ENG 406-01 - LES Reader Response and Newspaper Article are now due on Thursday, Feb. 17. The Commonwealth Essay is due on Feb. 25. (For competition entries, the due date is Feb. 22.)
POP 304-03 - The Career Essay is due right after March break, on Monday, March 7.
ENT 402-01 - We are continuing to plan our in-school business projects. Remember, we have to be ready to present these to School Council for approval.
GEO 206-01 - The workbook Complex Task was due last Friday. The essay complex task ("Can there be use without misuse") and quiz will be on Thursday, Feb. 24.
LAW 812-01 - Any student who missed the test on Feb. 10 must find me to make a rewrite appointment. We will be watching the movie Erin Brockovich and working on related activities dealing with business and civil law.
ETH 100-01 - We will be continuing the LES on Media and Sexuality. After discussing your ads with a partner, you will need to write a letter to the company, in which you complain about their advertising methods and you suggest a different approach. There will be a movie-related activity on the influence of media coming up...
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Week of Jan. 31 - Feb. 4
Hello! Hope the new term is off to a good start for everybody. This is what is happening in my classes at the moment:
ENG 406-01: We are still working on the LES on water. If you have missed any classes, see me about getting caught up. Remember that the Commonwealth Essay is due on February 25. There is a 600 word maximum. You will get a list of topics this week. (If you are writing yours to enter in the official competition, the due date is February 22 and the word limit is 1000.)
GEO 206-01: We are continuing to work on forests. There will be two Complex Task activities for February, and you will hear about them in class today. The workbook complex task (pages 50-55) is due on February 15 and the essay is due on February 25. Both are related to Forestry (see Unit 3 in the textbook.) There should be lots of time for you to work on these in class, but make good use of your time!
POP 304-03: We are continuing to do self-assessment quizzes and reflections on our interests and skills, and how they relate to potential careers we might pursue. You will get a copy of the Complex Task in the next couple of days. You can also expect some guest speakers soon...
ENT 402-01: We are in the midst of finalizing a business project to undertake at Pontiac or at PHS specifically. By next week, you must have decided on a plan, and have assigned specific duties to group members. Remember, you should focus on a project that benefits the school, the community, or a particular charity.
LAW 802-12: Test on February 10. You need to be familiar with Torts, Contracts, and the most recent newspaper article we have read. (The article is related to contracts in sports.) If you have questions or problems, see me.
ETH 140-01: We are continuing the Media and Sexuality LES. Expect a mix of group and individual work, and think about what you will write in your letters to the company responsible for the ad you chose.
Have a great week and weekend. Take care.
Mr. Foster
ENG 406-01: We are still working on the LES on water. If you have missed any classes, see me about getting caught up. Remember that the Commonwealth Essay is due on February 25. There is a 600 word maximum. You will get a list of topics this week. (If you are writing yours to enter in the official competition, the due date is February 22 and the word limit is 1000.)
GEO 206-01: We are continuing to work on forests. There will be two Complex Task activities for February, and you will hear about them in class today. The workbook complex task (pages 50-55) is due on February 15 and the essay is due on February 25. Both are related to Forestry (see Unit 3 in the textbook.) There should be lots of time for you to work on these in class, but make good use of your time!
POP 304-03: We are continuing to do self-assessment quizzes and reflections on our interests and skills, and how they relate to potential careers we might pursue. You will get a copy of the Complex Task in the next couple of days. You can also expect some guest speakers soon...
ENT 402-01: We are in the midst of finalizing a business project to undertake at Pontiac or at PHS specifically. By next week, you must have decided on a plan, and have assigned specific duties to group members. Remember, you should focus on a project that benefits the school, the community, or a particular charity.
LAW 802-12: Test on February 10. You need to be familiar with Torts, Contracts, and the most recent newspaper article we have read. (The article is related to contracts in sports.) If you have questions or problems, see me.
ETH 140-01: We are continuing the Media and Sexuality LES. Expect a mix of group and individual work, and think about what you will write in your letters to the company responsible for the ad you chose.
Have a great week and weekend. Take care.
Mr. Foster
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Term 3 is underway!
Well, Term 3 has started, which means we're about half done the school year. Having fun myself, but guess most of you are hoping the second half goes as quickly as the first...
ENG 406-01: We are continuing our LES on water. If you miss a class or two, please see me about getting caught up at lunch or some other time.
GEO 206-01: We are continuing to work on forests in Unit 3 of the text and workbook.
POP 304-03: We are continuing to work on self tests and surveys related to our interests and abilities. For those of you who need I.D.s and passwords to log in, we will have you in the system soon...
LAW 812-01: Officially, this is a new semester and a new course. Class should be similar to how it has been so far, but there will be more of a focus on business law issues. It may sound boring, but I'll try to make it as fun as possible.
ETH 140-01: We are continuing to work on the Media and Sexuality LES. Don't forget to bring in an advertisement for next class. Make sure you show it to me at the beginning of class.
ENT 402-01: We will start up our group business projects next class. Should be fun!
As always, if you miss class or have any problems or questions, please let me know. Have a great rest of the week and weekend.
Mr. Foster
ENG 406-01: We are continuing our LES on water. If you miss a class or two, please see me about getting caught up at lunch or some other time.
GEO 206-01: We are continuing to work on forests in Unit 3 of the text and workbook.
POP 304-03: We are continuing to work on self tests and surveys related to our interests and abilities. For those of you who need I.D.s and passwords to log in, we will have you in the system soon...
LAW 812-01: Officially, this is a new semester and a new course. Class should be similar to how it has been so far, but there will be more of a focus on business law issues. It may sound boring, but I'll try to make it as fun as possible.
ETH 140-01: We are continuing to work on the Media and Sexuality LES. Don't forget to bring in an advertisement for next class. Make sure you show it to me at the beginning of class.
ENT 402-01: We will start up our group business projects next class. Should be fun!
As always, if you miss class or have any problems or questions, please let me know. Have a great rest of the week and weekend.
Mr. Foster
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Happy New Year and Welcome Back!
I hope everybody had a great holiday. A little sad that the vacation is over, but I'm looking forward to see you again. The term ends of January 20, so it will be a busy next couple of weeks. Here's what we've got going for the next while...
ENG 406-01: On The Beach essays are due on Tuesday, Jan. 11. If you haven't yet handed in your movie review or presented your formal speech, you need to get done by Friday, Jan. 14. All of these complex tasks are essential in order to pass the course.
LAW 802-01: Law presentations - famous trials - will be on Friday, Jan. 14 and Tuesday, Jan. 18. Make sure to confirm your topic with me. PowerPoint or poster is fine, but make sure to have a back-up plan.
GEO 206-01: The major complex task on Native Territory is due on Monday, Jan. 17. You can confirm your topic with me on Thursday, Jan. 6, as well as have more time in the computer lab for research. The smaller complex task based on The Last of the Mohicans, if it has not yet been handed in, will be accepted until then.
POP 304-01: For those of you who sent me your presentations, thank you very much! I appreciate it. Presentations of your slide shows will happen in the next couple of weeks. There will also be a couple of more guest speakers. Make sure that I have hard copies of your resumes and slide shows.
ENT 402-02: On Tuesday, Jan. 11 we will finalize our project groups and think more on project ideas. If you have not completed the complex task from December, get it in ASAP.
ETH 140-01: Your own creation story will be due on Monday, Jan. 17. There will be time to work on this in class on Tuesday, Jan. 11.
RES 200-01: The most important thing you guys need to do is come to class prepared. Make sure you have a book to read, a calculator, pens/pencils, and both Math and English work. I want to be able to help you, but I need you to do your part. Thanks.
As always, if you have any questions or problems, please contact me ASAP.
Take care,
Mr. Foster
ENG 406-01: On The Beach essays are due on Tuesday, Jan. 11. If you haven't yet handed in your movie review or presented your formal speech, you need to get done by Friday, Jan. 14. All of these complex tasks are essential in order to pass the course.
LAW 802-01: Law presentations - famous trials - will be on Friday, Jan. 14 and Tuesday, Jan. 18. Make sure to confirm your topic with me. PowerPoint or poster is fine, but make sure to have a back-up plan.
GEO 206-01: The major complex task on Native Territory is due on Monday, Jan. 17. You can confirm your topic with me on Thursday, Jan. 6, as well as have more time in the computer lab for research. The smaller complex task based on The Last of the Mohicans, if it has not yet been handed in, will be accepted until then.
POP 304-01: For those of you who sent me your presentations, thank you very much! I appreciate it. Presentations of your slide shows will happen in the next couple of weeks. There will also be a couple of more guest speakers. Make sure that I have hard copies of your resumes and slide shows.
ENT 402-02: On Tuesday, Jan. 11 we will finalize our project groups and think more on project ideas. If you have not completed the complex task from December, get it in ASAP.
ETH 140-01: Your own creation story will be due on Monday, Jan. 17. There will be time to work on this in class on Tuesday, Jan. 11.
RES 200-01: The most important thing you guys need to do is come to class prepared. Make sure you have a book to read, a calculator, pens/pencils, and both Math and English work. I want to be able to help you, but I need you to do your part. Thanks.
As always, if you have any questions or problems, please contact me ASAP.
Take care,
Mr. Foster
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