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Category Archives: Current Events
Upcoming Current Events Assignment
Next week, students will have a new assignment to post to an online discussion about current events. We will be using a wiki to find, summarize and post comments about events in the news. More information is available on the … Continue reading
2008 Presidential Election Reflection
We have been learning about the Electoral College and how it determines the outcome of US presidential elections. Yesterday, we looked at the results of the 2004 election and learned which ones were swing states that would also play a … Continue reading
Presidential Election Paragraph
Students are writing a comparison of the major candidates of the 2008 Presidential Election. Students began by researching their positions on issues such as health care, the Iraq War, the economy, the environment, and more, using resources posted on this … Continue reading
2008 Election Resources
Quick Links: Compare Candidates | Barack Obama | John McCain | Challenge Resources | News & Media Web Sites that Compare the Major Candidates and Parties Time for Kids: Inside the Issues Time for Kids: Meet the Candidates Scholastic: Where … Continue reading