Current Events
Each week, students should read a scientific current event. Charlotte Mason believed it was vitally important for students in Form 3 and above to stay informed about the events shaping their world. Exposure to current scientific developments and world happenings not only deepens students’ understanding of the world around them, but also nurtures empathy for people across cultures and contexts. Engaging regularly with timely issues encourages students to form thoughtful opinions, helping to shape them into literate, responsible citizens.
Recommended Resources
- World Watch – One of my favorite resources for current events is World Watch. They provide a 10 minute video daily with a wide variety of news topics covered in an appropriate way, always reminding families that “Whatever the news, the purpose of the Lord will stand!” Receive your first month for free when you use my link.
- World Teen Magazine – The creators of World Watch also have magazine subscriptions available with options for every age group. These publications meet kids where they are, cover relevant topics and school subjects, and help them grow into godly, discerning adults. Flip through pages of fresh news stories that show kids who created the world and who is in control.
- Science News Explores – Founded in 2003, Science News Explores is a free, award-winning online publication dedicated to providing age-appropriate science news to learners, parents and educators.
- The Scientist – The Scientist delivers monthly bite-sized interactive stories in the TS Digest, newsletters, quarterly print issues, webinar events, podcasts, and educational multimedia content tailored to your interests. All of our content is produced by scientists and for scientists!
- Science Daily –ScienceDaily features breaking news about the latest discoveries in science, health, the environment, technology, and more — from leading universities, scientific journals, and research organizations. Visitors can browse more than 500 individual topics, grouped into 12 main sections, covering: the medical sciences and health; physical sciences and technology; biological sciences and the environment; and social sciences, business and education.
- Christian Neuroscience Society – Christians engaged in the dialogue between neuroscience and the truth of the Christian Faith.
- News ELA – Unlock student motivation and drive long-lasting learning outcomes using engaging content, targeted activities and supports, and lesson resources to encourage your students to build background knowledge and practice key skills. Requires an account but it is free and simple to create!
He must have a living relationship with the present, its historic movement, its science, literature, art, social needs and aspirations. In fact, he must have a wide outlook, intimate relations all round
-CHARLOTTE MASON (3/162)