Grade 8 · Social Studies · Unit 5 of 28
Perspectives & Bias
Spot bias and respect different views
What your child practises
Children practise listening to other points of view, recognizing bias and stereotyping, using respectful language and sharing their own beliefs with reasons.
Manitoba Curriculum learning outcome: 8-S-105, 8-S-308, 8-S-311, 8-S-400, 8-S-401, 8-S-402, 8-S-404, 8-S-405, 8-VI-006 · recognizing bias and discrimination, comparing perspectives in the media, listening, respectful language and expressing viewpoints
Sample questions
A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.
Question 1
Which sentence expresses a belief about an issue clearly?
- I like green.
- I believe the town should plant more trees because they cool the streets.
- Whatever.
- Trees.
Show answer
I believe the town should plant more trees because they cool the streets.
Hint: Say your belief and your reason.
Question 2
Ageism is…
- a respect for elders
- a kind of map
- treating people unfairly because of their age
- a historical age
Show answer
treating people unfairly because of their age
Hint: It can affect young people and older people.
Question 3
Which clue suggests an article may be biased?
- it uses loaded words and leaves out other viewpoints
- it gives sources and many views
- it shows facts
- it is balanced
Show answer
it uses loaded words and leaves out other viewpoints
Hint: Loaded words try to push feelings.
Question 4
Bias in the media means…
- printing maps
- showing information in a way that favours one side
- never showing news
- showing every side equally
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showing information in a way that favours one side
Hint: Bias can be strong or subtle.
Question 5
A stereotype is…
- a map symbol
- a historical date
- a fact about one person
- an oversimplified idea about a group
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an oversimplified idea about a group
Hint: It ignores individual differences.
Question 6
How can you tell if media coverage is balanced?
- it shows no data
- it uses only one voice
- it mocks one side
- it presents several viewpoints and cites evidence
Show answer
it presents several viewpoints and cites evidence
Hint: Balance includes multiple voices.