The news media often provide examples of different people reporting or interpreting an event from different perspectives. Current events often provide the opportunity to teach concepts in a way that is immediate and meaningful to students. For example, after discussing conflict and conflict resolution in the classroom, the teacher may use examples from the news to discuss the same concept. Current events often provide the opportunity to make connections with history. Current events provide the opportunity to teach in an integrated way, incorporating what the students are learning in various subject areas.
Current events help to make students aware of the world beyond themselves.
Current events facilitate the use of maps, charts, graphs, and other visual aids.