June 13 Travel Project Work

Travel Term Project 

You will need to select a place (or multiple places) and provide details re: trip planning. 

You can create a poster, video and or PowerPoint to answer the following questions:

Where will you be going? Include pictures.

What are the flight costs?

What will the accommodation costs be? Include costs, pictures etc.

What will the food costs be?

What will the Visa costs be (if any) and where will you obtain these?

What will the vaccination costs be (if any) and where will you obtain these?

What tours/or sights do you plan to see - include costs, pictures etc.

Bonus: Is there a way you can reduce the costs of your trip i.e. Volunteering/WorkAway/HelpX/Woofing etc.
If so please explain.

Project + Presentation = 100 marks.

June 12 Cover Letter/Resume Template and Work Safe 1-7 Lesson Links.

Peer Edit Cover Letters Resumes - final versions due Friday June 1 2018

Cover Letter Template

Objective:

Paragraph 1: Relates to your past experience and 3 reasons (based on past experience) as to why you are a good fit for the role you are applying for.

Paragraph 2: Personal traits and why this makes you a good fit for the role you are applying for.

Close

Resume Template: 

Objective:

Education:

Experience:

Year-Year                               Organization Name, Location
                                               Position
                                               Min 3 bullet points outlining your past tasks/responsibilities

Awards/Achievements:

References:

Review of WorkSafe Lessons and assignments due - Friday June 1 2018.

All documents required are posted on the blog. 

Lesson 1: Lost Youth: Work Safe True False Quiz & Student Self Assessment WorkSheet. 

Lesson 2:  Rights, Responsibilities, and a Safer Workplace - T Chart Worksheet 

Lesson 3: Major Causes of Workplace Injury - Brochure Assignment 

Lesson 4: Hazard Recognition - Mark Ignores The Rules WorkSheet and Safe Work Practices WorkSheet 

Lesson 5: Personal Protective Equipment - no assignment due.

Lesson 6: Occupational Health - Group Presentation

Lesson 7: Workplace Violence -  What would be in your 'tool kit' re: dealing with possible workplace bullying/harassment in an appropriate manner? Point form response.

Video for Workplace Violence.

Schedule for remaining classes Term 4

Tuesday - June 12 - marks review

Wed and Thurs 13/14 - Travel Project Work Time.

Wednesday - laptops for both classes - Travel Project Outline Info Below. Most students currently at least 50% complete.

Travel Term Project 

You will need to select a place (or multiple places) and provide details re: trip planning. 

You can create a poster, video and or PowerPoint to answer the following questions:

Where will you be going? Include pictures.

What are the flight costs?

What will the accommodation costs be? Include costs, pictures etc.

What will the food costs be?

What will the Visa costs be (if any) and where will you obtain these?

What will the vaccination costs be (if any) and where will you obtain these?

What tours/or sights do you plan to see - include costs, pictures etc.

Bonus: Is there a way you can reduce the costs of your trip i.e. Volunteering/WorkAway/HelpX/Woofing etc.
If so please explain.

Project + Presentation = 100 marks.

Thurs June 14 - same as Wed.

Fri June 15 - Travel Projects Due and Presentations for Travel Projects.

Mon - June 18 - Travel Project Presentations.

June 19 - Block 4/3 - Exam Prep

June 20 - Block 3/4 - Morning Exam.

June 21 - Block 2/1 - Exam Prep

June 22 - Block 1/2 - Morning Exam

June 11-12 Post Secondary Project Presentations, Travel Project Prep, Term 4 Assignments and Marks Review

June 11 - Post Secondary Project Presentations, Travel Project Prep


June 12 -  Term 4 Assignments and Marks Review during a Departures Thailand Film Review.

June 8 2018 Post Secondary Presentations and Travel Project work Time.

Post Secondary Presentations and Travel Project work Time.

June 6 2018 Post Secondary Presentations, Final Collaboration Exam Prep and STEP Presentation

Post Secondary Presentations, Final Collaboration Exam Prep and STEP Presentation and ITA info.

Final Exam - Collaboration

Objective:

• Tallest 
• Strongest
• Creative
• Aesthetics 
• Presentation

Materials: 

• Spagetti 
• Marshmallows
• Item of your group's choice - building
• Item of your group's choice - creative/decor

Groups - thus far -

Kira

Journey

Caleb

Julia

Jonah 

Jacob

Shea

Lowell 

Kaleb

Alexi

Beth

Raylin

Brynn

Amy

Jon

Arvid

Noah

Draden

David

Grady

Sammy  

June 4 2018 Post Secondary Projects, Resume & Cover Letters, Work Safe Lessons 1-7 and our new - final - Travel Term Project!

We worked on our Post Secondary Projects, Resume & Cover Letters, Work Safe Lessons 1-7 and our new - final - Travel Term Project!

Presentations (Post Secondary) start tomorrow!

May 29 + 30 2018 Post Secondary Projects, Resume & Cover Letters, Work Safe Lessons 1-7.

We worked on our Post Secondary Projects, Resume & Cover Letters, Work Safe Lessons 1-7

For a list and review of all of the above assignments head to the blog post from May 25 2018.

All 3 items are due this Friday June 1 2018.

For those that are ahead:

We will be starting on our final term project later this week.

Travel Term Project 

You will need to select a place (or multiple places) and provide details re: trip planning. 

You can create a poster, video and or PowerPoint to answer the following questions:

Where will you be going? Include pictures.

What are the flight costs?

What will the accommodation costs be? Include costs, pictures etc.

What will the food costs be?

What will the Visa costs be (if any) and where will you obtain these?

What will the vaccination costs be (if any) and where will you obtain these?

What tours/or sights do you plan to see - include costs, pictures etc.

Bonus: Is there a way you can reduce the costs of your trip i.e. Volunteering/WorkAway/HelpX/Woofing etc.
If so please explain.

Project + Presentation = 100 marks.

May 28 2018 Post Secondary Project Work, Resume Cover Letters, Work Safe Lessons 1-7

We worked on our Post Secondary Projects, Resume & Cover Letters, Work Safe Lessons 1-7

For a list and review of all of the above assignments head to the blog post from May 25 2018.

All 3 items are due this Friday June 1 2018.

May 24 2018 Preventing Incidents of Harassment and Violence in the Workplace and Post Secondary Research Projects

Preventing Incidents of Harassment and Violence in the Workplace

Journal Response - Work Safe Lesson 7

Q: What would be in your 'tool kit' re: dealing with possible workplace bullying/harassment in an appropriate manner?




Peer Edit Cover Letters Resumes - final versions due Friday June 1 2018

Cover Letter Template

Objective:

Paragraph 1: Relates to your past experience and 3 reasons (based on past experience) as to why you are a good fit for the role you are applying for.

Paragraph 2: Personal traits and why this makes you a good fit for the role you are applying for.

Close

Resume Template: 

Objective:

Education:

Experience:

Year-Year                               Organization Name, Location
                                               Position
                                               Min 3 bullet points outlining your past tasks/responsibilities

Awards/Achievements:

References:

Review of WorkSafe Lessons and assignments due - Friday June 1 2018.

All documents required are posted on the blog. 

Lesson 1: Lost Youth: Work Safe True False Quiz & Student Self Assessment WorkSheet. 

Lesson 2:  Rights, Responsibilities, and a Safer Workplace - T Chart Worksheet 

Lesson 3: Major Causes of Workplace Injury - Brochure Assignment 

Lesson 4: Hazard Recognition - Mark Ignores The Rules WorkSheet and Safe Work Practices WorkSheet 

Lesson 5: Personal Protective Equipment - no assignment due.

Lesson 6: Occupational Health - Group Presentation

Lesson 7: Workplace Violence -  What would be in your 'tool kit' re: dealing with possible workplace bullying/harassment in an appropriate manner? Point form response.

2nd Block - Post Secondary Research Projects - Due Friday June 1 2018 - more time will be given in class. 

Post Secondary Research Projects. 

May 22 Lesson 6 Occupational Health

Lesson 6 


In this lesson, you will work in groups to analyse potential occupational health risks associated with a particular career sector. 

Specifically, the types of workplace health risks that are most relevant for young workers.

• Musculoskeletal injuries (e.g., back injuries, repetitive strain injuries) Heat stress
• Sun exposure
• Noise exposure
• Mineral and chemical hazards (e.g., lead, asbestos, cleaning agents, pesticides)
• Exposure to biological hazards (e.g., HIV, hepatitis, hantavirus, West Nile virus)  

Brainstorm: What jobs do you now have? What type of jobs might you have in the future?

Activity: 

6 Groups

1 copy of each of the six student handouts re: specific types of injuries/health risks.

The task for each group: to review the material they have been given and prepare summarized responses (in point form) to the following two questions: 

• What kinds of jobs can result in obtaining the health risk/injury that your group was assigned? (list a min of 5 types of jobs)
• What can you do to protect yourself from the harm associated with your assigned cause? 

Groups Present: 5min each

Conclusion:

Although it is your employer’s responsibility to offer you protection from health hazards and ensure you have adequate training in health procedures, it is as important that you recognize these occupational health hazards so that you can take steps to protect yourself. 

That way, should you be exposed to a health hazard at work and become ill, you will know what to do to prevent it from happening again.

The effects of exposure to hazardous substances or conditions will not always result in you developing an occupational disease immediately. So, what you do at work today may affect your health much later in life. Some illnesses (such as certain forms of cancer or respiratory disease) may take years to become apparent. 

May 18 2018 Careers Presentations and Lesson 5 Health and Safety PPE's Lesson 5

Continuation of Careers Presentations and Lesson 5 Health and Safety.

1. “PPE” 
   
   What does it stand for? 
   
    “personal protective equipment” - clothing and equipment used by workers to eliminate or minimize their exposure or contact with injurious physical, chemical, or biological agents.
   
   
2. Review the six hazard scenarios discussed in Lesson 4 (Student Handout 10: Hazard Recognition Scenarios). List any personal protective equipment that could have been used by the workers shown in the scenarios to reduce the risk of injury.  Group Work - each group 2 scenario's - write your group names and also list ALL of the protective equipment that should have been worn in the scenes. Be ready to present your suggestions. 
   
   
   
3. Employers are responsible for supplying the required safety gear and clothing. Young workers are responsible for supplying their own clothing to protect themselves from the natural elements, general purpose work gloves, safety foot wear, and safety head gear. Young workers are responsible for wearing and using PPEs properly. Additional information can be obtained from the WorkSafeBC web site 
   
   
4. Activity Sheet - individual re: Picture
   Identify the personal protective equipment indicated in the picture and explain why it is being used. Ensure this sheet is in your duo-tangs. 

May 17 2018 Health and Safety, Careers Presentations, Crossfit Revelstoke Presentation

Agenda:

Review of Lesson 1-4 of Health and Safety.

Lesson 1 Materials:

Click HERE for Lesson 1 True False Questions on the Video

Click HERE for Lesson 1 Student Self Assessment Questions

Lesson 2 Materials - Rights and Responsibilities T Chart 

Lesson 3 Materials - Brochure Assignment 

Lesson 4 Materials - Safe Work Practices and Hazard Recognition

Duo-tangs -ensure lesson 1-4 assignments are in your duo-tangs.

Careers Presentations: 

Shea, David, Jonah, Kaleb, Lowell, Amy

If you did not present be prepared to present next class Friday.

CrossFit Revelstoke Presentation on Nutrition from Steph and Turner

We received a fantastic presentation on nutrition and completed a quiz on the content.

For more info and a their Nutrition Handbook click HERE.

May 15 2018 Workplace Hazards

You should have already handed in your workplace safety brochure and/or poster from Lesson 3.
Today you will be focusing on Workplace Hazards.

Lesson 4. 

Please ensure all handouts for lesson 4 are in your duo-tang's for end of day.

See you Wednesday.

May 14 2018 Lesson Workplace Injury Continued. . . .

In Lesson 3 students will brainstorm and research the major causes of workplace injury.

Please ensure that materials from Lesson 1-3 are placed in your Planning duo-tangs. 

Students started the above noted lesson on Friday and have till end of day today to finish their workplace safety brochure and poster. 

May 11 2018 WorkSafeLesson 2: Rights, Responsibilities, and a Safer Workplace and Lesson 3: Major Causes of Workplace Injury

In Lesson 2, students work in groups and participate in role plays to develop a greater understanding of the concept of “rights and responsibilities” for both employers and workers.

Click HERE for T-Chart Assignment 

In Lesson 3 students will brainstorm and research the major causes of workplace injury.

Please ensure that materials from Lesson 1-3 are placed in your Planning duo-tangs. 

May 9 2018 Career Fair, Work BC Lesson 1 of 10 and Careers Project Time

Welcome!!

Today we have A LOT going on during this double block.

We have a Careers Fair today as well as our first of 10 Work BC Lessons in addition to some class time to work on our Careers Projects.

Your TTOC has an agenda and lesson information for all of the above.

The video for the Work BC Lesson is listed below:

Lost Youth




Click HERE for Lesson 1 True False Questions on the Video

Click HERE for Lesson 1 Student Self Assessment Questions

May 8 2018 Careers Project

We continued to work on our Careers Project

May 7 2018 Careers Project and Resume/Cover Letters

We continued to work on our Careers Project and I met with a selection of the class re: final edits Resumes and Cover Letters.

May 2 2018 Double Block Careers Project Intro

Welcome!

Assignments - first block

To complete your draft cover letter and resume if you have not already and hand in a copy - due end of class.

Complete your MyBluePrint.ca activities.

2nd block -

Intro to your first of two large projects for Term 4.

Career Profile Project

Guidelines:

The project should focus on a career that you will be considering for full-time employment after high school.

Info for the project should be obtained from a variety of resources - i.e. internet - eg - Work BC etc, and or first-hand information from someone in the field.

Create a written, oral, video, poster board, or KeyNote/PowerPoint Presentation that you will share with the class.

Include the following:

Education and training required for the career
Where to get the training for the career
Indicate if on the job training is available
ID the salary range and future outlook for the career (increasing, stable, decreasing in demand)
ID the normal work hours and any overtime hours
Include where someone can obtain employment for this career
List the pros and cons of the career
ID area of employers for the career

Marks will be given re: all items noted above in addition to overall presentation mark.

Total Marks /50

May 1 Grad Numeracy Assessment Test Info & What is Important to Me, Values and Careers and Skills Assessment

Mrs. Wallach provided us with some great info and practice information regarding the Grad Numeracy Assessment Test.

Check out more info HERE.

And the Parent Handout Click Page 1 and Page 2

We then cleared out our Journals from Term 3 and started with our Term 4 Workbook Work.

1. What is Important to You Worksheet

2.  Values & Career Compatibility Worksheet

3. Skills Assessment Worksheets

April 30 2018 Resumes and Cover Letters

Welcome! And Happy Monday

Today we are moving on with Cover Letters and Resumes in the IT Lab.

TTOC please request IT Lab Key from the Library.

Assignment today: All Cover Letters due today in addition to your draft Resumes.
Remember - you need to select a position from Work BC Revelstoke to direct your Cover Letter and Resume towards.

Click HERE for Cover Letter and Resume Template Info.
There are also samples for you to review in your MyBlueprint.ca accounts.

Re: Cover Letter - Min 2 Paragraphs. Paragraph 1 should have at least 3 of your personal job skills or abilities you have gained from your paid and or volunteer employment.

Click HERE for a sample Resume. Your resume should have a min of 3-4 bullet points with your duties clearly outlined for each of your past positions.

Note: Please write your Cover Letters and Resumes in Office365 vs. using the MyBluePrint.ca application as they will print much better.

Once you are done please print your Cover Letter and Resume Draft to provide to the TTOC.

If you are finished you can work on completing the rest of your MyBluePrint.ca sections.

Note: No other tabs other than noted above should be open during your work in the Lab.

April 27th 2018 Ivan Coyote

We attended a fantastic presentation by Ivan Coyote re: 

Marginalized youth, but also SOGI topics. 

Check out more info on our speaker via their website http://www.ivancoyote.com/

April 26 Cover Letters and Resumes

Today we received a lesson on Cover Letters and Resumes.

Click HERE for a summary of template info.

Assignment - due by end of class today - to develop a Cover Letter directed to a posting as per Revelstoke Work BC.

You can then continue you on with your MyBluePrint.ca assignments:

Quizzes
Goals
Work - Cover Letter and Resume
Budget and Finance and continue on . . . .

April 24 2018 My BluePrint.ca

Welcome!

New seating plan

So update of class rules and regs :)

Laptop sign out and worked on completion of MyBluePrint.ca sections noted below.

• Quizzes 
• Goals
• Work - Cover Letter and Resume
• Budget and Finance 

April 23 2018 Post Secondary Presentation

Today we had a great presentation on General Post Secondary Selection Information provided by a Concordia Edmonton Rep.

Your Term 3 Marks are posted below. Final entry date for marks is tomorrow April 24 2018.

Click HERE to view.

April 20 2018 Sniper Action Photo Presentation + Term 3 Marks

Today we were lucky enough to have a presentation by CEO of Sniper Action Photo Mr. David Grimsdell!

He was able to share with us:

• The path to entreprenuership
• Post secondary recommendations 
• Upcoming job openings with Sniper 

And just TONS more!

Such an eye opening and awesome class! 

Click HERE for your Term 3 Marks.

April 19 Work BC Trip

Today we had an awesome field trip to Work BC who provided us with a great presentation  re: the Work BC Site, Career Paths and also Resume Prep.

We will be diving further into the Work BC and also Cover Letters and Resumes next week :)

April 17 Criminalization vs. Legalization continued . . .

RSS Job Fair at lunch - review of attendees and prep for meet and greets!

Work BC Prep for Thurs Field Trip.

Finally, we viewed the last 30 min of 50 of Russel Brand - End the War on Drugs and then prepped and participated in a Criminalization vs. Legalization class debate.

April 16 2018 Part 2 Sexual Health and Consent Presentation by our wonderful Public Health Nurse Jenn.

Part 2 Sexual Health and Consent Presentation by our wonderful Public Health Nurse Jenn.

We reviewed Part 2 of the presentation - PowerPoint to be uploaded here soon.

We also viewed the following videos re; Consent


 

April 13 2018 Sexually Transmitted Infections Presentation

Sexually Transmitted Infections Presentation - by our lovely Revelstoke Health Nurse Jenn.

April 11 2018 RCMP Presentation and Criminalization vs. Legalization Discussion

Great morning this morning team! Thank you for your attention and excellent questions.

Part 1 - RCMP Presentation on Drugs.

• Recreational Drugs - review of what are rec drugs, what do they look like,
• Recreational Drugs in Revy
• Affects on you
• Fentanyl - what is it? Consequences. 
• Naloxone - + Kits - What do they look like? What do they do? How do they work? 

Part 2 - Criminalization vs. Legalization Doc & Discussion 

We viewed the first 30 min of 50 of 

Russell Brand: End the Drugs War BBC Full Documentary 2014

April 10 2018 My Blueprint

Hey guys!

More myblueprint.ca today!

TTOC Notes:

Please get computer lab key from Mr. Wilson in the library
Take attendance in 309
Take students to separate Computer Lab on 3rd floor - (not in library)

Have students sign in to myblueprint.ca

By the end of the day students should have completed the following sections within their accounts

• Add 2 Goals
• Knowledge Survey
• Plan (Add your courses for Grade 11)
• Favourite Opportunity
• Favourite Occupation

If a student can't get into their account for some reason - as a last resort they can set up a new account -  the activation key for a new account is: Revelstoke

April 8 2018 - Welcome to Krista! Our local Revelstoke Death Doula!

Welcome to Krista! Our local Revelstoke Death Doula!

What is a Death Doula? Why is discussing and prepping for death important?

TTOC Notes: Please have the front office print off attendance for you.

• Take Attendance. 
• Note - our desks got moved last week by another teacher - hence - open seating until mid-week this week. 
• Intro of Krista - re: Death, Death Doula Position, Discussion Surrounding Prepping for Death. 
• Aid with the facilitation of guest speaker presentation. 
• Should there be any Journal Reflection Questions posed by the speaker please have students place their answers in their Journals - these are stored in a 3/4 box by the window of the classroom. 

April 4th 2018 Presentation from CRA and RCU regarding Taxes CRA - After Break - Living on a Dollar a Day + Questions

Great presentation by CRA and RCU regarding CRA and Taxes. 

After Break - we viewed Living on a Dollar a Day - Netflix - and completed 5 Questions plus a Journal Response.  

1. What did the boys do each morning that determined their budget for the day?

2. What did the boys grow as a crop?

3. How old was Chino (the boy who had to give up school to work in the fields)?

4. What 'food' item did the boys add to their diet at about 15 days in that added more fat content/calories?

5. How many people were in Anthony's 'Savings Club?'

Journal Entry

Q: Do you think you could live on a dollar a day? Why or why not?

During the viewing students met with Ms. Hathorn re: Term Marks and assessments. 

Missing - Sammy and Draden - please see me on Friday re: Marks. 

April 3 2018 Letters of Introduction and Intro to LinkedIn

Welcome back from Spring Break today we competed the following:

Intro to Letters of Introduction

Group work - brainstorm re: questions for a prospective employer or mentor in your field.

Completion of your own Letter of Intro in class

Viewing of Intro Linked In and LinkedIn for Students

March 16 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!"

March 15 2018 Finnish Education System, Technology Class with JM LaFlamme

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 then viewed the following mini doc - and discussed. 

We then had an amazing local tech presenter for the last half of class - Mr. JM LaFlamme
re: Tech, Future of Work, Sustainable Development

March 13 Hack Schooling, World Schooling, Un-Schooling and 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 Curriculum Info from Finland in groups and will be continuing to work next class on group presentations re: the Future of Education.

March 12 2018 Jr Achievement Workbook Completion and What the Health 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 What the Health - Quiz on part 1 of the film (30 min)

1. Does processed meat increase your change of developing cancer?

2. What fraction of adults are obese in the US?  /3

3. What percentage of deaths in the US are the result of obesity and cancer? /100%

4. In the next 25 years what fraction of adults in the US will have diabetes? /3

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

March 8 2018 Part 2 Jr. Achievement

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

By Veronika Stevenson and Rick Kojfman.

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'

4. 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.

March 6 2018 Noelle from Balu

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

Journal Entry Questions: #10

1. What inspires you?

2. What would it be that you would be excited about doing?

3. What is your grand dream?

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

5. What have you accomplished this year?

6. Who do you admire? What are the qualities that you admire about them?

7. Where are the virtues you would like to have?

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. 

We also answered a Journal Entry Question - #9

What is food security and why is it important to Revelstoke (1 paragraph)

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

1. Attendance

2. Review of class rules and expectations

3. New seating chart

4. 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?

Feb 28 2018 Jr Achievement Part 1

Blocks 3/4

Presentation 1 of 2 re: Jr Achievement

Pages 1 through 11 of your Jr. Achievement Workbooks.

Assignments: Due from workbooks.

Page 2 - Goal Pyramid

Page 3 - Career Word Cloud

Page 4. What I bring on the Journey

Page 6 - What did I learn?

Page 7 - Cost of Living Budget

Page 9/10 - First column Monthly Budget (based off Page 7 info)

Page 11 - Budget and Planning Worksheet

If you missed class today I will have your  Jr. Achievement Workbooks ready for you on Friday.

Feb 27 2018 - Healthy Relationship Presentation Megan Shandro

Great presentation by Meg Shandro on Healthy Relationships!

In addition to the workbooks you were provided we also viewed the below videos.

1. Relationships as a Tree by Madea



2. Love and Happiness




3. Cycling Through Consent

Feb 26 2018 Duo Tang Organization Journal Entries + Intro to Zero Waste and LFI

1. We organized our Planning Journals today with Journal Entries 1-7. Reference Feb 9 2018 blog post for a summary of Journals 1-6 and look at the post above that for Journal 7.

2. We discussed the Local Revelstoke Food Security Program/Organization - LFI and also reviewed the intro to the Revelstoke Food Charter.

3. We discussed the Zero Waste Movement and reviewed the following TedX talk on the topic.

Feb 21 2018 Food on a Budget

1. Finish up with - Brothers Green - Breakfasts - 5 - ingredients/simple/easy 

2.  Mastering Student Cooking: Lunch - 5 Meals, 5 Ingredients

3. Mastering Student Cooking: Dinner - 5 Meals, 5 ingredients

4.Group Work: Create a Meal Plan for 1 week including Breakfast/Lunch/Dinners for $100 total (about 15 a day). Must include daily breakdown, and daily & total week's grocery list.

Assignment:

To present as a group your final work in poster format. 

5. How To Live On $3 a Day | One Dollar Meals | Day One |

Feb 19 2018 Budget Monthly Costs and Affordable Cooking Options

1. We discussed 

Anaphylaxis and did some practice injecting with a tester Epi Pen.

2. We completed some group work: Budgeting for moving out. 

Monthly Costs 

Rent

Utlilities

Transportation

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Feb 16 2018

From your goal vision board assignments MANY/MOST of you showed an interest in travelling/international careers and or both. 

Today's Topic:
Getting Paid To Travel & Working While Travelling? 
What are some options? Group Work & Class Discussion - Brainstorming Session

Re: Next Steps: 
What can one do to propel one's self into the direction one wants to go?

1. Research - online - Blogs, You Tube, Doc's - try to connect with influencers via social (Insta, FB, LinkedIn etc) - we will talk in future classes re: what to do once connected with an influencer/possible mentor.

Next Up - We have already discussed thus far the difference between societal views of success and personal views of success - i.e. achievement of fulfillment and happiness. 

Expedition Happiness Doc. Netflix. 

Summary: A couple turns a school Bus into Loft on Wheels - Tiny House. Starting in America heading across Canada up to Alaska and then south - as far as the road takes them. Travelling mostly off the grid with a tiny house bus on wheels.

We got to 44:30 today. 

Feb 15 2018

3/4

We finished the last 20 minutes of Minimalism.

Class discussion.

Review of upcoming Revelstoke Tech Summit Feb 22 2018.

We brainstormed some questions for panelists.

We also viewed Tiny Is Beautiful re: tiny house development and living.

View and Discussion - Re: 6 Problems With The Modern Schooling System.

Do you agree or disagree with this video? If so why? How with the increases in tech affect schooling? your future career? Discussion.

Feb 13 2018

We discussed:

What is Success?

Which led to a 'Happiness Assessment'
 - and to the intro to:

Minimalism - A Documentary On the Important Things (Full piece available via Netflix).

"How might your life be better with less? Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things examines the many flavors of minimalism by taking the audience inside the lives of minimalists from all walks of life-families, entrepreneurs, architects, artists, journalists, scientists, and even a former Wall Street broker-all of whom are striving to live a meaningful life with less."

Film Trailer below.

Note: We will finish the last 20 min on Friday Feb 16 discussion to commence thereafter.

Feb 9th Block 7

We finished watching Generation Boomerang and answered the following reflection questions. 

Journal 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.

Class Notes:

* All Journals to date will be due Tuesday Feb 13 2018. 

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 - 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 2018

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. 

* And Vision Boards - still waiting for Kaeson N. and Kaleb P. 

Feb 8th 2018 Blocks 3/4

Block 3/4 Feb 8th

Materials Required: 

Access to projector and link to website linked below to view video.

* Note * Any students who have missed Journal Entries 1,2, 3, 4 - please check the last week's blog posts and catch up! All Journals to date will be due Tuesday Feb 13 2018.

There was a time when a University degree assured one a of good job, good pay and a comfortable life.  

Sadly this is just not the case any more.  

Today, the unemployment rate for young people in Canada is close to 15% – double that of the general population.  

The real crisis though is the increasing number of university and college grads who are underemployed – scraping by on low-paid, part-time jobs that don't require a degree.  

Although there are no official statistics in Canada, it's estimated that after graduating, one in three 25 to 29 year olds with a college or university degree ends up in a low-skilled job.  

And to make things worse, 60% graduate with an average debt of $27,000.  Mired in debt, and working in dead end jobs, their launch into adulthood is being curtailed.  Some are calling those of university age "the lost generation."

Youth unemployment and underemployment is a ticking time bomb with serious consequences for everyone.

GENERATION JOBLESS delves into why so many young Canadians are overeducated and underemployed.  The reality is that today's twenty-something's are entering  an economy in the throes of a seismic shift where globalization and technology are transforming the workplace. 

• Automation is replacing tens of thousands of jobs at a time.  
• Companies fixated on the bottom line are outsourcing jobs and wherever possible getting computers to do the work.  
• Employers are placing a higher premium on experienced workers, unwilling to invest in training new entrants to the workforce. 

So, young people are caught in a catch 22.  How do you get experience if no one will hire you without it?

Many are working for free as unpaid interns, just to try and get their foot in the door.  

For the first time in history youth are facing another unique challenge  – competition with their parents' generation for the small pool of jobs that do exist. Boomers who are delaying retirement. 

Watched Generation Jobless

Answered reflection Journal Question 6 in 3 paragraphs. 

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? 

After Break - 

Materials Required: 

Access to projector and link to website linked below to view video.

* Note * Any students who have missed Journal Entries 1,2, 3 or 4 - please check the last week's blog posts and catch up!

Social scientists say we’d better get used to the idea of young adults continuing to live in their childhood bedrooms, because this global phenomenon is the “new normal”.  

In Italy — where 70% of young adults live casa mama — they’re called “Bamboccioni” – or big babies.   

In the UK, where one in three parents are remortgaging their homes to support adult kids, they’re called “Yuckies” — Young, Unwitting, Costly Kids.   

In North America we’ve christened them “Boomerangs” for their tendency to keep coming home (if they ever left in the first place!)

GENERATION BOOMERANG examines why so many of today’s young adults are slow to launch out on their own. 

The reality is that many feel that getting ahead today requires one to achieve completion of post-secondary education. This leaves many young people heavily in debt.  And finding a job is tough.  

In Canada, the unemployment rate for 15 to 24 year olds sits at 16% — double what it is for the general population.   

But those aren’t the only reasons young adults are choosing to remain under mom and dad’s roof.  

After a childhood of overprotection, overindulgence, over-everything, many of today’s 20 and 30 somethings are finding the real world just a little too real. Why share a dingy basement suite with 3 roommates and eat macaroni, when you can live in a comfortable renovated basement and eat mom’s pasta primavera?  And parents?  Many are just fine with the arrangement, because they consider their kids their friends and like having them around.   And they are quick to come to the rescue whenever they see their offspring headed for adversity.

Watch Generation Boomerang - got to min 24 today. 

We will be answering reflection Question 7 tomorrow - 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. To be completed in class tomorrow Friday Feb 9th 2018.