Current Events Ongoing Project

Pick a current events topic from the following list or if there's a current events issue that particularly moves you, let me know.

You and your partner(s) are to present the topic to the class and lead a class discussion that will take the entire class period (roughly 45 minutes).

Requirements - You need to:

1. Have some sort of presentation with visuals.
2. Present your topic as a controversial issue with two sides
3. Find at minimum three articles and send links to these articles to Mr. Lee by the Saturday before your presentation.  These articles should be 1 neutral/informational article, 1 article in favor, and 1 article against.  
1. If your articles are not submitted, you will be deducted 10 points.  
2. If they are late, you will be deducted 5 points.
3. If the articles are not up to par and I ask you to replace any of the articles - if you get them back to me on time, no further points will be deducted, but I have to replace those articles for you, you will be deducted 2 points per article.
4. Send Mr. Lee your presentation along with a list of 10 discussion questions no later than the day before you're scheduled to present.
5. Create a quick 3 question quiz to give the class after your presentation - you should only ask questions that are actually discussed in your presentation or your readings.  Avoid opinion questions (I reserve the right to change the questions up).

For your presentation, you must include (but not limited to):

1. A "Do Now" where you lead the class - this could be a well-thought-out political cartoon of your choosing that relates to your topic. 
2. The history of your topic 
• What is your topic about?  
• How did it come about?  
• What's the historical context of your topic?
• Why is it an issue of controversy today?
• What are the two sides arguing? (Present both sides of the argument)  Are there any people or organizations leading the charge?
3. How is your topic "current?" (use your articles)
4. What has the government done, of note, so far in regards to your topic?
5. How do your elected officials (President, Governor, Mayor, Representatives, etc.) view this topic?
6. Most recent and relevant court cases and laws (summarize)
• What does the Constitution say about this?  How can the Constitution be interpreted for this issue?
7. Your opinions on this issue
8. Some media - no more than 8 minutes long
9. Citations/References

With the time you have left, you will be using your discussion questions and leading the class in a discussion on your topic.