Current event projects keep teens aware of what's happening around them. An engaging current event project challenges teens to apply critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills. At the same time it encourages teamwork and blends a combination of instructional methods. The following suggested activities help you to accomplish all of the above. Most important, you motivate teens to increase their awareness of the world they live in.
Activities
- Analyze a case study
This activity focuses on studying current events related to business, especially large corporations. Using similar themes, write a case study for the students to analyze. Prepare thought provoking discussion questions, and break the class into small groups. Then, each group will select a recorder to summarize and present the responses to the class.
- Host a summit.
Select one of the world issues (hunger, peace, economics, etc.) and hold a 1 or 2-week summit to solve the problem. Establish guidelines, break the class into small groups, and have them brainstorm solutions. The best alternatives will be shaped into proposals and presented at the summit.
- Write a booklet.
After reading the obituary section of the New York Times, for instance, ask students to choose persons they would like to study. Each group will conduct thorough research on the person and create a short booklet that covers the different aspects of the person's life. The booklets should be at least 20 pages but no more than 50.
- Create a mural.
Direct the students to find pictures, words, slogans, or symbols that best represent a theme related to a particular current event. With this activity you or the students can select the theme. Some examples might be leadership or diversity. You will need magazines, articles, construction paper, markers, computers, scissors, and tape. Be sure to designate a wall large enough for the mural.
- Hold court.
Select a current issue being argued before the Supreme Court. Instruct the class to research the issue online and in print. The group will need to be divided into different teams (judges, attorneys arguing for and against the issue, and observers). All arguments and decisions must be presented orally and summarized in writing.
- Do a puzzle.
Use a puzzle to introduce a topic from a current event. Go to discovery school online and create a word search or crossword puzzle on the terms related to the topic. Direct the students to work in groups to find the answers. Discuss the terms and ask the students if they think other words should be added to the list. Ask them to explain why or why not.
- Play a game.
For example, play a game like Fact or Crap (a real game that can be found in stores) to increase the students' knowledge of various topics. The new health care plan is one good issue to consider. Generate as many questions as possible.
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