Current Events Term 2 Chose one of the following boxes that correspond to your grade.

. You may chose a box designated for a grade that is higher than the one you are currently in, but it is not recommended, and will have no positive influence on your marks.

Directions:

Grade 6
Title: Extinct Primate Found! Link: http://news.nationalgeographic.co m/news/2012/01/pictures/120120grizzled-langurs-discoverymonkeys-indonesia-animals/? source=hp_dl2_news_monkeys201 20124

One World Perspective: Environments Title: Bedbugs in your Bed! One World Perspective: Health Title: Swirling Seas of Plastic Trash One World Perspective: Environments Link: http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org /2011/06/swirling-seas-of-plastictrash/ Link: http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org /2012/01/bloodsuckers-get-out-ofbed/

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Grade 7
Title: Electronic Skin One World Perspective: Health Title: Mercurys Harmful Reach has Grown. Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/ 24/science/study-finds-mercury-inmore-northeastern-birdspecies.html? ref=science&gwh=56123B82A1CB 106241D277718D2A63F0 Link: http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org /2012/01/electronic-skin/

One World Perspective: Environment Title: Shale Gas: A Boon that could Stunt Alternatives One World Perspective: Environment Link: http://news.nationalgeographic.co m/news/energy/2012/01/120117shale-gas-boom-impact-onrenewables/

Grade 8
Title: Controversial Killer Flu Research Paused One World Perspective: Health Title: Peak Timber Concern in Tropics Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/scienc Link: http://www.wired.com/wiredscienc e/2012/01/mutant-h5n1moratorium/

Current Events Term 2 e-environment-16682177 One World Perspective: Environment Title: Plans for Sea Energy Device: SeaRaser One World Perspective: Economic Title: Stem Cell Study for Eye shows Promise. One World Perspective: Health Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ukengland-devon-16676818

Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/ 24/business/stem-cell-study-mayshow-advance.html?ref=science

Tasks:
1. 2.

Write a properly formatted essay that accomplishes the two goals described below.

Summarization of your chosen article. (See Summary, below) Analysis of the topic according to the One World Perspective. (See Analysis, below)

Summary: The summary section of this assignment should be one or two paragraphs. The main idea of the article should be presented, with supporting facts that include a solid description of the content of the article. The 5 Ws should be addressed, as well as an explanation provided. Analysis: This section must analyze the issue from the assigned One World perspective. See the specific instructions for each Perspective in the table below. Format: Introduction: A strong introduction must include an opening statement (hook) followed by some general background information. The last sentence of the introduction must be the thesis statement,

Current Events Term 2 which is your main idea. The thesis statement must prepare the reader for what they are about to experience as they read your essay. Body: The body of an essay should be multiple paragraphs. The first two will be the summary of the article. The next paragraphs must deal with the analysis of the issue from the One World Perspective. You should use transitions between paragraphs and sections. Conclusion: The conclusion must wrap-up your paper in a way that restates the thesis statement, perhaps in different words, to remind the reader of the main point of your essay. The concluding paragraph is the place to offer your final thoughts on the issue, or a judgment. MLA Format: Your sources must be cited in MLA format. If you do any further research on the topic, you must cite those sources.

One World Perspectives for the Articles Above: Environmental Perspective: The relationship of your issue to the environment and the impact it could have, positively or negatively. Environmental does not just mean the natural environment, but also the man-made environment. Economic Perspective: The relationship of your issue motivations related to standards of living, money and equality\inequality. Health Perspective: The relationship your issue has to the health of humans or Humanity. How might this issue affect the future health of humanity?

Grade 6 Rubrics Criteria A: One World 1-2: The student briefly states the summary of their article. The student does not discuss their article from a One World Perspective or the student makes limited comments on their issue from a One World Perspective. 3-4: The student satisfactorily summarizes the article. The student

Current Events Term 2 attempts to discuss the issue from a One World Perspective. 5-6: The student appropriately summarizes the article. The student discusses the article from a One World Perspective effectively.

Criteria B: Communication in Science 1-2: The student uses a limited range of scientific language correctly. The student communicates scientific ideas with limited effectiveness. The student does not attempt to cite their sources according to MLA format. 3-4: The student uses some scientific language correctly and communicates scientific ideas with some effectiveness. The student attempts to cite their sources according to MLA format. 5-6: The student uses scientific language correctly almost always and communicates scientific ideas effectively. The student correctly cites their sources according to MLA format. Grades 7 & 8 Rubrics Criteria A: One World 1-2: The student describes the content of the article in a summary. The student states how the content or issue relates to how humans live their lives or how science in conducted in terms of a moral, ethical, social, political, economic, cultural or environmental perspective. 3-4: The student summarizes the content of the article. The student describes how the content or issue relates to how humans live their lives or how science is conducted in terms of a moral, ethical, social, political, economic, cultural or environmental perspective. 5-6: The student offers a very detailed summary. The students summary contains an analysis and explanation of the content or issue. The student explains and analyses, in depth, how the content or issue relates to how humans live their lives or how science is conducted in terms of a moral, ethical, social, political, economic, cultural or environmental perspective. Criteria B: Communication in Science 1-2: The student uses a limited range of scientific language correctly. The student communicates scientific information with limited

Current Events Term 2 effectiveness. The student does not cite their sources according to MLA format. 3-4: The student uses most scientific language correctly. The student communicates scientific ideas with some effectiveness. The student attempts to cite their sources in MLA format. 5-6: The student uses sufficient scientific language correctly. The student communicates scientific language effectively. The student cites their sources in MLA format.