AOT Unit 1-3 Finals Review

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● Slide 19: Rumor or Conjecture (Task Cards)
● Slide 22: Objectivity of an Argument Discussion Questions (Handout)
● Slide 25: Willy Wonka (Video)
● Slide 29: Fake news (Video)
● Slide 32: Groupthink (Task Cards)

Lesson Resources

*Please note that the review contains components from a few concepts from Units 1-3.
For timeliness, please consolidate the Unit Review to fit the needs of your students.

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Do Now

During the year, we have learned
about many concepts, such as:
metacognition, fact versus opinion, point of view, consequences, reliable and valid, groupthink.

Which concept made the most
impact on you? What have you
changed with your new
knowledge?

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Learning Objective & DOL

Learning Objective
The SWBAT demonstrate an understanding of their knowledge of Units 1-3.

Unit 8 Review:
Given several activities and review questions, the SW
demonstrate their knowledge of curriculum standards and explain their reasoning to show mastery.

Metacognition

Day 2

CT 1.2c- Consider metacognitive questions when facing controversial problems or different perspectives

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The following metacognitive strategies can be used when facing controversial problems:

● Self-questioning
● Reflection
● Perspective-taking

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Self-questioning: examination of one's own
actions and motives

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Reflection: serious thought or consideration

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Perspective-taking: looking at a situation from a viewpoint that is different from one's usual
viewpoint

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Explain how each of the three metacognitive strategies can help you approach this problem more effectively.

There's a debate on campus about whether students should have longer PE classes. Some students argue that extra time for PE would allow them to relax and recharge, leading to better focus in class. Others believe that
longer PE classes would cut into valuable learning time and could lead to disciplinary issues in PE class.

1. Self-Questioning
2. Reflection
3. Perspective-Taking

Fact vs Opinion

PS 11.1 Identify rumors or conjectures in speech or text

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Rumor: A widely held opinion having no known
source

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Conjecture: An educated guess or inference based on evidence or reasoning.

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Using ​Partial Information :)

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Rumor or Conjecture Task Cards Activity

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Point of View

Day 4

IL 3.2b Determine "objectivity" of an argument

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Objective: arguments consider multiple perspectives or viewpoints, even if you disagree with them. You acknowledge opposing arguments and address them fairly.

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Objectivity of an Argument Discussion Questions

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Consequences
Day 2

PS 3.4 Predict the consequences of emotional vs. logical reactions to the same situation

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What predictions can be made about the consequences of throwing away unhealthy food from your refrigerator? Is this a logical reaction or an emotional reaction?

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What predictions can be made about the consequences of the characters actions in the video? Is this a logical reaction or an emotional reaction.

Reliable and Valid
Day 5

IL 4.2b Determine whether information is reliable and valid

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Reliable: suitable or fit to be relied on.

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Valid: well-grounded or justifiable

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Why is it important to get news from reliable sources? What are the consequences of spreading or believing fake news?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPE6CkAW9QY

Solutions Day 2

PS 4.4 Explain the concept of groupthink

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Groupthink: is the habit of members of a group to change to those opinions or feelings most common in their group

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Groupthink Task Cards Activity

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