Analyze current social challenges affecting the Eastern Caribbean and develop informed perspectives through media literacy and critical thinking.
Various media sources (pictures, newspaper clippings, video clips), gallery walk observation sheets
Observation quality, discussion participation, understanding of social issue complexity
Video equipment, news report templates, research materials, costumes/props
Research accuracy, script quality, presentation skills, understanding of issue complexity
Debate topic cards, research materials, timer, judging rubrics
Use debate rubric evaluating argument quality, evidence use, rebuttal effectiveness, and respectful engagement with opposing views
Students identify and analyze social issues affecting their community and region
Students develop skills to analyze and create media content about social issues
Students analyze multiple perspectives and develop informed opinions on complex issues
