Name: _____________________

ENVIRONMENTAL CURRENT EVENTS WORKSHEET

Directions: Find an ENVIRONMENTAL article from a reputable source such as Time.com,
USA Today, The New York Times, etc. The event may be national or local. Read the article and
answer the questions below. Please choose an article that is no more than a month old from
date the assignment is given. Read the Rubric at the end of the worksheet to see grading
requirements. You MUST include the source/site information with this worksheet.
Topic of Article: _____________________________________________________________________
Title of Article: ______________________________________________________________________
Source:_____________________________________________________________________________

WHO is this article about? ____________________________________________________________

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WHAT is this article about?
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WHEN did this event take place?
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WHERE is this event or issue occurring? (Specify city, country, region, etc.)
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IMPACT. What effects might this issue cause on a local/ global scale? What, if any action is
being taken?
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CONNECT the article. How can this news be connected to anything we learned or are learning
about in class?
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Grading will be based on the following rubric:

50 pts. Entire Current Event assignment displays the following requirements for
each question/statement above:
a. Demonstrates preparation, and accuracy.
b. Reflects understanding of the issue.
c. All questions/statements complete and includes source.
d. Topic is current, environmental, and thought provoking.
e. Information shared in class.
*Each requirement is worth ten points.