World Events Assignments

Could be somewhere you have visited, or somewhere you would like to visit in the future.

Complete on canva's website & upload to Google Classroom.

Include the following:

-Name of place
-Population
-Map
-How many miles away?
-How many visitors per year?
-Why did I choose this vacation spot?

-At least 2 landmarks you would like to visit.

Why is my vacation spot in the news? Include a brief summary and the URL of the article.

Each day we will learn about a different country
Go to ProQuest. 
UN: richland
PW: rams

Select CultureGrams --- World Edition.

On the Country's slide include
-Capital city
As well as information from the Infographic

GDP per capita
Mean years of schooling
Ethnicity
Language

Finally, label the country on the attached World Map.

The first slide is completed for you. Use it as a guide.
  Locate & LABEL the capital city on each state map.

Also, include:
-State population
-Largest city
-Nickname 
-State flag - PICTURE!

You should complete 10 slides per week.

Therefore, slides 1-10 should be completed by Friday, December 9
Slides 11-20 by December 16
Slides 21-30 by December 22
Slides 31-40 by January 6
Slides 41-50 by January 13

On the top of each slide list the NAME of the natural disaster. Include at least 3 facts for each one.

Fill out out the attached Video Guide, while we watch the video in class. 
Please change the color of your answers.

*Research other recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor. 
-Add their name & the conflict or war to the bottom of the Video Guide.

Include the following:

-Name of country
-Map
-Flag
-Capital city
-Population
-GDP per capita
-How many miles away?

-At least 2 landmarks you would like to visit.

-At least 3 pictures from the ProQuest website (include captions)


Why is my country in the news? Include a brief summary and the URL of the article

Be sure to include:

-Name
-Age
-Birthplace, High School, College
-Why they are famous
-Awards / achievements
-Newspapers.com (article)
-Lots of pictures
-Something interesting you learned during your research

Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrats website to choose an article.

Read an International article from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.



After you "Turn in" your summary, make at least 1 POSITIVE reply to a classmate. In addition, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION.

Include the following:

-Name of country
-Map
-Flag
-Capital city
-Population
-GDP per capita
-How many miles away?

-At least 2 landmarks you would like to visit.

-At least 3 pictures from the ProQuest website (include captions)


Why is my country in the news? Include a brief summary and the URL of the article

Choose one of the countries participating in the World Cup.

Be sure to include:
Name of country
Capital
Flag
GDP
Map

Team information:
World ranking
Top players- age, height, weight
Previous World Cup results
Team performance

Include the following:

-Map
-Flag
-Capital city
-Population
-GDP per capita
-How many miles away?

-At least 2 landmarks you would like to visit.

-At least 3 pictures from the ProQuest website (include captions)


Why is my country in the news? Include a brief summary and the URL of the article

In class, students will be assigned ONE slide.

Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.

Read an International article from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
-Include a picture!

Be sure to include:

President's name and years in office
Inauguration date
Political party 
Biography 
First Lady
Major events while they were president. (Include article from Newspapers.com)
What artifacts did you find on https://www.ancestryclassroom.com/
*Several pictures!

Every slide should have multiple pictures / images.

Click the links at the top of each slide. When you find artifacts from one of the websites, place them on the correct slide with a CAPTION explaining what you found.


Ex: Death Certificate would go on Ancestry Classroom slide. Include a caption naming the person, include the year, and how they are related to you.

Include captions!

Select your preferred candidate for U.S. Senate and PA's Governor. 

Each slide presentation should have the following:
1st slide- Create a Poster (include a slogan)
2nd slide- Biography- experience, age
3rd slide- Your candidates stance on 2 important issues.
4th slide- Why you chose to support this candidate, and why they are the best choice for Pennsylvania.

All slides should have pictures!

Read a recent POSITIVE article (within the last 5 days) affecting a country around the world.
Include the following:
-Title of the article
-Date of the article
-Source (website)
-Summary DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!
-INCLUDE A MAP!
-Include Government

Worth 20 points
-Presentation 5 pts. 
-Content 15 pts.

In class, students will be assigned ONE slide.

Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.

Read an International article from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.
-Include a picture!

Read a recent article (within the last 5 days) affecting one of the State Capital Cities of the USA. 
Include the following:
-Title of the article
-Date of the article
-Source (website)
-Summary DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!
-INCLUDE A MAP!
-Include Governor


Worth 20 points
-Presentation 5 pts. 
-Content 15 pts.

Read a recent POSITIVE article (within the last 5 days) affecting a country in Asia. 
Include the following:
-Title of the article
-Date of the article
-Source (website)
-Summary DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!
-INCLUDE A MAP!
-Include Government

Worth 20 points
-Presentation 5 pts. 
-Content 15 pts.

Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.

Read an International article from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.



After you "Turn in" your summary, ask one classmate a QUESTION.

Read a recent POSITIVE article (within the last 5 days) affecting a country in Africa. 
Include the following:
-Title of the article
-Date of the article
-Source (website)
-Summary DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!
-INCLUDE A MAP!
-Include Government

Worth 20 points
-Presentation 5 pts. 
-Content 15 pts.

Read a recent POSITIVE article (within the last 5 days) affecting a country in Europe. 
Include the following:
-Title of the article
-Date of the article
-Source (website)
-Summary DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!
-INCLUDE A MAP!
-Include Government

Worth 20 points
-Presentation 5 pts. 
-Content 15 pts.

Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.

Read an International article from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.



After you "Turn in" your summary, make at least 1 POSITIVE reply to a classmate. In addition, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION.

Read a recent POSITIVE article (within the last 5 days) about Canada, Mexico, or a Central American country.
Include the following:
-Title of the article
-Date of the article
-Source (website)
-Summary DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!
-INCLUDE A MAP!
-Include Government

Worth 20 points
-Presentation 5 pts. 
-Content 15 pts.

We will complete in class on Friday!

See attached rubric for more information.

Newspapers are available in Mr. Yarnick's classroom.
-if you are absent please visit the Tribune Democrat's website to choose an article.

Read an International article from the Johnstown Tribune Democrat and answer the following prompts.
-Title of the article
-Date of the Newspaper:
-Page (example A2):
-Type a 3 sentence summary.



After you "Turn in" your summary, make at least 1 POSITIVE reply to a classmate. In addition, ask at least one classmate a QUESTION.

Read a recent POSITIVE article (within the last 5 days) affecting a country in South America. 
Include the following:
-Title of the article
-Date of the article
-Source (website)
-Summary DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!
-INCLUDE A MAP!
-Include Government

Worth 20 points
-Presentation 5 pts. 
-Content 15 pts.

Read a recent article (within the last 5 days) affecting the United States. 
Include the following:
-Title of the article
-Date of the article
-Source (website)
-Summary DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!
-INCLUDE A MAP!
-Include Government


Worth 20 points
-Presentation 5 pts. 
-Content 15 pts.

By turning in the syllabus on Google Classroom, I acknowledge I understand the expectations for this course.