This document provides instructions for researching and presenting a social issue using a mind map format. Students are to choose a social issue assigned by their teacher, create a mind map that diagrams the key individuals involved and arguments for different perspectives on the issue. The mind map should include images and text to thoroughly convey researched information on the definition of the issue, its causes and affected groups, supporting facts and statistics, and existing systems to address it, as well as how others can help. An outstanding submission will have in-depth, well-supported research presented in a dynamic visual format using color, drawings, pictures and personal insights.

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:
A basic hwk will be: A good hwk will be: An outstanding hwk will have:
A good balance of factual
information and statistics.
Thoughtfully laid out and
include colour.
Coherent and well thought
through.
Well researched and include
quotes that support facts and
statistics.
Illustrated with images that
support research.
Presented in a dynamic way.
Thorough and in depth
research.
Interpretation of facts and
statistics in order to give a
personal insight into the issue.
High quality drawing and
illustrations to support
information.
Social issues are
controversial political
issues which relate to
people's personal lives
and interactions.