Shakida Hercules
Urban Assembly Academy for Future Leaders
Topic:
Gun Violence
Introduction:
In New York City the rate of
people killed by gunfire is at a low, but it is still happening. Using this
WebQuest we will explore how gun violence can be prevented and what can we do
as a community to help.
(An
array of guns found after a search)
Task:
You will be divided into
groups of 4 and each group will be responsible for turning in:
1. A prezi presentation
or a google slides presentation on gun violence in NYC
In your groups I will assign
specific responsibilities to each member of the group.
You will be graded based on
the rubrics attached to this project, you must review them in order to be
successful
Process:
In order to complete this task you will complete the following steps with your groups.
For each step you will be given a worksheet that your group must complete and
turn in to move on to the next step. On prezi you
must create a title slide including: team member’s names and presentation date.
Then each process step will have its own slide.
1. Define the problem: Explain the problem you
are presenting, and what communities it affects. This should help you answer
the question below.
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Why is gun
violence a problem in NYC?
Worksheet 1 - Defining the
problem
2. Gather Evidence: This is where you prove
that the problem is an actual problem using statistics and research.
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Research using given resources
Worksheet 2 - Gathering
Evidence
3. Identify the cause: At this step you
identify some reasons for homelessness in nyc.
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What are some of the causes of gun violence in NYC?
Worksheet 3 - Identifying the
cause
4. Evaluate Existing policies: A policy is any
kind of government action which can happen at local, state, or national level.
Use the following question to guide your thinking.
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How is the city tackling gun violence?
Worksheet 4 - Evaluating
existing policies
5. Developing a solution: Think about how the
problem can be solved. Use the following questions to guide your thinking.
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Is the current policy effective? If yes, can it be strengthened
and how? If no, what may be a better solution for the issue of gun violence?
Worksheet 5 - Developing a
solution
6. Select the best policy: Determine which
solutions would be the best to solve the problem.
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Examine whether or not the solutions from step 5 are feasible
and effective
Worksheet 6 - Selecting the
best policy
Resources:
https://nyagv.org/resources/
(New Yorkers Against Gun Violence)
https://www.cityandstateny.com/articles/politics/ask-experts/how-do-new-yorks-gun-laws-measure.html
https://www.npr.org/2019/12/19/788440932/does-new-york-city-need-gun-control
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=ae259e6b1540402b929444f33ffbba5d
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/peacenyc/index.page
Evaluation:
Grading Rubric for Prezi Presentation
|
|
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
Content |
Content is accurate and all required information is
presented in a logical order. |
Content is accurate but some required information is missing
and/or not presented in a logical order, but is still generally easy to
follow. |
Content is accurate but some required
information is missing and/or not presented in a logical order, making it
difficult to follow. |
Content is questionable. Information is
not presented in a logical order, making it difficult to follow. |
Content is inaccurate. Information is
not presented in a logical order, making it difficult to follow. |
|
Slide Creation |
Presentation flows well and logically. Presentation reflects
extensive use of tools in a creative way. |
Presentation flows well. Tools are used
correctly. Overall presentation is interesting. |
Presentation flows well. Some tools are
used to show acceptable understanding. |
Presentation is unorganized. Tools are
not used in a relevant manner. |
Presentation has no flow. No tools
used. |
|
Slide Transitions |
Transitions are smooth. Transitions enhance the
presentation. |
Smooth transitions are used on most
slides. |
Smooth transitions are used on some
slides |
Very few transitions are used and/or
they distract from the presentation. |
No transitions are used. |
|
Pictures, Clip Art
Background |
Images are appropriate. Layout is pleasing to the eye. |
Images are appropriate. Layout is
cluttered. |
Most images are appropriate |
Images are inappropriate. |
No images |
|
Mechanics |
No spelling errors. No grammar errors. Text is in authors’
own words. |
Few spelling errors. Few grammar
errors. Text is in authors’ own words. |
Some spelling errors. Some grammar
errors. Text is in authors’ own words. |
Some spelling errors. Some grammar
errors. Most of text is in authors’ own words. |
Many spelling and or grammar errors.
Text is copied. |
|
Presentation Skills |
Well rehearsed. No
pronunciation errors or other mistakes. |
General level of rehearsal. Few pronunciation errors or other mistakes. |
Acceptable level of rehearsal. Some
pronunciation errors or other mistakes. |
Low level of rehearsal. Numerous
pronunciation errors or other mistakes. |
No rehearsal indicated. Too many
pronunciation errors or other mistakes. |
Group Members ________________________________ Section _____
Subject ______________________________ Score _____
Score/Grade: 6 to 7=10
10 to 11=30 14 to 15=50 18 to 20=70 24 to 27=90
8 to 9=20 12 to
13=40 16 to 17=60 21 to 23=80 28 to 30=100
Conclusion:
By the end of this assignment
students will learn about how gun violence is a social problem in NYC. They
will also develop a possible solution for the problem of gun violence in new york city.
Standards:
ELA
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
Integrate and evaluate
content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and
quantitatively, as well as in words.1
Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
History/Social Studies
Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.