Welcome to Co-op!

1. 2. 3. 4. Big Questions for Day 1 Whats the point of school and Co-op? Whats there to learn in Co-op? What kind of community to we want to create? Who are my teachersreally?

The next 75 minutes of your life

Big Question (BQ) Why are we here? By the end of the block I can Explain why Im in school, why Im in Co-op and Im more motivated to be here. What youll do with what youve learned Write various concise summaries leading to an essay on the topic next week.

The next 75 minutes of your life

The Plan for todays Stipp blocks About my pictures Unveiling the constitution Why are we here? II Trace pre-write continued Essential learning in Co-op SS 11 learning opportunities Why do we need a government? By the end of these two blocks I can Explain the Co-op family constitution Explain what I want to get out of Co-op Explain the essential learning outcomes of Co-op Explain what were learning in SS 11 and what the essential tasks are Explain why we need a government What youll do with what youve learned Chat with your partner about the constitution Summarize the four SS units and their essential tasks Add to your Why am I here pre-write Write a powerful, personally meaningful, Why am I here essay next Thursday

The Co-op Family Constitution

Read the Constitution and annotate it:

Annotate means to write stuff on it to keep you focused on making meaning of what you read. Try these annotations: Put a check mark beside sections you understand Put a question mark beside sections you dont understand Put a happy face beside sections you really like Put a frowny face beside sections you dont like Once youre done annotating: Turn to your partner from yesterday clear up any confusions you many have and discuss your happy and sad faces When youre done talking about the constitution, hi-five your partner and say Thank you for helping me learn. Continue your conversation from yesterday getting to know each other until the rest of the class is finished.

In the words of former Co-op students

This experience has been an absolutely extraordinary one, full of all sorts of valuable lessons, experiences and most importantly, fun. I've learned much more about the world around me, and not in some perfunctory, memorize-this-and-that, or ace-the-test way, but in a genuinely interested and engaged way(at least for the most part). Elvis Nguyen Co-op 2011

Co-op reignited the thirst I have for knowledge, and I constantly catch myself google-searching and wikipediaing everything and anything, just to gain a better understanding. This habit is one that I am really excited about, because in a way it reminds me how important school is to me. 2011 Co-op student

For the first time in ten years, I wanted to go to school. I was excited to learn, and I learned so much. Courtney Mardones Co-op 2011

Coop has been such an amazing experience and has changed me into a better person. It has taught me ways to overcome my distracted mind and enjoy school. Coop has changed my life. Chelsea Vanranden Co-op 2011

I can honestly say I hated school before coop, it has changed my life. Before this semester I dreaded getting up and going to school because it was so so so boring and I hated learning. I had no idea that it was not the material that was the problem but it was actually myself. Once I engaged myself in what was being taught I genuinely enjoyed learning, I almost craved it. It took me so long to get to that point of loving learning and then after spring break it all fell apart and I drifted back into my old habits but I still remember how it felt. I have confidence that next I will be able to get back and engage myself and I will once again enjoy learning.

Just knowing what Im aiming for makes me feel relieved inside. Co-op
student

For the first time in my life Im really interested in going to college and becoming something. Chris Biggar Co-op student

Co-op has been an amazing experience for me. My work experiences were awesome and I am so thankful for the opportunities I was given. The information we learned in class actually seemed relevant to life.
Nicole VanDeursen Co-op student.

Co-op gave me a lot more confidence and helped me understand others better so I can be better at being me.
Joon Lee Co-op student

Co-op has changed my life forever. Joel

Daoulas Co-op student

What I didnt expect was all the learning about myself and finding new interest in old subjects. Mike Peeters Co-op 2012

I am more confident and openI believe I have grown as a student and a person in real life. Jake Booth Co-op 2012 I learned a bit more about myself, what I might like as a career, how to be selfregulated, and think critically, I learned how to learn and I learned more about love. Kevin Kwon Co-op 2012

I learned that the working world is not easy and that adults are not lying when they say its a good idea to stay in school. Alex Ferguson Co-op 2012

I learned how to communicate with people on my own and to step out of my safe-zone. Taylor Nguyen Co-op 2012 Ive learned to lessen my hate towards English and even enjoying it from time to time Im currently reading for fun, which was a goal I never thought I could achieve. Kim Bautista Co-op 2012

This class has left me with increased confidence and growing creativity. It has also made me more conscious of my surroundings. Lilly Truong Co-op 2012
I have learned so much more that just school subjects; this was a chance for me to really realize all that I could be with the support of great people around me. Marisah Hildebrandt Co-op 2012

Ive learned to think beyond the boundaries that have been erected over the course of my high school experience and its amazingTo be pithy about it, my time in co-op has been amazing. Its unlike anything Ive ever felt in high school: the sense of true learning, support, family and closeness is just so overwhelming. Hannah Rosalejos, Co-op 2012

Which quote would be least likely to come out of your mouth based on your school experience so far? Which quote would you most like to be true of your Co-op experience?

Why are you here trace

Next Thursday youll write the following trace In a well developed essay discuss what you intend to get out of Co-op. Consider questions such as: What do you want to learn in English/ SS/ Psych/ WE? What do you want to learn/ experience beyond those courses? Why is this important to you? What will you do to make sure you make it happen?

Learning Log

Pithy Version (Summary) # 1

What have you learned so far? Summarize in 15 words or fewer, please. Also, give your summary a powerful title. I will call on three people to randomly share their summaries. All three will receive valuable feedback on their summarizing skills. A Good Summary is CABO Captures main ideas Accurate Brief Own Words

CABO San Lucas, Mexico

Using your Red Yellow Green Cards How well do you know the person next to you?

know him/her not at all or barely

know him/ her a little know him/ her well

The person next to you is your partner for now

Even if you know this person a little, I want you to start with them from scratch, as if it was the first time youve ever met them. Throw out everything you think you know about this person. Assume only the best in them. Assume that theres a human being inside them that wants to connect with others. Assume that this human being is doing the best he/ she can and is just trying to make find his/ her place in the world.

Learning Log

Why Are You Here?

Answer the following with deep thought in your stylish new learning log. I will call on people randomly to share their answers.
1.
2. Jan 30, 2012

Why did you come to school today?

Why did you take Co-op? What do you hope to get out of it?

The Great Divide

Years ago I traveled to Spain with a friend. We went to the Prado. We got there late and after an hour or so the guard reminded us that the museum would soon be closing. I was sorry since my companions greater interest in art was helping me enjoy the museum experience more than usual. But I was unprepared for her reaction. I could tell that our required departure was creating genuine pain. She was experiencing something I didnt get. The only way to relieve her discomfort was to assure her wed go back first thing in the morning. It means that much to you? I asked. She was as surprised by my lack of feeling as I was by the power of hers. We stood, the two us, on different sides of a divide that I know no way to cross. I had never known a painting in a the way she did. But for the first time in my life I recognized, and envied, what art could mean for others.

What are some things were on opposite sides of a divide of?

You dont know what you dont know.

The more you know the more you realize that you dont know.

If I had a Million Dollars

You are being paid 1000000 dollars to as part of a psychological experiment. You will be locked up in a one room apartment with all the necessities (food, shower, bathroom, etc) for one year. You are allowed to bring: 1 movie 1 book You only have 3 minutes to decide you better go quickly

Take a look in your at your book and movie

Do you feel good about what you chose? Why or why not? Of all the possibilities out there, what percentage do you think you had to chose from? For example, What percentage of all books every written do you think youve read?

Why are you here?

To Expand Your Vista

Read more:http://quotationsbook.com/quote/7152/#ixzz1CZRUc5sn on Quotations Book

Most people are not really free. They are confined by the niche in the world that they carve out for themselves. They limit themselves to fewer possibilities by the narrowness of their vision.

J.S. Naipaul

Learning Log

Pithy Version (Summary) # 1

What have you learned so far? Summarize in 15 words or fewer, please. Also, give your summary a powerful title. I will call on three people to randomly share their summaries. All three will receive valuable feedback on their summarizing skills. A Good Summary is CABO Captures main ideas Accurate Brief Own Words

CABO San Lucas, Mexico

On your Card: Abbreviate the headings

Book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Movie: Little Miss Sunshine Favorite Subject: Social Studies Worst Experience in School: getting bullied in grade 9 Biggest Fear in School: Lunch without friends Best Experience in School: going to Ottawa in Gr. 12 Best Teacher: Mr. Moser Needs as a Learner: Time to process and think dont rush me. Anything else: I love chocolate/ anything sweet

Unicycle Hockey

Rock, Paper, Scissors

Net Ball

Extreme Ironing

handball

What about
Careers?

Dietician

Occupational Therapist

Art Therapist

Environmental Technician

EVENT PLANNER

What About
Hobbies? Relationships? Friendships? Communities to live in? There are so many things out there you dont even know exist its scary. On top of that there are possibilities that dont yet exist but that you could create.

When it comes to important questions in life like:

What career will I choose? What am I looking for in a mate? Whom will I vote for? Where will I travel? How will I make a difference in the world? How will I find meaning in my life? What percentage of the options do you think youre choosing from right now?

You dont get educated by just showing up!

You need to take charge of your learning. Dont waste any opportunity to learn. The more you learn the more doors youll open creating extraordinary possibilities.

Learning Log

Pithy Version (Summary) # 2

What have you learned so far? Summarize in 15 words or fewer, please. Also, give your summary a powerful title. I will call on three people to randomly share their summaries. All three will receive valuable feedback on their summarizing skills. A Good Summary is CABO Captures main ideas Accurate Brief Own Words

CABO San Lucas, Mexico

Why are you here?

To Expand Your Vista

The next 75 minutes of your life

Big Questions (BQ) What kind of community do we want? Who are Mr. Stipp, Mr Schieve and Ms. Davis really? What you could learn Why youre here. How to work well in a group What a powerful community looks like What youll do with what youve learned Co-create a classroom constitution. Write an autobiography

Sometimes Co-op might feel like this

Vista Expansion opportunities in Co-op

Learning Log

Why are you here?

Read the handout Why are you here? and add anything to your page that rings true for you, that motivates you.

Essential Learning In Co-op

read critically and thoughtfully write clearly and creatively speak clearly collaborate self-regulate think well, decide and act develop your character consider your future understand 20th Century Canadian history understand Canadian government understand important global issues understand human behavior

For each goal come up with 1-2 real reasons it is worth attaining ideally these reasons should motivate you.

Learning Log

Pithy Version (Summary) # 1

What have you learned so far? Summarize in 15 words or fewer, please. Also, give your summary a powerful title. I will call on three people to randomly share their summaries. All three will receive valuable feedback on their summarizing skills. A Good Summary is CABO Captures main ideas Accurate Brief Own Words

CABO San Lucas, Mexico

Compassion

Why are you here?

To make your life extraordinary

Expanded Vista

Through

Skills, Knowledge & Understanding

Thoughtful, loving action

Extraordinary Life

Critical Thought

What Kind of Community do We Want?

Learning Log

What Kind of Community do We Want?

What kind of community do we want to create to help us reach our goals (expanded vista including Co-op goals)?

Learning Log # 3

What Kind of Community do We want

For each of the following slides write down what the picture says about the kind of community Mr. Stipp envisions for this class point form is fine

How will we Create Such a Community?

The Co-op Family Constitution You are working in your groups. The tallest person is the recorder. The person with the longest hair is the time-keeper. 1. Go through the questions one by one spending about 3 minutes on each. 2. For each question start with a round robin that gives everyone a space to speak. 3. Continue to give everyone opportunities to participate 4. Be prepared to share with the rest of the class.

Co-op Family Constitution

1.To succeed/ keep views open/ learn more about the world/ help each other while doing it. To create opps. New way of learning change the way you learn Build on knowledge already attained Expand our vista Team building everyone pitching in to help each other Have fun 2. positive, encouraging, family like atmosphere, outgoing everyone should have their say. Accepting and openminded help people if theyre unsure, not biased, self-control, doing your own work, comfortable, challenging, a place we want to come to, a place where people are not afraid to participate, patience with each other, time to be serious know when to draw the line

3. respect, comforting, patience, open mind, caring, understanding, treat people in here better than you would outside the classroom, honorably, fairly, tolerance, accepting, loving, 4. keep your workplace organized, homework projects, on time, make goals for self, helping others when they need it, responsible for your own learning,

5. use words to work it out, confront the person in a respectful manner, forgiveness put it behind you, compromise, if not comfortable talking to the person, talk to teacher for mediation, hug it out, group discussion, openmindedness, believing that the other person has your best interest in mind, really listening and being empathetic. Dont assume youre right.

6. equal and fair treatment

All agree on the rules Golden rule Eating no mess, no strong aromas, and share with teachers Hands to self Listen quietly Music at appropriate times / reasonable volume No offensive or vulgar language Respect your surroundings Respect others stuff

7. Vote off the island, calculus tests, dt, apologies, apology letter, figure out why theyre breaking the rules compassion for peoples mistakes, anger jar 8. Talk to the teacher about the concerns e-mail, talk to counselor, persuasion, compromise, reasoning, 9.

The next 75 minutes of your life

Big Questions (BQ) What could I learn in social studies 11 and whats expected of me in this class. What caused World War I? What you could learn Get some real motivation for SS 11 The causes of World War I What youll do with what youve learned Write the What I will get out of C-op trace on Friday. Write a pithy version of the Causes of WW I

Co-op Information

Semester Calendar
http://coop2013.weebly.com/calendar.html

Before Spring Break

After Spring Break

P1

Ms. Davis

P1 Mr. Schieve P2 Mr. Schieve

P2 Mr. Schieve

P3
P4

Mr. Stipp
Mr. Stipp

P3
P4

Mr. Stipp
Mr. Stipp

Much of Co-op is Integrated meaning we all teach pretty much everything

Stipp Socials, English, Psychology, Work Experience Schieve Socials, English, Psychology Davis English, Psychology, Socials

www.coop2013.weebly.com

The next 75 minutes of your life

The Plan for the first block What will you learn this semester (add to Trace pre-write) Why do we need a government? Crash landing an island now what? By the end of this block Write my trace Thursday Explain why a government is important Im filled with questions about the best way to run a country.

How did he get his job? What does he stand for?

Why did these people have to leave their country? What should Canada do about it?

Compassion

Why are you here?

To make your life extraordinary

Expanded Vista

Through

Skills, Knowledge & Understanding

Thoughtful, loving action

Extraordinary Life

Critical Thought

Why does this 3 year old have to work recycling toxic batteries? What can you do about it?

How did we get these rights? Do you have to be a Canadian citizen to be protected by the Charter? Who in the world doesnt have such rights? Should you care?

What country is this? How is their life different and similar to ours?

WORLD PER CAPITA GDP FIGURES 2006

What is GDP and why is it so important?

Should you be worried about this graph?

What does power do to people?

Why is this happening? Can we do anything about it?

Whats the best way to persuade people?

What is love?

Where is Mr. Stipp sitting? More importantly, why doesnt he have a chair like this in his classroom?

GOVERNMENT OF CANADA Jan 2006-present (FEDERAL)

Executive Branch Queen LAW (Governor General)

LAW

SENATE

PRIME MINISTER
CABINET Legislative Branch

Cabinet Ministers

Policy Proposal
HOUSE OF COMMONS

Prime Minister

PM BILL

Bureaucracy Government employees

SUPREME COURT OF CANADA (Nine Judges)

How on earth does this mess work?

Judicial Branch Federal Court of Canada Superior Courts of the Provinces

Is Canadas democracy working?

Where is this and why should I care?

How did I use writing to give my Dad a great birthday present?

How do groups of people affect an individuals behaviour?

Where in Canada did this happen? When? Why?

Who are these guys?

Why is what hes doing weird?

How was Canada a part of these peoples murder?

How did my ability to write well impress my wife enough to go out with me?

Should we be proud of Canadas military history in the last 100 years?

What is schizophrenia?

What is this?

How did he gain power? How did he keep it? Where does Psychology fit into all of this?

What was it like to live in Nazi Germany?

Whats this all about?

What country is this? In which book will I read about it?

Where in the world is this? Should we care?

 Why is this man a hero? What can one person (you) do to make a difference

I bet that no one here knows all the answers. More importantly, most of you have never even considered the questions because they fall outside of your vista.

Mr. Stipps Family Photo Album