Dec 31 2014

This is the Dec 31 2014 Discussion Topic

Please think about the following topic.

Is it okay to bribe children to behave well?
What is the difference between bribing, encouraging, and rewarding?

Have fun in class!

See you really soon.

Have a great New Year's Eve!!

Dec 23 2014

-         This is the Dec 23 2014 Discussion

-          What is your first impression of this food?

-          Why do you think people are willing to eat this?

-          Do you think this food is expensive?

-          I would try it, so I have to ask, would you try it?

-          In Canada, there are a few foods that I will not eat, are there any foods you won’t eat in your country?

http://www.reuters.com/video/2014/09/14/mexico-dishes-up-creepy-crawly-fare?videoId=343257229&videoChannel=4

Please watch the video and be ready to discuss the above questions in class.

Have a great class!

Matthew

Dec 17 2014 Blog Discussion

 We will be discussing this topic:

Health vs. Appearance

1) Which do you think is more important, health, or appearance?
2) Would you take medicine to cure an appearance problem (for example, acne or serious pimples) even though it might negatively affect your health?
3) Do you think our culture is too worried about appearance?
4) If someone dies because they were taking a prescribed drug, whose fault is it? The company that makes the drug, the government for allowing the drug to me prescribed, the doctor for prescribing the drug, or the patient for choosing to take the drug?

Please think about these questions prior to class.

Thanks!

Matthew

Dec 10 2014 Discussion

Please watch this video (we will watch it in class too) and consider the questions below. Use you dictionaries if needed please.


http://www.ted.com/talks/gever_tulley_on_5_dangerous_things_for_kids#t-543649

Should power tools be used by kids?

Is experiencing danger healthy or good for kids?

Why do parents, governments, etc., put off (delay) the danger kids will eventually encounter (experience)?

Did you like danger as a kid? How about now? What did the danger teach you? What dangers did you experience?

Do you agree with the five things kids should experience?
- fire
- knives
- spears (throwing)
- deconstructing machines
- breaking laws (pirating music and driving)

Is this presenter crazy?