What's+Happening+Wednesdays

What's Up Wednesdays
Every other Wednesday, students are responsible for bringing a current event (analysis sheet) to class for small and large group discussion. These events will be tested on the marking period exams, so if you're absent, visit the binder in class or the powerpoints below for highlights! When searching for **current** **events**, we are looking for those with a potential for **global** **impact** or **historical** **significance**, so broaden your resources and thinking! The resources below should help get you started.

If you know that you are going to be absent, all materials must be handed in before you go so that your group may have them for discussion. If you leave school early on current events day, all materials must be handed in before you leave. If you're randomly out the one day we cover current events, your work is due the day you return and you're responsible for finding what you missed. See where I'm going here? It's really important that you keep up with the event and be present for the discussions!

Suggested Resources
Many news outlets have free apps for your smart phones, I encourage you to use them to stay engaged!

Databases & Pathfinders - " Current Events & Global News " or News Feeds: US (which has global content!) //New York Times, Washington Post, Time, Newsweek, The Economist, Philadelphia Inquirer// Al Jazeera, BBC News, CNN News, MSN World News - Many of these have nightly or weekly tv news broadcasts that can be viewed as well! Google News Timeline Washington Post: TimeSpace World Mashpedia, 10X10, Only2Clicks

Regardless of the sources you use, be mindful of the **perspective** from which your source writes. Many things will influence the voice of the article - geographic location, political ties/leanings, media source), it is your job to read all news critically and not be passive, mindless recipients! Try to access our international newspapers pathfinder and see how events are being reported at home vs. internationally! Two good sources are Internatl News and IPL News & Magazine

Current Events Analysis Sheet
In order to track breaking news, students will be assigned a geographic region to follow over a two week period. Students will change regions approximately every two-three weeks. In preparation for our Wednesday class periods, students will complete and bring with them the "Current Events Worksheet" organizer which can be found below. I DO NOT HAND THESE AFTER THE FIRST WEEK! I am trying not only to go green, but to increase student responsibility in meeting deadlines (a workplace essential!) Google Doc Version Word Version

Region Assignments
In case you forgot - here's the region you're following this time (May 4th--May 18th)... WORKSHEETS DUE FOR CLASS ON May 18th!


 * Africa -** Milia, Corey, Amanda, Ian
 * Asia -** Brianna, Brian, Alexia, Ben
 * Americas** **-** Jared, Maura, Serenity, Brad
 * Europe -** Holly L, Kyle, Matt, Holly R
 * Middle East -** Nick, Edwin, CJ, Anita, Nicole