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Current Events Unit

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Materials:
 * Computer with Microphone and Audacity software
 * iPods
 * Internet

Daily Plan:
 * 1) Go to the class website and download the instructional podcast to your iPod.
 * 2) Find a newstory you are interested in and conduct further research in order to learn more about the topic.
 * 3) Begin your podcast using Audacity software.
 * 4) Complete your podcast.
 * 5) Present your podcast to the class.

Objectives:
 * Students will be able to read and understand current event articles and newscasts.
 * Students will be able to conduct research in order to better understand current event topics.
 * Students will be able to download, use, and create podcasts.

Standards: B.12.2 Analyze primary and secondary sources related to a historical question to evaluate their relevance, make comparisons, integrate new information with prior knowledge, and come to a reasoned conclusion Procedures:
 * B.12.1 Explain different points of view on the same historical event, using data gathered from various sources, such as letters, journals, diaries, newspapers, government documents, and speeches
 * Students will download an instructional podcast to their iPods. They will then have to find a current event newstory and conduct additional research in order to gain a better understanding of that topic. When they have a better grasp of why this topic is newsworthy they will begin to explain it in a podcast format using audactiy. Once finished they will present their podcast to the class.

Assessment:
 * Students will be graded on their podcast and presentation.