Assignment: Each week you will find one article from a newspaper which is related to one of the many challenges that face the residents of Washington today. Your task is to bring in a copy of the text and answer the questions assigned for the week. Your article must be dated after July 1, 2007.
Approved Topics:
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Pollution
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Urbanization
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Nuclear waste at Hanford
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Timber Industry
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Protected habitats for animals
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Native American Sovereignty
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Fishing
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Whaling
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Tribal Gambling Operations
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Immigration
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Transportation
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Health Care
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Energy
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Other teacher-approved topic
Reporting: Be prepared to discuss and/or present your article in small groups or with the entire class.
Collect and keep each article in your classroom folder for an end of the trimester project.
