Contemporary Issues Class is designed for the student who desires to: understand the process of news-gathering and reporting by the media; examine and discuss major news events, and investigate issues and people affecting our local community, nation, and world. Requirements include internet research, group activities, and news presentations. Watching and listening to news outside of class is an integral part of this course.
ASSIGNMENTS
RESOURCES
Issue Presentation - Due Friday, November 7, 2025 - 11:59pm
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ASSIGNMENT 7 - DONE - Current Events Assignment - Due Tuesday, October 15, 2025 - 2:59pm
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ASSIGNMENT 6 - DONE - Weekend Events Assignment - Due Monday, October 13, 2025 - 2:59pm
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ASSIGNMENT 5 - DONE - US Government Shutdown - Due Sunday, October 12, 2025 - 11:59pm
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ASSIGNMENT 4 - DONE - The Issue in My Backyard - Due Friday, October 3, 2025 - 11:59pm
ASSIGNMENT 3 - DONE - Charlie Kirk Assassination - Due Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 11:59pm
ASSIGNMENT 2 - DONE - Tracking Current Events & Contemporary Issues - Due Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - 11:59pm
Wikipedia (2025 Generic Events)
Wikipedia (2025 Events) ... as a starting point
ASSIGNMENT 1 - DONE - Year in Review (So far...) - Due Friday, September 5, 2025 - 11:59pm - EVENTS LINK