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Welcome to Newspapers in Education!

Newspapers in Education is an exciting interactive program that engages students in learning by providing them with daily copies of The Forsyth County News.

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Online Extras (Updated every Monday)

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This week's lesson:

Is NSA watching every step you take?

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


Fresh population figures show the changing face of America

-- Front Page Talking Points Archive

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Daily Science Webcasts


Ospreys: Raising a Family

For a special pair of ospreys, "Virginia Is For Lovers".
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-- Jun 20, 2013




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

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.

View this weeks video : 3-D Printing



U.S. to send arms to rebels in Syria

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

Archive of Geography quizzes

UN Report: 10.5 Million Children Are Domestic Laborers

Discussion prompts & video archive.


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



This week's word in the news: DERECHO

DEFINITION:
A widespread, long-lived, straight-line windstorm that is associated with a fast-moving band of severe thunderstorms.


FOUND IN THE NEWS:
derecho windstorms occur once every year or two across the central and northeastern U.S. in a band from Texas to New England.
The Dayton Daily News -- 06/17/2013