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7.6 Media and Information in Civic Life Worksheet

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Core academic competencies and curriculum alignment

This Grade 7 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 7.6 Media and Information in Civic Life. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Media and Information in Civic Life - Which choice best demonstrates this skill — Media and Information in Civic Life — by asking students to analyze how media messages, bias, and misinformation affect public opinion and policy; apply strategies for verifying information before acting.? (C3 D3.2.6-8; CCSS RH.6-8.6, RH.6-8.8; ISTE 1.2, 1.3)

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Social Studies

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A rumor about a school safety incident spreads fast. The district has partial information and updates over time. Early posts accuse specific students by name.

What is the most responsible action for a student trying to stay informed and civically engaged?

AAssume the first rumor is the most accurate.

BRely on official updates and reputable reporting, avoid sharing names or accusations, and update beliefs as verified information changes.

CRefuse to read any updates after the first post.

DShare names to help 'solve' the case.

Solution & Explanation:Use evidence-based verification: trace the claim to primary sources, evaluate methods and incentives, and consider alternative explanations. The correct answer follows the strongest reasoning path.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A city council member says, 'This policy will save $5 million.' Later, you find the savings depend on a future grant that is not guaranteed and has strict conditions.

What is the best way to describe the original claim?

AIt is irrelevant because money never matters.

BIt is proven because a council member said it.

CIt is conditional and incomplete; the savings estimate relies on assumptions that should be stated and verified.

DIt is false because any estimate is a lie.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A voter guide lists 'experts agree' but cites only one unnamed 'policy expert.' A different guide cites multiple named experts and links to data and methods.

Which guide better supports informed civic choices, and why?

AThe unnamed-expert guide, because links can be faked.

BThe guide with named experts, transparent methods, and linked evidence is more verifiable and accountable.

CThe unnamed-expert guide, because anonymity proves neutrality.

DBoth are equal because they use the word 'expert.'

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 7 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard SS.7.6 (Grade 7 social studies practice focused on media and information in civic life.).