WE1 Unit 9

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The following resources are helpful to parents and teachers:

1. Book: Supporting Successful Transition from Primary to Secondary School by Tina Rae (2014)
2. Book: Book: Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv (2008)
3. Book: Digital Tools for Teaching: 30 E-tools for Collaborating, Creating, and Publishing across the Curriculum by Steve Johnson (2013)
4. DVD video: Canadian Popular Music in the '60's, '70's & '80's by EMI Music Canada (2012)
5. DVD video: Canada: A People's History produced by Mark Starowicz (2001).
6. Book: Fire in the Bones: Bill Mason and the Canadian Canoeing Tradition by James Raffan (1999)

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The Wilderness Experience 1 (WE1) with David is an integrated program designed for an alternative secondary school setting by educator David Spencer. Wilderness Experience 1 (WE1) provides three (3) secondary school course credits during semester one. Students should attend and participate in all classes, outdoor field trips and events. Literacy and communication skills developed during this program include jot note writing, writing journal entries, researching in public, college and university libraries, interviewing, script writing and oral reading comprehension. New media technology skills developed include audio and video recording presentations for the DVD authoring and web podcasting and documentary production for FM radio broadcasting and web podcasting. Students will be provided with opportunities to learn how to research, plan for, promote, hold and debrief a community event about green transportation and green energy alternatives.

Download the Wilderness Experience Information Brochure (PDF format).

Program: The Wilderness Experience (WE) program integrates two Ontario Ministry of Education certified courses:

• Current Aboriginal Issues in Canada (NDA3M) This course focuses on existing and emerging issues of importance to Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Students will investigate issues related to identity, relationships among Aboriginal peoples and between Aboriginal peoples and other Canadians, sovereignty principles as presented by Aboriginal peoples, and the contemporary challenges posed by these issues. Students will also examine such topics as language preservation, the responsibilities of Aboriginal women and men, and the need for dialogue between Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal peoples. See more of the NDA3M Curriculum Guideline from the Ontario Ministry of Education

• The Environment and Resource Management (CGR4M) is an integrative subject that brings a variety of perspectives, both social and physical, to the study of people, places, and environments around the world. Understanding the processes that shape the earth and knowing how life-forms interact with the environment allows students to view events from an ecological perspective. The Environment and Resource Management course investigates the complexity and fragility of ecosystems and the effects of human activities on them. Students will study the principles of sustainability and resource management and evaluate various approaches to achieving a more sustainable relationship between the environment, society, and the economy. See more of the CGR4M Curriculum Guideline from the Ontario Ministry of Education.

• Interdisciplinary Studies (IDC30G) is a course that will help students combine the skills required for and knowledge of different subjects and disciplines to solve problems, make decisions, create personal meaning, and present findings beyond the scope of a single subject or discipline. Through individual and collaborative inquiry and research, students will analyse the connections among diverse subjects and disciplines; develop information literacy skills in analysing, selecting, evaluating, and communicating information; and become aware of a variety of resources and viewpoints on contemporary issues. They will also examine their own learning styles, relate their inquiries and research to real-life situations, and investigate career opportunities in new disciplines. See more of the IDC30G Curriculum Guideline from the Ontario Ministry of Education.

WE1 Unit 9 for Wednesday November 5, 2014

1. As a group, plan for our presentation to the Grade 3 & 4 students. T=__/10
2. Send an Engrade message to David outlining what you did and learned from our October 30 trip to Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Include what your learned about mission and purpose of Credit Valley Conservation and Conservation Youth Corps T=__/20
   
3. The Bruce Trail: Create a one (1) page Google Doc poster to promote the BruceTrail.org and Bruce Trail Conservancy. Include ten (10) important facts about the trail and/or ecosystems, flora and fauna. Include photos and a map of the Bruce trail. Refer to this map. C=___/20
4. Make sure you have handed in Units 1-8.
5. Show David the progress of your Aboriginal CU (CU=__/20) and your Resource Management CU (CU=__/20) projects.
6. Homework: Work on your two Culminating Units.

WE1 Unit 9 for Thursday November 6, 2014

1. Complete ten (10) more terms for your Resource Management Glossary.
2. Describe the 8th Fire prophecy. C= __/2
3. Who is Wab Kinew? Provide at least 5 points. C= __/5
4. What are Wab Kinew's passions? How does he follow his passions? C= __/5
5. Make jot notes on the following videos about Aboriginal people, culture and history. Include the video title and at least 4 key points made in each presentation.
   1. Video 1:Aboriginal 101 primer. C= __/5 marks
   2. Video 2:Wab Kinew's Walk Through History Wab Kinew takes a walk through the history of the troubled relationship between Aboriginals and Non-Aboriginals in Canada. C= __/5 marks
   3. Video 3:Wab On Rethinking The Relationship Wab Kinew, is interviewed by George Stroumboulopoulos. C= __/5 marks
   4. Video 4:Wab On The Soapbox The host of the 8th Fire series, Wab Kinew, takes us through common stereotypes about Aboriginal peoples in Canada in this humourous monologue recorded for George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight. No mobile video available. C= __/5 marks
6. Show the progress of your two Culminating Units. CU __20 marks
7. Homework: Work on your two Culminating Units.