Current Event
Current Events Assignment
**COPY AND PASTE INTO A WORD DOCUMENT
Directions: These articles need to be reliable and authentic sources. Do NOT just google “health article”
You will need to find an online article that has to do with health. Some topics will be assigned and others will give you the choice of topic. Popular topics include, but are not limited to: drugs, alcohol, tobacco, teen pregnancy, medicines, illness, nutrition, physical fitness. These are just a few topics. Remember, make sure it can be related to something in health. I do NOT want: DWI arrests, disease explanations, police reports, etc. New DWI laws would be acceptable, new cancer research, etc. They need to be current. Many diseases have been around for years! What is NEW in health?
Some good websites include:
http://teacherweb.com/NY/FultonCitySchool/Stadtmiller/apt1.aspx
Current Events Assignment
HS Health - Mr. Hoyt
(20 points)
Name:____________________ Class:__________
Resource: (Fill in completely) 2 point
Title of Article:_____________________________________
Author: _____________________________
Date Written: ________________________
Website: _____________________________
Area of Wellness it Impacts (Underline all that apply)
Physical Environmental Emotional Social Occupational Spiritual Mental
1. Summary of Article (approx. 100 words) 10 points
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2. How does or will this information impact your health now and/or in the future? (approx 20 words) 2 points **Hint – If it doesn’t impact you…why are you researching it? Link it to your life past, present, or future!
3. Opinion Statement (6): In my opinion... I believe… I learned…. 2 points each. Please explain why/how.
A.
B.