This one's for you!

Grade 8s... Eighth graders... One grade above the grade 7s...

Okay so now that we have cleared things up about who this assignment is for, we can get to the real assigning part!

(Choo Choo!)

Assignment #10 (or what ever assignment you are on,) Diary/letter

Video, Words, more words Get your facts straight! Check out some of these links I have posted for information, but don't stop there make sure you are writing with Historical Accuracy. It's History class after all!

So here's the scoop: For this awesome worky work you be writing in the perspective of someone during the 1880s when the great Canadian Railroad was being built.

You will either write it as a diary entry (by one of the workers on the track, or one of the head honchos in charge of all the workers. Like how you are SUPER stressed about dead lines, how workers have died but you can't stop production, etc), But don't let that limit you! You can write from perspective of a relative/family member of someone who has died in construction, anything!

Or it could be a letter writen from someone involved/affected by the railroads production.

There is alot of room to be creative here! But if you are chosing to vary from the beaten path, just make sure to tell Miss. Pollock or myself so we can give you the "GO!" sign.

(!!!!!!)

If you have any question 8'ers don't hesitate to ask!

First Mission Debriefing!

Prepare yourselves for action! Action of the highest calibre, HISTORY ACTION!

(High Five!!)

So it’s been about a week since my last post, and I would like to say…. The waiting has paid off! I am here (well, not really “here”. Probably like 30 feet from you when you are reading this) bringing you the most exciting excitement you have ever had the pleasure of experiencing!

Yes, you’re right, it is History Excitement. But enough talking about how much fun it’s going to be you probably want me to get on with it and just tell you….

But I won’t! I just keep talking about nothing. “Blah, Blah, Blah” that’s all he’s said. But you’d be wrong! I have said lots of things funny useless things yes, but there has been lots of this said. (Well….Not really said, typed to be literal.)

Assignment #9 The Diary of An Englishman,

Loyalist Click here!


Wednesday has brought you into the lab with history on the brain. I have given you a link (see above) taking you to a fantastic site talking about Loyalists.

But wait! Don’t go there yet! ‘Cause you don’t know what you are doing yet!

For this assignment Miss. Pollock and I want you to make a diary entry from either two perspectives: (If you are really creative and want to try something else, talk to one of us before hand so we can give you the GO signal to make sure it’s A-OK) Loyalist moving from America up to Canada and how that makes you feel, or a British Colonist in Canada and how you feel about having the loyalist Americans coming.

For a refresher lets talk some H-ry (awesome new short form for “History”, and yes, I think it will catch on!).

Who were the Loyalists??:

The Loyalists were people who traveled from Britain to North America, but remained Loyal to the Crown. Meaning they still paid taxes and shared the political views of the Queen even while away.

Why were they kicked out:

Sorry I am running out of time to make this post for your history class. We will talk in class but this is a good place to start researching before making your Diary Entries for Assignment #9!

While you are working....

Okay so I keep getting people talking to me about how I broke my arm punching a toilet. It's true, it did happen, and only about a year ago.

(I probably looked just like this.)

But it got me thinking, I shared a funny embarrassing story with you guys, I would love to hear one from you. So got a anecdote* or something you want to share (or maybe don't want to share) post a comment or a link to your blog so I can read about it!

I also just found out how to make a pole for you guys. Its just for fun, so give me your opinion.

So tell me about the time you broke your leg, or how you got that scar on your leg.

*Anecdote: a short interesting or amusing story. Told through the eyes of the person who experienced the event. Definition brought to you by the mind of the Dr. Professor.

Babie Animals are crazy cute.

Well some of them at least. Allow me to take you through some. Ranging from would-run-over-broken-glass-to-give-them-a-hug-cute, to would-throw-chalk-in-your-eyes-to-distract-yourself-from-the-ugly-cute.

#9 Red Fox

Look at him! Like a teddy bear crossed with an angel!

If you were walking down the street, no matter how many you were trying to act, if this little guy ran in front of you. No amount of force in the 'verse would keep you from chasing this guy down and bringing him home... Giggling to yourself the whole time.

Cuteness level: 12 talking dogs. (If theyweren't slightly creepy)

Okay so I am going to keep adding to this countdown thread, and yes, talking about cute baby animals does relate to history.

But I promiss, I will get around to asigning real things for you guys and girls to do in class. Things that will be awesome and fun and full of knowledgy-goodness.

.....

A Little bit Thirsty,

Howdy there fellow fellows, happy to see my counter reach 8! (Yesh! Sooo popular!)

Well now that I have so many followers, I thought I might as well do a little introduction about myself.

*In pirate voice* I arrr 16, attend'n the schooling of Nepean High Schoool in grade 11. *Ends pirate voice*

(Sad Monkey Pirate... Awesome.)

Okay so it's pretty hard to do a voice over the internet, so that is the first and last time I try that.

LESSON LEARNED!

So, that's pretty much who I am. Wait maybe you guys want to hear about the Pollock Clan

There are 5 kids in my Family, I am the Youngest, Miss Pollock is the my senior, and is the second eldest.

There are 3 other boys in my (well, OUR) family. Dr. Pollock the oldest, University Pollock the Middle, and Angry Pollock the one just older than me.

Fun facts!: I broke my arm once when Angry Pollock beat me in a fight and I punched a toilet. Learn from my mistakes! Toilets are stronger than fists!

As We Wave Goodbye to the Weekend...

10:18, kids are outside playing, I on the other hand may not play. I must work. ALWAYS working.

Monday has come again, filled with it's regular sorrows and some special ones (Internet meltdown, Unquenchable thirsts, and Alligators.)

So I come to you know from the web with nothing much to say so I shall depart for a little..

WAIT! Don't go! Just thought of something important to say!

Okay this Blog's purpose: Well what I am writing right now is just for fun but someday you will begin to receive mission debriefings from here in multiple forms. I am planning on making some video assignments in the future as well as on a regular basis I will be sending out fun Bonus mark objectives.

So check here if your bored. Because chances are, I was bored first and wrote something.



See... What did I say?.... Alligators....

Explosions and High Fives

I know what you're thinking. (Cause I'm a mind reader...) "Why is it called 'Violent Science'? Isn't this a history blog?!"

Well worry not adoring fans! It remains your ticket to the exciting world of Canadian History! (and no, that was not sarcasm.)

Okay, okay, allow me to explain a little bit.

First question: "Who are you and where have you come from?"

Answer: I am the legendary Dr. Professor Mr. Mike. But you may call me Dr. Professor. I originate from the far away land of Nepean High School. Under a mutual agreement between the rulers of that realm and the rulers of this one, which have granted me passage to engage in your classes. And yes Miss. Pollock is my Big Sis.

Second Question: "Why Violent Science?"

Answer: Because.

Third Question: "Explosions and High Fives?? What's the deal with that? That never happened in Canadian History."

Answer: Not yet... Mission accepted! *Runs from computer*