New Activities

Around the Globe
This daily feature enables students to read and/or hear a news story and to see where on the globe it is happening. It's a fascinating tool, a great writing assignment and totally cool.

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ENVIROFacts
ENVIROfacts promotes environmental awareness on subjects like pollution, carbon footprints, green living, recycling and much more!

Pig Skin Geography
Quizzes and supplements touch on geography. location, movement, human/environment interactions and regions.

Titanic 100th Anniversary

Page one Prime
A look at the background of a story in the news. There are links for students to read more, along with learning activities.

Quote of the Day
Students can read the quote and see how it relates to real life. Terrific inspirational writing assignment or journal prompt.

Word of the Day
Here students will learn a new word and find it in the news. Great for building SAT vocabulary!

Newsie K-3
News videos, polling, and a writing activity for young readers in kindergarten through third grade. Updated weekly.

Video News Views
Students view timely news video clips, react in writing, and vote in the poll. Updated weekly.

Lesson Plans A la Mode
This page offers lessons timed to this week's calendar in Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies.

Patriotic Pals
“Patriotic Pals, Tails of the Civil War,” marks the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, narrated by Chuck, a border collie from Missouri, a Border State during the war.

Pig Skin Jr.
For lower grades: Quizzes and supplements touch on geography. location, movement, human/environment interactions and regions.

March Mania
March Mania is a fun fast-paced program that follows the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Equation Station
Weekly we post a math mystery related to topics in the news. Equation Station features math mysteries for all grade levels!

Comparing the News
Here's a brief story from today's news along with a writing assignment. Updated daily.

Apple Slice
Students can complete the news Activity Sheet and hand it in. These also make great homework assignments. Updated weekly.

Tab of the Month
Tab of the Month is a new multi-page document on various topics, such as drug awareness, college prep, communication and more!

Who Said That
Bi-weekly, we'll post a quotation from a famous author, poet, musician, etc., along with a little bit about their life.

Write in the News
This is a weekly in-depth writing assignment with comprehensive instructions.

Lady in White
An 8-part serial story about two little girls who see a mysterious woman dressed in white get off the train in their small town. Who is she?

Kid Scoop
Kid Scoop creates weekly activity pages on a variety of topics. Students will enjoy puzzles and games while they absorb the knowledge Kid Scoop's activities provide.

From the Core
Students read the selection. Then they can take the interactive self-assessment quiz at the end. A great SmartBoard lesson.

Word Builder
Bi-weekly we'll post crossword puzzles on current newspaper topics for up to two grade levels – elementary, middle and high school.

Liberty Pole
This story, based on a true event, will give students a unique perspective on the
Revolutionary War.