January
29
Social 8: Jan 29 Reflection of Election
- Today we started with a list of positive things we observed during the election process for the Grade 8 election. We also constructed a list of negative things or criticisms we had. We had a good discussion of some of the things observed during the process.
- We looked at Leaders of political parties and how they are chosen. Between Stephen Harper and Peter McKay, Harper was the one chosen to represent the Conservative Party. We looked at the differences between these two men: one is a family man, the other single; one is in his early forties and greying, the other is in his late thirties and a very attractive, fit man. It is differences like these that may have contributed to the decision of who to lead the Conservative Party.
- The students were left with some questions to ponder and have a Reflective Journal-type assignment to have completed for Wednesday’s class. What are your final thoughts about the process of the election and its outcomes?