Current Events

Find out what Current Events are happening this week from IST Grade 2…

What is a Current Event? A Current Event is something that is happening somewhere in the world NOW! Current Events are news stories that include a title, author, and date of publication. Grade 2 students are doing more than just looking up information, they are asking, “What is happening in our world TODAY?”

Each week two students choose an article to present from newspapers, magazines and Internet sites. Students read the article and then use our Current Events Note Taking Form to answer questions like Who, What, When, Where and Why. Students include their opinion about the article and then present their information to the rest of the class.

This week Edward shared with us an article titled Swarms of Locusts Hit Australia from CBBC – Newsround online.

Edward reported, “About two weeks ago, locusts (an insect that looks like a big grasshopper) landed in Longreach Australia and they ate all the plants and crops!” Edward continued by stating, “People lost their food and even other insects can’t find food! I think this article was fascinating and interesting. I didn’t know locusts could eat so much.”

Here are a few places where you can learn more about locusts:
National Geographic – Animals/Bugs/Locusts
Pitara Kid’s Network – Why do locust swarm?

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Bertha shared with the class an article titled, Schoolboy to Climb Mount Everest from CBBC – Newsround online.

Bertha started her presentation by explaining, “A 13 year old boy is planning to make history by becoming the youngest person ever to climb the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest.” Bertha continued by saying, “This article is important because it’s the first time a child has ever climbed this high. I think that this boy, Jordan, is very courageous to attempt to climb Mount Everest.”

Bertha concluded her presentation with the following slide presentation quiz for the class.

For more information about Mount Everest:
Scholastic – Learn about Sir Edmund Hillary
National Geographic Kids – Quiz Your Noodle about Mt. Everest
Panoramas.dk – 360 degree photo of Mount Everest

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Thank you Edward and Bertha for presenting your articles to the class. Both students answered questions and accepted constructive feedback from their audience at the conclusion of their presentation.

Current Events

Find out what Current Events are happening this week from IST Grade 2…

What is a Current Event? A Current Event is something that is happening somewhere in the world NOW! Current Events are news stories that include a title, author, and date of publication. Grade 2 students are doing more than just looking up information, they are asking, “What is happening in our world TODAY?”

Each week two students choose an article to present from newspapers, magazines and Internet sites. Students read the article and then use our Current Events Note Taking Form to answer questions like Who, What, When, Where and Why. Students include their opinion about the article and then present their information to the rest of the class.

This week Aryan shared with us an article titled The Killer-Whale Attack at SeaWorld: How It Happened from Time online.

Aryan said, “There was a terrible accident that happened at Sea World in Orlando, Florida. Tillikum, the killer whale, pulled his trainer Dawn to the bottom of the pool by her ponytail. He held her underwater and she died.” Even though this was a shocking news story, Aryan went on to explain, “Dawn was a trainer at Sea World and she died. This teaches us that wild animals are wild and not safe. I think it is sad that the best trainer died.”

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Noah shared with the class an article titled, Snake Caught Attacking Dinosaur—First Fossil Proof from National Geographic Daily News online.

Noah explained to the class, “Some scientists found the fossil of a snake eating a baby dinosaur!” Noah continued by saying, “This dinosaur was eaten 67 million years ago! I think the scientists worked hard to find these fossils. Fossils help us to learn more about nature.”

Thank you Aryan and Noah for presenting your articles to the class. Both students answered questions and accepted constructive feedback from their audience at the conclusion of their presentation.

Current Events

Find out what Current Events are happening this week from IST Grade 2…

What is a Current Event? A Current Event is something that is happening somewhere in the world NOW! Current Events are news stories that include a title, author, and date of publication. Grade 2 students are doing more than just looking up information, they are asking, “What is happening in our world TODAY?”

Each week two students choose an article to present from newspapers, magazines and Internet sites. Students read the article and then use our Current Events Note Taking Form to answer questions like Who, What, When, Where and Why. Students include their opinion about the article and then present their information to the rest of the class.

This week Lucca shared with us an article titled Une Nouvelle Espèce de Léopard (A New Species of Leopard) from lesclesjunior online. Lucca explained to the class that this article is about a new species of leopard that has recently been discovered in Borneo.

Lucca said, “I think this article is important because it is rare to find new species of plants and animals. It is very important for our planet to discover new species.”

At home, Lucca spent time creating colorful posters to share information and pictures with the class during his presentation. Lucca also shared the following video as well.

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Aidan shared with the class an article titled, Triple Fossil Find Puts Australia Back On The Dinosaur Map from Science Daily online.

Aidan explained to the class, “Scientists have found three new dinosaur fossils in Queensland, Australia.” Aidan continued by saying, “I think this article is important because lots of people have worked hard to find these fossils and it is cool to know that there are new species of dinosaurs being discovered.”

Thank you Lucca and Aidan for presenting your articles to the class. Both students answered questions and accepted constructive feedback from their audience at the conclusion of their presentation.