Current Issues

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Author:

Individual Authors

Subject:

Arts, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

Open High School of Utah

Collection:

Open High School of Utah

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

Current Issues is a one semester Social Studies elective that takes a close look at the media surrounding us. We analyze the unique place in history occupied by the United States that allowed media to develop and flourish. From there we investigate the origins of Newspaper, Television, Internet, and Advertising. After looking at the past history of various mediums of mass communication, students then take a look at current efforts and future endeavors of each communication tool. Finally students end the course in a disruptive innovation on the research paperĐwith collaborative research done in a Wiki Space. Students stay connected with current events as they are happening and learn perspective about the media that we interact with on a day to day basis.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs, Full Course, Homework and Assignments, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Downloadable docs, Video

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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Copyright Holder:

Individual Authors