Curriculum Materials

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Below is a list of materials that are available now. New materials will be added throughout the school year.

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Title	Grade	Description
The Life of Abraham Lincoln	Grade 4 to Grade 8	Abraham Lincoln turns 200 on February 12, 2009! Imagine the teachable moments from studying this true American hero. NIE should jump on this opportunity to provide schools that which they can't get anywhere else. Consider running the non-fiction Hot Topics Hot Serials 10-chapter story, "The Life of Abraham Lincoln." It was originally written in 1901, so the author was able to interview people who knew Lincoln. We've edited the story to fit the NIE format and we've created a comprehensive teacher's guide to accompany the serial.
Barack Obama,The New U.S. President	Grade 3 to Grade 8	This Obama Series Guide (12-page tab) will take an in-depth look at our inspiring new president. It includes: * Obama's early life, teen years, college and law school * A look at his years in the state senate of Illinois and in the U.S. Senate * A review of his historic presidential campaign * A look ahead to the issues that America will face during his term * Excerpts of his speeches * NIE activities to enhance the learning experience and to connect to your newspaper, in print or online or website
News Navigator	Grade 4 to Grade 6	News Navigator teaches kids journalism basics such as what’s a lead, what’s a headline, and news sources. Each feature includes a News Know-How section that explains newspaper terms and an educational activity using the newspaper.
Presidential Election	Grades 4 to 8	When it’s time to vote, it’s time for young people understand the complicated process of choosing a leader. Throughout the Presidential Election section there are tons of learning activities that link to the newspaper. * You will have to "Scale to fit" when printing this document to 8.5" x 11"
Earth Patrol	Grades 1 to 8	The Earth Patrol curriculum guide shows the difference between garbage, trash, yard waste, recyclables and household hazardous wastes. This guide will also teach you how to properly dispose of the different kinds of waste that we produce on a daily basis. Throughout the section there are tons of learning activities that link to the newspaper. We’ve also included a unique learning opportunity with step-by-step instructions how to conduct your own classroom study to see how your classroom can develop ways of reducing waste.
Natural Disasters: The Science & Geography Behind the Events	Grades 1 to 8	Earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes! Nothing is more fascinating than a natural phenomenon. Why do they happen? What are the causes? Where are they likely to occur? How do humans react? This tab takes an in-depth look at natural disasters and relates them to the 5 themes of geography.
Electing a President	Grades 1 to 8	When it’s time to vote, it’s time for young people to understand the complicated process of choosing a leader. This curriculum guide tells the whole story--from the primaries to the conventions to the issues, everything that leads up to pulling the final levers in the booth. Throughout the section there are tons of learning activities that link to the newspaper. We’ve also included a unique learning opportunity with step-by-step instructions for holding a classroom election so that students can “act out” the whole process to truly comprehend how it all works.
The Season of Holidays	Grades 1 to 8	A multicultural celebration of celebrations! Students will gain an appreciation of the history and traditions of various annual festivals. Included are Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa, Feast of Three Kings, the January 1st New Year holiday as well as the New Year observances of the Chinese, Muslim and Hindu people.
America's Table	Grades 4 to 12	This guide is to be used in conjunction with the America's Table Thanksgiving booklet distributed to schools 11/5/07. The booklet, developed by the American Jewish Committee, covers various topics on diversity and promotes mutual respect and democratic values.
Freedom to Petition	Grades 5 to 8	The freedoms of the First Amendment are considered some of the most important of all. Celebrate the nation's Constitution through this curriculum guide on the Freedom to Petition.
Freedom of Assemble	Grades 5 to 8	The freedoms of the First Amendment are considered some of the most important of all. Celebrate the nation's Constitution through this curriculum guide on the Freedom to Assemble.
Freedom of Press	Grades 5 to 8	The freedoms of the First Amendment are considered some of the most important of all. Celebrate the nation's Constitution through this curriculum guide on Freedom of the Press.
Freedom of Speech	Grades 5 to 8	The freedoms of the First Amendment are considered some of the most important of all. Celebrate the nation's Constitution through this curriculum guide on the Freedom of Speech.
Freedom of Religion	Grades 5 to 8	The freedoms of the First Amendment are considered some of the most important of all. Celebrate the nation's Constitution through this curriculum guide on the Freedom of Religion.
Contemporary Art & Architecture	Grades 4 to 8	This guide on the contemporary arts will help students understand the concept of the visual arts, music,and theater and is based on the arts frameworks. Students will learn how the arts relate to our culture, political issues, customs, values, emotions and ideas.
Conservation	All grades	This guide teaches students how to save the planet by conserving energy with alternative sources of fuel, transportation, media, food, recycling, renewable energy and going green.
Character Matters	All grades	Features activities that teach students about respect, honesty, caring, tolerance, courage and justice.
Newspapers Maintain the Brain	All grades	An activity guide for using the newspaper to enhance basic skills.
Scientific Inquiry	All grades	Features activities that help students gain an understanding of how scientific inquiry can help them succeed in other academic fields.
Speaking of a Free Press	All grades	More than 200 years of quotations about freedom of the press.
Poor Charlie	Grades 4 to 8	A short story about a 13-year-old boy whose family lost their fortune during the Great Depression.
Poor Charlie teacher guide	Grades 4 to 8	Features activities that use the story line, themes and characters from the story.
MCAS: Reading Rally	Grades 4 to 8	Features activities that help students master the English Language Arts MCAS exam.
MCAS: Math Mavens	Grades 4 to 8	Activities that help students master the Math MCAS Exam.
A Guide to Consumer Economics	Grades 4 to 12	This guide shows students how to make, save and spend money, how to stay out of debt, and much more.
A Guide to the Federal Reserve	Grades 4 to 12	This guide takes students inside the Federal Reserve Bank.
By the Numbers	Grades 5 to 8	Helps middle-grade students explore mathematical connections in newspapers.
Nathan’s Song – short story	Grades 4 to 8	This short story tells about 13 year old Nathan, an immigrant to New York in 1905, who overcomes loneliness and adversity through his love of his family and music.
Nathan’s Song - teacher guide	Grades 4 to 8	The teacher’s guide contains activities that use the story line, themes and characters from the story.
The Stock Market	Grades 4 to 12	This guide teaches students about the history of the stock market, how the market works, how to choose stock, and how to invest to make money.
A Guide to Global Economics	Grades 4 to 12	This guide teaches students about foreign currency and economies and how world events have an impact on our economy.