- 1. NIE ...It’s Elementary.
(K-6) 75 activities introducing elementary students to the many uses of the newspaper in language arts, social studies and mathematics.
- 2. Reading Realities.
(4-12) 73 activities using the newspaper in development of reading skills, skimming, distinguishing fact from opinion, finding the main idea, interpreting editorials, analyzing theme, etc.
- 3. Mathematics in the News
(4-12) 74 activities applying skills in simple calculation, averaging, converting numbers, estimation, problem-solving, computing with fractions and decimals, whole numbers and mixed numbers...all using newspaper.
- 4. Geographic Challenge
(3-12) 60 pages. Through business, advertising, sports, weather, comics and front page news, students get a taste of the excitement of basic geography and the importance of geographic literacy in our daily lives.
- 5. Black History and the Newspaper
(4-10) 68 pages of lessons about black history for February and throughout the year. This guide focuses on real people in government, civil rights, the arts, entertainment, business, technology, etc.
- 6. Native Americans: Portraits of the Seventh Generation
(4-10) Provide students with a link to the indigenous people of North America! This unique resource is divided into four sections: The Story, The Struggle, The Land, and The Legacy. Thought-provoking newspaper lessons enhance reading, writing, social studies, and problem-solving skills.
- 7. Presidents, Politics & The Process, American History and Today’s News
(6-12) Capturing each president’s personal imprint on U.S... history, this well-focused book of lessons is also designed to relate themes and events which distinguished past presidential administrations to today’s world. Plus election process section to be utilized anytime, not just during presidential elections.
- 8. Civic Education in the Newspaper, Using Current Events to Teach Social Studies
(6-12) 50 lessons in this guide refers the student to a "real life" situation in the daily newspaper, bridging the gap between the textbook and today’s world. Lessons relate to American history and culture, government, economics, geography, and current events.
- 9. Introductory Teacher’s Guide
(K-12) Variety of activities for the beginning teacher using newspapers in the classroom. These activities are designed to expose students to the newspaper while reinforcing basic skills teachers use everyday to teach their students.
- 10. 500 Newspaper activities for Teachers
(K-12) 500 activities using newspaper on subjects from language arts, math, science, social studies, business education, music, art, home economics, industrial arts, driver education and physical education.
- 11. Our Fragile Future
(K-12) 32 activity cards for learning about environmental issues.
- 12. Using the Newspaper in Secondary Social Studies
(6-12) 92 pages providing the secondary social studies teacher with a series of meaningful activity options which use the newspaper as the learning resource. From problem-solving, conflict resolution, history, government, economic and geography activities.
- 13. Using the Newspaper in Upper Elementary and Middle Grades
(4-8) 94 page comprehensive guide to incorporate newspapers into the daily classroom instruction. Five subject areas are covered: the newspaper itself , language arts, science, math and social studies.
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. Activity Cards (3-8) Simple and quick activities for students to use the newspaper to find stories, articles, ads, etc. to enhance their learning on social studies, math, science, language arts, and general activities.
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Ideas! Ideas! Newspapers in Education (K-12) 24 pages chocked full of a potpourri of ideas on creative writing, working with words, speech and discussion, plus game ideas.
- 16. Your Key to Better Living...Using the newspaper in adult education classes.
Purpose of the guide is to provide teachers of adult students with a series of activities that use the newspaper as a learning resource.
- 17. Character Education through the Newspaper
(5-12, 36 pages) Explore character through the newspaper. Students will discover definitions and real-life examples of autonomy, responsibility, loyalty, altruism, respect, etc., in the advertising, features, news, photos and comic strips in the newspaper. Students will also explore their inner feelings and experiences involving a variety of character traits.
- 18. Science in the News (5-12)
This guide provides teachers with 70 reproducible NIE activities in earth science, helath/nutrition, the environment, careers, teachnology and general science. Students will discover how science is an integral part of their daily lives and their daily newspaper.
- 19. Elections! (4-12)
A general guide to using the newspaper in the study of the elections process, this guide provides over 40 activities in a variety of curriculum areas. This publication will help teachers bridge the gap between a sometimes complicated election process and students' abilities to understand the significance of this most important facet of our democracy.
