Current Events Final Project COMPLETED EXAM PACKET DUE BY END OF EXAM PERIOD on THURSDAY Project Guidelines: 1) You will locate one current event article for each of the topics listed below (11 topics = 11 articles): 2) Complete the Current Events Article Summary Form for each selected article (11 articles = 11 summaries) TOPIC DESCRIPTION The making and breaking of laws has always been of interest to people. Law Famous trials, crimes and punishments, and current bills under consideration often spark controversy and are considered newsworthy. Sporting events are a popular pastime in many countries. From the Olympics Sports to a local Little League championship, fans want to know the latest about sports and the athletes who compete in them. News about television and movie stars, famous musicians, popular authors, Entertainment and the latest Broadway hit is of interest to many people. The everyday activities of celebrities are closely monitored by the media. Heartwarming stories, new fashions, hobbies, pets, and humorous events Human Interest make the news because they capture the spirit of everyday life. Culture refers to the way people live, such as their language, their customs, Culture their music, and their beliefs. Around the world people celebrate their cultures through art, religion, holidays, and traditions. Scientific research, important discoveries, and technological advancements Science & affect people around the world. Developments in the fields of communication, Technology space exploration, chemistry, energy, biology, and environmental science are examples of this type of news. Developments in disease prevention and treatment, new fitness trends, Health & nutrition and wellness information, and environmental factors that influence Medicine people's health are things people want to know Weather conditions affect travel, crops, and daily routines. From cold fronts and droughts which cause inconvenience and hardship, to blizzards, Weather tornadoes, floods, and hurricanes which can endanger human life, weather is an important and ever-changing news event. Government leaders make decisions that affect citizens in their own countries Politics & and in the rest of the world. Elections, treaties, trade agreements, and changes World Leaders in government systems are examples of political news. Throughout history people have struggled to change the circumstances of War their lives through warfare. News about wars and acts of terrorism can sometimes make world peace seem like an elusive goal. Major corporations and small businesses can make decisions that have Business national and sometimes international impact. News about the stock market is an indicator of the health of the U.S. economy.
Current Events Final Project COMPLETED EXAM PACKET DUE BY END OF EXAM PERIOD on THURSDAY Project Guidelines: 1) You will locate one current event article for each of the topics listed below (11 topics = 11 articles): 2) Complete the Current Events Article Summary Form for each selected article (11 articles = 11 summaries) TOPIC DESCRIPTION Law The making and breaking of laws has always been of interest to people. Famous trials, crimes and punishments, and current bills under consideration often spark controversy and are considered newsworthy. Sports Sporting events are a popular pastime in many countries. From the Olympics to a local Little League championship, fans want to know the latest about sports and the athletes who compete in them. Entertainment News about television and movie stars, famous musicians, popular authors, and the latest Broadway hit is of interest to many people. The everyday activities of celebrities are closely monitored by the media. Human Interest Heartwarming stories, new fashions, hobbies, pets, and humorous events make the news because they capture the spirit of everyday life. Culture Culture refers to the way people live, such as their language, their customs, their music, and their beliefs. Around the world people celebrate their cultures through art, religion, holidays, and traditions. Science & Technology Scientific research, important discoveries, and technological advancements affect people around the world. Developments in the fields of communication, space exploration, chemistry, energy, biology, and environmental science are examples of this type of news. Health & Medicine Developments in disease prevention and treatment, new fitness trends, nutrition and wellness information, and environmental factors that influence people's health are things people want to know Weather Weather conditions affect travel, crops, and daily routines. From cold fronts and droughts which cause inconvenience and hardship, to blizzards, tornadoes, floods, and hurricanes which can endanger human life, weather is an important and ever-changing news event. Politics & World Leaders Government leaders make decisions that affect citizens in their own countries and in the rest of the world. Elections, treaties, trade agreements, and changes in government systems are examples of political news. War Throughout history people have struggled to change the circumstances of their lives through warfare. News about wars and acts of terrorism can sometimes make world peace seem like an elusive goal. Business Major corporations and small businesses can make decisions that have national and sometimes international impact. News about the stock market is an indicator of the health of the U.S. economy.
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