Teens in Politics

What is worth standing up for?

Aim: Students will be able to determine their role in politics by reading an
opinion article, discussing the article and journaling about their own opinion.

Agenda:
1. Journal: What does politics mean to you? What do you know about
politics? Do you think teenagers should be involved? Why?
2. Article: Teens should find way to get involved in politics
3. Gallery Walk
4. Discussion
Homework: Pick 3 political topics that you would want to
research and write them in your notebook!
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Aim: Students will be able to determine the credibility of a text by doing
the C.R.A.A.P. Test
Agenda:
1. Finish up Discussion from yesterday
2. Mini-Lesson: Credibility of research sources
3. Partner C.R.R.A.A.P Test
4. Independent C.R.R.A.A.P Test
Homework: Narrow down your political topic
to two choices (eliminate 1). Scratch one
out in your notebook
Thursday, September 4, 2014
When was the information published or posted?
Has the information been revised or updated?
Does your topic require current information, or will older
sources work as well?
Do the links work?

Example websites:
Virtually Hawaii
CNN.com

Currency
Information needs to be able to be
verified on another website
Information should have a bibliography,
or list of sources where they got their
information from
Example Websites
http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/sightings.html
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/profile.cfm?Object=Pluto

Reliability
Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question?
Who is the intended audience?
Is the information at an appropriate level, i.e., not too simple or too
advanced for your needs?
Have you looked at a variety of sources before determining this is one you
will use?
Are you comfortable citing this as a reputable source for your research
paper?
Example website:
Bottlenose Dolphins


Relevance
Who is the author/publisher/source/sponsor?
What are the author's credentials or organizational affiliations?
Is the author qualified to write on the topic? Google the author to get more
information.
Is there contact information, such as a publisher or email address?
What does the URL (.com .edu .gov .org .net)reveal about the author or
source?

Example websites:
Hormone Wizard
EFSA


Authority
Where does the information come from?
Is the information supported by evidence?
Can you verify any of the information in another source (NOT
Wikipedia!)?
Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion?
Are there spelling, grammar, or typographical errors?

Example websites:
H1N1
Medicine in Ancient Egypt


Appropriate
What is the purpose of the information? Is it to inform, teach, sell,
entertain, or persuade?
Do the authors/sponsors make their intentions or purpose clear?
Is the information fact, opinion, or propaganda?
Does the point of view appear objective and impartial?
Are there political, ideological, cultural, religious, institutional, or personal
biases?

Example website:
Hawaii Independent & Sovereign

Purpose
Aim: Students will be able to cite 3 sources using APA style formatting by
utilizing EasyBib.com

Agenda:
1. Review of C.R.A.A.P. Test
2. Mini-Lesson: APA citations
3. 3 sources APA cited

Homework: Pick you political issue (eliminate 1 more topic) Circle the
topic you will research in your notebook
Friday, September 5, 2014