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= Citizenship - Alberta - Canada - The World =

Hurrah,and welcome to your new Humanities space.
This is a space where I want you to learn to think critically, defend your position and collaborate with your class mates. I want this space to look the way you want it so feel free to edit this space. Remember, You will get points for adding to this space....constructively :-) A few things to note:
 * Your opinion is valid - but how you express it is important so....
 * Belittling is NOT allowed.
 * Disagreeing or being "the devil's advocate" is allowed
 * Belittling is NOT allowed
 * Humour is allowed!! Points for humour IF it has something to do with the topic
 * Let's learn to back up anything we say with evidence

​  Cathleen Feere Facilitator: Argyllcentre and your teacher in this class Hobbies: books and...kids (what else??) History: I'm a Saskatchewan girl who has never really lived there (except to go to University) I was born and raised in West Africa, came to Canada after high school and moved to Medicine Hat right after becoming a teacher.

​ =Assignment # 1=

What does this picture have to do with our theme for this year ?

=Canadian Please= media type="youtube" key="mWQf13B8epw" height="332" width="425"​

Please listen to this video

 * How does it make you feel?
 * do you agree with its portrayal of Canadians?
 * What would you add/take away from this video if you were making it?

[[image:http://helpfredtimms.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/homelessnessdisgrace1.jpg width="420" height="311" align="center"]]
This picture was taken in Ottawa in 2008. What is your reaction to the picture? Can you find the story that goes with this picture? Can you compare the picture with the above video? (Both the messages in them and the way they make you feel)

If that dosent work you will find it at: []**
 * [|Homelessness is a national disgrace]

Excellent work finding the story, Brad. Please go to this story and read it. Respond to the story. To what extent does it effect you opinion of the picture?

=2. Current News= []

Please click on this web site, read the article and respond to it. Possible discussions are:
 * To what extent does this mark a change in global politics?
 * To what extent will there be ramifications for Canada?
 * Do you believe this is a positive, negative or neutral announcement and why?