Teacher Resources
Titanic 100th Anniversary Supplement - NIE Institute / Draft of text
& images online
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The 100th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic is April 15,
2012.
The draft of the text & images for the 38-page supplement is now
online at (low-res PDF).
REMEMBERING 9/11 - 10 Year Anniversary Supplement
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The tragic events of September 11, 2001 changed the U.S., and the
world, forever. For those who were old enough to watch those events
unfold, that day and the aftermath of the attacks has left an
indelible mark. For those too young to remember, the legacy of 9/11
shapes their lives as a central event in history.
Reading Is A Voyage
"Voyage of Discovery"
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People read the newspaper for many reasons, but one constant is that they want to know something. Some might consider reading the newspaper an adult activity, but nothing could be further from the truth. Reading newspapers, children can strengthen literacy skills and have fun at the same time. So gather your family for a literacy scavenger hunt!
Ohio: The Inside Story
Teacher's Guide(s)
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“Ohio: The Inside Story” is a continuation of the popular 2006
series of the same name and has been produced through a grant from
The Ohio Newspapers Foundation, a nonprofit charitable and
educational organization affiliated with The Ohio Newspaper
Association.
Kids Voting USA - America Votes - Ohio Primary Election:
America Votes" Teacher's Guide(s)
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Produced through a grant from The Ohio Newspapers Foundation, a nonprofit charitable and educational organization affiliated with The Ohio Newspaper Association. The program combines dynamic classroom civics lessons with an authentic voting experience that mirrors the official voting process. Special Edition..... Hot Topics on current events involving Voting. We believe that the best way for teachers to help students process these compelling events is to read and discuss the coverage in your newspaper. Additional material is used with permission from Kids Voting USA, Tempe, AZ. Kids Voting Ohio, an affiliate of Kids Voting USA, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan citizenship education organization engaging students and families in voting and other activities.
Thoughtful Literacy Using the Newspaper Guide
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Research-based classroom activities for grades 4-12 using four key characteristics of effective classrooms: Managed Choice, Multi-Source Curriculum, Multi-Task Learning, and Meaningful Classroom Discussion.
Women's History Guide
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As our NIE program has expanded to include Celebrate Black History Month in February, we felt it also important to highlight the national celebration of Women's History Month in March.
