST DO IT

ALso many of you have many outstanding assignments: not many have handed in the generational interview or the Bend it Like Beckham movie review

HHS 4M test details

2010-03-23T22:43:00.002-04:00

The test covers all info in the text, class discussions and notes. See yesterday's handout for specific topics

Knowledge and Understanding - 12 marks...12 M/C questions

Application - 10 marks...Case Study on Developmental theories

Thinking and Inquiry - 10 marks... Respond to a quote (6 marks) and a short answer question (4 marks)

Communication - 16 marks.... vocabulary (8 marks) plus another longer written question 8 marks

HHS 4M

2010-03-21T12:17:00.003-04:00

Week of March 22-26

Welcome Back!! I hope you had a great March Break and are well rested because we have a busy next 2 weeks!! There are some of you in this class who have not handed in any assignments yet. As this is an optional course, you need to decide if you will stay and complete the work or if not.... make a guidance appointment to drop. There is no sense sitting here if you have no intention of doing anything.

Monday - Interview With Someone from Another Generation is Due. You have had 2.5 weeks to complete this assignment. Bend It Like Beckham Movie Review is Due... See last week's post for assignment details. Today's topic - Youth Suicide and Homelessness

Tuesday - work period for Literature review in room 119. You should be almost finished. It is Due Tuesday March 30...one week from today.

Wednesday - Review Unit 2, Young Single, finish up outstanding topics

Thursday - TEST ON UNIT 2 YOUNG SINGLE

Friday - Final work period for Literature Review - room 119. This is the 5th work period... you have had over 6 hours of class time to write this essay.

Week of March 29 - April 2

Monday - Begin new Unit - Marriage and Intimate Relationships

Tuesday - ISU Literature Review Due , Social Science Research and the Survey/Interview - information about creating a survey.

Wednesday - Work Period to Create a Survey....Survey must be handed in by the end of the period.

Thursday - Intimate Relationships and Marriage. Interview Assignment...Interview a Married Couple about being married. Due Friday April 9

Friday - Good Friday...Easter Weekend

HHS 4M

2010-03-12T13:28:00.003-05:00

HAPPY MARCH BREAK!!

Enjoy your break and remember that you have a couple of assignments you could work on if you find yourself with nothing to do. Your interview with someone from another generation is due when you return. Your Literature review is also due the Tuesday of the second week back. Those not in class on Friday need to complete their Bend It Like Beckham movie review. Remember with movie reviews the first paragraph is a summary of the movie. The rest of the review deals with conflict and Culture. Focus on Jess and her parents. Use specific examples from the movie to illustrate the duty-based moral code and the differences between Eastern and Western Culture. You may also wish to bring in examples from the other articles we read in class.

HHS 4M

2010-03-05T20:43:00.002-05:00

Week of March 8 - 12

You can hand in your interview with someone from a different generation any time. It is due after the March Break

Monday - altered schedule for the spirit assembly. Remember to wear red and white to show school spirit

-Tie up loose ends re: development: preparing for an occupation/ getting an education

-start "conflict"

Tuesday -Computer time to work on ISU...you should be starting to write the different sections of the body of your essay.

Wednesday - conflict and culture...looking at the challenges for teens with different cultural backgrounds

-Bend it Like Bechkham movie

Thursday -Bend it Like Beckham

Friday - Finish movie if required, movie review assignment

Looking ahead...Remember to complete your interview with someone from a different generation and email it to me

HHS 4M

2010-02-28T23:18:00.003-05:00

Week of March 1-5

Enjoy the PD Day tomorrow! I will see you Tuesday

Tuesday ISU Intro Due – remember it is 1-1/2 pages typed and don't forget your

rough work

Developmental theory presentations to finish

Assignment: Interview with someone from another generation – due after March Break

APA style

Wednesday Research period for ISU – room 119

Thursday How to write a literature review

Friday Conflict and culture

Looking ahead: More time to work on the ISU

Movie: Bend it Like Beckham

Hip 3E

2010-02-28T23:18:00.002-05:00

Week of March 1 – 5

Enjoy the PD Day and remember to study for Wednesday's test

Here are the details about the test: It is on everything you have taken so far: Tim Horton, Robert Munsch, Sammy Sosa, managing talent, Personality types, left/right brain, Multiple intelligences, Learning styles, Type A, Type B behaviors.

The knowledge and understanding section is 20 marks: 10 multiple choice and 10 true false

The application section is 10 marks and is a matching question

The Thinking and Inquiry section is 16 marks and has short answer questions

The communication section is 12 marks and also has short answer questions

Tuesday -test review

-self esteem

Wednesday -test

-Assignment “All About Me”

Thursday Class time to work on Assignment

Friday Cooking

HIP 3E

2010-02-21T20:44:00.002-05:00

Week of February 22-26

Great job on the Famous Canadian Presentations!!!

Monday - Managing talent...obstacles and how we overcome them plus motivators

Tuesday .......continued from yesterday

Journal assignment

Wednesday Who are we? personality testing, multiple intelligences, learning styles

Thursday/Friday - continued from Wednesday

Looking ahead to next week...test!!

HHS 4M

2010-02-21T20:25:00.002-05:00

WEEK OF FEB 22-26

Monday If you were ill on Friday then you need to write the Unit One test today

Begin Unit # 2 - Young Single - be sure that you have read chapter 3

Review - developmental tasks, when we become an adult discussion

A picture of youth in Canada - group activity with graphs in text

Tuesday ISU introduction - work class in 119 to learn how to write the intro and time to

work on it - Due next Tuesday

Wednesday FAMILY SCULPTURE DUE

discuss educational inflation, credentialism, costs of education, living at home

vs leaving (social exchange theory) while in school

-case study pg 71

-developmental theories note

-organize groups for developmental theories assignment

-be sure to have read chapter 4

Thursday -work period in 119 to complete developmental theories assignment

Erik Erikson

Jane Loevinger

Family Life Cycle

Daniel Levinson

Klaus Reigel

Leonard Perlin

-by the end of the period, each group will have produced a one page (MAX) handout that will be presented to the class tomorrow

Friday -developmental theories presentations

Next week:

-ISU intro due on Tuesday, We will begin work on our literature review

Young Adults Issues and Trends - read chapter 5

HHS 4M ISU Preliminary Intro SHeet

2010-02-18T11:21:00.002-05:00

The following is the preliminary into sheet that was due Tuesday Feb 16th. I have received only 14 out of 28.

Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society

Independent Study

Initial Planning

ISSUE/TOPIC YOU ARE RESEARCHING _________________________

IMPORTANCE OF STYDYING THIS ISSUE IN RELATION TO THE FAMILY (who should read this research? Who would be interested/affected?)

YOUR RESEARCH QUESTION ___________________________________

WEBSITES/BOOKS/ARTICLES 1.___________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________________

4. _______________________________________________________________

5. _______________________________________________________________

HHS 4M last minute test info

2010-02-18T11:16:00.002-05:00

I have gone over this in class and it was on the board for two days but for those who need a reminder here are some specifics about the test tomorrow

Knowledge and Understanding: 15 marks, Multiple choice, and fill in the blanks

Application: 12 marks - one longer answer question

Thinking: 14 marks, one quote (agree or disagree but support your answer) and a longer question

Communication: 15 marks - shorter question worth 5 marks, plus vocabulary (choose 5 words)

Test tips:

1. Study

2. Answer all questions

3. Be sure to answer fully - for an 8 mark question one sentence will not be worth 8 marks. Be sure to make 8 separate, valid points to support your answer.

4. Use the information we have discusses, covered in class to support your response to the quote

HiP 3E

2010-02-15T21:51:00.002-05:00

Week of Feb 15 - 19

Monday: I hope you had a great Family Day

Tuesday Time in class on the MACs to work on your famous Canadian project. I have the data projector booked in case anyone is ready to begin presenting at the end of class

Wednesday We start the day handing out snack and we will prepare veggies for tomorrow's snack. When we are finished we will continue with our presentations

Thursday Hand out snack, - finish famous Canadian presentations

Friday If all presentations are done we will cook apple crisp

HHS 4M

2010-02-15T21:40:00.002-05:00

Week of Feb 15 - 19

I hope everyone enjoyed Family Day today and you had a chance to do something fun. Here is a reminder that your preliminary info sheet for you ISU is due tomorrow (Tuesday)and...MORE THAN 1/2 OF YOU HAVE NOT HANDED IN YOUR MOVIE RESPONSE FROM LAST WEDNESDAY. You also need to be working on you family sculpture which is due Monday Feb 22

Tuesday Preliminary info sheet for ISU due. Continue with Pleasantville Movie. If you were away last Friday you need to get a "perspective" to watch the movie from.

Wednesday Finish up Pleasantville movie. I think it will spill over into today. At the end of the class you will have time to work on your movie review. Use your time wisely and get it handed in today

Thursday Look at research in social sciences, Begin the Young Single Unit

Friday Test on Unit one: Family, Functions of the family, jargon, theoretical perspectives

Looking ahead: Next Monday your family sculpture is due.....with the test on Friday I can shift this deadline till Tuesday. Let's discuss it in class tomorrow (Tuesday Feb 16)

HHS 4M Schedule change this week

2010-02-08T22:12:00.002-05:00

This Thursday at 12:35 (our class time) grade 11 and 12 students will be called to the gym to hear the travel fellowship presentations. THe assembly will last approximately one hour and then we will return to the class to vote. We should have a few minutes for class work.

Also..... if you were away today (MONDAY) you need to see me to arrange a time to view the rest of the Tigger Movie and reschedule a due date for your movie review assignment. Ask me for an assignment sheet or... check the post below.

HIP 3E

2010-02-07T14:05:00.002-05:00

Hello and welcome to semester Two. Be sure to check here often to read about class topics, assignments, due dates and general news. It is especially important on snow days when we miss a day. Here is an idea of the upcoming week.

Week of February 8-12

Monday Video: mystery person with talent

Tuesday Managing talent - Sammy Sosa, Who do you know?

Wednesday Intro to MAC books and Famous Canadian Research project

Thursday Research Project

Friday potential cooking Friday

HHS 4M

2010-02-07T13:58:00.003-05:00

This is a quick reminder to check here a few times a week to keep up to date on class topics, assignments, due dates and general news. Also remember that you need to bring your text to every class.

Week of Feb 8 - 12

Monday Finish the Tigger Movie – write a reflection about family

Tuesday Indep Study Topics Due....begin info sheet

Intro to Social sciences

Perceptions/Perspectives

Wednesday Movie Reflection Due* see below for assignment

– Theoretical perspectives: structural functionalism,systems theory

symbolic interactionism, social exchange, developmental theory,

conflict theory, feminist theory

Thursday Theoretical perspectives cont....

Assignment – Family Sculpture

Friday Movie: Pleasantville – movie reflection due after movie

* Movie Reviews

For any of the movies we watch in class there will be a written reflection due afterwards. Each will follow the same basic format. It should be 1-2 pages long (250 – 500 words) is should start with a one paragraph summary of the movie and then move into answer the specific question or questions related to that movie. Be sure to use examples from the movie in your answer. Your review can be typed or neatly hand written.

Answer the following questions, giving specific examples from the movie to explain your answers.

The Tigger Movie

Which of the functions of the family does Tigger's family fulfill? Which do they not? Explain all in detail.

According to the movie what is the definition of “family” Do you agree with this definition and why?

Semester Two

2010-02-02T19:18:00.001-05:00

Welcome to HHS 4M!

Below is a quick outline of what to expect in the next 2 weeks.

HHS 4M Week at a Glance February 2-5

Tuesday Happy Ground Hog Day!! (6 more weeks of winter)

Intro to course, texts, indep study, family definitions

Wednesday Functions of the family

Social Science jargon

Thursday More jargon

The family in history

Friday The contemporary family

The “Tiggr” Movie

Looking ahead to next week:

Monday Finish the Tiggr Movie – write a reflection about family

Tuesday Indep Study Topics Due....begin info sheet

Intro to Social sciences

Perceptions/Perspectives

Wednesday Movie Reflection Due

Theoretical perspectives: structural functionalism,systems theory

symbolic interactionism, social exchange, developmental theory,

conflict theory, feminist theory

Thursday Theoretical perspectives cont....

Assignment – Family Sculpture

Friday Movie: Pleasantville – movie reflection due after movie

HHS 4M Exam Notes

2010-01-17T22:23:00.000-05:00

HHS 4M Exam Notes Tuesday January 26– 9:30 in 109 Remember to hand your text book in ahead of time and any other outstanding materials Knowledge and Understanding: 35 marks -25 multiple choice -vocabulary – choose 5 terms from the list (10 marks) Application: - 20 marks - analyze a graph – 12 marks - analyze another graph – a) 4 marks b) 4 marks Thinking and Inquiry – 25 marks - question with a),b),c),d), all worth 2 marks = 8marks - short answer question – 3 marks - case study with questions – 2,3,4,5 marks Communication – 20 marks -longer answer question – 10 marks - two shorter questions – 5 marks each Be sure to study: -main topics within each unit (take note of graphs in your text) and look over all your old tests - theoretical perspectives - all vocabulary - Young single adult - Erikson, Piaget, Mustard, Spitz, Coloroso, Harlowe, - intermarriage - Population demographics - Transition to parenthood/styles of parenthood - Mate selection theories - Divorce - The final unit – adulthood in Canada – it is heavily weighted - Child free couples

HNC 30 Fashion Exam Notes

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HNC 30 2009 Exam Notes

Knowledge and Understanding 45 marks

-25 multiple choice (20 marks)

-10 fill in the blanks (with choices available) (10 marks)

-parts of sewing machine and pattern markings to identify (10 marks)

Application – not on the exam – this was your final evaluation

Thinking and Inquiry 44 marks

-create a chart – purchase options- adv/disadv/decision (15 marks)

- 11 true false questions

-shorter answer questions – (4,1,2,2 marks)

-longer answer question with multiple parts – (9 marks total)

Communication – also shorter section due to final evaluation project - 22 marks

-shorter answer (5, 3,2, 9,3 marks)

Be sure to study:

-Parts of sewing machine

-sewing terms, history terms, French terms

-history – inventions to produce fabric, sew fabric

-fashion merchandising – types of stores

Elements and principles of design

-colour schemes

-clothing choices

-why we wear clothes

-fibres – natural/synthetic

-fabric construction – weaving/knits etc

-fashion decades

-research process

-unit 5 booklet

-Sweatshop information

-Roots Boys

BRING PENCIL CRAYONS OR CRAYONS TO YOUR EXAM - YOU WILL NEED THEM

HHS 4M

2010-01-17T14:11:00.002-05:00

Week of Jan 18 - 22

We are right on schedule!

Monday - Elder issues - stats, caring for elderly relatives, Alzheimers Disease

Tuesday - Elder Abuse/Death and Mourning

Wednesday - Finish up any outstanding topics - ISU presentation

Thursday ISU presentations

Friday Mrs Melo and girls, Mr and Mrs Gascho and Adella

Monday - review

HNC 30 FASHION

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Week of Jan 18 - 22

This week both classes will be doing different things on different days. Remember also that we will switch to a week B schedule

Mon morning class will begin designer project on MACbooks

afternoon class will finish up sweatshops and watch Roots Boys video

Tuesday both classes will work on designer project

Wednesday Morning class will present designer projects

afternoon class will work on designer project

Thursday Morning class will work on career pamphlet

Afternoon class will present designer projects

Friday Morning class will finish career pamphlets

Afternoon class will watch video and study for next week's exam

The following is you designer project and rubric:

HNC 30 Fashion Designer Assignment

1. Choose a designer from the list in your text book and sign the master list on the front board in the classroom. One designer per group please with no repeats.
2. Use the computer time provided to research your designer – DO NOT JUST CUT AND PASTE!!! Take the information you find – organize it and paraphrase it into your own words.
3. Keep track of the websites you visit and use (WRITE THEM DOWN) – you will need this for a references page.

4. You will be creating a keynote presentation and each slide will contain a different aspect about your designer. (Note that some information will be in the past tense if you designer has passed away)

INFO : Who: personal information, where is/was he from? Where does he live? When was he born etc.

What: What does she design? For what is she known? What celebrities

wear her clothes?

Where: Where does he work? Where can you purchase his clothing? If he has passed away or retired does someone else design under his name?

When: When did she graduate? When did she get started? When did she really become known?

Interesting Information: awards won, other products that this designer endorses or hives her name to, interesting stories and info.

Pictures: Throughout please include pictures of designs, products (eg perfume)

References: Include a separate “references” slide – The title “references” goes in the middle of the page and each website you used for information must be listed on the sheet. Try to find an author for each site (scroll down to the bottom – it is often listed there) as well as a year and write each entry according to the following APA format:

Smith, J. (2008) The Life and Times of Coco Chanel. Retrieved January 18, 2010 from

www.cocochanel.com

Remember: Log into the fashion account

1. Double click the MAC hard drive symbol in to right corner
2. Double click applications
3. Look for the folder titled “iwork”
4. Double Click “keynote”
5. Choose a presentation style from the templates given

Criteria	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Knowledge	-incomplete information	-some information for each section included in presentation	substantial information included for each section	thorough and complete job of including information on each section
Application	limited creativity, information and pictures	some creativity information and pictures	good use of graphics and information, creative presentation	highly effective project that uses pictures and information
Thinking	synthesizes information with limited effectiveness	synthesizes information with some effectiveness	synthesizes information with considerable effectiveness	synthesizes information with a high degree of effectiveness
Communication	communicates info with limited clarity. Incomplete written text, many spelling and grammar errors -many errors on references page	communicates info with some clarity -acceptable written text -some grammar and spelling errors -some errors on references page	-communicates information and ideas with considerable clarity -good written text -occasional grammar and spelling errors -complete APA style references page	-communicates info and ideas with a high degree of clarity -exceptional written text -free of spelling and grammar errors -complete references page with perfect APA style

HHS 4M

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Week of January 11-15

Monday - Looking at Clinton stats (from last Thursday), Take up the questions form the Poverty article, Death of a Child. - handout on how to organize your ISU (ask me for this in case I forget :)

Tuesday - Test

Wednesday - Adult Life in Canada - demographics

Thursday - Family /Work/Conflict

Friday - Final ISU (yay!!) - Hand it in all organized with everything together and pages numbered (see the handout I'll give you Monday) Grandparenting/Aging

Looking ahead - Mrs. Melo, Mrs Gascho and Mr Gascho are coming with the babies on January 22.

HNC 30 Fashion

2010-01-08T21:06:00.002-05:00

Week of January 11-15

Monday - Today we are all working hard to finish our sewing, the written component of the sewing project and the Unit 5 self study unit. Those MUST be handed in Wednesday in order for them to be marked as it is a final evaluation. If you are completely finished everything you will be starting the career project.

Tuesday - As Above

Wednesday - FINAL EVALUATION DUE - 1. PJ Pants, 2. Written answers, 3. Unit 5 booklet

Thursday - Here is where it gets interesting!! Depending on computer availability we will work on the career project OR we will look at sweatshops - a lesson, video and a mock sweatshop activity

Friday - As above

Looking ahed to next week - we need to complete the career brochure assignment and the fashion designer assignment and I have the MACbooks reserved for us

HAPPY NEW YEAR HHS 4M

2009-12-30T14:25:00.002-05:00

I hope your Christmas was a great one and you have a terrific New Year's Eve and Day. When we return on Monday we have lots to do until the end of the semester!

Here is a rough look at how things will shape up

Jan 4 - 8

Monday - quick recap of socialization finish Dionne Quint video

Tuesday - Reproductive technologies

Wednesday - effect of divorce on children, poverty

Thursday - child abuse, death of a child

Friday - computer time to complete ISU abstract and hand in before you leave

Jan 11-15

Monday - test Family with Children

Tuesday - Adult life in Canada - demographics

Wednesday - Family/Work Conflict

Thursday - Grandparenting/Aging

Friday - Theories of Aging - final IS due all pages numbered, organized, table of contents

Jan 18 - 22

Monday - Elder Abuse

Tuesday - Death and Mourning

Wednesday - Guest Speaker

Thursday - IS presentations

Friday - IS presentations

Jan 25-29

Monday - review

Tuesday exams begin

HAPPY NEW YEAR FASHION STUDENTS!

2009-12-30T14:16:00.002-05:00

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and that you have a fabulous new year. When we return next week it will be a Week A and I will see you either period one or four depending on what class you are in. Both classes will be finishing up their garments.

Here is the checklist of "to dos" for the week

-complete sewing PJ pants

--complete written portion of sewing assignment (see me if you need the 4 questions to answer)

-hand in both PJs and written assignment

-complete the Unit 5 handout (use the Old purple textbook to help with the section on reduce, reuse, recycle. I think chapt 18)

After we finish sewing we will focus on designers and do a design project

HHS 4M

2009-12-16T12:41:00.002-05:00

This week we finished amd presented the info on child development theorists: Fraser Mustard, Erikson, Spitz, Harlowe, Freud, Brazelton, and Piaget. WE also looked at the 3 styles of parenting and copared them to Barbara Coloroso's theory. We will discuss socialization and watch the Dionne Quints movie to finish off the week.

HNC30 Fashion

2009-12-16T12:40:00.001-05:00

For the remainder of this week we will be sewing. We have one person already done her PJ pants!! Remember that there is also a written component to your sewing project and whenyou finish you PJs you must also complete that. Whenever you are waiting on a machine or waiting for me you can be working on your self study unit on the Global influence of the textile industry. Everything is due January 13th

HHS 4M Yet Another Snow Day

2009-12-11T07:47:00.005-05:00

Another great chance to get things finished!!

HHS 4M students should take advantage of today's snow day to finish up outstanding assignments and get a good chunk on their final evaluation finished. IT IS STILL DUE TUESDAY DEC 15th

Remember:

Your final evaluation is a comparison essay. Here is your chance for opinions and analysis. Compare the information you gathered in your literature review to the information you gathered in your own research. You essay will be APA style again and will have sections with headings to guide the reader. Your first section will be the introduction, followed by "Literature Review Summary", "Research Summary" "Comparison" "Reliability and Validity" "Limitations" "Recommendations and Conclusions"

The comparison section will be the largest section - the "meat and potatoes" of your essay. Reliability and validity answers the questions did my research find what I set out to do? If I did the research again would I get the same results? - refer to the definitions below. Discuss also your limitations - consider time, location, sample size etc. You may combine these two sections if you like there are no hard and fast rules. In the conclusion section be sure to summarize your paper, make recommendations for improvements and for future study.

Marking Scheme

Title page 1

Headings to guide the reader 1

Pages numbered in top right corner 1

Abbreviated title in top right corner as a header 1

Introduction:

-restates the purpose of your research 3

-indicates the direction of the paper 3

(what will your paper cover?)

Body

-summarizes findings of lit review (briefly) 4

-summarizes findings of your research (briefly) 4

-compares the lit review and primary research 10

-addresses reliability and validity 4

-limitations of your study (size of sample etc) 4

Conclusion/Recommendations

-summarizes paper

-lists recommendations for further study 3

- lists suggestions or improvements 3

References

-separate page. APA style 5

Spelling/grammar 5

/52

Reliability - extent to which a measurement procedure measures something consistently. If your study was repeated would you get the same results?

Reliability: the extent to which a measurement procedure measures something consistently. If your study ValiValidity - the extent to which a measurement procedure measures what it is supposed to measure - the relevance of a measure. Did your study measure/delve into what it was supposed to?

Validity: the extent to which a measurement procedure measures what it is supposed to measure: the rele

Remember that you will need a references page for only the sources you used in the essay

HHS 4M on a Snow Day

2009-12-09T09:51:00.002-05:00

Today is the perfect day to work on your research report and final evaluation essay. This research repost was due over 2 weeks ago and needs to be finished in order to complete your essay due next Tuesday Dec 15th. Remember that the 15th is an absolute deadline!!

Today we had the Christmas Bureau collection scheduled for our period 1 class and it will now move to tomorrow. I have the library booked for you tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday and you will still have those 2 work periods. I will be in 109 working on the Christmas Bureau collection and floating back and forth between 109 the the library.

USE YOUR TIME WISELY TODAY....IT IS A GIFT

HHS 4M

2009-12-04T12:31:00.002-05:00

As I mentioned in class yesterday - If you have not yet handed in your research report I have called home to let you parents know how important it is that you complete this right away as you need that information to do your final evaluation essay (Due Dec 15th). Please use your time wisely this long weekend. With a PD Day today (Friday) it is a great time to get work accomplished. Here is a look at next week.

Week of Dec 7 - 11

Monday - Adjustment to children, intro to Mac books

Tuesday - Child development experts - assignment on Mac books

Wednesday - sorting and packaging groceries for the Christmas Bureau, Macbooks

Thursday - library time for ISU final evaluation

Friday - library time for ISU final evaluation

Looking ahead to next week -

Monday - child development presentations on laptops

TUESDAY _ FINAL EVALUATION DUE....NO EXCEPTIONS

HNC 30 FASHION

2009-12-04T12:26:00.002-05:00

Week of Dec 7 - 11

By now you all should have your fabric, elastic, pattern and thread. Almost everyone is finished Christmas stockings and they will be marked for you to take home early next week. While we are sewing there are times where there are not enough machines so you may have "time on your hands". As well there will ob occasions where there are 19 of you in a lineup to ask me a question and you also have "time on your hands" So..... each of you will receive a self study unit with everything you need contained in it. You are to work on that when you are waiting on a machine or waiting on me. This Unit is also due when you hand in your PJ pants. Remember also there is a written component to your sewing project. Save your receipt...you will need it

HHS 4M

2009-11-30T11:35:00.002-05:00

It is absolutely imperative that you get your research reports handed in. You must complete them to do your final evaluation and that is due Dec 15 - NO EXCEPTIONS. I have handed out copies of the final assignment SEE ME IF YOU HAVE LOST YOURS

Week of Nov 30 - Dec 4

Monday - shortened day due to guest speaker - historyof childhood

Tuesday - decision tohave children

Wednesday - Voluntary Childlessness

Thursday - Styles of parenting

Friday - PD Day

Looking ahead to next week: Thursday and Friday - work periods in the library for your final evaluation

HNC 30 Fashion

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Week of Nov 30 - Dec 4

Remember that you need to have your pattern, fabric, elastic and thread at school by Wednesday. ALso remember to preshrink it! Wash it in the machine and dry it in the dryer.

Monday - Christmas stockings

Tuesday - continue sewing stockings

Wednesday - finish up stickings

Thursday - a few notes on sewing terms, patterns, notions etc. Start cutting out fabric for PJs and working on unit # 5

Friday - PD Day

Fashion...oops

2009-11-23T13:20:00.002-05:00

oops....I forgot to schedule a short quiz on history. It will be Friday before we begin sewing. It will be on all history we have covered in the past few weeks. Look over your notes on the spinning jenny, spinning mule, cotton gin, etc. and pay attention in the decades presentations

HHS 4M Test info for Thursday

2009-11-23T09:41:00.003-05:00

Here is a quick overview of what to expect on Thursday:

Knowledge: 10 marks, =10 M/C

Application: 10 marks = 2 shorter answer questions: 6, 4 marks

Thinking: 9 marks = a quote to agree or disagree with for 5 marks and a short answer questions for 4 marks

Communication: 14 marks = vocabulary for 8 marks and another questions for 6 marks

HHS 4M

2009-11-23T09:18:00.004-05:00

Week of November 23- 27

This week we need to focus on getting assignments finished up. THere are still a few of you who need to hand in your movie review for "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and your marriage interview assignment. Remember also that your research report for your ISU is due on Tuesday and you have a test on Thursday.

Monday - Finish up divorce, same sex relationships

Tuesday - review for test

Wednesday - Unit 4 - Parents and Children:

-History of childhood

Thursday - test

Friday - finish history of childhood, decision to have children

Looking ahead - parent child relationships

Fashion

2009-11-23T06:54:00.002-05:00

Week of November 23- 27

A quick reminder that you need to purchase your fabric for your final evaluation sewing project. We are all making sleep pants so please purchase a woven cotton material. You have lots of fabrics to choose from at Fabricland with two locations close to us: Stratford and the North end of London in Hyde Park. Walmart is also an option as well as the new quilting store that has just opened in Blyth. You also need to purchase a pattern, thread and elastic. So to recap:

-pattern

-fabric

-thread

-1/2 inch elastic

Monday - continue working on your decade projects on the MACbooks. Today is the last work day. Also be sure that all of you have sent me your ancient fashion class handout.

Tuesday - Ancient fashion discussion - handouts and Decades project presentations

Wednesday - decades projects presentations

Thursday - Fashion in the 20th century - my clothing collection

Friday - begin sewing Christmas stockings

HHS 4M

2009-11-15T15:43:00.001-05:00

Week of Nov 16 - 20

There are still a few with outstanding assignments. Be sure to get those finished and in. You should be well on your way to finishing your own data collection for your independent study. Hand out your surveys, conduct your interviews and begin crunching numbers as your research report is due soon.

REMINDER: MARRIAGE INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENT IS DUE TUESDAY NOV 17

Monday - relationship issues, power and control, spousal violence

Tuesday - Spousal violence cont.., Divorce

Wednesday - Divorce cont...

Thursday - Work period to work on ISU

Friday - Same Sex marriage

This marks the end of this unit so we need to set a date for a test next week

HNC 30 Fashion

2009-11-15T15:39:00.002-05:00

Week of Nov 16 - 20

Monday - Assignment with the MACbooks - history of fashion: ancient history

Tuesday - finish up ancient history assignment

Wednesday* - Decades Fashion project: each group will be responsible for a decade of the 20th century - we are studying fashion, the historical and political and social events of the decade

Thursday* - continue with project

Friday - continue with project

* Challenge Day

HHS 4M

2009-11-08T17:34:00.003-05:00

Week of November 9-13

This is a quick reminder that you have an interview assignment: please interview a couple who are married (hopefully you can find a couple married for at least 10 year). The details for the assignment are on the handout but you need to ask the questions and then analyze the marriage according to one of the mate selection theories we studies in class. THis assignment is due next week: Tuesday November 17th. Remember if you can't find a married couple you may always interview me.

Here is a look at the upcoming week:

Monday - Intermarriage - case study: Emma and Sanjay, discussion, articles, read pg 227-232

Tuesday - Movie - My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Wednesday - movie cont.....

Thursday -Relationship issues: Power and conflict, Spousal violence

Friday - PD Day

HNC30 Fashion

2009-11-08T08:53:00.003-05:00

Week of November 9-13

Remember that this week is our trip to the Alpaca farm. I need to have the permission forms and $$ returned to school by Wednesday or I will have to cancel our trip. We need everyone to go so there is not a supervision issue at the school when I am gone with you. Also remember that if $ is an issue please speak privately to myself or Ms Holmes.

Monday - a few people still need to write Friday's test

- finish up textile labeling act

- begin short history unit

Tuesday - history of fashion inventions

Wednesday - finish up history notes

Thursday - Alpaca trip - bus leaves at 8:45 and returns at 12:30. Please remember to bring your lunch on the bus and wear appropriate foot wear. You are going to a farm.

Visit http://www.alpaca-trazz.ca/ for more information about alpacas and the business.

Friday - PD Day

Next week: History of fashion unit with two projects on the MACbook computers

HHS 4M

2009-11-01T13:53:00.002-05:00

Week of November 2-6th

I cannot stress enough the importance of getting your outstanding assignments handed in. The due date for the Literature review is now two weeks past and I have only received 1/2 of the essays. You must complete a literature review in order to do your final evaluation. As well - 1/2 of you still need to hand in your generation interview that was due after Thanksgiving and the Bend It Like Beckham interview that was due a week ago Friday.

Here is a look at the upcoming week:

Monday - Mate Selection theories : free choice marriages social homogamy, Murstein's filter theory

Tuesday - Survey write up and survey due today

-Mail order brides - video

Wednesday - arranged marriages - case studies, discussion

Thursday - Polygamy - video, discussion

Friday - Psychological tasks for a good marriage, stages in a marriage, achieving satisfying relationship, Guldner's 6Rs of marriage: My Big Fat Greek Wedding - culture in marriage

next week: Be sure that you are working in collecting your data for your ISU

- We will be watching My Big Fat Greek Wedding

HNC 30 Fashion

2009-11-01T13:45:00.002-05:00

November 2-6

I am still waiting to hear from the ladies at the Alpaca farm. Hopefully they contact us and we can arrange something for the second week in November. Here is a look at the upcoming week.

Monday - Fabric - methods of production - weaving

Tuesday - Fabric methods of production continued

Wednesday - burning fibers, review, finish sewing projects

Thursday - Textiles test, finish sewing projects

Friday - Begin History unit

HHS 4M

2009-10-25T21:31:00.002-04:00

Assignments Need to Be Handed In

There are a great many of you with 2,3 and more outstanding assignments. Ensure that these are handed in as mid-term report cards are on the horizon and a few students will be receiving a blank space as you have not really completed any work yet.

Monday - Unit 3 - Marriage and Intimate Relationships : vocabulary and take up handout from last day

Tuesday - Contemporary relationships, dating and courtship: forming intimate relationships

Wednesday - test on Unit 2:

Knowledge and Understanding: 15 marks - 7 M/C, 8 marks vocab

Application: 10 marks - case study with two questions 5 marks each

Thinking and Inquiry: 10 marks - Respond to a quote (agree or disagree but support you position) 6 marks. Shorter answer question 4 marks

Communication: 8 marks - write a newspaper article on the topic assigned.

Thursday - Mate selection theories

Friday - Library time to write introduction and complete survey for ISU

HNC 30 Fashion

2009-10-25T21:28:00.002-04:00

Last Chance to Finish Sewing Projects

This week is the last chance to finish your pillow case and patchwork pillow before we start the textile unit. Tuesday or Wednesday will be the final sewing day for some time. Ensure you work quickly and make good use of your time. Thursday you will be watching the second half of the Devil Wears Prada movie and completing a short assignment on the movie. On Friday we will be learning about fibers - both natural and synthetic.

HHS 4M

2009-10-19T12:56:00.002-04:00

Since I am away on Thrusday with Cross Country - I have revised our schedule a little this week. Your literature review is still due tomorrow (sorry). Tuesday we will look at homelessness and poverty and Wednesday we will tackle youth suicide. Thursday I have booked the library for you for a group project - it is good practice for you own ISU research. As a group you will be writing a survey and it will be handed in to be marked. We will have a little time to discuss surveys and proper form (plus I have handouts) on Tuesday and Wednesday. Friday remains a catch up day and review of the unit. Remember you choose next Wednesday as your test day

HHS 4M

2009-10-18T16:00:00.002-04:00

Your first priority this week is handing in your Literature Review on Tuesday. You have known about that date since September 1st, the first day of school. Many of you missed last Friday's deadline for your interview assignment so it needs to be handed in promptly. Please ensure you have your Bend it Like Beckham Movie Review handed in on Friday

Monday - Library time to complete Independent Study. I will proof read for you

Tuesday- Youth Homelessness

Wednesday Youth Poverty

Thursday Youth Suicide

Friday Wrap up chapter 5 and the young single - Ensure you have read chapters 3,4,5

Next week - Unit test

HNC 30 Fashion

2009-10-18T15:52:00.002-04:00

This week we will be finishing up our sewing projects. If you have not finished your 4 seam samples that is your first priority. Then we will be working on your patchwork pillow and everyone will have a chance to sew a pillowcase for the Conkerr Cancer project.

Remember that you need to purchase a set of 4 fat qurters from a fabric store. Fabricland in Stratford or London or Walmart are good choices. For those of you who live in Blyth I see in the local paper that there is a new Quilt Store now open. Quilt stores specialize in fat quarters - so you don;t have to go very far from home.

This is the last week to sew. Next week we are back doing notes. If you are not finished your projects you will have to come in at lunch.

HHS 4M

2009-10-09T11:40:00.004-04:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

I hope you enjoy your holiday weekend and spend time with the people who matter the most to you. Remember to interview someone from another generation this weekend - your assignment will be due towards the end of next week. Also it is a great time to do some work on you lit review this weekend.

Here is a quick look at the upcoming week:

Monday: Turkey Day

Tuesday : Work Period in the library for ISU - bring everything you need to MAKE WISE

USE OF YOUR TIME

Wednesday: Culture - finish our discussion from last week

Thursday: Begin to watch the movie Bend it Like Beckam (there will be a written response

due after watching the movie)

Friday: Interview with the individual from another generation is due

Finish watching the movie - work on movie response

*****Remember that you ISU Literature review is Due Tuesday Oct 20

HNC 30 Fashion

2009-10-09T11:33:00.002-04:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family and have a chance to relax. If you have a chance to go shopping remember you need to purchase 4 fat quarters (often sold in packages of 4) and some stuffing for your pillows. Here is a quick look at next week:

Monday - Turkey Day!

Tuesday - Continue sewing on your stitch sample and seam samples

Wednesday - All should be finished stitch and seam samples and we will be beginning to sew pillow cases for the conkerr cancer charity

Thursday - continue sewing pillow cases and begin patchwork pillow project

Friday - continue sewing

HHS 4M

2009-10-04T14:11:00.000-04:00

HHS 4M Week at a Glance – October 5-9

Monday -Library work period for Independent Study - remember I am not here I am in Toronto at We day

-Bring all materials you need

-You need to have 6 – 10 credible resources

Tuesday -Library work period for Independent study

-assignment – interview with someone from another generation – Due October 16

Wednesday -Finish up discussing Developmental theorists

-How to write a literature review

Thursday -Leaving home

-preparing for an occupation

Friday -awards assembly, shortened classes

-cultural conflict

Next week:

Monday – Thanksgiving

Tuesday – Library work period for ISU

HNC 30 Fashion

2009-10-04T14:09:00.002-04:00

HNC 30 Fashion Week at a Glance October 5-9

Monday – Finish design assignment and hand in (remember I am not here as I am in Toronto

Tuesday – parts of a sewing machine

-sewing on paper

Wednesday – bobbins, threading the machine

Thursday -seam samples

Friday -awards assembly = shortened classes

-seam samples

Next week we will be working on pillow cases for the charity see www.conkerrcancer.org/howtohelp.html

HHS 4M

2009-09-27T10:48:00.002-04:00

I spent time this weekend marking family sculpture assignments and was trilled with the results. You were incredible creative and on the whole did a terrific jog of using systems theory. I was disappointed, however, that now everyone handed in a project. There are some individuals in our class who have yet to hand in ANYTHING!! If you are one of those people you need to get busy or decide if this is the course for you. I was also disappointed that 7 people choose not to come to write their test on Thursday. You had a week and a half to prepare which is more than sufficient time to be organized.

Here is a look at the upcoming week.

HHS 4M Week at a Glance Sept 28-Oct 2

Monday -Those remaining to write the test

- work period rm 232 to complete ISU introduction or read chapter 3

-ensure you have read chapter 3

Tuesday -Finish “A Portrait of Life in Canada” - graphs detailing youth

-developmental tasks

-discuss educational inflation and credentialism and the costs of more education

Wednesday -discuss leaving home vs living at home (social exchange theory) while in school

-case study pg 71

-read chapter 4

-developmental theories note

-organize groups for developmental theories assignment

Thursday -library work period to complete developmental theories assignment:

-Erik Erikson

-Jane Loevinger

-Family Life Cycle

-Daniel Levinson

-Klaus Reigel

-Leonard Perlin

-by the end of the period each group will have produced a 1 page (max) handout that will be presented to the class tomorrow

Friday -Developmental theories presentations

Looking ahead to next week: We will begin working on our literature review

Young Adults Issues and Trends – reach chapter 5

HNC 30 Fashion

2009-09-27T10:46:00.001-04:00

HNC 30 Week at a Glance Sept 28 – Oct 2

Monday – test for anyone who has yet to write Thursday's test

-finish research project presentations

-take up colour sheets

-colour scheme assignment

Tuesday -elements and principles of design note

-handouts that relate to elements/principles

Wednesday -design assignment

Thursday -work period for design project

Friday -work on design assignment

-design assignment due at the end of today's class

Looking ahead to next week: parts of the sewing machine – sewing machine operation, sewing samples

HHS 4M ISU INTRODUCTION

2009-09-18T13:18:00.002-04:00

For those of you who wish to get a start on your ISU introduction here is the assignment and marking scheme:

Independent Study Introduction

The introduction to your independent study sets the stage for what will follow. It is written formally –

COMPLETE SENTENCES and PARAGRAPHS

It includes the following:

➢ topic and title of your study
➢ research question
➢ purpose (what you hope to discover)
➢ the importance of this research to the family and/or society
➢ the limits of your investigation eg. time, location, size of your sample, gender, age,
➢ method of your investigation

➢ where will you get your information?
➢ what will you read? (be specific – what websites have you looked at? what journals have you examined? what books do you have? will you have statistics from Stats Can?)
➢ will you do a survey or an indepth interview?
➢ will it be qualitative (rich description or obervations)?
➢ -will it be quantitative (using numbers)

➢ 3 definitions that relate to your study

“for the purpose of this study ______ refers to _____”

Approximately 1-1½ pages typed (MUST BE TYPED)

-style: - double spaced and the font is either 12 pt Courier or 12 pt Times New Roman

***pick one font and stick with it for the entire study

INCLUDE YOUR ROUGH WORK WITH HANDING IN THIS ASSIGNMENT

ISU INTRODUCTION

Due: Tues Sept 29th

EXPECTATIONS:

Communicates information nd ideas clearly

Uses language and symbols accurately and effectively

Formulate a research question and develop hypothesis reflecting a specific theoretical framework

Demonstrate effective use of current tecnology (work processing) to facilitate the production and communication of a research paper

INTRODUCTION MARKS

Topic and title of paper is provided 1

Research question is clearly stated 3

Purpose of your research is clearly stated 2

The importance of studying this issue in

relation to individuals and families in a diverse

society is clearly stated 2

Limits of investigation 3

(age, gender, location, time, sample size, etc)

Methods of investigation (an indication of the method(s)

of research you intend to use,(qualitative or

quantitative) and where will you get your

information and what type of information will you read?

(eg, stats canada, journals, be specific – you need to have

done some research to answer this) 4

Definitions – 3 definitions necessary to your study

and your paper 3

STYLE OF WRITING

Correct spelling and grammar, sentence structure

and paragraph structure 5

Clear evidence of the research process included( handwritten

notes, photocopies, rough work, downloaded articles,

planning sheets, concept maps, rough drafts) 3

HNC 30 Fashion

2009-09-18T13:12:00.001-04:00

HNC 30 Week at a Glance Sept 21-25

Monday -Work period for Research Project remember to bring everything you need

Tuesday -work period for research project

Wednesday -research project presentations

-elements and principles of design

Thursday -TEST UNIT ONE

-continue with elements and principles of design

-design assignment

Friday -PD DAY

HHS 4M

2009-09-18T13:07:00.002-04:00

THIS IS A BUSY TIME!!

You have two assignments and your first unit test next week - be sure to use you time wisely and plan accordingly. Here is a look at the week of Sept 21-25th

HHS 4M Week at a Glance Sept 21-25

Monday -Pleasantville Movie Response Due

-ISU Intro handout (Due Tuesday Sept 29)

-library work period for ISU

Tuesday -Unit 2 – Young Single

-vocabulary

-”adulthood” - when does it happen?

-transition to adulthood in history

Wednesday -Developmental tasks

-Leaving home

-Completing an education

Thursday -TEST UNIT ONE

-FAMILY SCULPTURE DUE

Friday -PD DAY

Looking Ahead: Interview Assignment

Developmental perspectives (group presentations)

HHS 4M

2009-09-11T13:36:00.003-04:00

For the week of September 14-18 please check last week's "week at a glance", as we are right on schedule. Remember that if you have not already handed in your Tiggr Movie questions you must do so on Monday. ISU Info sheets are due Tuesday - but most of you are well on your way to being done.

HNC 30 Fashion

2009-09-11T13:34:00.001-04:00

HNC 30 Week at a Glance Sept 14-18

Monday: -history of blue jeans

-discuss how many jeans we own, what we pay

-Video: “Cool Threads”

Tuesday: -means of acquiring clothes

-family clothing needs

Wednesday:-research in social science

-qualitative/quantitative

-surveys

-begin group project

Thursday: -computer time in library or 232 to complete survey

-survey MUST be completed today

Friday: -Bring completed surveys to class

-analyse data

Looking ahead to next week:

Monday – finish data analysis and begin group presentations

Test on Unit one

Begin Design Unit

TIGGR Movie write up Due Friday

2009-09-10T10:50:00.001-04:00

Just a quick reminder that the TIGGR movie write up is still due Friday. Anyone who did not have a chance to see the movie can come to room 109 at lunch Thursday to watch it.

HHS 4M

2009-09-07T19:59:00.000-04:00

HHS 4M Week at a Glance Sept 8-11

Tuesday – ISU topics due

-begin ISU info sheet

- finish social science jargon

-using terms – handout

-the family in history/contemporary family

Wednesday -finish the contemporary family if nec

-The TIGGR movie

-Written assignment relating to the movie – due Friday

Thursday -finish the TIGGR Movie if necessary

-library work period to research ISU

Friday -TIGGR Movie assignment due

-Intro to social sciences/

-perception/perspectives

– structural functionalism

-systems theory

-symbolic interactionism

-social exchange

-development theory

-conflict theory

-feminist theory

September 14-18

Monday -Continue working on perspectives

Tuesday -ISU info sheet due

-Continue on perspectives if necessary

Wednesday -Assignment – Family Sculpture (due next Thurs Sept 24)

-Movie – Pleasantville – written response to the movie due Mon Sept 21

Thursday -finish Pleasantville (movie response due Monday Sept 21

Friday -Begin Young Single Unit

HNC 30 Fashion

2009-09-07T19:51:00.000-04:00

HNC 30 Week at a Glance Sept 8-11

Monday -Finish special occasions

-stereotypes

-your fashion personality/Chapt 13

Tuesday -video “why we wear clothes”

-Fashion groups at CHSS

-your personal style

Wednesday -Collage Assignment

Thursday -finish collage assignment and hand in

Friday - video - “cool threads” jeans

September 2009

2009-08-24T13:46:00.000-04:00

Welcome Back!

I hope that you had an enjoyable and restful summer, welcome back to CHSS. Please remember to check here regularly for course updates and information. You will find details of assignments and tests here. If you need any extra help or have a quick question I can be found in or around room 109. I usually arrive at 8:10-8:15 in the morning and leave approximately 4:00pm in the afternoon unless I am staying later for an athletic practice. Remember that cross country practice begins the first week and I would love to see you out running with us!!

HIF 20 Individual and Family Living

2008-03-31T21:53:00.000-04:00

This week Mrs. Van Leeuwen will continue to teach the class and you will be working with survey information that you gather over the next few days. Be sure you find enough people to fill out your surveys!
Tuesday you will be looking at some Statistics Canada information and Wednesday the class will be moving to the old Cope room that day since out classroom is busy for the morning. On Wednesday you will be summarizing your research and preparing for a small class presentation on Friday.

HNC 30 Fashion

2008-03-31T21:51:00.000-04:00

This week marks the beginning of our 50s research project. Today (Monday) we started initial research and we will continue with that on Tuesday. Wednesday is our computer training and Thursday we will continue with our research and writing about the decade. Next week we will begin taking photos and interviewing people.

HIF 20 Individual and Family Living

2008-03-24T10:28:00.000-04:00

Mrs. Van Leeuwen will be leading your classes again this week and you will continue on with the theme of growth and development.

There are still a number of you who need to hand in last Thursday's assignment plus work from before the March Break!! Ensure these assignments are in my in-box Tuesday morning.

HNC 30 Fashion

2008-03-24T10:22:00.001-04:00

Hopefully you all have had a chance to go shopping and purchase your fabric and stuffing for your pillow. Please bring it with you to class as you will need it this week.... and you will start sewing on it as soon as you finish your seam samples. Everyone should have all seam samples handed in by the end of Tuesday's class. Remember the Literacy Test is on Thursday so we will miss class that day. We have only this week to sew (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) and Next week we are on to our 50s project.

HIF 20 Individual and Family Living

2008-03-16T14:20:00.001-04:00

The March Break is over and we are back tomorrow to begin Unit 2 "Understanding Personal Issues". Mrs. Van Leeuwen will be with us and she will guide you through such topics as:

coping skills for daily living
conflict resolution
healthy relationships
coping with harassment and abuse
concerns of adolescents

You will also be learning about social science research and the research process as we complete a research study of our own.

There are still some of you who have some items to clear up from Unit 1 and I will remind you individually tomorrow who you are. Here is a list of assignments that you may have to complete:

-one student still has to complete the Unit test from Feb 28
-many of you need to hand in your homework from March 6 (the time schedule where you each planned two of your own days)
-some of you still need to hand in or complete the Resource Assignment from March 6 (Case Study of Michelle)

AND... Remember all of you have a poster or pamphlet assignment due this Thursday. It is about 3 things in Unit one (communication, values, multiple intelligences, resource management, goal setting or decision making)

Here is a copy of the assignment to refresh your memory. Remember you rubric is on the back of your paper copy.

HIF 20 UNIT # 1: PROJECT

This project is to be completed individually.

Students may choose whether to produce a brochure or a poster

The product will IDENTIFY and INFORM readers (your peers) about three kinds of self-knowledge that you believe are the most important to develop as you move through high school.

You may choose from: communication, values, multiple intelligences, goal setting, decision making and time management.

Each of the three areas of SELF-KNOWLEDGE you choose to highlight in your poster/brochure will be:

a) named and explained

b) demonstrated by realistic examples in the form of anecdotes, cartoon illustrations or descriptions

and your audience will be

c) “taught” how to realize and /or develop these kinds of self knowledge and

d) given reasons why it is important to know and use this knowledge

6. Evaluation of this project will be based on -coverage of the required info

-language use

-balance between and design of visual and written content

DUE DATE: THURSDAY MARCH 20^TH

HNC Fashion

2008-03-16T14:17:00.000-04:00

Wow!1 It is hard to believe that the March Break is over. Hopefully you have found time to complete your design assignment and are ready to hand it in tomorrow. Remember you have to design 2 outfits for a male and 2 for a female and do the write up for each incorporating a discussion of the elements and principles of design that you used. We will begin the week learning the parts of the sewing machine and how the machine works and quickly move into sewing samples and pillows. Mrs. Van Leeuwen will also be with us for the next 4 weeks so she and I will be both working with you.

HIF 20 Family Living

2008-02-24T13:13:00.000-05:00

I have been working all weekend sewing your quilt top together. Brent your square is not yet finished and I have left a blank one for Mike and Adam M. because I have not received on from them. Remember those of you who have not yet handed in Thursday's assignment...tomorrow is the last deadline.

Here is a look at the upcoming week. Note that we will have a test on Thursday. Start reviewing NOW

Monday- Resume group activities - Finishing up Lost in the Wilderness, Group task on group roles
Tuesday and Wednesday - Group challenges and problem solving
Thursday - We will have a test on everything that we have done on communication.
Friday - Mrs. Van Leeuwen will be back again for the last visit before she takes over the class after the Break. Today we will begin to look at resources and resource management

Next week we have 4 days before we leave for March Break. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday we will look more at resource management, goal setting, financial planning and have a short quiz on those topics on Thursday March 6th. More to follow next week.

HNC 30 Fashion

2008-02-24T13:08:00.000-05:00

Remember that you need to have your 20 surveys finished and ready to work with at the beginning of tomorrow's first period class. Here is a quick look at the upcoming week:

Monday - You have the class to work on your number crunching for you research project
Tuesday - During this class we will finish up your projects and get to the presentations. Each group will present a poster and a brief synopsis of their findings
Wednesday/Thursday and Friday - We will work on Elements and Principles of Design and hopefully by the end of the week you will be started your own fashion designs

REMEMBER YOUR TEST ON THURSDAY!!

Looking ahead to next week sees us beginning to use the sewing machine, sewing samples and preparing to make pillows. You can be shopping for fabric... a set of fat quarters works well and you can get them already cut in WalMart in Goderich or Fabric land in Stratford.

HNC 30

2008-02-18T16:15:00.000-05:00

Hi and I hope you are enjoying family day!

Here is a quick look at the upcoming week

Tuesday - MOVIE DAY - 2 videos to watch from the media centre - one on why we wear clothes the other on JEANS and how they are a fashion statement
Wednesday - Family Clothing needs /reduce, reuse/recycle - and an introduction to social science research
Thursday - Computer time to create fashion surveys - you will work in groups
Friday - Research project number crunching

By the end of next week we will finish our first unit and will have a quick test

HIF 20

2008-02-18T16:10:00.000-05:00

Hi:
I hope that you are enjoying Family Day today! Here is a look at the upcoming week:

Tuesday - Finish up quilt block squares. Remember everyone needs to come with their design ready to go on the fabric.
Wednesday - Writing assignment to go with the quilt block. I am looking for computer access for this task so cross your fingers that some are free in the school that day
Thursday - Group communications and group roles
Friday - solving problems in a group

Early next week we need to have a short test on our communication work from the beginning of the semester.

HNC 30 Fashion

2008-02-11T22:39:00.000-05:00

Please remember to check here for updates and the weekly schedule.

Monday Feb 11 - Continue working on collage and finish up one page write up. Hand it in today or first thing tomorrow
Tuesday - Clothing Clues to what we do - Library work period for historical costume research
Wednesday - Continue working on historical costume
Thursday - Perhaps more time to finish research and present finding to class
Friday - Personality and Clothing...Personal Value statements

HIF 20 Family Living

2008-02-10T09:42:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the second week of HIF. Since the semester is still new we still have people joining our class so I may need to ask some of you to lend your notes to new students. Here is a quick look a the plan for this coming week. Remember this is my best guess as I don't know exactly how long things will take or what the weather will do.
Monday Feb 11 - Finish up one worksheet from last Friday
Listening - Reading an article and answering questions
Active Listening/Listening for feelings
Tuesday Feb 12 - "I" messages
- perhaps a communication video if it came in
Wednesday Feb 13 - Know Yourself - introspective exercises
- Multiple Intelligences

Thursday Feb 14 - Values
- Creative "ME" Project
Friday Feb 15 - We will continue to work on our project

Remember the following Monday Feb 18th is the new Family Day holiday

Semester Two - Individual and Family Living - HIF 20

2008-02-03T20:25:00.000-05:00

Welcome to semester Two!! We start off the semester looking at improving some of our individual skills. The first few weeks we will focus on Communication - both as individuals and in groups. Be sure to check back often for updates and class messages.

Welcome to Semester Two - HNC 30 Fashion

2008-02-03T20:22:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Semester Two!! In Fashion and Creative Expression we will begin the course by looking at the purpose of clothing, why we wear what we do and our own personal style that we express everyday. For class updates and information be sure to check back regularly!!

HPC 30 Parenting

2008-01-13T20:50:00.000-05:00

Hi Everyone: Here is the brief outline for this week:

Monday Jan 14 - Remember to bring your coats to class as we are walking up to visit Rural Response for Healthy Children. Also remember to bring completed surveys to class (each of you were asked to find 2 parents to fill out a survey)
Tuesday Jan 15 - I'm looking for computer time somewhere so you can work on your final evaluation project. If I find computers we will work on your project after a brief discussion about our Dad's day, our trip to Best Start and our Trip to Rural Response
Wednesday Jan 16 - again I'd like to find computer time for you. If not we will look at teen parenthood
Thursday Jan 17 - I have the library booked for you to finish up your parent-caregiver information package. Remember that this is your final evaluation and it is due TOMORROW with no exceptions
Friday Jan 18th - FINAL EVALUATIONS DUE - Now we will finally look at our survey data

Dad's day

2008-01-10T16:09:00.000-05:00

Thursday January 10th was Dad's Day in Parenting class. Mr. Gilbert visited with Gracie and Hannah and Mr. Zachar, Mr. Brohman and Mr. Shore dropped in to talk about their experiences with fatherhood. They talked about a typical day, what activities they do with their children and how they see their role as a dad. All four Dads have a minivan and talked about how the biggest part of their day involves loading kids , backpacks and hockey equipment in and out of the van.

Our Family Studies display

2008-01-10T16:07:00.001-05:00

2008/09 Course Selection

2008-01-10T15:55:00.000-05:00

Over the next few weeks the Guidance Department will be visiting classes to do course selection. Mrs. Melady and I would love to see you in our family studies/social science courses so we put together a highlight the courses we teach. If you have any questions about course selection be sure to ask one of us as soon as possible. The following is a list of what is available for next fall:

GRADE 10

HFN 20 : Food and Nutrition * In this course students prepare and eat nutritious foods

This course explores the factors that affect attitudes and decisions about food, examines current issues of body image and food marketing, and is grounded in the scientific study of nutrition. Students will learn how to make informed food choices and how to prepare foods.

GRADE 11

HPW 3C : Living and Working With Children * This course uses the electronic babies

This course focuses on the well-being of children in families and community settings. Students will study child behaviour and child development in the context of relationships with parents and others in the community, and will learn through research and by observing and interacting with children. This course prepares students for further study of children, familiarizes them with occupational opportunities related to working with children

HNC 3O : Fashion and Creative Expression * In this course students learn to sew on the sewing machines

This course explores what clothing communicates about the wearer and how it becomes a creative and entrepreneurial outlet through the design and production processes. Students learn, through practical experiences, about the nature of fashion design; the characteristics of fibres and fabrics; the construction, production, and marketing of clothing; and how to plan and care for a wardrobe that is appropriate for an individual’s appearance, activities, employment, and lifestyle.

HSP 3M : Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology and Sociology

This course introduces the theories, questions, and issues that are the major concern of anthropology, psychology, and sociology. Students develop an understanding of the way social scientists approach the topics they study and the research methods they employ. Students are given opportunities to explore theories from a variety of perspectives and to become familiar with current theories on a range of issues researched by classical and contemporary social scientists in the three disciplines.

HIP 3E : Managing Personal Resources

This course prepares students for living independently and working successfully with others. Students learn to manage their personal resources (including talent, money, and time), to develop interpersonal skills, and to understand economic influences on workplace issues, in order to make wise and responsible personal, as well as occupational, choices.

GRADE 12

HHS 4M : Individuals and Families in a Diverse Society

This course applies current theories and research from the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, and sociology to the study of individual development, family behaviour, intimate and parent-child relationships, and the ways in which families interact within the diverse Canadian society. Students will learn the interpersonal skills required to contribute to the well-being of families.

HSB 4M :Challenge and Change in Society * This is a new course

This course examines the theories and methodologies used in anthropology, psychology, and sociology to investigate and explain shifts in knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour, and their impact on society. Students will analyse cultural, social, and biological patterns in human societies, looking at the ways in which those patterns change over time. Students will also explore the ideas of classical and contemporary social theorists, and will apply those ideas to the analysis of contemporary trends.

HHS 4M Students

2008-01-07T15:26:00.000-05:00

This morning you received your last "paper" Week at a Glance" update. From now until the end of the semester you need to check here for messages and updates - especially if we have a snow day. Remember that today (Monday Jan 7th) was the last day to turn in assignments that were due in 2007, however, if you are a student who did not come to school because of the fog (i.e. a Seaforth bus student) you(and only this select group) have until tomorrow to hand things in.

Here is a quick look at the week:

Monday - Demographics - a picture of adult life in Canada
Tuesday- Library work period for Final Evaluation (Use Your Time Wisely!!!)
Wednesday - Library work period for final evaluation
Thursday - finish up graphs from Monday - and look at Work/Family Conflict
Friday - FINAL EVALUATIONS DUE - NO EXCEPTIONS. Theories of aging

Next Week - Issues for adults, Alzheimer's disease, grandparenting, elder abuse and death and dying.

Friday Jan 18th you will have 2 take-home exam questions assigned and you will return it or e-mail it to me on Monday.

Monday to Thursday the last week of the semester will be set aside for studying and sharing the results of your independent studies.

Happy New Year!

2008-01-03T20:07:00.000-05:00

One of my New Year's Resolutions was to set up a web page for students to access course information. Monday January 7 will be your last "paper" weekly update. You can now check here for the week at a glance, information about evaluations, due dates and schedule changes. Enjoy!!

HPC 30

Monday Jan 7th -

final Evaluation assigned (due Jan 18th)
Parenting concerns survey
Family nutrition

Tuesday Jan 8th

Library time to work on final evaluation

Wednesday Jan 9th

Fathering
class time to work on final evaluation room 232

Thursday Jan 10th

Fathering Panel featuring Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Brohman, Mr, Shore, Mr, Zachar

Friday Jan 11th

Visit to Best Start st St. Joseph's