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Body Image Poster Assignment Healthy Living

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Body Image Poster Assignment Healthy Living Your Task: Using the notes we took last class create a poster promoting good body image...create a brief draft and outline before starting your good copy. Your poster should : Send a clear message that promotes a healthy body image and self-esteem Include colour Take full advantage of the poster area Include a logo and slogan Include your good and rough draft Swedish H and M store features realistically-shaped mannequins Size 12

Introduction to Provincial Politics Presentation

Introduction to provincial politics presentation. You will have a limited time to complete the following to be presented to the class. Your Task: Get down as much information regarding your assigned provinces politics... - including political parties for each province(128), - which political party is in power, - the provinces premier, - do they have a minority government or a majority government - what are three political issues in that province, and why are they issues You will be assessed on the following: Student Organization /4 /4 /4 /4 Group Work /4 /4 /4 /4 Independence /4 /4 /4 /4 Meeting Outcomes Clear introduction /5 /5 /5 /5 Clear content/facts /5 /5 /5 /5 Statistics used /5 /5 /5 /5 Sources mentioned /5 /5 /5 /5

Classroom Democracy and Election Activity

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 A) Break students into groups of four to five. B ) Have them pick or 'elect' a spokes person from their group. C) Have each group present an argument regarding the following: 1) Should the death penalty be used in Canada? 2) The distribution of Wealth in Canada? 3) At what age should children be able to join Facebook? 4) At what age should children be able have a cellphone ? 5) Should we use more technology in the classroom? 6) Should should be the minimum age for adolescents getting their license? 7) Should grade nines be move to Forest Heights High School? D) Once students have formulated an argument have them create a mock legislature (now would be a good time to watch a Youtube video of question period)  E) Have students debate the topic and vote on a new law. D) Follow this up with a lesson on the election process... And optionally you could finish off the class with this...

Healthy Living 9 Pre-quiz Questions

Healthy Living 9 Pre-quiz questions : answer in complete sentences 1)       What are calories and how many calories in 1 gram of carbohydrate, protein, and fat? Page 8 2)       Read page 10 and after name one person needing many calories in the run of a day, and one person not needing a lot of calories? 3)       What are the three types of macronutrients? Why do you need them? 4)       What are the two types of micronutrients? Why are they important? 5)       What are the three types of carbohydrates and name two types of food for each type? 6)       What are the two types of proteins? 7)       Name five foods rich in proteins? 8)       What is the big difference between fat and the other two  macronutrients ? 9)       What are two types of healthy fats and what are three foods you can find them in? pg 22 10)   What are two types of unhealthy fats and what are two foods you can find them in? 11)   What are the two types of Vitamins? 12)   Name five types of minerals your body needs

Atlantic Canadian Culture and Occupation Culture: Social Studies 9 Quiz Review

Please answer the following in complete sentences: 1) What does ECMA stand for? What other forms of entertainment could promote culture? (95) 2) What is a definition for oral tradition and folk art? Why are oral traditions important to Atlantic Canadian culture? (96-97) 3) Name an important part of Atlantic Canadian Literature? Why is it important to Atlantic Canadian culture? (100) 4)Why is "Anne of Green Gables" an important part of PEI economy?  Is this positive? (101) 5) What are the six features of traditional stories? (97) 6) What are the five steps of research? Give two reasons to follow these steps? 7) What is the the correct definition of lifestyle (110) 8) Why do people work? Name four reasons, and what you think is the most important? (109) 9) Why is it important that both men and women have equal opportunity to participate in the work force? And do men and women have equal pay in the work force? (110) 10) What impact have electronic devices