Objective: Write an informative speech, about the educational barriers and solutions in SBCUSD.

Essential Question: What barriers and solutions can be used for the education system in San Bernardino?

Some interesting statistics:

67.9 percent of African-American students graduated with their class in 2014. 75.4 percent of Hispanic students graduated with their class in 2014.

http://www.dailybulletin.com/social-affairs/20140428/graduation-rates-hit-r...

However, only
23% of recent high school graduates, who took the ACT test, were prepared for college.

http://www.thecollegesolution.com/how-many-high-schools-students-are-ready-...

TASK: Students around the world face barriers to education. What barriers might students in this country (and SBCUSD) face that would have to be overcome in order to graduate high school and continue on to post-secondary education? Select one barrier, discuss and explain the problems this barrier causes, and research and explain 2 strategies that can help students overcome this barrier.
PROMPT: You are part of a member of a non-profit organization who goes around to different schools. Write an inspirational speech to a group of students who have encountered your chosen barrier. You are helping them realize what their options are.
ROLE - AUDIENCE - FORMAT - TOPIC

1. What are some barriers noted in the video?

2. What are some solutions noted in the video?

video

Choose your barrier

• Drugs/ Alcohol
• Depression/ Suicide
• Bullying/ Cyber bullying
• Family Issues
• Low Motivation (by students and/or teachers)
• Low Grades/Scores

In one paragraph discuss the barrier, and how it creates problems for the individual and for the community.

OBJECTIVE: I can review websites to determine their reliability and credibility.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What websites can be used for my research paper?

As you watch the video, answer:

• What are some ways you know a website is trustworthy?
• What are some ways to know a website is not trustworthy?

A website is credible and reliable if you can trust it.
How do you know if you can trust a website?

flocabulary video

credible website questions

NOW....

You are going to research 2 solutions to your chosen barrier.

TASK

• Research a solution to your barrier.
• Record and cite the information on your research note card.
• You will have two days. One day for research note card 1. One day for research note card 2.

Technology expectations

• I will not change the settings.
• I will not change the background.
• I will not clear the history.
• I will go on appropriate and relevant websites.
• I will place the ipad flat on the desks at all times.

http://rocainc.org/
Teacher modeling of creating a research notecard