Friday, October 25, 2024

AGENDA 

1. Canadian Constitution Law

2. Assignment 3 - Individual/Group Presentation - [Assessment OF Learning]

LEARNING GOALS

1. I will be able to explain the role of Parliament in creating the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the role of the judiciary in interpreting and enforcing the Charter.

2. I will be able to explain from a legal perspective why it may or may not be justifiable to limit individual or collective rights and freedoms in some situations.

3. I will be able to compare from a legal perspective the rights and protections of individuals.

MATERIALS

Chapter 5 and notes from October 10.

ASSESSMENTS

1. Assignment 3 (Individual or Group Presentation) - Constitutional Reform [Due: Friday, October 31, 2025]

CLASSROOM

Make sure you have completed and submitted your Opinion Paragraph and Chapter 5 Worksheet.

Friday, October 17, 2025

AGENDA 

1. Canadian Constitution Law

LEARNING GOALS

1. I will be able to explain the role of Parliament in creating the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the role of the judiciary in interpreting and enforcing the Charter.

2. I will be able to explain from a legal perspective why it may or may not be justifiable to limit individual or collective rights and freedoms in some situations.

3. I will be able to compare from a legal perspective the rights and protections of individuals.

MATERIALS

ASSESSMENTS

1. Assignment 2 - Opinion Paragraph [Due Today!]

CLASSROOM

Make sure you are up-to-date with your work.

Friday, October 10, 2025

AGENDA 

1. Assignment 2 - Opinion Paragraph.

2. Canadian Constitution Law

LEARNING GOALS

1. I will be able to explain the role of Parliament in creating the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the role of the judiciary in interpreting and enforcing the Charter.

2. I will be able to explain from a legal perspective why it may or may not be justifiable to limit individual or collective rights and freedoms in some situations.

3. I will be able to compare from a legal perspective the rights and protections of individuals.

MATERIALS

ASSESSMENTS

1. Assignment 2 - Opinion Paragraph [Due: Monday, October 20, 2025]

Friday, October 3, 2025

AGENDA 

1. Test 1 [Assessment OF Learning]

2. Canadian Constitution Law

3. Sources of the Canadian Constitution

LEARNING GOALS

1. I will be able to explain the reasons of various individuals and groups for seeking legal reform. 

2. I will be able to analyze the impact of landmark legislation on the development of human rights law in Canada.

MATERIALS

ASSESSMENTS

1. Test #1 - Today!

CLASSROOM

Activity 3 - Canadian Constitutional Law 

Friday, September 26, 2025

AGENDA 

1. Presentations - Philosophers and Legal Theorists [Assessment OF Learning]

2. Demographic and Technological Changes to the Law; National and International Events

3. Lobby Groups

4. Psychological, physiological and sociological theories of criminal behaviour.

LEARNING GOALS

1. I will be able to assess the relative effectiveness of various legal or political means used by individuals and groups.

2. I will be able to identify some key issues and developments that have influenced legal changes

3. I will be able to explain various psychological, physiological and sociological theories of criminal behaviour. 

MATERIALS

ASSESSMENTS

1. Assignment 1 - Individual/Group Presentation [TODAY!]

2. Test #1 [Friday, October 3, 2025]

CLASSROOM

1. Upload Assignment 1 Presentation Slides and Summary Report. 

2. Activity Questions on psychological, physiological and sociological theories on criminal behaviour.

Friday, September 19, 2025

AGENDA 

1. Changes to the Law

2. Sources and Categories of the Law

3. Theories and Concepts of the Law

LEARNING GOALS

1. I will be able to explain how various non-legal influences have affected laws.

2. I will be able to explain the distinction between domestic and international law.

3. I will be able to evaluate the different theories relating to law.

MATERIALS

ASSESSMENTS

Assignment 1 - Individual/Group Presentation [Due: Friday, September 26, 2025]

CLASSROOM

1. Complete the Worksheet on Chapter 2.  Due: Wed. September 24, 2025

Friday, September 12, 2025

AGENDA 

1. Diagnostic Quiz

2. Legal Thinking Concepts

3. Changes to the Law

4. Sources and Categories of the Law

5. Theories and Concepts of the Law

LEARNING GOALS

1. I will be able to explain the significance of various legal and political concepts.

2. I will be able to explain how various non-legal influences have affected laws.

3. I will be able to explain the distinction between domestic and international law.

4. I will be able to evaluate the different theories relating to law.

MATERIALS

ASSESSMENTS

CLASSROOM

Accept the Google Classroom invitation