1. Long-Horned Dino

A team of dinosaur hunters from the United States has discovered a new species of dinosaur that may have the longest horns of any kind. Two fossils of a 72-million-year-old plant eater were found in northern Mexico just south of the U.S. state of Texas and one had four-foot-long horns over each eye. The fossils of the new species were found near Coahuila, Mexico, and included an adult measuring nearly seven feet tall and 22 feet long. The discovery is expected to shed new light on the dinosaurs of Mexico and the history of dinosaurs in all of North America. As a class, talk about some of the things dinosaur fossils can teach scientists today. Then draw a comic strip for the newspaper showing one thing dinosaur fossils can teach scientists.

Learning Standards: Engaging peers in constructive conversation about topics of interest or importance; explaining how fossils provide evidence about the nature of ancient life; using the craft of the illustrator to convey ideas artistically.

2. Here Comes the Sun

Even in summer, we sometimes take the sun for granted. However, every photo taken outside during the daytime shows the sun's effect on the world. Where the sun can't reach, there are shadows. Cut out five daytime, outside pictures from today's newspaper. Paste them on larger pieces of paper. Using a flashlight to represent the sun, experiment and figure out where the sun must be in each of the pictures. Draw the sun where you decide it is on each of the larger sheets.

Learning Standards: Explaining how shadows are made; showing how science concepts can be interpreted through creative expression such as language arts and fine arts; representing creatively.

3. A Tall Achievement

At age 13, Jordan Romero is feeling on top of the world these days. And with good reason. The teen from Big Bear, California, has become the youngest person ever to climb Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain. Jordan successfully reached the top of Everest on May 22 in an expedition with his father and four other people. Before Jordan, the youngest climber to reach the top of the 29,035-foot mountain was 16-year-old Temba Tsheri of the Asian nation of Nepal. Jordan, who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa at age 10, wants to climb the tallest mountain on each of the world's seven continents. As a class, talk about some of the amazing things kids do. Then find a story in the newspaper about a child achieving success in some way. Write a short letter to the child, praising him or her for the achievement.

Learning Standards: Responding to a variety of oral, visual, written and electronic texts by making connections to students' personal lives and the lives of others; identifying and explaining how individuals in history demonstrate good character and personal virtue; writing fluently for multiple purposes.

4. Don't Fry This Summer

When summer comes, kids and families like to get out in the sun. But the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants people to play it safe and not get "Fried" this summer. To reduce risks of getting too much sun, the EPA sponsored a "Don't Fry Day" education program the Friday before the Memorial Day holiday. And now it's issued a safe-sun checklist that urges people to SLIP, SLOP, SLAP, WRAP and SEEK SHADE. What that means is that when you are out in the sun you should SLIP on a shirt, SLOP on sunscreen rated 15 or higher, SLAP on a wide-brimmed hat, WRAP on sunglasses and SEEK SHADE during middle of the day on sunny days. As a class, talk about ways to stay safe and healthy during the summer. Then find a story or photo in the newspaper involving an activity you like. Design a safety poster showing ways to stay safe and healthy doing this activity this summer.

Learning Standards: Reading and writing fluently, speaking confidently, listening and interacting appropriately, viewing critically and representing creatively; comprehending what constitutes good health and nutrition.

5. Nice Move, Chad

As a star receiver for the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals, Chad Ochocinco has impressed a lot of fans. But none more than 9-year-old Ruben St. Hillaire Jr. of New York City. Ruben lives with his mother in a homeless shelter and wrote Ochocinco a letter telling him he considered him a role model, along with his mother and President Barack Obama. Ochocinco sent Ruben an autographed jersey and then took another step to reach out to the young fan. He flew to Hollywood, California, to help Ruben fulfill his dream to attend a football camp. Ochocinco came out from back stage to present Ruben his camp gift certificate and then followed up the surprise by leading the audience in "Happy Birthday" since it was Ruben's birthday. With a partner, search the newspaper to find a story or photo of someone doing something nice for someone else. Write a paragraph describing how you think it made the person feel and why that was helpful.

Learning Standard: Responding to the ideas and feelings generated by written and visual texts, and sharing with peers; identifying and explaining how individuals in history demonstrate good character and personal virtue.