SI+General+Info

__ Goal: __ The goal of this unit is for you to create awareness about a particular social issue. Identify why this issue is a problem and what can be done to solve the problem (i.e. why it is called a problem-solution project).
 * Social Issues Unit Overview **

__ Steps: __
 * 1) Select a social issue.
 * 2) Identify the problems (background, statistics, personal stories (max. 1), effects on humans/animals, etc.) associated with your issue.
 * 3) Complete your project for phase I.
 * 4) Identify two possible solutions for your social issue.
 * 5) Research the solutions for your social issue.
 * 6) Complete your project for phase II.
 * 7) Work with students within the 21st Century Literacy classes who researched similar topics (mental health, environmental issues, etc.) to complete a project demonstrating your knowledge of your issues.

** Guiding Questions **

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** Note-taking Requirements ** 1. Notes from 3 Gale sources 2. You may have notes from up to 2 Internet sources 3. 40 different notes (each note labeled as DQ, P, or S) 4. All stats count as 1 note 5. All notes must be in YOUR words 6. Notes will appear under the MLA source citation 7. Phase I notes are on the "Problem Notes" page on your wiki 8. Phase II notes are on the "Solution Notes" page on your wiki 9. At least 5 notes from each source 10. 1 personal story

BENCHMARKS 2 Internet sources || 10/28 || /10 points  ||
 * ** Assignment ** ||  ** Due Date **  ||  ** Points Earned/Points Possible **  ||
 * Three topic options selected with rationale for each (Google Form) || 10/21 || /12 points  ||
 * Wiki created and shared (Google Form) || 10/24 || /10 points  ||
 * Preliminary research completed (on wiki) || 10/24 || /10 points  ||
 * 5 sources from Gale
 * 40 Notes
 * // Most of these notes should be on the background and historical information of your topic, as well as the topic’s __problem__ // || 10/31 || /40 points  ||
 * Phase I Project (see rubric) || 11/9 || /65 points  ||
 * Optional: Phase I Project Revisions ||  ||  Can regain ½ the points lost  ||
 * 30 Notes
 * // Most of these notes should focus on more details about 2 __solutions__ for your issue // || 11/10 || /30 points  ||
 * Phase II Project (see rubric) || 11/18 || /90 points  ||