Media and Bias
What is Bias?
Bias is when someone expresses being in favor or against something; it is usually unfair
What are human rights?
Human rights are rights believed to belong to every person.
What are some causes of water scarcity?
Bad infrastructure that causes contaminated water, insufficient use of water, drought, etc.
What is a carbon footprint?
Your carbon footprint is how many greenhouse gasses are generated by our actions.
Who is the president of the United States?
Joe Biden
Name at least one bias media source.
Fox News, CNN, MSNBC (these are just some popular ones)
What are some examples of human rights that we discussed in this class?
Human right to healthcare, education, housing and children's rights.
What is food insecurity?
Food insecurity is when people do not have a access to healthy, nutritious foods.
Sustainability is using goods that will sustain themselves overtime, contributing less pollution to the environment.
Where will the 2022 Winter Olympics be held?
Beijing, China
Facebook, Snapchat, Tik Tok (any social media)
What multi-national organization oversees how countries treat human rights?
The United Nations
What is a food desert?
A food desert is when a town is lacking a grocery store that sells fresh, nutritious, affordable foods.
Why does Greta Thunberg stress sustainability?
She believes we need to take action before it is too late.
What Full House star just passed away in early January 2022?
Bob Saget
What makes a source credible?
It is produced by a credible organization, it is backed by factual information, it is produced for a purpose, etc.
Why is it especially important for adults to protect the rights of children?
Children do not know of there rights and therefore cannot advocate for themselves or protect those rights.
What are some solutions to the water crisis?
Conserving water, fixing infrastructure, using water in different ways, eating less red meat, etc.
Why are some people opposed to believing in climate change?
Some believe it is a natural cycle of the earth.
What is the newest Covid-19 variant?
IHU