Social Issues Research 3/29-3/30
Below is a short list of possible problems in the world to research for your problem-solution project. I have included links to help you explore a little more into the issues.
Your goal: Choose the top 3 social issues that you are interested in/passionate about that you would like to focus your research on. Fill in the What? So What? Now What? chart for each issue you are interested in. Then rank them according to which one you want most.
Depression:
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml
http://www.webmd.com/depression/
https://psychcentral.com/disorders/depression/
Bullying/Cyber bullying:
https://www.stopbullying.gov/what-is-bullying/definition/index.html
https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it/index.html
http://www.apa.org/topics/bullying/
Islamophobia:
http://bridge.georgetown.edu/what-is-islamophobia/
http://www.islamophobia.org/about.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamophobia
HIV/AIDS:
http://www.unfpa.org/hiv-aids
http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/health/
https://www.avert.org/professionals/hiv-social-issues
Obesity:
https://medlineplus.gov/obesity.html
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obesity/basics/definition/con-20014834
Minimum Wage/Living Wage:
http://minimum-wage.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=006456
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/problems-minimum-wage-2692.html
https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/09/living-wage-calculator-interactive-minimum-wage/404569/
Poverty:
http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/poverty/
http://www.globalissues.org/article/26/poverty-facts-and-stats
http://www.povertyusa.org/the-state-of-poverty/poverty-facts/
Gender Equality:
http://www.unfpa.org/gender-equality
http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/gender-equality/
http://www.genderequality.ie/en/GE/Pages/WhatisGE
Domestic Violence:
http://ncadv.org/learn-more/what-is-domestic-violence
https://medlineplus.gov/domesticviolence.html
https://www.justice.gov/ovw/domestic-violence
Racism:
http://www.globalissues.org/article/165/racism
https://itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au/resources/what-you-say-matters/what- racism
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/crime-law/racism/
Unemployment:
http://www.amosweb.com/cgi-bin/awb_nav.pl?s=wpd&c=dsp&k=unemployment+problems
http://www.economist.com/news/international/21576657-around-world-almost-300m-15-24-year-olds-are-not-working-what-has-caused
http://www.investopedia.com/articles/economics/10/unemployment-rate-get-real.asp
Environmental Issues (climate change, global warming, deforestation, pollution, etc):
http://www.unfpa.org/climate-change
http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/climate-change-2/
http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/biodiversity/
http://www.globalissues.org/issue/178/climate-change
Below is a short list of possible problems in the world to research for your problem-solution project. I have included links to help you explore a little more into the issues.
Your goal: Choose the top 3 social issues that you are interested in/passionate about that you would like to focus your research on. Fill in the What? So What? Now What? chart for each issue you are interested in. Then rank them according to which one you want most.
Depression:
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/index.shtml
http://www.webmd.com/depression/
https://psychcentral.com/disorders/depression/
Bullying/Cyber bullying:
https://www.stopbullying.gov/what-is-bullying/definition/index.html
https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it/index.html
http://www.apa.org/topics/bullying/
Islamophobia:
http://bridge.georgetown.edu/what-is-islamophobia/
http://www.islamophobia.org/about.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamophobia
HIV/AIDS:
http://www.unfpa.org/hiv-aids
http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/health/
https://www.avert.org/professionals/hiv-social-issues
Obesity:
https://medlineplus.gov/obesity.html
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/obesity/basics/definition/con-20014834
Minimum Wage/Living Wage:
http://minimum-wage.procon.org/view.resource.php?resourceID=006456
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/problems-minimum-wage-2692.html
https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/09/living-wage-calculator-interactive-minimum-wage/404569/
Poverty:
http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/poverty/
http://www.globalissues.org/article/26/poverty-facts-and-stats
http://www.povertyusa.org/the-state-of-poverty/poverty-facts/
Gender Equality:
http://www.unfpa.org/gender-equality
http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/gender-equality/
http://www.genderequality.ie/en/GE/Pages/WhatisGE
Domestic Violence:
http://ncadv.org/learn-more/what-is-domestic-violence
https://medlineplus.gov/domesticviolence.html
https://www.justice.gov/ovw/domestic-violence
Racism:
http://www.globalissues.org/article/165/racism
https://itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au/resources/what-you-say-matters/what- racism
https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/crime-law/racism/
Unemployment:
http://www.amosweb.com/cgi-bin/awb_nav.pl?s=wpd&c=dsp&k=unemployment+problems
http://www.economist.com/news/international/21576657-around-world-almost-300m-15-24-year-olds-are-not-working-what-has-caused
http://www.investopedia.com/articles/economics/10/unemployment-rate-get-real.asp
Environmental Issues (climate change, global warming, deforestation, pollution, etc):
http://www.unfpa.org/climate-change
http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/climate-change-2/
http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/biodiversity/
http://www.globalissues.org/issue/178/climate-change
What Do Fish Have to do With Anything? Full text here
Doodles due Monday
Vietnam War Worksheet re-do due Monday
Doodles due Monday
Vietnam War Worksheet re-do due Monday
As we prepare to begin researching social issues and possible solutions to those issues consider the following definitions. What are some things you see in society that are major issues?
Social Issues-A social issue is a problem that influences a considerable number of the individuals within a society. It is often the consequence of factors extending beyond an individual's social issue is the source of a conflicting opinion on the grounds of what is perceived as a morally just personal life or societal order.
Social Issues-A social issue is a problem that influences a considerable number of the individuals within a society. It is often the consequence of factors extending beyond an individual's social issue is the source of a conflicting opinion on the grounds of what is perceived as a morally just personal life or societal order.
Argumentative Essay
6 paragraph argumentative essay over cell phone use in school is due Friday . Use this template to help organize your argument.
6 paragraph argumentative essay over cell phone use in school is due Friday . Use this template to help organize your argument.
Notes Week of 1/30-2/3
-Police report re-writes due Monday, February 6.
-Vocab quiz over argumentative writing vocab next Tuesday, February 7th.
-Police report re-writes due Monday, February 6.
-Vocab quiz over argumentative writing vocab next Tuesday, February 7th.
2nd Semester Unit 1:
Focus: Persuasive/Argumentative writing
Culminating Project: By the end of this unit students will write an argumentative speech on teenage cell phone use.
Focus: Persuasive/Argumentative writing
Culminating Project: By the end of this unit students will write an argumentative speech on teenage cell phone use.
Week of 1/23-1/27
Monday: Argumentative writing vocabulary with practice.
Tuesday: Crime scene investigation-slip or trip?
Wednesday: Writing a persuasive police report based on facts
Thursday/Friday: Writing a persuasive opening statement from a lawyer's perspective-How do you introduce an argumentative paper?
PowerPoint of this week's lessons can be found here
Monday: Argumentative writing vocabulary with practice.
Tuesday: Crime scene investigation-slip or trip?
Wednesday: Writing a persuasive police report based on facts
Thursday/Friday: Writing a persuasive opening statement from a lawyer's perspective-How do you introduce an argumentative paper?
PowerPoint of this week's lessons can be found here
Week of 11/28-12/2
Monday: SSR and book checkout
Tuesday-Thursday: Research stations for A Christmas Carol
Friday: Answer check, rate group members. One week reading log to be turned in.
Monday: SSR and book checkout
Tuesday-Thursday: Research stations for A Christmas Carol
Friday: Answer check, rate group members. One week reading log to be turned in.
Week of 10/24-10/28
Monday: Intro to Edgar Allan Poe
Tuesday: Read The Black Cat
Wednesday-Friday: Construct your own short story using elements of horror such as superstition and suspense. (30 point grade)
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We are getting in to that time of year when the leaves begin to change, the air gets a little more crisp and spooky things start to happen. As Halloween approaches in just 2 short weeks, our classroom will become a place where eerie, spine-chilling, hair-raising stories come to life. I hope you're ready...
All Week: Read The Monsters are due on Maple Street with activities and comprehension questions.
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All Week: Read The Monsters are due on Maple Street with activities and comprehension questions.
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DON'T FORGET!
Test tomorrow over The Noble Experiment-the Jackie Robinson Story.
Link to the text can be found here.
Test tomorrow over The Noble Experiment-the Jackie Robinson Story.
Link to the text can be found here.
In Class Today:
Nearpod: MLA in-text citations
MLA In-text citations practice worksheet
Lance Armstrong comprehension Q's
Nearpod: MLA in-text citations
MLA In-text citations practice worksheet
Lance Armstrong comprehension Q's
PARENTS:
It's that time of year again...CONFERENCE WEEK (October 17-21)!
Conference week is quickly approaching and it is time for you to sign up to meet with your student's 3rd period teacher. You should be receiving an email from the teacher you will be conferencing with along with a link to a SignUpGenius where you will choose a time slot that is convenient for you. If you know you will be conferencing with me, you can click here to choose your slot!
Happy conferencing :)
It's that time of year again...CONFERENCE WEEK (October 17-21)!
Conference week is quickly approaching and it is time for you to sign up to meet with your student's 3rd period teacher. You should be receiving an email from the teacher you will be conferencing with along with a link to a SignUpGenius where you will choose a time slot that is convenient for you. If you know you will be conferencing with me, you can click here to choose your slot!
Happy conferencing :)
Welcome Back! I hope everyone had a great fall break!
Schedule Week of 10/3-10/7:
Monday: Revisit Lance Armstrong story in Literature book. Introduce overcomers of adversity worksheet
Tuesday: Jackie Robinson Short story in Literature book. Fill in Overcomers of Adversity worksheet.
Wednesday: MLA citation lesson in the Media Center
Thursday and Friday: Finish Jackie Robinson. Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting Lance Armstrong and Jackie Robinson. *will be graded*
Schedule Week of 10/3-10/7:
Monday: Revisit Lance Armstrong story in Literature book. Introduce overcomers of adversity worksheet
Tuesday: Jackie Robinson Short story in Literature book. Fill in Overcomers of Adversity worksheet.
Wednesday: MLA citation lesson in the Media Center
Thursday and Friday: Finish Jackie Robinson. Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting Lance Armstrong and Jackie Robinson. *will be graded*
Schedule Week of 9/19-9/23
Monday-Wednesday: IOWA Testing
Thursday: Narrative Writing using cause and effect. Exploring the adversities of our lives.
Friday: Revisions and sharing.
HAVE A FUN AND SAFE FALL BREAK :)
Monday-Wednesday: IOWA Testing
Thursday: Narrative Writing using cause and effect. Exploring the adversities of our lives.
Friday: Revisions and sharing.
HAVE A FUN AND SAFE FALL BREAK :)
Schedule Week of 9/12-9/16:
Monday: Introduction to new unit: Overcoming Adversity-What characteristics make an overcomer? Begin discussion of 9/11.
Tuesday: The Names by Billy Collins reading with vocab. Cause and effect PowerPoint
Wednesday: From Terror to Hope Scope article with Cause and Effect graphic organizer
Thursday: IOWA Testing. No ELA class
Friday: Vocab Quiz. Cause and Effect bio 2 paragraphs.
Monday: Introduction to new unit: Overcoming Adversity-What characteristics make an overcomer? Begin discussion of 9/11.
Tuesday: The Names by Billy Collins reading with vocab. Cause and effect PowerPoint
Wednesday: From Terror to Hope Scope article with Cause and Effect graphic organizer
Thursday: IOWA Testing. No ELA class
Friday: Vocab Quiz. Cause and Effect bio 2 paragraphs.
IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW:
Wednesday 9/14: Picture Day
Thursday 9/15-Monday 9/19: Musical Auditions.
Thursday 9/15-Wednesday 9/21: 7th Grade IOWA Testing 9:05-11:15 am
Friday 9/16: Applications for Student Council due
Wednesday 9/14: Picture Day
Thursday 9/15-Monday 9/19: Musical Auditions.
Thursday 9/15-Wednesday 9/21: 7th Grade IOWA Testing 9:05-11:15 am
Friday 9/16: Applications for Student Council due
Schedule Week of 9/5-9/9:
-Labor day: No school!!!
-Poetry Study Guide: Follow the links to get a copy.
-Poetry Group Project: find the figurative language, identify theme, tone and mood, and create a visual representation to present to the class.
-Friday: Summative poetry test.
IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW:
Wednesday 9/7: All grades due
Friday 9/9: first progress report home
Friday 9/9: First Mighty Mustang Celebration based on PBIS points. End of 1st 6 weeks!
-Labor day: No school!!!
-Poetry Study Guide: Follow the links to get a copy.
-Poetry Group Project: find the figurative language, identify theme, tone and mood, and create a visual representation to present to the class.
-Friday: Summative poetry test.
IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW:
Wednesday 9/7: All grades due
Friday 9/9: first progress report home
Friday 9/9: First Mighty Mustang Celebration based on PBIS points. End of 1st 6 weeks!
Items in the grade book thus far:
Formative:
- I Am poem (30 points)
-Figurative Language Zombie (10 points)
-Tone/Mood illustration project (30 points)
Summative:
-Figurative Language Quiz (10 points)
Formative:
- I Am poem (30 points)
-Figurative Language Zombie (10 points)
-Tone/Mood illustration project (30 points)
Summative:
-Figurative Language Quiz (10 points)
DON'T FORGET:
All I Am poems and figurative language zombie homework MUST be turned in by Wednesday, August 31 in order to receive a grade. On Wednesday, all missing work will go in the grade book as a ZERO.
All I Am poems and figurative language zombie homework MUST be turned in by Wednesday, August 31 in order to receive a grade. On Wednesday, all missing work will go in the grade book as a ZERO.
Weekly Schedule:
-Theme: The message/life lesson of a story.
-Tone/Mood: how an author feels about a subject (tone) and how
that makes you feel as the reader (mood).
-Finding theme, tone and mood in poetry.
-PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
-Theme: The message/life lesson of a story.
-Tone/Mood: how an author feels about a subject (tone) and how
that makes you feel as the reader (mood).
-Finding theme, tone and mood in poetry.
-PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!