Updated October 18, 2005
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Student Supplements
Student supplements are mini newspapers with topical information and newspaper activities to use with the daily newspaper. The supplements are available for kindergarten to 12th grade, special education and adult education classrooms. Multiple copies are delivered for each classroom.
Grade
Order Number/Title
Discipline
Grades 4-12
703 - Conflict Resolution
Three conflict-resolution experts use real-life examples, activities, puzzles and games to help students understand and resolve everyday disputes.
Specialty
Grades 5-8
704 - Math Rules!
This fun resource helps to develop students’ math skills using the newspaper. It also helps students quickly learn when and how they will use math in real life.
Math
Grades 3-8
706 - Hispanic Heritage
September 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. It’s a great time to study the compelling history, culture, language and impact of Hispanics on all of America. This supplement is available all year.
Social Studies,
Geography
Grades K-5
708 - Holiday Fun Guide (available in November)
A coloring and activity newspaper with a Thanksgiving – New Year holiday theme.
Specialty
Grades 4-8
809 - Sports Science
The spectacle of sports often disguises the science that affects all athletes. This supplement examines how science and math work in various athletic competitions. The guide effectively teaches about physics, body types, muscles, motion, energy and more.
Math,
Science
Grades 6-12
811 - Meet Me at the Mall
To a kid, “consumer economics” and “retail merchandise management” sound a little intimidating! But kids can relate to the mall. This supplement guides students through the mall and gives them an opportunity to experience both sides of the sales counter.
Specialty
Grades 6-12
812 - The Stock Market: What’s All the Shouting About?
This ever-popular supplement takes students on the “wild ride” that is the stock market. It provides a basic introduction of the market and even gives students a chance to “invest” in their own financial future. The center-spread stock market game is always a big hit!
Specialty
Grades 6-12
814 - Finding the Right Job for You
Getting a job is a skill like any other. In this supplement, students learn to read the want ads, do research, write resumes, fill out applications and how to act during an interview.
Specialty
Grades 6-12
815 - Volunteer: Change The World
Everybody would like to make the world a better place, but it’s hard to know where to begin. One way is to start with the things that matter most or touch you in some way. This supplement gives students an introduction to volunteering.
Specialty
Grades 3–8
822 - Your Character Counts
This supplement explores character and the choices we make in determining the kind of people we want to be. Students learn about compassion, manners, violence, conflict resolution, justice, fairness, honesty, integrity and more!
Specialty
Grades 3–9
823 - Testing, Testing 1, 2, 3! - How to Study and Take Tests
You can’t play a game unless you know the rules. Taking tests is no different. This section gives students the tools they need to study and take tests so that they can succeed in school.
Specialty
Grades 4–8
824 - Symbols of Genesee County and Flint’s Sesquicentennial - ALL NEW activities for 2005–2006
September is Flint’s Sesquicentennial celebration. This updated supplement educates students on the history of Flint and Genesee County.
History
Grades 3 –8
825 - Dollars and Sense
A lively and practical guide to earning, budgeting and investing. Students will track their spending habits, set goals and plan ahead.
Grades 4–12
826 - Feeling Good, Eating Right
American children are quickly becoming one of the most obese populations in the world, and this tab will help to educate young people on the importance of good nutrition. Students will learn how to maintain a balanced diet by following the food pyramid, analyze product labels and use the newspaper to find healthy recipes and the latest nutrition information. Please note that this tab has been updated to include the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Food Pyramid.
Black
History supplement (Coming February 2007)
For more information contact Richard Vaughn, NIE Coordinator,
at 810.766.6300 or 1.800.875.6300 or via E-mail at rvaughn@flintjournal.com
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