Welcome to Current Events! During this elective course, you will learn about a variety of topics through the lens of local, national, and international news. In addition, you will learn how to determine whether or not a news outlet is reputable, how to identify bias in the media, and how to fact check sources for accuracy.
Themes- The course will be taught as a series of themes, with each theme consisting of about one week worth of curriculum. Themes may include:
What is the media?
Liberal vs. Conservative Principles
Elections
1st Amendment
Russia
North Korea
Climate Change
Immigration
Class Policies:
Beginning/End of Class- You should be in your seat with all required materials BEFORE the bell rings. At the end of class, you should be in your seat until the bell rings.
Grading Policy: Refer to Student Handbook
Missed, make-up, and late work: Refer to Student Handbook
Assessments: Student mastery will be measured on a regular basis using a variety of quizzes, exams, and projects. The quizzes will be a combination of announced and unannounced, generally measure one or two learning objectives, and be of limited point value. Exams will be preannounced and measure several learning objectives. Projects will be assigned and measure two to four learning objectives. There will be a comprehensive first semester and second semester final exam.
Academic Dishonesty: Refer to Student Handbook
Absence and Tardy Policy: Refer to Student Handbook
Students will need for class: text book, folder, writing utensil, paper, device, *additional items will be needed as projects are assigned.
I expect all students to be prepared for class and respect the ideas and opinions of others. Additionally, I expect all students to have an open mind and be prepared to work hard and achieve the best grade possible in the class.
Themes- The course will be taught as a series of themes, with each theme consisting of about one week worth of curriculum. Themes may include:
What is the media?
Liberal vs. Conservative Principles
Elections
1st Amendment
Russia
North Korea
Climate Change
Immigration
Class Policies:
Beginning/End of Class- You should be in your seat with all required materials BEFORE the bell rings. At the end of class, you should be in your seat until the bell rings.
Grading Policy: Refer to Student Handbook
Missed, make-up, and late work: Refer to Student Handbook
Assessments: Student mastery will be measured on a regular basis using a variety of quizzes, exams, and projects. The quizzes will be a combination of announced and unannounced, generally measure one or two learning objectives, and be of limited point value. Exams will be preannounced and measure several learning objectives. Projects will be assigned and measure two to four learning objectives. There will be a comprehensive first semester and second semester final exam.
Academic Dishonesty: Refer to Student Handbook
Absence and Tardy Policy: Refer to Student Handbook
Students will need for class: text book, folder, writing utensil, paper, device, *additional items will be needed as projects are assigned.
I expect all students to be prepared for class and respect the ideas and opinions of others. Additionally, I expect all students to have an open mind and be prepared to work hard and achieve the best grade possible in the class.