10.96 Contemporary Global Challenges and Continuity and Change Worksheet

Read the texts. Text 1 (local newspaper report): A community garden coordinator at Redwood High describes why leaders are considering a plan to collect cafeteria waste data publicly. Custodians at Redwood High tracked 94 fewer trash bags per week after a plan to collect cafeteria waste data publicly began. The author notes that the data comes from a short trial, making long-term effects harder to predict. Supporters say the evidence from the pilot is a strong reason to expand the idea. Text 2 (safety audit excerpt): Another source discusses the same proposal for Redwood High and focuses on practical outcomes. Discipline referrals at Redwood High for online conflicts fell after a plan to collect cafeteria waste data publicly taught students how to verify and communicate responsibly. The summary notes that results depend on how consistently the plan is used. Text 3 (implementation checklist): A third excerpt raises an implementation question about the proposal at Redwood High. One concern is upkeep: Without a clear maintenance plan, the equipment could fail or fall into disrepair. It suggests planning is needed so the benefits last. A student is writing the first body paragraph of an analysis. Which sentence BEST connects the ideas from BOTH texts?

Read the texts. Text 1 (community survey summary): A theater director at Bayview describes why leaders are considering a city policy to electrify the municipal bus fleet. Air sensors near Bayview recorded lower particulate readings on days when a city policy to electrify the municipal bus fleet was used instead of the old system. The research snapshot admits the pilot group was small, so results might not match what happens at full scale. Supporters say the evidence from the pilot is a strong reason to expand the idea. Text 2 (podcast excerpt): Another source discusses the same proposal for Bayview and focuses on practical outcomes. On-time data in Bayview improved after a city policy to electrify the municipal bus fleet reduced bottlenecks along major routes. The source suggests the benefits would be felt by students and families. A student is writing the first body paragraph of an analysis. Which sentence BEST connects the ideas from BOTH texts?

Read the texts. Text 1 (district newsletter): A student council president at Silverton High describes why leaders are considering a school schedule that adds daily movement breaks. A recreation survey in Silverton High found more residents exercised weekly once a school schedule that adds daily movement breaks reduced common obstacles. The report connects the proposal to daily routines students experience. Text 2 (teacher meeting minutes): Another source discusses the same proposal for Silverton High and focuses on practical outcomes. In a student survey at Silverton High, 28% said it was easier to concentrate once a school schedule that adds daily movement breaks became routine. The author concludes that the proposal is worth serious consideration. A student is writing the first body paragraph of an analysis. Which sentence BEST connects the ideas from BOTH texts?