Curriculum Overview Map

Detroit Public Safety Academy 2015-2016

Course/Subject: Current EventsGrade:High SchoolQuarter: 1st

Essential Questions-Units-Chapters-Concepts / Resources (include websites)
Essential Understanding: Make educated decisions about whether various websites or sources are biased in their coverage. Use reliable websites and other sources to research current event issues. Explain the importance of studying current events. Explain why the Internet is a more effective source than paper-based resources when researching current events.
  1. Why Study Current Events?
  2. Internet Research
  3. Research Methods
  4. Citing Sources
  5. Plagiarism
Essential Understanding: Make educated decisions about whether various websites or sources are biased in their coverage. Use reliable websites and other sources to research current event issues. Explain the difference of opinions on the subjects of capital punishment, euthanasia, eugenics, genetic engineering, and abortion. Form your own opinions on the subjects of capital punishment, euthanasia, eugenics, genetic engineering, and abortion. Evaluate others’ opinions on the subjects of capital punishment, euthanasia, eugenics, genetic engineering, and abortion.
  1. Capital Punishment
  2. Euthanasia
  3. Eugenics
  4. Genetic Engineering
  5. Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Life
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ABC News 4 Kids.
AskERIC Lesson Plans: Current Events.
Brain Bowl.
Children's Express.
CNNfyi.com.
Evening News Abstracts.
NewsCurrents.
News of the Century.
Newsweek Education Program.
Newspapers in Education (NIE Online).
New York Times Learning Network.
School Zone.
Star Tribune Online Idea.
Teaching Units from the Calgary (Canada) Herald.Creating a Classroom Newspaper
TIME for Kids.
Time 100.
Twenty-Five Great Ideas for Teaching Currrent Events!
U.S. News Online.
Vocal Point.
Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition.
Weekly Reader Galaxy: Current Events.
A&E Television.
Africans in America (PBS).
Cable in the Classroom Online.
Clinton Years.
CNN Lesson Plans and Multimedia Resources.
C-Span Lesson Plans and Teaching Ideas..
Discovery Channel.
Discovery Channel School.
Media Watch (NCSS)
Nova Online Teacher's Guide Library.
Online News Hour.
PBS.
Teachers.Nick.Com.(Nickelodeon's Web Site for Educators with Nick News)
Standards-CCSS/GLCEs/HSCEs-KC4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Vocabulary / Assessments/Projects
Research, inductive, deductive, sample, population, plagiarize, citing, references, capital punishment, eugenics, euthanasia, genetic engineering, pro-choice, pro-life, media, bias. / Weekly Journals
Quizzes on Topics
Essays
Movie Discussion/Questions
News Articles
Channel One Test

Curriculum Overview Map

Detroit Public Safety Academy 2014-2015

Course/Subject: Grade: Quarter: 2nd

Essential Questions-Units-Chapters-Concepts / Resources (include websites)
Essential Understanding: make educated decisions about whether various websites or sources are biased in their coverage. Use reliable websites and other sources to research current event issues. Explain the difference of opinions on the subjects of censorship, prayer in schools, creationism vs. evolution, and gun control.Form your own opinions on the subjects of censorship, prayer in schools, creationism vs. evolution, and gun control. Evaluate others’ opinions on the subjects of censorship, prayer in schools, creationism vs. evolution, and gun control.
  1. Censorship
  2. Prayer in Schools
  3. Creationism vs. Evolution
  4. Gun Control
Essential Understanding: Make educated decisions about whether various websites or sources are biased in their coverage. Use reliable websites and other sources to research current event issues. Explain the difference of opinions on the subjects of global warming, human rights, immigration, and national language. Form your own opinions on the subjects of racial profiling, affirmative action, and human rights. Evaluate others’ opinions on the subjects of racial profiling, affirmative action, and human rights.
  1. Racial Profiling
  2. Affirmative Action
Essential Understanding: Make educated decisions about whether various websites or sources are biased in their coverage. Use reliable websites and other sources to research current event issues. Explain the difference of opinions on the subjects of immigration, national language, and drug legalization. Form your own opinions on the subjects of immigration, national language, and drug legalization. Evaluate others’ opinions on the subjects of immigration, national language, and drug legalization.
  1. Immigration
  2. National Language
  3. Drug Legalization
Essential Understanding: Make educated decisions about whether various websites or sources are biased in their coverage. Use reliable websites and other sources to research current event issues. Explain the difference of opinions on the subjects of nuclear proliferation, global warming, and the war on terror. Form your own opinions on the subjects of nuclear proliferation, global warming, and the war on terror. Evaluate others’ opinions on the subjects of nuclear proliferation, global warming, and the war on terror.
  1. Nuclear Proliferation
  2. Global Warming
  3. The War on Terror
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ABC News 4 Kids.
AskERIC Lesson Plans: Current Events.
Brain Bowl.
Children's Express.
CNNfyi.com.
Evening News Abstracts.
NewsCurrents.
News of the Century.
Newsweek Education Program.
Newspapers in Education (NIE Online).
New York Times Learning Network.
School Zone.
Star Tribune Online Idea.
Teaching Units from the Calgary (Canada) Herald.Creating a Classroom Newspaper
TIME for Kids.
Time 100.
Twenty-Five Great Ideas for Teaching Currrent Events!
U.S. News Online.
Vocal Point.
Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition.
Weekly Reader Galaxy: Current Events.
A&E Television.
Africans in America (PBS).
Cable in the Classroom Online.
Clinton Years.
CNN Lesson Plans and Multimedia Resources.
C-Span Lesson Plans and Teaching Ideas..
Discovery Channel.
Discovery Channel School.
Media Watch (NCSS)
Nova Online Teacher's Guide Library.
Online News Hour.
PBS.
Teachers.Nick.Com.(Nickelodeon's Web Site for Educators with Nick News)
Standards-CCSS/GLCEs/HSCEs-KC4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Vocabulary / Assessments/Projects
Reparations, affirmative action, nuclear proliferation, racial profiling, creationism, evolution, 2nd amendment, immigrant, naturalization, illegal alien, global warming, climate change, terrorism, bias. / Weekly Journals
Quizzes on Topics
Essays
Movie Discussion/Questions
News Articles
Channel One Test
Debate Groups
PowerPoint Presentations

Curriculum Overview Map

Detroit Public Safety Academy 2014-2015

Course/Subject: Grade: Quarter: 3rd

Essential Questions-Units-Chapters-Concepts / Resources (include websites)
Essential Understanding: Make educated decisions about whether various websites or sources are biased in their coverage. Use reliable websites and other sources to research current event issues. Take a stance on a current issue and then gather information to act on the stance. Students will move from talking about issues, to attempting to do something about them.
  1. What can I do about this issue?
  2. How can I get people to support my stance?
  3. Are there groups in existence that share my thoughts about the issue?
  4. What are ways to persuade others about my issue?
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ABC News 4 Kids.
AskERIC Lesson Plans: Current Events.
Brain Bowl.
Children's Express.
CNNfyi.com.
Evening News Abstracts.
NewsCurrents.
News of the Century.
Newsweek Education Program.
Newspapers in Education (NIE Online).
New York Times Learning Network.
School Zone.
Star Tribune Online Idea.
Teaching Units from the Calgary (Canada) Herald.Creating a Classroom Newspaper
TIME for Kids.
Time 100.
Twenty-Five Great Ideas for Teaching Currrent Events!
U.S. News Online.
Vocal Point.
Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition.
Weekly Reader Galaxy: Current Events.
A&E Television.
Africans in America (PBS).
Cable in the Classroom Online.
Clinton Years.
CNN Lesson Plans and Multimedia Resources.
C-Span Lesson Plans and Teaching Ideas..
Discovery Channel.
Discovery Channel School.
Media Watch (NCSS)
Nova Online Teacher's Guide Library.
Online News Hour.
PBS.
Teachers.Nick.Com.(Nickelodeon's Web Site for Educators with Nick News)
Standards-CCSS/GLCEs/HSCEs-KC4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Vocabulary / Assessments/Projects
Persuasion, organizing, campaign, human rights, universal human rights, citizenship, current. / Weekly Journals
Quizzes on Topics
Essays
Movie Discussion/Questions
News Articles
Channel One Test
Social Media Project (getting the word out)
Campaign Posters
Universal Human Rights Project

Curriculum Overview Map

Detroit Public Safety Academy 2014-2015

Course/Subject: Grade: Quarter:4th

Essential Questions-Units-Chapters-Concepts / Resources (include websites)
Essential Understanding: Making a difference in the community is a prominent piece in being a good citizen. Students will find ways to engage the community and work collaboratively. We will use current issues as a guiding tool to select outlets where we can make a positive difference.
  1. What are ways we can help our community?
  2. How can community partners help our students?
  3. Why should schools and communities be connected?
Essential Understanding: Build a resume and cover letter. Prepare to interview for jobs. Importance of body language and articulation in an interview. Professional appearance.
  1. What are the components of a quality resume and cover letter?
  2. How can you avoid clichés while interviewing and building a resume?
  3. How do you prepare for an interview?
  4. Why should we dress professionally when going on interviews?
  5. How will knowing how to be “job ready” help me in high school?
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ABC News 4 Kids.
AskERIC Lesson Plans: Current Events.
Brain Bowl.
Children's Express.
CNNfyi.com.
Evening News Abstracts.
NewsCurrents.
News of the Century.
Newsweek Education Program.
Newspapers in Education (NIE Online).
New York Times Learning Network.
School Zone.
Star Tribune Online Idea.
Teaching Units from the Calgary (Canada) Herald.Creating a Classroom Newspaper
TIME for Kids.
Time 100.
Twenty-Five Great Ideas for Teaching Currrent Events!
U.S. News Online.
Vocal Point.
Wall Street Journal Classroom Edition.
Weekly Reader Galaxy: Current Events.
A&E Television.
Africans in America (PBS).
Cable in the Classroom Online.
Clinton Years.
CNN Lesson Plans and Multimedia Resources.
C-Span Lesson Plans and Teaching Ideas..
Discovery Channel.
Discovery Channel School.
Media Watch (NCSS)
Nova Online Teacher's Guide Library.
Online News Hour.
PBS.
Teachers.Nick.Com.(Nickelodeon's Web Site for Educators with Nick News)
Standards-CCSS/GLCEs/HSCEs-KC4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.11-12.1
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Vocabulary / Assessments/Projects
Community, partnerships, organize, campaign, resume, cover letter, body language, articulate, preparation, professional, business professional / Weekly Journals
Quizzes on Topics
Essays
Movie Discussion/Questions
News Articles
Channel One Test
Mock Interviews
Community partnership projects
Volunteer Work