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Newspapers in Education!
Newspapers in Education is an exciting interactive program that engages students in learning by providing them with weekly copies of The Dawson Community News.
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NIE Special Report
Whether its from the simple desire to help others, our environment, or our way of life, innovation is a process that begins with imagination and results in the creation of something of value for society. NBC Learn, in collaboration with the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the National Science Teachers Association, explores the process of innovations in this compelling 11-week video series.
►Mayan pyramid destroyed in Belize
Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.
►Archive of Geography quizzes
Helping Kids Cope with Natural Disasters
Unfortunately, natural disasters do happen, and people are often affected adversely. It’s a traumatic time for everyone, but can be especially distressing to children. As a parent, caregiver or educator, you can help children cope by monitoring their emotional state, answering their questions, and creating opportunities to connect with family, friends, and the larger community.
Click here for some ideas for getting through this difficult time
Classroom Caption Contest!
►Win a book by creating a caption for this week's lesson
This week's lesson:
Disasters put focus on regulations
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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.
►Federal safety board urges tougher drinking-and-driving cutoff limit to match other nations
-- Front Page Talking Points Archive
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Daily Science Webcasts
Science Diary: Healthy Ocean - Update
Some fish species are in hot water, ecologically speaking, but as consumers we can help turn the tide.
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-- May 24, 2013
Tap the wealth of information in your newspaper as a teaching tool:
This week's word in the news: INITIATE
DEFINITION:
To set going by taking the first step; begin.
FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Troopers initiated a pursuit of the vehicle at the rest area on Interstate 71 just north of the Ohio 123 exit east of Lebanon, troopers said.
►The Dayton Daily News -- 05/20/2013
