Current Events is a one quarter class for eighth graders. In this class we will look at various topics. Daily, we will take a quick look at what is in the news along with a theme for each week. Within these themes we dig a little deeper into various topics that seem to dominate the news weekly. We will also discuss, as Ronald Reagan put it, "Trust, but verify". Do we read or see something and take it as it is reported? Or, do we dig a little deeper to ensure that what is presented to us is accurate? Additionally, we will look at some topics as presented by a variety of news sources to look for media bias within each story. My goal is to get you to follow what, in the world, the U.S., Missouri, Webster County and Seymour is going on around you!