Syllabus
The name of this course
What is Public Issues?
The name of the set of expectations that can earn you “bucks” to spend at school.
What is “PROPS”?
The name of Ms. Cole’s Daughter
Sophia
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?
The two materials we will need for this class.
What are a laptop & a writing utensil?
The word in the acronym PROPS that means being on time and ready to work.
What is Punctual
The teacher Ms. Cole taught with last year.
Who is Ms. Schreiner?
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?
The name of our first unit.
What is media literacy?
The expectation that you can rely on yourself, be prepared, & stay on task.
What is Self-Sufficient?
The street Ms. Cole lives on.
What is Daley Road?
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?
The name of the grade category that assesses working effectively with group members?
What is collaboration?
The expectation that includes being respectful with your cell phone use.
What is Professional?
Ms. Cole’s Enneagram number
What is six?
In news & social media, this is false or inaccurate information that is deliberately intended to deceive.
What is misinformation?
The grade category that deals with turning work in on time, being on task, & showing growth
What is agency?
The expectation that includes treating people kindly, going above & beyond, & being willing to help others.
What is Outstanding?
The number of years Ms. Cole has been teaching.
Eight Years
When you use one source to compare another source & make sure their information is accurate. It starts with a “c.”
What is corroborate?