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Science Current Event Assignment

This document provides instructions for a science current event assignment. Students are asked to find a recent science-related news article and write a summary and reaction about it in two paragraphs. The summary paragraph should include background information, the main point of the article using a quote, and be written in the student's own words. The reaction paragraph should reflect on what was learned and how it relates to other science topics, or questions that were raised. A vocabulary word from the article must also be included. Guidelines are provided around formatting, sources, and due dates. Helpful links to find current science news articles online are also listed.

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Science Current Event Assignment

This document provides instructions for a science current event assignment. Students are asked to find a recent science-related news article and write a summary and reaction about it in two paragraphs. The summary paragraph should include background information, the main point of the article using a quote, and be written in the student's own words. The reaction paragraph should reflect on what was learned and how it relates to other science topics, or questions that were raised. A vocabulary word from the article must also be included. Guidelines are provided around formatting, sources, and due dates. Helpful links to find current science news articles online are also listed.

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Science Current Event Assignment

Find one current science related article from a newspaper, internet or magazine. The article can
be related to any area of science, such as life, physical, earth or health sciences. You will be
assigned a current event at the beginning of each marking period . Each current event is worth 25
performance task points.

Assignment Guidelines:
Typed (if possible, otherwise VERY neatly written)
Times New Roman or Arial Font, size 12
Include the proper heading and two paragraphs
Use complete sentences
Double check your spelling and your facts!
*Attach a copy of the article to the back of your assignment.

Your current event assignment should be written and organized as follows:

Your First and Last Name


Block#
Due Date

Title of Article
Author
Source of Article (newspaper/magazine name or complete website address)
Date Article was Written (must be less than 6 month old)

Paragraph One: (Summary)


Write a summary of the article using your own words. Use the graphic organizer (available
from Mrs. Morton) help you gather the required information and guide your writing. Assume that
you are educating your reader about this topic, be sure to include helpful background

information and the main point the author is trying to make. You must include one quote for intext citation and use it in your summary. If you did not enjoy the article you find or do not
understand it - find a different current event article! It should be informative and interesting to
your audience and you!

Paragraph Two: (Reaction)


Write a thoughtful and reflective reaction to what you read. Some ideas to get you thinking
could include answering ONE or TWO of the following questions. Do NOT answer all the
questions, pick one or two and write a thoughtful and reflective reaction. These are just
suggestions to get you thinking:
* What did you learn that was new and how would you apply this information to a different
situation or setting? (How else could this knowledge be used?)
*How does this relate to what we are learning/have learned in previous science classes or
your other core or elective classes? (Connect and compare it to your learning)
*What further questions do you have about this topic? (Construct new questions for the
author, what else should be explored?)
Vocabulary:
At the bottom of your written assignment, include one new vocabulary word and its definition
that you found while reading this article.

Helpful Links for Finding Current Event Articles Online


Science News
http://www.sciencenews.org/
Science News for Kids
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/
Science Daily
http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/
NASA Science News
http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/
New York Times Science News
http://www.nytimes.com/pages/science/index.html
Popular Science
http://www.popsci.com/
AAAS
http://news.sciencemag.org/
National Geographic Space and Science
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/
Live Science
http://www.livescience.com/

NBC News Technology and Science


http://www.nbcnews.com/id/3033055/
DOGO News
http://www.dogonews.com/
TIME for Kids
http://www.timeforkids.com/news
Smithsonian Tween Tribune
http://tweentribune.com/frontpage?link

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