CURRENT EVENTS WORKSHEET - PC\|MAC



Name: ______________________________________ Block:______

Science Current Events

Date Due:________

Directions: Find an article either in the newspaper or online from a newspaper source, or any other reputable national or local source. Read the article and answer the questions below. Please find and read about important issues in our world today that have to do with SCIENCE or technology. Because this is a current events assignment, you are to choose an article that is no more than two weeks old from when the assignment is given. Read the rubric at the end of the worksheet to complete all the requirements for this assignment. Attach the article to the worksheet or write down the link next to SOURCE. Here are some great websites that will have science current events: [, , , ]

Title of Article: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Source: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Date of Article: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Circle One: World National (USA) State (Tennessee) Local (Chattanooga)

WHAT is this story about? List four important facts from your article.

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WHERE is this event or issue occurring? (Specify city, country, region, etc.)

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HOW do you think this issue impacts your community? Our country? The world?

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CONNECT the article. What does it have to do with you? How can you connect this article to what we are learning in class?

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Grading will be based on the following rubric:

100% – Entire Current Event assignment displays the following requirements for each question/statement above:

a. Demonstrates thoughtfulness, preparation, and accuracy.

b. Reflects real understanding of the story and the issues.

c. Follows directions.

d. Is complete, neat, and includes entire article.

e. Each response is written in complete sentences.

75% – Current Event assignment is complete but lacks 2 of the above requirements.

50% – Current Event assignment lacks 3 of the requirements.

25% – Current Event assignment lacks 4 of the requirements.

0 – Current Event assignment is late (unless absent) or lacks 5 or more of the above requirements.

**Student will receive a current event pass if they fill in every line with information from their article. (Three straight current events must follow this format for the pass!)

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