To order any of the educational publications, e-mail ordernie@tampabay.com. You must include the following information:
- ✔ Title of the education publication(s) you are interested in receiving
- ✔ Number of copies you would like to receive
- ✔ Your full name
- ✔ The full name of your school
- ✔ The address of your school
- ✔ Your phone number and email address
- ✔ The grade that you teach
All Aboard: Tampa Bay's Railroad History
Grade levels: Elementary and Middle school
Railroads were integral to the development of the Tampa Bay region as an economic center, transportation hub and tourist destination. Prior to the 1880s, much of Tampa Bay was rural, sparsely populated frontier, and Port Tampa was just a small harbor for local fishermen. All Aboard illustrates the immense social and economic impact that the railroad has had on our region, discusses the past, present and future of rail technology and fosters discussion about potential future rail development in Tampa Bay. All Aboard was created in partnership with the Friends of Tampa Union Station and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.
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Alternate Times: Exploring Science Fiction Literature
Grade level: High school
Science fiction is a literature of imagination, of ideas and thought experiments, of “what if.” Setting a story in an unfamiliar environment allows authors to explore the potential consequences of political, social, technological and ecological change; of issues such as war, terrorism, climate change, pandemics and overpopulation; and the possible effects of these on individuals and society. Alternate Times: Exploring Science Fiction Literature introduces students and teachers to this vibrant and diverse genre. This publication was produced in partnership with the Altrusa International of Tampa Bay Wilma B. Hogan Foundation, the Catalina Marketing Charitable Foundation, the Frank E. Duckwall Foundation and the University of South Florida Humanities Institute.
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► Click here to visit the writing contest website
Anatomy of the Tampa Bay Times
Grade levels: Elementary, Middle and High school
This poster illustrates the different elements typically found on Page One and inside the Tampa Bay Times.
Ancient Egypt: Art & Magic: Treasures from the Fondation Gandur Pour L'Art
This publication is not available in print
Grade levels: Middle and High school
This full-color teaching poster focuses on Ancient Egypt: Art and Magic: Treasures from the Fondation Gandur pour l'Art. This supplement, created in partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts St. Petersburg, focuses on the exhibit of the same name that will be featured at the museum from December 17, 2011 through April 29, 2012. The activities and information provide a cross-curricular look at art and its relationship to history, science and Language Arts.
At the Crossroads of Freedom & Equality: Florida's Journey from Separate toward Equal
Grade levels: Middle and High school
Discrimination is defined as the unfair treatment of a person, racial group or minority based on prejudice. Decades of not treating people with equality and respect spawned the civil rights movement. The Civil War ended in 1865. Yet it took black Americans many decades and a long difficult fight to get what Abraham Lincoln had intended them to have: equality. This supplement, created in partnership with the Altrusa International of Tampa Bay Wilma B. Hogan Foundation, the Frank E. Duckwall Foundation and the Florida Humanities Council, explores the larger issues of intolerance, prejudice, racism and stereotyping in the context of Tampa Bay's past and present.
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► Click here to visit the City of St. Petersburg African-American Heritage Project.
Be Tobacco Free
Grade levels: Middle and High school
Over the past few decades, tobacco use among young people has been declining. However, far too many young people are still using tobacco. Today, more than 600,000 middle school students and 3 million high school students smoke cigarettes. Be Tobacco Free presents the facts and explodes the myths about tobacco; explains how Big Tobacco uses marketing to target young people; and suggests strategies for avoiding or quitting tobacco use. Be Tobacco Free was produced in partnership with the Gulfcoast North Area Health Education Center, the Hillsborough County Anti Drug Alliance, the Pasco County Health Department and the Pinellas County Health Department.
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Black History Month
Grade levels: Elementary, Middle and High school
Black History Month is officially celebrated in the month of February. However, throughout history, in every month, generations of African Americans struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society. The credible resources on this page will help teachers and students learn more about this rich history. Decades of not treating people with equality and respect spawned the civil rights movement. The Civil War ended in 1865. Yet it took black Americans many decades and a long difficult fight to get what Abraham Lincoln had intended them to have: equality. Learn more with the informational texts referenced.
Breaking the Cycle of Teen Dating Abuse
Grade levels: Middle and High school
Dating violence is a serious problem in the United States. One in four adolescents reports verbal, physical, emotional or sexual abuse from a dating partner each year. Dating violence has substantial negative effects on the mental and physical health of young people, as well as on their school performance. This supplement, created in partnership with the Verizon Foundation, ABC Action News and six regional domestic violence agencies, focuses on helping preteens and teens gain the knowledge and learn the skills they need to form positive, healthy relationships and protect themselves online and offline.
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Celebrate Freedom
This publication is not available in print
Grade levels: Middle and High school
What would Thomas Jefferson say if he could see the United States today? Each year, students in the state of Florida are expected to recite a key passage from the Declaration of Independence and to spend at least three hours in the classroom studying this important document. Celebrate Freedom carefully examines this key passage, helping students better understand its meaning and why it is still important to us today. Celebrate Freedom was created in partnership with The James Madison Institute.
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Challenge yourself to get healthy!
Grade levels: Middle and High school
This year, challenge yourself to get healthy. Make a change to fresh, healthy meals and snacks and get your body moving! Starting a new lifestyle can be difficult, but this NIE curriculum supplement, created in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and Kohl’s Cares, has lots ideas, tips and tricks to help you live a happy, healthy and active life.
Charting the Land of Flowers: 500 Years of Florida Maps
This publication is not available in print
Grade levels: Middle and High school
Maps are as old as language. Mapmakers communicate information with pictures that tell stories. For millennia, maps have shaped how we see the world, leading us to new places and ideas. Science, technology, culture, economics, politics, art, history – all of these can be found in maps. This publication, produced in partnership with the Tampa Bay History Center and the Florida Humanities Council, is based on the exhibit of the same name that will be featured at the History Center from September 21, 2013 - February 16, 2014 and focuses on maps as informational text
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►Visit the History Center's Map Resources page
Everglades
This publication is not available in print
Grade levels: Elementary and Middle school
The Florida Everglades was once a vibrant, free-flowing wetland, known as the River of Grass. It covered 4,000 square miles in Central and South Florida, stretching from the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes to Florida Bay. Over the last century, drainage and development reduced the Everglades to half its size. Take a Journey through the Everglades in the pages of this NIE tab.
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Flight 2014: Celebrating 100 Years of Commercial Aviation
Grade levels: Middle and High school
On Jan. 1, 1914, a small biplane piloted by aviation pioneer Tony Jannus lifted from the water in downtown St. Petersburg, Fla., with one paying passenger. Twenty three minutes later, the plane landed in Tampa, Fla., launching the world’s first regularly scheduled commercial airline flight and flying into the annals of aviation history. Flight 2014 celebrates the centennial of Jannus’ historic flight and explores the history of aviation, the science and technology of flight, and the impact of aviation on our world.
Floridians and War
Grade levels: Middle and High school
Today’s students will become tomorrow’s voters and leaders, responsible for making decisions about when and how the United States should become involved in conflict or war. They must be prepared to understand the causes, history, geography, politics and consequences of conflict and war and how they relate to local, national and global issues in our increasingly interconnected world. While governmental institutions declare war, it is the average citizen who fights. This publication, sponsored by a grant from the Florida Humanities Council in partnership with the Armed Forces History Museum, takes a look at war and conflict through the eyes of those who served in those wars and conflicts.
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From The Scrub to The Twist
Grade levels: Middle and High school
Central Avenue has a special place in Tampa’s history, particularly for the African-American community, and the Perry Harvey, Sr. Park, located at 900 E. Scott St., is a place where generations can come together to share in that history, to learn and enjoy. Central Avenue was the heart and soul of a community flourishing with leadership, entrepreneurship, strength and courage. The area was settled after the Civil War, when freed slaves relocated to an area northeast of downtown Tampa called The Scrub. Over time, the neighborhood of The Scrub developed a vibrant business district, and became a cultural mecca of sorts for a number of black musicians. The area was booming, but began to decline with urban renewal and integration. This supplement, created in partnership with the City of Tampa, Tampa Bay History Center and the Florida Humanities Council explores the rich cultural history from The Scrub to The Twist to Perry, Harvey, Sr. Park.
This publication can be used in conjunction with At the Crossroads of Freedom & Equality: Florida's Journey from Separate toward Equal.
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► Learn more about Perry Harvey, Sr. Park
► Tampa Bay History Center Central Avenue Contest page
► Harlem Academy Multimedia Report from Tampa Bay Times
► Chitlin' Circuit playlist on Spotify
Gangs 101: Busting the myths and revealing the consequences
This publication is not available in print
Grade levels: Middle and High school
Gang activity and bullying are prevalent on high school campuses throughout Florida. Students are faced with intimidation, violence, and fear from gang members, and need the skills to make educated choices in those situations. This curriculum was created in partnership with the Tampa Police Department, Hillsborough County, and Crime Stoppers.
This publication is not available in print.
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High Five 2012: The Integrated Language Arts and Journalism Curriculum
Grade level: Middle school
The NAA Foundation, with support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, developed High Five in an effort to address concerns about student achievement. High Five provides an integrated, three-unit curriculum that includes reading, writing, journalism, grammar, linguistics and visual literacy. All materials are age-appropriate for middle-school students. The curriculum uses the daily newspaper as a textbook and information source. Each unit, aligned to Common Core State Standards, is designed to be used as a stand-alone piece.
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Interpreting photos as informational text
Grade levels: Elementary, Middle and High school
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LEGOLAND: Everything Is Awesome
Grade level: Elementary school
This STEM-focused teaching poster, targeted to second and third grade students, features curriculum centered on LEGOLAND® Florida's eight educational programs. This publication was created in partnership with LEGOLAND® Florida.
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Lights On Tampa 2014: Explore, engage, enjoy
Grade levels: Middle and High school
Lights On Tampa is a major cultural event that brings free, public access to light-based public art. This publication, created in partnership with the City of Tampa and Lights On Tampa, explores the art, science and technology of light by examining the artistic works making up Lights On Tampa 2015.
Monet's London: (EMS-1)
This publication is not available in print
Grade levels: Elementary, Middle and High school
In Jan., 2005, the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg opened the much anticipated "Monet's London" exhibit, a remarkable collection of 150 works, including a dozen by French impressionist Claude Monet, focused on Industrial Age London and the Thames River. This beautiful color teaching poster is filled with educational activities students can try at school or at home.
Newspaper Fun with Raymond!
Grade level: Elementary school
This educational card series, created in partnership with the Tampa Bay Rays, features Rays mascot Raymond and is targeted to elementary school students in grades kindergarten through third. Use this set with the Tampa Bay Times for enrichment activities with small groups, for whole group instruction or to create reading center activities that best meet the needs of your students. For additional fun, send home a card for a parent/child activity.
Newspapers in Your Life
Grade levels: Elementary, Middle and High school
This curriculum, developed by the American Press Institute and the Newseum of Washington, DC, features six lessons focused on media literacy and aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Lesson plans incorporate existing Newseum resources into activities and student worksheets. Newspapers in Your Life is geared toward middle and high-school students, but includes extension activities for elementary students.
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►Click here to download In the Newsroom unit
►Click here to download Media Literacy unit
►Click here to download Standards Alignment Chart (for all units)
Opal & the Secret Code
Grade level: Elementary
Opal & the Secret Code tells the true story of Opal Fleming, who grew up deaf in 1930s Oklahoma. As a child, Opal was left at the Oklahoma School for the Deaf by her father, who cared for her but had no way to communicate with her. As she watched the other students in the school, Fleming realized that they communicated using a secret code, which she later learned was American Sign Language.
Pathways to Understanding
This publication is not available in print
Grade levels: Middle and High school
Pathways to Understanding presents an overview of Muslim culture, busts some myths about Islam and Muslims, and explores the causes and consequences of Islamophobia, prejudice and discrimination. The goals of Pathways include fostering understanding of the immense diversity and depth of Muslim cultures around the world and promoting meaningful interactions between Muslim and non-Muslim communities in Tampa Bay. Pathways was created in partnership with Community Tampa Bay, the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art’s Building Bridges Program.
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2017 Plugged In: News, views and issues that affect our lives every day
Grade levels: High school and College
"Addiction isn't fun. Addiction is lonely, terrifying and insidious." Throughout much of the last century, scientists studying drug abuse labored in the shadows of powerful myths and misconceptions about the nature of addiction. Today, thanks to science, our views and our responses to drug abuse have changed dramatically. As a result of scientific research, we know that addiction is a disease that affects both brain and behavior. This educational publication, geared toward college students and adults of all ages, was created in partnership with DACCO.
Reading with the Rays 2018
Grade levels: Elementary school
The Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education program our proud to present our 11th annual Reading with the Rays program. This year’s program, presented by Suncoast Credit Union, celebrates the 20th anniversary of your Tampa Bay Rays. Did you know The Devil Rays franchise was awarded in 1995, and the first game was played in March 1998? Learn about the Rays history in addition to participating in the annual Read your Way to the Ballpark summer reading program. The goals of the Reading with the Rays: Read your way to the ballpark program are to encourage children to read more and to visit the library regularly before they return to school this fall. Children in grades kindergarten through 12 can read around the bases and get some great Rays reading rewards. For more information about this summer reading program, go to tampabay.com/nie/raysreading. Participating counties include: Chartlotte, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota.
Leyendo con los Rays: Lee Jugando al Béisbol
Este año, puedes obtener tu copia de Leyendo con los Rays: Lee Jugando al Béisbol, en inglés o español. Puedes encontrar ambas publicaciones en tu biblioteca local y en el Tropicana Field. Maestros y consejeros de Campamentos de verano: si desean obtener copias de esta publicación para sus clases o programas de lectura de verano, envíen un correo electrónico a ordernie@tampabay.com.
Sitio web de Leyendo con los Rays: tampabay.com/nie/raysreading.
See. Wonder. Connect. A Journey through the Permanent Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Fl.
Grade levels: Middle and High school
The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg has an encyclopedic collection of art from around the globe and across the centuries, with 4,500 years of civilization represented by thousands of objects extending from antiquity to present. Integrating arts education across the curriculum helps students to develop critical thinking, communication and problem solving skills. This supplement, created in partnership with the Museum, uses a selection of artwork from across the Museum’s collections to provide a cross-curricular look at art and its relationship to history, science and Language Arts.
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Street Smart Prevention
Grade level: Middle and High school
Let’s face facts. The misuse and abuse of alcohol, over-the-counter medications, illicit drugs and tobacco affect the health and well-being of millions of Americans, including young adults. Not only does misuse of these substances affect the users, but it also affects their families, neighbors and the rest of our communities. The Hillsborough County Anti Drug Alliance (HCADA) knows this and works with community partners to promote healthy communities. This Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education publication, created in partnership with the HCADA focuses on educating young people and the adults in their lives about substance abuse prevention.
Wicked Garden
Grade levels: Middle and High school
According to the 2012 Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey, almost one in ten Florida high school students has misused prescription pain relievers or prescription amphetamines. The FYSAS also reveals that the percentage of youth reporting prescription drug misuse/abuse jumps dramatically between middle and high school. Wicked Garden, created in partnership with the AMA Foundation and Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, presents the facts and reveals the myths about prescription drug abuse/misuse and provides resources for educators, students and parents.
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Wildfire Safety
Grade levels: Elementary and Middle school
More than 17.3 million acres of Florida is covered with forests. Although the state’s abundant rain and sunshine are vital to the survival of Florida’s forests, another element is necessary to maintain them ... fire. For thousands of years, Florida’s forests have developed because of the presence of fire. In fact, many of Florida’s ecosystems require fire in order to exist. This supplement, created in partnership with the Florida Forest Service, a division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service, focuses on learning more about Florida’s forests and learning the difference between good fires and bad fires, and how students can protect Florida’s forests.
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Women's History
Grade levels: Elementary, Middle and High school
Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society. Women’s History Month began as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week." Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as "Women’s History Week." In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress which designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month." Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month. Since 1995, Presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.”
Zoo Story
This publication is not available in print
Grade levels: Elementary, Middle and High school
Originally printed over a series of Sundays in 2007, Zoo Story is a nine-part series that chronicles Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo through a period of massive expansion to become one of the best zoos in the country. Author Thomas French investigates the philosophy of a zoo, keeping captive endangered animals, and controversial breeding programs through life, death, and the paradox of freedom. This NIE publication includes lesson plans. Content alert: Some parents and teachers may find parts of Zoo Story too graphic for younger readers.