Social Studies Current Events Project Guidelines and Due Dates
CURRENT EVENT DIRECTIONS
2023-2024
Current Events. What is a current event? An event is something that happens or is regarded as happening; an occurrence, especially one of some IMPORTANCE. Current refers to now - for our class something that has happened since August 1, 2023 through the rest of the school year. In general, sports and accidents are not to be used for current event assignments. Current events are an assignment that you should get an A on. These will help bring up poor quiz or test scores. Of course that means you have to do them correctly and on time or they will take your overall grade down. This will also help to prepare you for completing these current event projects more often in 7th and 8th grade. For current events you must read a NEWS article (internet or newspaper is fine) and complete the assignment requirements. Make certain you are using reputable internet news sites.
Each current event will be turned in via Google Classroom. Make sure you are reading comments I leave on your current events. This will help you to improve your current event grades as the year progresses. Students will be given some class time each Friday to work on this and ask questions, but it will primarily be completed independently outside of school/ class.
Current Events should be completed using the CURRENT EVENTS FORM posted for each assignment on Google Classroom. Each section is described below.
Source Information (5 points): All of the following should be included in the correct boxes:
Article Title & Link to article
Source- the title of the website
Author
Date Published
Summary (10 points): You are required to write a summary of the news article that you read. Your summary should demonstrate a real understanding of the article with thoughtfulness and accuracy.
Reflection (10 points): Reflect thoughtfully on the article by considering some or all of the questions below: What questions are left unanswered? What are your own thoughts and feelings? What should be done?
Relevance (5 points): Answer the question “Why is the information presented in this article important/newsworthy”?
Geography (5 points): on the map included on the Current Event Form move the star to the primary location associated with your news article.
Spelling/Grammar (5 points): Make sure you reread your writing to ensure that there are no spelling or grammatical errors. *USE THE SPELLING AND GRAMMAR TOOL*
Double Check your work. Make certain everything is completed to the best of your ability and that you have no spelling or grammatical errors (USE “Spelling and Grammar” under the TOOLS bar). If there are lines underneath words there is some sort of error. Make certain that the article you have chosen applies to the topic assigned. If you are unsure that your article meets the topic criterion, read the EXPLANATION OF CURRENT EVENT CATEGORIES. If you are still unsure, make sure to ask me before the assignment due date.
EXPLANATION OF CURRENT EVENT CATEGORIES
CATHOLIC CHURCH- This current event should be about the Catholic Church. It could be about a specific church in a specific area or the Catholic Church as a whole. You can check the Catholic Missourian for possible articles.
AFRICA- This current event should be about something taking place on the continent of Africa.
SCIENCE- This current event should be about some scientific advancement.
ASIA- This current event should be about something taking place on the continent of Asia.
TECHNOLOGY – This is a current event about a new technology.
AUSTRALIA- This current event should be about something taking place on the continent of Australia.
Current Event Due Dates and Topics- 6th grade
March 1, 2024: The Catholic Church
April 12, 2024: Science/ Technology
May 8, 2024: Australia/ Asia/ Africa
