What if the key to success wasn’t just about big goals, but about small, consistent habits? This was the idea I explored through reading Atomic Habits by James Clear. In this project, I learned that creating good habits can make a huge difference, not only this year but also in the years to come. Answering the Driving Question: How Can Small Changes in My Habits Shape My Success This Year and Beyond? To kick off grade 10, I set a…
Hello, and welcome to the first post of my Grade 10 year. Today I will be answering the DQ “why does the world need more Canada?” Using my topic of Ukrainian Refugees entering Canada as evidence to support my answer. Answering the Driving Question: Why Does the World Need More Canada? For this project, I chose a topic that felt personal to me, as someone who is partly Ukrainian. The goal was to create a podcast exploring the question, Why…
tPOL PLP Declaration “Thank you for coming to my presentation of learning. I am the expert on my own learning. I am also responsible and accountable for my own learning. You can expect me to give an honest evaluation of my progress. We will discuss my strengths and opportunities for growth. Thank you in advance for listening and for offering feedback that I can use to improve as a learner.” So, the big question for this tPOL is:…
Introduction Spring Exhibition 2024 has arrived, and I’m thrilled to present my project, “Shadows of the Somme.” This year, our focus was on World War I, and our guiding question was, “How can I create a graphic novel that accurately depicts an event from WWI?” Initially, this seemed like a very difficult task, but through research, planning, and creativity, I managed to bring my vision to life. Here’s a detailed look at how I created “Shadows of the Somme.” Planning…
My image sources: Explosion Grave stone Kitchen Dining room 1 Dining room 2 Soldiers running Trench ducking Gardening Trench hiding Bedroom Therapy Trench walking Nature path Hand holding paper Sleeping nightmare Open front door
Introduction Shell shock is a term that emerged during World War I to describe the psychological trauma experienced by soldiers exposed to the intense and horrifying conditions of trench warfare. Today, this condition is understood as a form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This blog post dives into the origins of shell shock, its effects and symptoms, and some important facts about its development over time. Historical Origins of Shell Shock The term “shell shock” was first invented by British…
In The Name Of Nationalism. Indian Nationalism 🇮🇳 ——————————————————————————— Currently in PLP 9 humanities, we have been building up to our final project of the year, World War 1. Our most recent project was titled “In The Name Of Nationalism”. When this project was first introduced to our class, many of us were uncertain as to the meaning of nationalism, so you too may be wondering “what the heck is nationalism?” Nationalism is a strong love and pride for your…
India’s path to independence was shaped by three major movements that significantly weakened British control. The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920), Civil Disobedience Movement (1930), and Quit India Movement (1942) were key events that rallied Indian society against colonial rule, leading to independence in 1947. This blog post delves into the unique contributions and lasting impacts of these movements. Non-Cooperation Movement (1920): Led by Mahatma Gandhi, this movement encouraged Indians to stop using British goods and services. Gandhi asked people to leave…
Welcome & POL Declaration Welcome, (introductions) and thank you all for being here today! Before I get into the nitty gritty of my grade 9 year so far- I must do the ✨POL Declaration✨. Thank you for coming to my presentation of learning, I am the expert on my own learning. I am also responsible and accountable for my own learning. You can expect me to give an honest evaluation of my progress. We will discuss my strengths and opportunities…
Meet Frank, Frank is a toupigkey, he lives in stuffy land, he is a famous fashion designer… ok I don’t want to give the whole story away-keep reading to get to know Frank more! My guess is your pretty clueless right now, so let me tell you about our latest PLP 9 humanities project!! This project is titled “Rise Of The Frankenstuffies” it was a super fun project that I really enjoyed. It started off with us getting to rip…