Current Events

Why Teach Current Events?

Twenty-Five Ideas for Using Current Events Across the Curriculum.

Teaching Current Events Via Newspapers, Magazines, and TV

The Professional Cartoonists’ Index: Teacher’s Guide

Televison Series Companion Materials

Student Interest in National News and Its Relation to School Courses

CLASS PRESENTATIONS

Questions to Consider

• What happened in the event you chose?

• Which elements are most significant and why?

• What does the event demonstrate about the thinking of policymakers?

• Why did you choose this event?

• Which of the theories best help us understand the issue?

• Does the event in question demonstrate shortcomings in the theories?

• How does this event fit with other topics we have discussed?

Current Events Presentation

  • Each student will prepare a current events presentation.
  • The presentation will consist of a written executive summary and a 5 minute oral presentation (utilizing PowerPoint slides).
  • The purpose of these presentations is to expose the class to a wide variety of relevant issues.
  • Selected students will present during each class session.
  • Guidelines for the presentation (including suggested topics) will be distributed during the previous class session.

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