Deck 12: Social Issues and the Schools Response

Question 1

Who is most likely to be obese?

A)White girls
B)Middle-income children
C)Hispanic boys
D)African American boys

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Blake is an overweight child in your class.What may be a contributing factor to his obesity?

A)Watching television and playing video games
B)Having fruit as a snack
C)Playing on the Lacrosse team
D)Riding his bike

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Students may not get all their needs met when they come from a divorced home.Which of the following is NOT a strategy for meeting a student's needs?

A)Security - structure in classroom routines and disciplines
B)Self-esteem - special opportunities to be successful
C)Freedom - allow independence within the classroom
D)Belongingness - foster a partnership with each family member

Answer 3

C

Question 4

What is the leading cause for teenage girls to drop out of school?

A)Poor grades
B)Peer pressure
C)Parenthood
D)Relationship issues

Question 5

The social issues affecting students and society change as society changes.What is a societal issue today that did not exist twenty years ago?

A)Poverty
B)Online identity theft
C)Drug use
D)Bullying

Question 6

Marissa attends an after-school program at her elementary school.She participates in a writing workshop, chess club, and gymnastics while in her after-school program.What is NOT a benefit for Marissa participating in an ASP?

A)Participation in healthy activities
B)Decrease in drug use
C)Increase in classroom behavior problems
D)Improved academic performance

Question 7

Jasmine is in your second grade class and her parents have recently divorced.How can you help with her feelings of anxiety and sadness?

A)Meet her love and belongingness needs
B)Meet scholastic concerns
C)Provide discipline in the class
D)Provide intellectual support

Question 8

In Marco's urban high school, there are rumors of gang activity in the community.What is an indicator that Marco will be less likely to join a gang?

A)Poor grades
B)Uninvolved in any school activities
C)Punished frequently by family members
D)Connections to his teachers who make him feel part of the class

Question 9

A controversial action to reduce teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases is the distribution of condoms in school.What did the American Academy of Pediatrics (2005) say about this policy?

A)Increase in teen pregnancy
B)No increase in sexual activity by this action
C)Decrease in sexual activity among teenagers
D)Students feel encouraged to practice sex

Question 10

What is one way you could improve responsible behaviors, academic performance, and social skills in your classroom while also increasing civic engagement?

A)Routines and Procedures
B)Service learning
C)Collaborative group projects
D)Teach basic skills

Question 11

Homeless children face tremendous barriers to their education, what does the school environment provide for these students?

A)Safety and security
B)Creative and stimulating environment
C)Self-actualization
D)Friends

Question 12

What does mainstream culture consider a "nuclear" family?

A)Mom, dad, grandparents and siblings
B)Mom and dad and possible siblings
C)Parent and children whether living together or not
D)People who are living together

Question 13

In New York City, students learned about the energy related advantages of using compact fluorescent light bulbs and then went to their communities to educate them to make changes.What is one lesson these students will NOT learn?

A)Higher order thinking skills
B)Building social skills make everyone feel good with a token project
C)Weaken connection between students and community
D)Gaining character education

Question 14

Emotionally healthy individuals have the abilities to advance their lives and achieve their goals.What does emotional health impact?

A)Understanding of subject matter
B)Cognitive abilities
C)Sexual identity
D)Self-esteem and self-efficacy

Question 15

Ricky's family emigrated from Mexico.Although his parents are undocumented immigrants, Ricky is in you third grade class.Considering that many states have passed harsh immigration control law, how may these circumstances impact you as a teacher?

A)Ricky may be quiet and withdrawn
B)Police may come to school looking for Ricky
C)Ricky will not be allowed to participate in certain activities
D)Parents may not attend school meeting or be available due to fear

Question 16

Micah is in the fourth grade and rides the bus home every day.His mother works, so most days Micah is self-supervised for a period of time at home.What is Micah?

A)Babysitting
B)Home-supervised
C)After-school child
D)Latchkey kid

Question 17

Considering the data from the National Center for Education Statistics concerning, high school drop-out rates, who is more likely to drop-out?

A)Student from middle income family
B)Older teenage students
C)Female student more than male student
D)Asian student more than Hispanic student

Question 18

The illegal use of drugs and alcohol is a serious problem as seen by the national organizations involved in preventing this issue.What is an indicator that the federal government considers drug abuse to be a serious problem in schools?

A)Police dogs routinely check lockers for drugs
B)Laws concerning illicit drug use have become more severe
C)Drug abuse is part of the President's platform
D)The U.S.Department of Education oversees the office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools

Question 19

The Drug Abuse Resistance Education program helps to equip students with knowledge about drug abuse and promotes skills to resist peer pressure.Who instructs this information in the classrooms?

A)Police officers
B)Teachers
C)Health officials
D)Former drug users

Question 20

According to the American Psychological Association, what impact does the family structure of same-sex parents have on children?

A)Sexual orientation of parents has no impact
B)Problems with forming social relationships
C)Difficulties with gender identity
D)Issues with personal development

Question 21

Explain how issues of family structure and divorce, impacts a student in the classroom.What strategies can a teacher implement for students to meet their full potential?

Question 22

If you were a middle school teacher, how concerned should you be over issues of sex, drugs and alcohol pertaining to your students? Should you be involved in prevention? Why or why not?

Question 23

What programs are being implemented in After-school programs to help students live a healthy lifestyle?

Question 24

What is the definition of an at-risk student?

Question 25

Considering the stress unemployment and the economy may place on a family, how do you think these issues will impact students at school?

Question 26

What strategies can teachers employ to help students who are thinking about dropping out of school choose to finish high school?

Question 27

Gang activity is more than a school issue.To mitigate gang activity all members of the community need to be involved.What are five ways to prevent gang formation recommended by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Programs?