Daily Review

Drowning in essays (always fun) will keep me occupied for most of the week.  That won't stop us from getting some good ol' fashioned work done.

SOCIAL 10:

• after completing the last essays (in-class and take home), we now turn our attention to global economics and regional trade blocs (EU, NAFTA, etc)
• everyone should have received via email a Chapter 10 Review (DUE THURSDAY, MAY 9) and a World Map.  Complete it using the instructions on Lab Day #6
• you will also form groups (up to 3) where you will choose one of the regional trade blocs provided in Lab Day #6 and complete a visual summary of the criteria provided.  I will provide the paper.  A due date for this assignment will be provided in the next day or two.

SOCIAL 9:

• after an energetic discussion of the dress code (please, just follow it) we moved on with economic policies and an examination of how different economies function
• you were given time to finish some of the projects that you already have on the go:

1. Chapter 5: Part 3 Review (DUE TODAY)
2. Chapter 6: Part 1 Review (DUE WEDNESDAY, MAY 8)
3. Immigration Brochure/Pamphlet/Poster.  Remember that the focus of this assignment if to sell Canada to a new generation of Immigrants.  Use the following criteria to help you complete your assignment:

• What types of immigrants are you trying to attract?
• Where should immigrants consider moving to in Canada?  Why?
• Why should people want to move to Canada?
• What sorts of programs/services will immigrants be able to take advantage of once they get here?
• Additional facts and information that you feel might be helpful to potential immigrants

Oooo... Shiny!

Post will be brief as I'm working hard to finish marking a large plethora (just fun to say) of exams.

Of note (meh... bad pun) are Canada's new $10 and $5 dollar bills.

I, for one, am a fan.  I particularly enjoy the new references to Canadian identity/culture.  And... how many other currencies are you aware of that have been unveiled IN SPACE?  Exactly.

I'll post the summary of yesterday's activities later.

Cheers.

~Mr. T