Friday, March 16, 2018

March 16 2018 Journal Review, Jackie McDonald Presenter Presentation re: Entrepreneurship, Online Biz Development and EFT!

We reviewed all of our Journal Entries to date - due today.

Journals 1-10 -review past blog posts and titles for more info.

Summary of Journals and Assignments thus far 
(again these are all listed on past blog posts to date) 

* Reflection Journal Title Page 

Journal 1)

What are you thankful for now - that provides you with more opportunity than most of the world?

Angelia Jolie Speech 

Journal 2) Given Movie 18 Questions. 

Journal 3) What do we truly need to be happy and live each day to the fullest? Answer in paragraph form - Min 1 Paragraph Max 2. - Jan 31 2018 Blog Post

Journal 4) 

Paragraph 1 - What is the definition of happiness?
Paragraph 2 - What is happiness to you?

Journal 5)

Paragraph 1 - What is the definition of success?
Paragraph 2 - What is success to you?

Journal 6) Feb 8 2018
Paragraph 1- What were your overall thoughts on the Generation Jobless Documentary? 
Paragraph 2 - Does a university degree equal success? Why or why not? 
Paragraph 3 - What are your plans for the future when it comes to post secondary education? 


Journal 7)  Feb 8 2018

Is this 'Boomerang Kid' trend a good thing or is it creating a generation of kids who will never grow up? Do you plan on being a boomerang kid? Why or why not? 
Min 2 paragraphs max 3. 

Journal 8) - Simon Sinek Millennials - Ted X Talk Reflection Paragraph

Journal 9) - Balu Noelle Presentation Journal Entry Inspiration - Questions noted on that day's post.

Journal 10) - Hackschooling TED X - Reflection Journal 

Guest Speaker - Jackie McDonald - Owner/Operator of Jackie McDonald.ca 

  • Jackie is the : Tapping Queen (aka Certified Advanced EFT & Matrix Reimprinting Practitioner) Speaker, and Courage Coach. 

We reviewed elements of entrepreneurship, i.e. creating and managing an offline and online business as well as health & wellness techniques - specifically - EFT Tapping with various demo's.

We completed the day with viewing a short 16 min Doc entitled Slo-mo.
"Do what you want to!"

Wednesday, March 14, 2018

March 14 2018 Group Presentations re: Finnish Education System and cont. of Food Choices

We continued with our group discussion/presentation prep work re: the updated Finnish Curriculum.

Groups presented today and were marked utilizing the below rubric.



We viewed the next hour of "Food Choices" and completed a 5 question quiz on the Netflix Doc.

1)    What is the difference between a vegan and a vegetarian
2)    Do Dr’s receive enough training in nutrition?
3)    Did Dr. Spock (most famous baby author ever) recommend in his last edition of his book for all children to eat a plant based diet?
4)    Does meat production contribute to global warming?

5)    What is the term ‘Bi-Kill’ refer to re: the fishing industry

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

March 13 2018 Hack Schooling, World Schooling, UnSchooling - the future of education

We viewed the following Ted X on Hackschooling and then wrote a reflection paragraph in our Journals.


Next up we viewed Info on Green School in Bali

And

Canada's Experiential WorldSchool High School University Class Afloat

We then reviewed the new Finn Curriculum Info in groups and will be continuing to work next class on group presentations re: the Future of Education.

Monday, March 12, 2018

March 12 218 Jr. Achievement Workbook Completion and Food Choices Doc

1. Review of marks breakdown for Planning 10

Participation = 50%
Journals = 35%
Projects/Workbooks = 10%
Quizzes = 5%

2. Class time to complete Jr. Achievement Workbooks - pages 17, 19, 20, 21

Next - Intro to Food Choices - Quiz on part 1 of the film (30 min)

1. Who has provided most of the food in hunter/gatherer societies? Men or Women

2. In what year was protein discovered? 18?

3. Are the animals we eat as a society vegetarian?

4. Is eating animal protein positive or negative for the heart?

5. What is the number one chemical found in fish today?

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

March 7 2018 Journal Review and JM Start Up Revelstoke/Mountain Co Lab Presentation The Future of Work

Journal review - all due - deadline last day before Spring Break.
Journal 1)What are you thankful for now - that provides you with more opportunity than most of the world?Angelia Jolie Speech - Jan 29 2018 Blog Post
Journal 2) Given 17 Questions. - Jan 30 2018 Blog Post
Journal 3) What do we truly need to be happy and live each day to the fullest? Answer in paragraph form - Min 1 Paragraph Max 2. - Jan 31 2018 Blog Post
Journal 4) Feb 5/6 2018Paragraph 1 - What is the definition of happiness?
Journal 5)Paragraph 1 - What is the definition of success?Paragraph 2 - What is success to you?Paragraph 2 - What is happiness to you?
Journal 6) Feb 9 2018Paragraph 1- What were your overall thoughts on the Generation Jobless documentary? Paragraph 2 - Does a university degree equal success? Why or why not? Paragraph 3 - What are your plans for the future when it comes to post secondary education? 

Journal Question 7) - Is this 'Boomerang Kid' trend a good thing or is it creating a generation of kids who will never grow up? Do you plan on being a boomerang kid? Why or why not?Min 2 paragraphs max 3.
Journal 8 - 1 paragraph - your choice - March 2 20181. What was your big take away from this video?OR2. What will you now do differently?
Journal Entry Questions: #9) March 6 2018 From Noelle's What is your purpose presentation1. What inspires you?2. Can your job inspire you?3. Who would you want a mentor to be (around you currently).4. If you could do anything what would that be?5. Who do you admire? What are the qualities/virtues that you admire about them?

Next - this block - we brainstormed in prep for our last block speaker - JM LaFlamme from Start Up Revelstoke/Mountain Co Lab on the future of work.

After Break - JM presented on tech, the future of work, sustainable living. An AMAZING talk! 
Check out this video on JM and 
Tech in Revy.





Tuesday, March 6, 2018

March 6 2018 Noelle from Balu Presentation

Noelle owner and operator from Balu Yoga provided us with a wonderful presentation on health/wellness and finding your purpose.

Journal Entry Questions: #9

1. What inspires you?

2. Can your job inspire you?

3. Who would you want a mentor to be (around you currently).

4. If you could do anything what would that be?

5. Who do you admire? What are the qualities/virtues that you admire about them?

Monday, March 5, 2018

March 5 2018 Revelstoke LFI Presentation

Great presentation today by Melissa from the Revelstoke Food Initiative 

Melissa provided us a wonderful overview re: Food Security, Revelstoke Local Food Security, Why it is important and what we can do today to help to support and increase food security.

We also reviewed the Revelstoke Food Charter. 

Friday, March 2, 2018

March 2 2018 This is Why You Don't SUCCEED - by Simon Sinek

1. Attendance

2. Review of class rules and expectations

3. New seating chart

4 We finished pages 17-21 in our Jr Achievement Workbooks.

5. We viewed

This is Why You Don't SUCCEED - One of the Best Motivational Speeches Ever 

- by Simon Sinek



And wrote a response - Journal 8 - 1 paragraph - your choice -

1. What was your big take away from this video?

OR

2. What will you now do differently?

Thursday, March 1, 2018

March 1 2018 Part 2 Jr. Achievement

We had an awesome double block presentation today - Part 2 of Jr. Achievement!

1. Reviewed the importance of resume and cover letter building via overview of pages 14,15 in your workbooks.

2. Reviewed the importance of an appropriate social media presence and completed page 16.

3. Practiced introduction skills via the 'Impress Me' Activity and 'Practice Interview' - great job Max!








4. Mentor review - completed page 17.

5. Completed 'What did I learn section' page 19.

6. Next day we will be checking completion of 14-19 and completing page 20 and 21 in your workbooks re: success and career exploration and planning.