The Study of Contemporary Issues

During a class discussion, Luna brought up the importance of addressing the timely and relevant topics, or social issues, especially the social challenges that we are currently facing.

• Controversial issue

• Current issue

• Contemporary issue

• Economic issue

Arjun and Maya are discussing what makes an event or problem be considered a contemporary issue. Which of the following is NOT a factor?

• Important and valuable to society

• has an unclear effect on society

• happening at the present

• being talked by various groups in the society

During a class discussion, Zoe mentioned a topic that affects the planet's weather patterns and ecosystems. Which is an example of an environmental issue?

• covid 19

• climate change

• corruption

• racial discrimination

Arjun noticed that the prices of goods and services in his city have been rising steadily over the past year. What is this an example of?

• K to 12 program

• gender inequality

• deforestation

• Inflation

During a class discussion, Avery mentioned a situation where government officials were accepting bribes to overlook illegal activities. What is this an example of?

• desertification

• land grabbing

• corruption

• racial discrimination

When Mason wrote a diary entry about his experience at the science fair, is this considered a primary source?

• True

• False

Emma found an old diary in her attic and wondered if it could be considered a secondary source.

• True

• False

Hannah shared her thoughts on the new policy introduced at school, expressing her personal views and beliefs about its effectiveness.

• Fact

• Bias statement

• Opinion

• Inference

During a discussion in class, Maya mentioned that Covid-19 mainly spreads from person to person. However, she also noted that it can be left on objects and surfaces.

• Bias Statement

• Fact

• Opinion

• Conclusion

After conducting a detailed study on the effects of different teaching methods, Samuel and Charlotte described a relationship among the collected data. What is this statement called?

• Opinion

• Bias statement

• Inference

• Conclusion