21st+Century+World+Problems



__**21st Century World Problems**__

Most of the problems of today’s world are rooted in the past. In this class students will examine world events of the 21st Century for the purpose of understanding today’s problems and future trends. World developments in all regions of the world will be studied. Current world problems will be studied and emphasis will be given to the major issues of the day. Everything from wars to environmental issues will be a concern of the class.
 * __Course Description:__**

__**21st Century World Problems - Student Links and Directions**__ Current Events Websites

Current Events Worksheet

__**Email Us!**__ Below you will find current event articles that we have researched in our class. We included them as "markers" on the Google Maps. Please email us if you read the articles. You can tell us what you liked, didn't like, or you can ask us questions. You will find our email addresses on the individual current event worksheets. Thanks for taking the time to email us!


 * LOCAL AND REGIONAL CURRENT EVENTS- Below is our LOCAL AND REGIONAL Google Map of the current events that we are discussing in class. You can click on a location on the map to read a student's information about the topic. Each student has linked an article that they used to record information about the issue or event. **


 * NATIONAL AND WORLD CURRENT EVENTS- Below is our NATIONAL AND WORLD Google Map of the current events that we are discussing in class. You can click on a location on the map to read a student's information about the topic. Each student has linked an article that they used to record information about the issue or event. **

__**FOR STUDENTS - HOW TO ADD YOUR CURRENT EVENT TO THE GOOGLE MAP**__


 * 1. Click on "Current Events Worksheet" above**
 * 2. Go to "File: Make a Copy" (You must be signed in to your Google account to make a copy**
 * 3. Title your worksheet**
 * 4. Click on the blue "Share" button**
 * 5. Click on "Change"**
 * 6. Select "Anyone with the link" - Make sure it says "Can View"**
 * 7. Copy your link (Ctrl C)**
 * 8. Go to our class's Google Map (Choose "Local and Regional" OR "National and World" from above)**
 * 9. Search for your location. **
 * 10. Add your marker.**
 * 11. Title your location and paste (Ctrl V) your link into the description area.**
 * 12. Click "Save"**


 * LOCAL AND REGIONAL CURRENT EVENTS MAP - 1ST SEMESTER 14-15 **


 * NATIONAL AND WORLD CURRENT EVENTS MAP - 1ST SEMESTER 14-15 **

LOCAL AND REGIONAL CURRENT EVENTS - 2ND SEMESTER 14-15

NATIONAL AND WORLD CURRENT EVENTS - 2ND SEMESTER 14-15

LOCAL AND REGIONAL CURRENT EVENTS 1ST SEMESTER 15-16

NATIONAL AND WORLD CURRENT EVENTS 1ST SEMESTER 15-16