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Current Events Club: Read, Discuss & PLAY
Completed by 2 learners
Ages 7-11
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
1x per week
2-10 learners per class
30 min
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Students will come together to read a current events article, discuss their insights, and apply what they've learned in a group trivia activity! This course is meant to entice and empower students to consistently learn about what's happening around the world so they can become knowledgeable global citizens! New articles will range from a variety of child friendly topics. Breaking news, world news, local news, etc. Topics: Young Pilot Flies around the World, New Photos of Jupiter, Flash Floods at U.S National Parks, Sea Turtles in Georgia, Great Barrier Reef News, Monarch Butterfly News, Dinosaur Footprints in China, New US. Poet Laureate, Space Telescope Photo, and more! Our classroom structure is informal, and discussion based. Students will be given the article that matches their current reading level. Next, students will be given the opportunity to volunteer and read from sections of our pre selected article. We will popcorn from student to student as we move through the article. Throughout the reading, students are encouraged to post comments, reflections, or connections they've made in our chat. We will pause as a group periodically to discuss any significant thoughts or questions. Oftentimes, I've found that article readings lead to questions that require research. We will play it by ear on those occasions. Finally, we will end our session with either trivia, kahoot, or blooket activity! Students will get a chance to apply what they've learned with some friendly competition.
Learning Goals
Our learning outcomes for this course includes reading comprehension, discussion etiquette, and developing an overall keenness for seeking knowledge about world events.
Other Details
Supply List
Notebook, pencil
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
-News to You articles, national geographic sources
Topics: Young Pilot Flies around the World, New Photos of Jupiter, Flash Floods at U.S National Parks, Sea Turtles in Georgia, Great Barrier Reef News, Monarch Butterfly News, Dinosaur Footprints in China, New US. Poet Laureate, Space Telescope Photo
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Elementary Education from University of Chicago
Professional Educator License
Certified in Elementary Education 1-6th for Literacy, Science, Math, Social Studies, and History.
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