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The Camera in Education program is committed to promoting reading, literacy and learning through the use of the Camera in the classroom.

This program is available to all educators in the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain school districts at no charge. This includes public, private and home schools, libraries, adult education programs, and English as a Second Language programs. It is intended for use in any educational setting.

On this website you'll find lesson plans, curriculum aids, interactive lessons for students, and much more. The activities are updated daily and weekly so be sure to check back often. Click any link to begin using Camera in Education.

Members, download this year's special supplemental materials here

9-11 Anniversary
Robyn Reports TG
Brass Bell TG
America: The Story of Us
Bullying
Cereal Bowl Science
First Amendment Booklet
Geo Level One
Geo Level Two
Civics Math & Fine Arts
Math Guide
Newspapers Maintain Brain
Sept Calendar
Ultimate Activity Guide II
Illiad Teacher's Guide

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Download a lesson based on political cartoons and print it out for use in your classroom. (PDF format)

This week's lesson: Romney 'takes credit' for auto recovery

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There are more than 180 lessons archived for your use


Population turning point: Nonwhite parents account for more than half of recent U.S. births

-- Front Page Talking Points Archive



Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.

Audio

Daily Science Webcasts


Sibley - Birdwatching 101

As any expert would tell you, the first step to bird watching, is well, finding the birds. Here are some tips.
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-- May 25, 2012




Tap the wealth of information in your newspaper as a teaching tool:

NIE Special Report


Science Behind the News

NBC Learn in partnership with the National Science Foundation explores the science, technology, engineering and math found in current events. The Science Behind the News series connects fundamental STEM topics to real world current news events.

View This Week's New Video!



Poll Details Tight Race Between President Obama and Romney

Discussion prompts & video archive.

Courtesy of NBCLearn, News Video will feature video selections from the NBCLearn series Decision 2012 until the November Presidential election.



Quebec shuts some universities to curb student protests

Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.

Archive of Geography quizzes


This week's word in the news: SEDENTARY

DEFINITION:
Accustomed to sit or rest a great deal or to take little exercise.


FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Pets are getting fatter because of their increasingly sedentary lifestyles and they are being overfed, and more than one in seven cats and dogs in Ohio are now overweight or obese, according to a new report
Dayton Daily News -- 05/21/2012



Throughout this school year, PARADE Classroom will be targeting up to six features that provide poignant life lessons for high school students. Be sure to check them out!

Get the lessons here:

Cyberspace Safety
9/11 Lessons and Legacies
Keeping America Free

Additional resources

NIE Institute Educational Resources

As an NIE subscriber, you can access a wealth of free educational resources available through our membership in the national NIE Institute. All are appropriate for classroom instruction when used with the electronic or print edition of The Daily Camera.

Visit our NIE Institute page for these topics:

Art
Careers
Character Education
Critical Thinking Skills & Gifted
Diversity & Multicultural Literacy
Elementary & Middle School
ESL & Spanish Bilingual - Black & Hispanic Heritage
Financial Literacy Supplements
First Amendment
General Educational Development
Health, Nutrition, Fitness
Homeland Security, Crime, & Online Safety
Journalism & Press Freedom

Language Arts & Literacy
Life Skills
Math, Science, Tech & Environment
Media Literacy
Multi-Curricular & Miscellaneous
Multiple Intelligences
NIE Instructional Calendar
NIE Miscellaneous
Safety & Anti-Drug & Alcohol Awareness
Social Studies, Govt., Civics
Sports
Study Skills & College Prep
Women's Studies

Word of the Day for May 25, 2012

Quote of the Day for May 25, 2012



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