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Current Events Game Challenge

Lesson Plan

Current Events Game Challenge

Current Events

This lesson engages middle school students in a game-based learning activity focused on current events. Students will participate in a fun and interactive game that encourages them to think critically about recent news stories. This lesson is important as it helps students stay informed about the world around them and develop critical thinking skills.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Current Events Game Cards, Timer, and Whiteboard and Markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly introduce the topic of current events and its importance.
  • Explain that students will participate in a game to test their knowledge of recent news stories.

Step 2

Game Instructions

5 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Distribute the Current Events Game Cards to each group.
  • Explain the rules: Each group will take turns drawing a card and answering the question or completing the task related to a recent news story.
  • Use a timer to keep the game moving and ensure each group has equal time.

Step 3

Game Play

15 mins

  • Begin the game, allowing each group to take turns drawing cards and answering questions.
  • Encourage students to discuss and collaborate within their groups to come up with answers.
  • Keep track of points on the whiteboard for each correct answer.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Conclude the game and announce the winning group.
  • Facilitate a brief discussion on what students learned about current events.
  • Encourage students to continue following the news and discuss it with family and friends.
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Worksheet

Current Events Game Cards

These cards contain questions and tasks related to recent news stories for the game.




What is the main topic of today's top news story?







Name one positive event that happened this week.







Describe a recent event that impacted the environment.







What is a recent technological advancement in the news?







Discuss a recent political event and its significance.




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