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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.

View this weeks video : 3-D Printing


Daily Lessons from NIE

Daily Lessons from NIE

This calendar provides activities for every day of the school year with a subject specific focus for each day of the week: Monday - Language Arts, Tuesday - Social Studies, Wednesday - Math, Thursday - Science, and Friday - Themes that change monthly.

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Welcome to NIE!

The Palm Beach Post's Newspapers In Education Department (NIE) provides teachers with e-Post, our electronic edition of the newspaper and with useful, interesting, and innovative curriculum to enhance learning. Teachers receive e-Post and curriculum at no cost to them thanks to the support of the community and local business sponsors. Teachers in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Hendry Counties are eligible to receive e-Post in their classrooms. For more information email nie@pbpost.com or call 561-820-4648 or 1-800-432-7595 ext. 4648.

Online Extras (Updated every Monday)

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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: Is NSA watching every step you take?

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



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



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.


Fresh population figures show the changing face of America

-- Front Page Talking Points 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.

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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



Track news stories around the world


Additional Resources for Your Classroom



Find over 300 resources that include teacher guides, student supplements, teacher training modules and so much more.

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