5th Grade Science Current Events
Keeping up with the world around us
Title of article: Nintendo reveals 3-D on eve of DSi XL roll out
Source: MSNBC News
Author: Winda Benedetti
Date: March 26, 2010
Things to think about as you write your comments and reflections:
- How is the DSi XL different than the current version?
- What is the 3DS?
- What role do hand held video games play in your life?
When writing your comments – use complete sentences, proper spelling and grammar, and follow our acceptable use policy.
First names and class only – for example, Johnny Romans, Becky Greeks, and Kyle Egyptians.
Title of article: Teen Gets Carpal Tunnel from Texting
Source: ABC News
Author:
Date: March 2010
Things to think about as you write your comments and reflections:
- What is carpal tunnel?
- How can you prevent it?
- How often do you use text messaging?
When writing your comments – use complete sentences, proper spelling and grammar, and follow our acceptable use policy.
First names and class only – for example, Johnny Romans, Becky Greeks, and Kyle Egyptians.
Your next current event is due on Feb. 18th. You may choose any article posted, either old or new, as long as you haven’t completed a summary for it. There is a new format and grading system. For the new format:
- Choose an article that you are interested in. If it is not interesting to you, or too difficult to read, choose another one.
- Write one paragraph only: (type it in Word first, save it, then copy and paste into blog)
- 1-3 sentences on what the article is about.
- 2-3 sentences on what you learned or a personal reflection.
- Make sure your summary is posted under the correct news article before you submit it.
- Your paragraph will be graded as either a v+, v, or v-.
- I am looking for well developed and varied sentences, an example of what NOT to write: “This article was about Global Warming. I learned a lot. I am glad I read this article. You should read this article, too.”
- Keep it to the point and write one strong paragraph. I don’t want to see more than 6 sentences or less than 3.
Title of article: Thousands of dinosaur footprints uncovered in China
Source: Yahoo News
Author:
Date: Feb. 7, 2010
Things to think about as you write your comments and reflections:
- What is special about this find?
- How old are the prints?
- How many different species are represented?
When writing your comments – use complete sentences, proper spelling and grammar, and follow our acceptable use policy.
First names and class only – for example, Johnny Romans, Becky Greeks, and Kyle Egyptians.
Title of article: 49 states dusted with snow; Hawaii’s the holdout
Source: Yahoo News
Author: SETH BORENSTEIN
Date: Feb. 13, 2010
Things to think about as you write your comments and reflections:
- Why is this so unusual?
- Does Hawaii usually have snow, if so, where?
- Is this is a record?
When writing your comments – use complete sentences, proper spelling and grammar, and follow our acceptable use policy.
First names and class only – for example, Johnny Romans, Becky Greeks, and Kyle Egyptians.
Title of article: SDO solar observatory launches from Cape Canaveral
Source: BBC News.com
Author: Jonathan Amos
Date: Feb. 11, 2010
Things to think about as you write your comments and reflections:
- What is the mission of SDO?
- How does the sun affect satellites and communication systems on Earth?
- What are sunspots?
When writing your comments – use complete sentences, proper spelling and grammar, and follow our acceptable use policy.
First names and class only – for example, Johnny Romans, Becky Greeks, and Kyle Egyptians.
Source: BBC News.com
Author:
Date: Feb. 9, 2010
Things to think about as you write your comments and reflections:
- What is the “Let’s move campaign?”
- What are some reasons why childhood obesity is such a problem today?
- What are some ways kids can make healthier choices?
When writing your comments – use complete sentences, proper spelling and grammar, and follow our acceptable use policy.
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Source: BBC News.com
Author: Jonathan Amos
Date: Feb. 8, 2010
Things to think about as you write your comments and reflections:
- Where did it launch from?
- Why is it the final night launch?
- How many more shuttle launches are left?
When writing your comments – use complete sentences, proper spelling and grammar, and follow our acceptable use policy.
First names and class only – for example, Johnny Romans, Becky Greeks, and Kyle Egyptians.
Source: CNN.com
Author: Elizabeth Landau
Date: November 27, 2009
Things to think about as you write your comments and reflections:
- What are the main ingredients in hand sanitizers?
- Are hand sanitizers helpful? What do they do?
- How long should you take to wash your hands?
When writing your comments – use complete sentences, proper spelling and grammar, and follow our acceptable use policy.
First names and class only – for example, Johnny Romans, Becky Greeks, and Kyle Egyptians.
Source: MSNBC.com
Author: Alexander G. Higgins
Date: November 21, 2009
Things to think about as you write your comments and reflections:
- What is CERN?
- What is the purpose of this experiment?
- What is the “Big Bang”?
When writing your comments – use complete sentences, proper spelling and grammar, and follow our acceptable use policy.
First names and class only – for example, Johnny Romans, Becky Greeks, and Kyle Egyptians.
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