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Knowing
what is going on in the world is an important part of being an informed citizen. Events that happen on the national level - like in Congress -- or on an international level - like at the United Nations - have reverberations in all of our lives. The good new is that keeping up with the latest breaking news has become much easier through the use of technology. Online updates occur regularly so waiting for information is no longer an issue. You can get it at the touch of a button if you know where to look. In this project, you will have the opportunity to study current events and find out how to keep informed on the world around you. |
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this activity, you will explore the latest breaking news and the most
current events by visiting one of the sites listed below. Together choose one of the following sites to explore. Once you have chosen your site, choose a "hot topic" or "breaking story" to discuss. Think about if and how the story affects you. * CNN @ http://www.cnn.com * ABC News @ http://www.abc.com * Kid's Post @ http://www.washingtonpost.com/kidspost/ * Time for Kids @ http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/news/now * US News for Kids @ http://www.usnews.com/usnews/home.htm Do you have other favorite sites that you use to find the latest news, sports or weather? Share your ideas. If you continue this activity for several days, look at how the breaking story changes. Is there one dominant story that continues to stay in the news? Discuss these questions. |
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| Whether
stormy, sunny, or sweltering hot, the weather affects your life. Take
a few minutes to share your favorite kind of weather. Do you enjoy hot, sunny days that are perfect for a trip to the beach, or do you prefer snowy, wintry days that are great for building snowmen and sitting by the fire with your favorite book? Describe the kind of weather you prefer, and include what you like to do on those kinds of days. If you want a challenge, go to Intellicast @ http://www.intellicast.com and find cities around the United States or world that begin with the letters in your name. Find out what the weather is like today. Share that information. |
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| Who
is your favorite athlete? What professional sports team(s) do you
follow? Are you a football, basketball, baseball or hockey fan? Maybe you prefer lacrosse or soccer? Share information about your favorite sport, team or player. Now think about local teams in your area. Where might you look for information about a High School football team or a local Little League team? Find out and share your information. |
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Using the websites
sites listed below, find a news story from a country different than
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| Does
your community have an online newspaper? Find out and share the address.
If you don't have one in your town or city, locate the one closest to you that might include some news on your community. Once you have found a site, share it! Choose a story on your community from the website to discuss. How does that story impact you, your family or friends? |
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