Introduction
Welcome Everyone :o) This WebQuest is designed to help students gain a deeper understanding of the current events going on in our world !
Introduction
Dear Students,
- Are you completely bored of listening to me go "blah, blah, blah..." in class?
- Do you find yourself dreading working on another group activity or project?
- Do you dream of finally getting a break from me?
... If you answered, "YES!".... then, GREAT!
Get to a computer... FAST!... Put on your headphones... and let's get this learning thing started because...
...Today, you will learn in a new way.... the WebQuest way 
Task
In your small groups you will research(only 3 people in a group), design and make a newspaper with local, national and international current events.
You will have 4 days to complete the project; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. There is a task on every day, so keep up! The project is fun and challenging so long as you are involved.
Process
Day One: Research your topics.
The group will research topics assigned based on the three areas of news: local, national and global.When you are finished with your research take notes on your articles , I will be checking the notes at the end of class.
Seat A: Local issues (Research current events in New Jersey)
Click on these helpful links !
Seat B: National issues (Research current events in the United States)
Click on these helpful links !
Seat C: Global issues (Research current events in the world ... for global issues make sure to research Americas involvement in other countries, when writing the article about national issues make sure to include your own opinion about Americas involvement in international affairs. Answer the question do you think that America is still and imperialistic country today.
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Make sure to look for pictures to put in your finished project as well.
YOU MUST BRING THE ARTICLES YOU HAVE FOUND ! IF YOU DO NOT PRINT THEM YOU WILL LOSE PARTIAL CREDIT FOR THE DAYS WORK!!
Day Two: Sharing and discussing with your groups.
Today you will be reading the articles that you found yesterday and analyzing them. When reading these articles you must underline , highlight and annotate to prove that you read them. After reading the articles you will begin writing the rough drafts of your own articles.
Each student will write a summary on their article. The summary will cover; "When", "Where", "How", and also include a reason "Why" (think through the event and write what you think caused it). The summary will be hand-written on a blank paper the teacher will give you*.
Everything hand written will be considered a rough draft.
Day Three: Peer Editing and Writing.
You will finish writing the rough drafts of your articles if you did not finish during the last class. You will be peer editing each others rough drafts and then begin work on the final drafts. FINAL DRAFTS MUST BE TYPED.
Day Four: Construction.
Today you will begin creating your magazines, these will be colorful , creative , and nicely put together. Make them look like real magazines/Newspapers. Your final project is required to have three articles and pictures.
These Links will help you with the project!! =)
Evaluation
Conclusion
Congratulations. Through teamwork and your own ingenuity, you have made your own newspaper of current events. I hope you enjoyed filling your minds with the events that our occurring in the world around you !!