B Block Human Geography - Diffusion, Hearths and Connections today. First, Tobler’s First law of Geography states that Everything is related to everything else, but near things are more related than distant things. Therefore the interaction between places diminishes in intensity and frequency as distance between them increases (time-distance decay). Diffusion is the process of dissemination, the spread of an idea or innovation from its hearth (place of origin) to other areas. What slows/prevents diffusion? - time-distance decay...the further something is apart from it's hearth the lesser the intensity of its transmission may become. Anything else?
So, Second, you'll need to define Hearth and then Relocation Diffusion and Expansion Diffusion along with the three types Contagious, Hierarchical, and Stimulus Diffusion. You'll also need to give examples of each type.
A Block Legal Studies - Remember, Section 1 of the Charter establishes that every Canadian is guaranteed the rights protected by the Charter while simultaneously providing for the possibility that these rights be limited by the government if such a limit could be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society. As such, it both guarantees and limits Charter rights.
This means that Freedom or Liberty are not absolute...The Charter is in place to ensure that the rights and freedoms of Canadians are protected. Requiring the government to justify Charter infringements ensures that these rights and freedoms are not arbitrarily limited by the government. The government has the burden of proving that any limit is justified.
I'll give you some time to complete questions 1-5 on page 40 of the All About Law text. Then, in partners, I want you to discuss the Multani v. Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys (2006) case on pages 41-42 of the All About Law text (so speak the answers not write them). We'll share out together as a class
In November 2001, Gurbaj Multani’s kirpan accidentally fell out from under his clothing, raising questions among the school community about school safety and whether or not he should be permitted to continue to bring the kirpan to school. The incident sparked a great deal of dispute among members of the school board and community. On one hand, parents and school administrators argued that, the kirpan could be used as a dangerous weapon in the school, and therefore violated the school’s code of conduct prohibiting the carrying of weapons. On the other hand, Gurbaj believes that his religion requires him to wear a kirpan at all times; a kirpan is a religious object that resembles a dagger and must be made of metal. In deciding on whether or not Gurbaj should be permitted to wear his kirpan, the Supreme Court weighed the consequences of limiting Gurbaj’s religious freedoms against the school’s obligation to maintain a safe school environment.
FYI: Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth guru of the Sikh order, founded the Khalsa in 1699. He commanded that the Five Ks or the five articles of faith be worn by Khalsa Sikhs at all times. The five articles of faith namely the Kesh (Hair), Kacchera (specific type of undergarments), Kangha (wooden comb), Kada (iron bracelet) and Kirpan (curved sword), collectively contribute to a Sikh’s external identity and a commitment to the Sikh way of life. The Kirpan is a short dagger that symbolizes a Sikh’s duty to come to the defense of those in peril. All baptised Sikhs wear it on their bodies at all times. It stands for bravery and protecting the weak and innocent, constantly reminding them of their duty to help those who suffer unjustly.
The council of commissioners’ decision prohibiting [Gurbaj Singh Multani] from wearing his kirpan to school infringes his freedom of religion. [Multani] genuinely believes that he would not be complying with the requirements of his religion were he to wear a plastic or wooden kirpan, and none of the parties have contested the sincerity of his belief. The interference with [Multani]’s freedom of religion is neither trivial nor insignificant, as it has deprived him of his right to attend a public school. The infringement of [Multani]’s freedom of religion cannot be justified under s. 1 of the Canadian Charter. Although the council’s decision to prohibit the wearing of a kirpan was motivated by a pressing and substantial objective, namely to ensure a reasonable level of safety at the school, and although the decision had a rational connection with the objective, it has not been shown that such a prohibition minimally impairs [Multani]’s rights.
C/D Blocks Social and Environmental Sciences - All afternoon with Young where we'll head to the Learning Commons / Library to work on a web quest graphic organizer on the environmental worldviews (political policy platforms) of the six Federal political parties in Canada. A political party is a group made up of people who share a similar political ideology and goals about society and government. The shared political ideology and goals are reflective of a Worldview. A Worldview is a collection of attitudes, values, stories and expectations about the world around us, which inform our every thought and action and each political party has a worldview which becomes their political policy platform (what they want to do and how they plan to do it)
You'll get a handout "Canada Federal Political Party Environmental Policies"
Fill out the graphic organizer / chart with information about the Leader for each political party (Liberal, Conservative, New Democrat, Green, Bloc Quebecois and People's Party) and then identify their Environmental Priorities, Promises, and Key Messages.
Use the links above and the following websites to help:
Then, I'll have you complete the Youth Vote Compass and find out what political party your worldview is most closely aligned with. After, you'll need to answer the following:
- Do you agree with where you were placed on the political spectrum? Why/why not?
- Does the political party you were placed with the Youth Vote Compass match your ideas (worldview) on the environment? Why/why not?
- Which political party do you think has the best environmental policy and why is that?
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