Monday, Feb.14
1) Presentation of Your Laws
2) We will understand the role of the Executive Branch of Canadian Government. Powerpoint slides 30-45 from last fridays powerpoint link.
3) Homework:
--Read the Omar Khadr Case Handout and answer the questions on the handout.
Tuesday, Feb.15
1)The Judicial Branch of Canadian Government. Powerpoint slides 45-60.
2) Introduction to Human Rights Video Worksheet.
3) Innocent Until Proven Guilty Activity.
4) Homework: Review for Quiz and make flash cards if you want bonus marks.
Wednesday, Feb.16
1) The Judiciary continued. Powerpoint slides 61-75.
2) A look at the main components of the legal system.
3) Review the main points of the judicial system using the Counterpoints textbook pages 272-290.
4)Homework:
-Read and finish the main points from pg. 272-290 in Counterpoints.
-Review for quiz and flash cards for bonus marks.
Thursday, Feb.17
1) Omar Khadr Case Study:
- Reference to the Legal Charter of Rights (pg. 276 and 288)
- Look at the "Case of Omar Khadr", "Omar Khadr: Canadian in Guantanamo", "Open Letter to PM Harper", and video of Omar Khadr. Articles:http://www.sabresocials.com/Danny/Socials%2011/Case%20study%20Omar%20Khadr.pdf
2) Worksheet.
3) Homework: Write a letter to Prime Minister Harper regarding the Omar Khadr case. 200-250 words.
-Study for Quiz and flash cards.
-Work on "Letter to the Prime Minister" assignment due next thursday Feb.24th.
Friday, Feb.18
1) Omar Khadr Case Study continued
2) Review for Test
3) Homework:
- study for test
- flash cards
- Letter to P.M. Harper
"Letter to the Prime Minister"
-Look at both sides of the Omar Khadr issue. Be sure to understand the governments explanation and position on Khadr's detention in Guantanamo Bay.
-Recognize media bias in the issue if you see it.
-Use evidence to back up your position in the letter.
-Be clear about whether you support or challenge Amnesty International's position in the article.
-Use facts to explain why you believe the government should bring Omar back to Canada or leave him in Guantanamo Bay.
Link for the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Links to Videos and Articles for "Letter to the Prime Minister"
-The Globe and Mail
-Democracy Now Video part 1
-Macleans Magazine
-CTV News Video
-Harper’s decision
-George Strombolopolous
