Thematic

• respond personally and critically to individuals, events and ideas presented in a variety of Canadian and international texts
• respond personally and critically to ideas and values presented in a variety of Canadian and international texts

Project
Using a human rights issue drawn from a Social Studies 10 unit of study, prepare a persuasive short documentary film to sway public opinion to your view. In preparation for your project, identify information you already have, and search out additional information on the topic that will support your view as well as counter arguments against your view. Include electronic sources in your search.

Base your selection of information on the following:

• its degree of authority
• its relevance, currency and accuracy
• its consideration of opposing points of view.