Year 9 Art project, Banners, Issues based, Mind map

1. Research a Social Issue
• Choose an issue as directed by your teacher.
• Create a mind map that demonstrates the different
individuals involved the key points and arguments for
different aspects.
• Include images and text.
What is a
SOCIAL ISSUE?
Bullying, Drug abuse, Alcoholism,
School leaving age, Same-sex marriage,
Immigration, Unemployment,
Child Labour, Poverty, Homelessness,
BREXIT, Terrorism, Child abuse….
Begin like this:
YOUR ISSUE
Definition
Cause
People
Affected
Facts and
Statistics
Systems in
place to
help
How can we
help?
Have more points that extend from each point. For example, there may be more than one
cause.
Don’t forget to use COLOUR, DRAWINGS and PICTURES. Think of dynamic ways you can
present your research within your mind map.
For example:
GRADE 3 & 4 GRADE 5 GRADE 6
A good balance of factual
information and statistics.
Thoughtful layout and use of
colour.
Coherent and well thought
through.
Well researched, quotes
support facts and statistics.
Illustrations support research
and presentation is dynamic.
Research is thorough and in
depth.
Interpretation of facts and
statistics give a personal
insight into the issue.
High quality drawing and
illustrations support
information.
Social issues are
controversial political
issues which relate to
people's personal lives
and interactions.