Riggio Current Events Project

Current Events Project

The examination of current events is an important component of World History. It is beneficial to study the past in order to gain background information to help understand the present, but it is also important to look at modern issues and conflicts. During this project, you will take an in-depth look at a current issue that you find interesting or meaningful. After you select a topic, you will track that subject and look for newspaper or magazine articles to analyze.

Choose a topic of personal interest. It must be of national or international importance and broad enough that you will be able to find up-to-date information. Some suggestions include (But are NOT limited to)…

- International Conflict such as the Israeli-Arab struggle, the aftermath of the war in Iraq, or the civil war in the Congo

- Global Issues such as AIDS or terrorism

- Medical Issues such as cloning, new cancer treatments, Stem Cell Research

- Environmental Issues such as global warming & the Kyoto Protocol. (Severe Weather such as the Cyclone in Myanmar)

- Human Rights Abuses and Genocide

-Military Dictatorships

Introduction: Explain why you selected your topic and discuss background information (1 page typed, ds)

Research: Find at least 5 relevant articles that are connected to your topic. You may find the online newspaper sites very useful (Yahoo World News gives great international coverage of important events). All articles must be dated.  Depending upon your topic, you may be able to find two different articles about the same event, but written from different points of view. For example, CNN might offer a different interpretation of a suicide bombing in Iraq than would Al Jazeera. You may wish to include a political cartoon.

 

Summary: Title each Summary with the title of your article.  Then, write a summary of each article incorporating “who (POV), what, where, when, and why and a paragraph that outlines your thoughts. I am very interested in reading your personal opinions. You may choose to make connections to other similar events or issues (1-2 pages typed, ds per article).

Bibliography:  You must create a bibliography with all proper citations for your articles.  Your Bibliography should be alphabetically ordered.  I do NOT want the articles!!

Conclusion: After you have completed your five articles, write your conclusion. This should include your final thoughts and reflections. Discuss whether or not you increased your knowledge on this topic or changed your original perceptions. You may wish to offer recommendations or suggestions if appropriate (1 page typed, ds)

 Mrs. Hatcher recommends the following resources located in the VRC:

• Facts.com Issues & Controversies
• Facts.com World News Digest (See Special Collection for Political Cartoons)
• SIRS Researcher (includes World Conflicts)

April is Poetry Month- Spotlight on ProQuest Learning Database

 

 

In honor of National Poetry Month 

The spotlight is on the VRC's ProQuest Learning: Literature database

This online database features a poetry archive: 

"The Poets on Screen collection showcases contemporary poets reading selections of their own work and their favorite classic poems. These clips are the result of an ambitious five-year project funded by ProQuest and poets recorded now include Andrew Motion, Gillian Clarke, Simon Armitage, Margaret Atwood, and Benjamin Zephaniah.

Each Poets on Screen reading gives students the chance to see and hear one poet's interpretation of the work, prompting the discussion of what form alternative readings might take and how this reading has influenced their thoughts about the poem and other works they have studied." PQLL 2013

 

To search for Poets:

To access the site in your school's VRC, click on title above.  Go to Literature/Language Section

 

At the site you can search alphabetically by reader and author's surname as well as alphabetically by poem title. To play the video reading you are interested in, click the relevant link and choose the file format for your preferred media player from the page which opens.

See your school Librarian, if you have any questions. 

Mrs. Domino's Math for Spring Activity

Using the websites below or finding your own, your group shouldcreate a math activity that will tie into the themes of the month of March i.e. spring, St. Patrick’s Day, or lions and lambs. Please print and save any important material. This includes instructions, pictures or templates you need to make your activity. Remember this should be challenging for the students. Your math problems should have activities from 1-20. they should incorporate both addition and subtraction.

Here are some websites to use:

General March ideas:

www.learnnc.org

www.hubbardscupboard.org

www.preschoolrainbow.org

www.kinderthemes.com

www.kindergarten2.homestead.com/march.html

St. Patricks Themes

www.pitt.edu/2poole/kindergartens.html#holidays

www.first-school.ws

www.mathisfun.com

www.myschoolonline.com

Mrs. Cowan's College Research Project

For this project you are going to choose at least one college that you think you will attend next year.  You need to find information about this college based on the list below.

·         You are required to use at least 3 sources.

·         You must follow MLA format.

Here is a list of the information that you need to acquire about the college of your choice.

·         Majors

·         Student body size

·         Sports teams

·         Music/theatre programs

·         Clubs

·         Political organizations

·         Newspapers and other publications

·         Location

·         Surrounding area

·         Graduation rate

·         History

·         Scholarship opportunities

See Mrs. Hatcher if you have any questions about information resources.  

Suggested Resources:

General College Information:

·         College Website

·         College Blog

·         www.petersons.com/

Location/Surrounding Area:

·         State Websites

·         Tourism Websites

·         www.yelp.com

Scholarship Opportunities/Financial Aid:

·         http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/

Print Resources Available in the Library

·         “Teen’s guide to college & career planning: your high school roadmap for college and career success.”

            Call # 378.1 TEE

·         “The ultimate scholarship book 2012: billions of dollars in scholarships, grants and prizes"

           Call # 378.3 TAN

·         “The College Board scholarship handbook, 2006 with a forward by Joseph A. Russo.”

           Call # 378.3 COL

Ebook Collection

See what's new for you in our Ebook Collection!

(Access these items through Destiny)

We have a growing ebook collection available here in our library. 

Some recently added titles are:

• Animal Testing and Issues
• Friend Me! 600 Years of Social Networking
• Forensic Identification: Putting a Name and Face on Death
• Admission Possible! The "Dare to Be Yourself " Guide to Getting Into the Best Colleges for You
• Ignorance How it Drives Science
• The Britannica Guide to Algebra and Trigonometry
• Asthma, the Biography
• Lebron James King of Shots
• Scenery and Set Design
• The Glee Cast Inspiring Gleek Mania
• Autism Spectrum Disorders

There are many more titles.  Check out the collection.

See your school Librarian, Mrs. Hatcher, if you have any questions about accessing the collection.

Sra. Muller~Spanish 4~Qt. 2 Project~Los Deportes

Señora Muller/ Español 4
Qt. 2 Project

No translator can be used for this project. Dictionaries will be available for all in the library.

Access Library Resources through DESTINY

Online Databases (VRC)

Recommended:

•         World Atlas (World Geography & Culture online)
• CultureGrams
• World Book Encyclopedia
• Gale Student Resources In Context

Academic Integrity

NoodleTools Citation System

Los Deportes

Direcciones:
1. tendran 3 dias en la biblioteca
2. Hagan un folleto de una escuela de__________(deporte)
3. Necesitan 4 paginas del folleto
4. Use p. 94

Las Paginas:
a. p.1  como p.94
b. p. 2 son como p.94  y contestan las preguntas:
    ¿Cuales paises en Latina America y España se puede participar en este deporte? (una o   
    dos frases)
    Qué beneficios fiscios oferce este deporte.
c. p.3 paquete de 1 día/ paquete de 3 días
 p. 4 work cited page (10 points will be lost if this is missing)
    (use un libro de la biblioteca, los sitios de la Red educativa, Google solamente para
    imagines.)

Due: 12/21/12

Ingles:
Directions:
Sports
1. You will have 3 days in the library
2. Make a brochure about a school of (sport)
(use p. 94 from the textbook as an example)
3. You need 4 pages for your brochure
Pages:
a. p1 p. 94
b. p. 2 like p. 94 and answer the following questions in at least two to three complete sentences.
What countries in Latin America and Spain can you participate in this sport? Why did you choose this sport?
c. p. 3 one day and 3 day packages
p. 4 work cited page (You will lose 10 points if missing)
(use one library book, database, educational websites, Google only for images)

Grading Rubric

Nombre___________________________
Sra. Muller & Mr. Miller/Spanish 4/Qt 2 Project: Los Deportes
Rubrics: Points
Due December 21, 2012(10) ____________________
Brochure Format (20) ____________________
Spanish usage without translator (30) ____________________
Followed format on p.96 (15) ____________________
Creativity/ Originality (10) ____________________
Utilized website & cited sources (15) ____________________

total: (100) ________________

See Mrs. Hatcher if you have any questions or need assistance with the recommended information resources and work cited format.

Mr. Cereola ~ Writing @ the Threshold Research Paper

Writing at the Threshold



For this assignment students will research and write a paper on a topic of their choosing. 

Sample topics: 

• Peer Pressure
• The U.S. Civil War
• Legalization/Legislation of Marijuana
• Gun Control/2nd Amendment
• NFL Quaterbacks Robert Griffin III, Andrew Luck, Tom Brady, etc.
• Illegal Immigration
• Effects of text message on the individual and society

and so on..............................

Mrs. Hatcher will assist the class with an overview of the new Destiny Library Services.  Instruction to include a review of online resources recommended for this assignment such as SIRS Knowledge Search, eLibrary and Noodletools.