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Air Mass

Document and keep track of the movement of air masses by reading the weather map. Can you predict the weather by using this information?

Subject:

Earth Science

Grade:

3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

Skill or Strand:

Weather

Standard:

Understands atmospheric processes.

Alternative Exercise

Everyone needs to exercise but that doesn't mean that children have to play a sport. Have students look through the newspaper for people using different ways to keep fit. Make a chart to list as many different ways as possible to get exercise.

Subject:

Physical Fitness

Grade:

2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

Skill or Strand:

Movement

Standard:

Understand the benefits associated with participation in physical activity.

Constructive Conflicts

The first amendment gives each person the right to free speech. This includes the right to say or print negative things. Have students look through the newspaper for an article, cartoon or editorial that is critical. Who or what is being criticized? Do you agree with the criticism? What purpose would printing this piece serve?

Subject:

Civil Rights

Grade:

5th, 8th,11th, 12th

Skill or Strand:

Bill of Rights

Standard:

Understand author's purpose; recognize instances of bias, persuasion or fallacious thinking.

New Technologies

Clip articles and ads about products that were unknown 25 years ago. Discuss what scientific discoveries and technologies made the design and use of these products available today.

Subject:

Research

Grade:

5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

Skill or Strand:

Technology

Standard:

Knows that people of all ages, backgrounds, and groups have made contributions to science and technology throughout history.

Discussion

Using the newspaper as your reference, have a panel discussion about how scientific facts are misused in advertising.

Subject:

Speaking/Listening

Grade:

5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

Skill or Strand:

Presentations

Standard:

Organizes ideas for formal presentations.

Natural Disasters

During the coming months, follow and record details about natural disasters: fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc. What are the effects these have on the environment? List the health and safety precautions that could be taken to help families where these disasters might occur.

Subject:

Earth Science

Grade:

4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Skill or Strand:

Weather

Standard:

Knows how features on the Earth�s surface are constantly changed by a combination of slow and rapid processes.

Look Out for Others

Look through the newspaper for people and places that address the problems facing disabled people. Brainstorm ideas for making your community a better place for someone with a physical disability.

Subject:

Civics

Grade:

3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

Skill or Strand:

Civic Responsibility

Standard:

Understand issues regarding personal, political and economic rights.

Discoveries

Find an article dealing with a scientific breakthrough or discovery. In small groups, write and present a short play depicting your interpretation of that occurrence.

Subject:

Writing Applications

Grade:

4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

Skill or Strand:

Write Narratives

Standard:

Write for a variety of purposes.

Discoveries

Find an article dealing with a scientific breakthrough or discovery. In small groups, write and present a short play depicting your interpretation of that occurrence.

Subject:

Performing Arts

Grade:

4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th

Skill or Strand:

Drama

Standard:

Understands how theater can create and communicate meaning.

Survey

Survey your class to determine each person's favorite section of the newspaper. Construct a chart or graph to show your results.

Subject:

Data Analysis

Grade:

3rd, 4th, 5th

Skill or Strand:

Charts and Graphs

Standard:

Organizes and displays data using charts and graphs.