Teachers

Star in Education provides teachers with a wealth of choices for helping students understand the world around them. These tools touch on all the core subjects – math, science, social studies and language arts – and relate learning to real-world events and situations.

New Activities

Apple Slice

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

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.

Comparing the News

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

ENVIROFacts

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

Equation Station

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

From the Core

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

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.

Lesson Plans A la Mode

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

Liberty Pole

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

March Mania

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

Newsie K-3

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

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.

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.

Quote of the Day

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

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!

Video News Views

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

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.

Word Builder

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

Word of the Day

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

Write in the News

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

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