INTRODUCTION:

The onset of social media networks such as Facebook, etc. have seen an increase in bullying in our schools. You attended an assembly on bullying. You have seen examples where bullying has become a very serious problem in our society.

· Do you feel that Facebook is a factor in the problem of bullying?

· Have you seen any signs of bullying in our school?

· Have you or someone you know ever been bullied?

You will look at this social issue and discuss some of the causes and solutions to this problem.

TASK:

Based on your research using the “PPA” (Public Policy Analyst) model, you will:

· Create a PowerPoint presentation consisting of 12 to 15 slides.

· Give an oral presentation . The oral presentation will last a minimum of 10 minutes.

· Use the instructions previously outlined for PowerPoint presentations.

PROCESS

Here are the six steps of the (PPA) model which you will be using:

1. Define. Define bullying as a social problem. This should be your first slide. Use Worksheet1

2. Gather Evidence Provide evidence of the problem. Worksheet2

3. Identify causes. Give the causes of bullying citing some examples. You should use newspapers and other media reports on bullied victims. Use Worksheet3 to help you organize your next 2 to 3 slides.

4. Examine Existing Policy. Do research on some of the current policies on bullying. Use Worksheet4 to organize your writing.

5. Develop Solutions. Complete Worksheet5 in developing your solutions to the problem.

6. Select the Best Solution. Use Worksheet6 to select your best solution.

RESOURCES

General

www.google.com

www.ask.com

Specific

Types of bullying

Causes

Tell-Tale signs of bullying for parents

Prevention-policies

Current policies

Policies and ideas

CONCLUSION:

By completing this PPA Web quest, you have now learned how to identify bullying behavior and know strategies for how to prevent it. As a Public Policy Analyst, you have identified the causes of the problem, provided evidence, and researched the current policies. As a result of this project, you have learned to create some policy changing decisions.

Let’s make a difference!

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION RUBRIC

STANDARDS:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question or solve a problem; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.3e Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.11-12.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.11-12.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.