Central Idea
What helps you understand what’s happening in your community and the world
Awareness
What do we call the way news is shared in newspapers or on TV?
News presentation
What do we call it when someone speaks up for something they believe in?
Advocacy
What do we call the information about things happening right now?
Current events
What is it called when you take care of your own tasks and duties?
Key Concept: Responsibility (LOI#3)
What do we call the information about important issues happening right now?
Current Affairs
How do reporters make stories interesting for people to read?
Engaging writing
How can a person encourage others to support a cause?
By sharing their story
What is one way people learn about current events?
Watching the news
What do we call a person who stands up for what is right and makes fair choices?
Principled
What motivates people to volunteer, protest, or support a cause?
Inspires action
What do journalists check to make sure their information is true?
Facts
What is a common way people show they care about an issue?
Protests or rallies
How does social media help spread news quickly?
Sharing online
What is it called when someone asks questions and seeks to learn more about a topic?
An inquirer
How does being informed about social issues affect our responsibilities as citizens?
An awareness of current events
What tools do news reporters use to catch people's attention?
Pictures and videosVisuals
What do advocates often use to persuade others about their cause?
Facts and stories
Why is it important to check if news is true before sharing it?
To avoid spreading false information
What skills do you use when you gather information for a project and share it with others?
Research and Communication skills
What is the connection between being informed about global issues and taking steps to make a difference?
An awareness of current events inspires action
What do news reporters do to show different points of view in their stories?
Include different voices
How do successful advocates motivate people to join their movement?
By inspiring passion
How do different media sources influence what people think about current events?
By presenting different opinions
What theme helps us understand how people and events from different places and times affect our lives today?
Where we are in place and time