Syllabus
Expectations
Ms. Cole
Public Issues Vocab
100

The name of this course

What is Public Issues?

100

The name of the set of expectations that can earn you “bucks” to spend at school.

What is “PROPS”?

100

The name of Ms. Cole’s Daughter

Sophia

100

This is a source that is directly connected to or an eye witness account of an event, such as a diary, video, recording, reciept, etc.

What is a primary source?

200

The two materials we will need for this class.

What are a laptop & a writing utensil?

200

The word in the acronym PROPS that means being on time and ready to work.

What is Punctual

200

The teacher Ms. Cole taught with last year.

Who is Ms. Schreiner?

200

In media or reporting this is prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair. It starts with a “b”.

What is bias?

300

The name of our first unit.

What is media literacy?

300

The expectation that you can rely on yourself, be prepared, & stay on task.

What is Self-Sufficient?

300

The street Ms. Cole lives on.

What is Daley Road?

300

Another word for trustworthy.  In news & media it means that people can rely on your sources or information & know they can be trusted.  It starts with a ”c”.

What is credibility?

400

The name of the grade category that assesses working effectively with group members?

What is collaboration?

400

The expectation that includes being respectful with your cell phone use.

What is Professional?

400

Ms. Cole’s Enneagram number

What is six?

400

In news & social media, this is false or inaccurate information that is deliberately intended to deceive.

What is misinformation?

500

The grade category that deals with turning work in on time, being on task, & showing growth

What is agency?

500

The expectation that includes treating people kindly, going above & beyond, & being willing to help others. 

What is Outstanding?

500

The number of years Ms. Cole has been teaching.

Eight Years

500

When you use one source to compare another source & make sure their information is accurate.  It starts with a “c.”

What is corroborate?

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