Project Documents
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GOOGLE FORM - Topic SelectionChoose your top three topics for this project.
E-Cigarettes and Vaping
Key Question
Are e-cigarettes and vaping a health hazard?
Database articles, news articles, and charts & graphics:
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DATABASE: Overview - e-Cigarettes and VapingReference Point Digital Database
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DATABASE: The Debate - e-Cigarettes and VapingReference Point Digital Database
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DATABASE: Facts - e-Cigarettes and VapingReference Point Digital Database
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1A - ARTICLE: E-cigarettes / Issue OverviewNewsela - Level 530
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1B - ARTICLE: E-cigarettes / Issue OverviewNewsela - Level 720
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2A - ARTICLE: e-Cigarettes & Vaping DangersNewsela - Level 540
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2B - ARTICLE: e-Cigarettes & Vaping DangersNewsela - Level 840
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3A - ARTICLE: Teens are vaping more than smoking cigarettesNewsela - Level 560
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3B - ARTICLE: Teens are vaping more than smoking cigarettesNewsela - Level 880
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4A - ARTICLE: Are warning labels needed for e-cigarettes?Newsela - Level 820
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4B - ARTICLE: Are warning labels needed for e-cigarettes?Newsela - Level 940
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5 - ARTICLE: E-cigarettes found unsafeAchieve - Level 880
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6 - ARTICLE: These cigarettes might not take offAchieve - Level 880
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INFOGRAPHICS: E-Cigarettes and VapingReference Point Digital Database
Gun Control
Key Question
Should individuals have the right to carry a concealed handgun?
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DATABASE: Overview – Gun ControlReference Point Digital Database
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DATABASE: The Debate – Gun ControlReference Point Digital Database
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DATABASE: Facts – Gun ControlReference Point Digital Database
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1A - ARTICLE: Gun control key termsNewsela – Level 610
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1B - ARTICLE: Gun control key termsNewsela – Level 830
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2A - ARTICLE: Guns in AmericaNewsela – Level 760
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2B - ARTICLE: Guns in AmericaNewsela – Level 840
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3A - ARTICLE: Is it time to pass tough gun control laws?Newsela – Level 580
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3B - ARTICLE: Is it time to pass tough gun control laws?Newsela – Level 820
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4 - ARTICLE: The gun debateAchieve – Level 880
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INFOGRAPHICS: Gun ControlReference Point Digital Database
Immigration
Key Question
Should undocumented immigrants be offered a path to citizenship?
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DATABASE: Overview – Illegal ImmigrationReference Point Digital Database
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DATABASE: The Debate – Should undocumented immigrants be offered a path to citizenship?Reference Point Digital Database
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DATABASE: Facts – Illegal ImmigrationReference Point Digital Database
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ARTICLE 3: A Dream DeferredNYT Upfront Magazine
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1A – ARTICLE: Overview of Immigration reformNewsela – Level 580
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1B – ARTICLE: Overview of Immigration reformNewsela – Level 830
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2A – ARTICLE: Some want to change or get rid of ICENewsela – Level
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2B – ARTICLE: Some want to change or get rid of ICENewsela – Level 800
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3A – ARTICLE: Undocumented immigrants welcome in sanctuary citiesNewsela – Level 580
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3B – ARTICLE: Undocumented immigrants welcome in sanctuary citiesNewsela – Level 840
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4A – ARTICLE: What is citizenship?Newsela – Level 370
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4B – ARTICLE: What is citizenship?Newsela – Level 660
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5A - ARTICLE: Rights and responsibilities of US citizensNewsela – Level 510
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5B - ARTICLE: Rights and responsibilities of US citizensNewsela – Level 780
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6 - ARTICLE: A dream for manyAchieve – Level 880
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7 - ARTICLE: Tracking immigrants through social mediaAchieve – Level 880
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INFOGRAPHICS - Illegal ImmigrationReference Point Digital Database
Legalizing Marijuana
Key Question
Does using marijuana lead to increased addiction?
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DATABASE: Overview – Legalizing MarijuanaReference Point Digital Database
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DATABASE: The Debate – Will Legalizing Marijuana Lead to Increased Addiction?Reference Point Digital Database
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DATABASE: Facts – MarijuanaReference Point Digital Database
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1 - ARTICLE: Teen brains aren't adult brainsAchieve – Level 880
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WEBSITE: MarijuanaTeens Health
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WEBSITE: MarijuanaNational Institute on Drug Abuse
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INFOGRAPHICS - MarijuanaReference Point Digital Database
Police Powers
Key Question
Are police biased against racial minorities?
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DATABASE: Overview - Police PowersReference Point Digital Database
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DATABASE: The Debate - Police and Racial BiasReference Point Digital Database
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DATABASE: Facts - Police PowersReference Point Digital Database
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1A - ARTICLE: The Hate U GiveNewsela - Level 550
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1B - ARTICLE: The Hate U GiveNewsela - Level 900
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2A - ARTICLE: Racial ProfilingNewslea - Level 560
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2B - ARTICLE: Racial ProfilingNewsela - Level 840
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3A - ARTICLE: Definition of systemic racismNewsela - Level 570
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3B - ARTICLE: Definition of systemic racismNewsela - Level 840
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4A - ARTICLE: Police ReformNewsela - Level 560
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4B - ARTICLE: Police ReformNewsela - Level 850
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INFOGRAPHICS:Reference Point Digital Database
Video Games and Violence
Key Question
Does video game violence cause violent behavior?
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DATABASE: Overview - Video Games and ViolenceReference Point Digital Database
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DATABASE: The Debate - Video Games and ViolenceReference Point Digital Database
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DATABASE: Facts - Video Games and ViolenceReference Point Digital Database
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1A - ARTICLE: Do video games cause violence?Newsela - Level 650
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1B - ARTICLE: Do video games cause violence?Newsela - Level 880
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2 - ARTICLE: Videogames and ViolenceABC-CLIO Issues Database
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3A - ARTICLE: Teaching empathy through video gamesNewsela - Level 580
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3B - ARTICLE: Teaching empathy through video gamesNewsela - Level 860
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ACHIEVE 3000: Can Video Games Teach?Achieve 3000
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4 - ARTICLE: Video games bad for the brainAchieve - Level 880
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5 - ARTICLE: Addicted to technolgyAchieve - Level XXX
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6 - Can video games teach?Achieve - Level XXX