Newspapers in Education Programs 2Much2Lose - $778 million. 676 traffic crashes. These are the costs of underage drinking in Oklahoma. What can you do about it? The 2Much2Lose contest encourages youths to create print advertisements or online commercials to educate their peers about the costs of underage drinking and the reasons why teens in Oklahoma have 2Much2Lose. View the 2009 winners HERE. America Recycles Week - Learn how to recycle more and care for the earth! Teacher's guide Asian Heritage Lessons - NIE's Asian Heritage Month program features information and activities about China, Japan, Vietnam and the Koreas. This program is complimentary to schools thanks to the generosity of Super Cao Nguyen, Grand House China Bistro, and the Confucius Institute at the University of Oklahoma. Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 3 Extension | Lesson 4 | Kick-off football season and the school year with geography lessons following the Big 12 football games! Titled Bedlam Geography for the added OU and OSU content, this program runs Aug. 29 - Nov. 14 and is provided in conjunction with the Oklahoma Alliance for Geographic Education (OKAGE) and OK teachers. Participate in our Friday trivia questions to win fun prizes! Student Supplement | Trivia Week 1 | Trivia Week 2 | Trivia Week 3 | Trivia Week 4 | Trivia Week 5 | Trivia Week 6 Learn more about Black history and the impact African Americans have made on this country and state. Student Supplement | LESSON 1 | LESSON 2 | LESSON 3 | LESSON 4 | LESSON 5 Teach your students more about their rights through lessons on the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, November 11-15. It is required that by December 31, 2007, each public school district in Oklahoma will include, as a part of a social studies class during Celebrate Freedom Week, appropriate instruction concerning the intent, meaning, and importance of the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, in their historical contexts. To support this effort, The Oklahoman is publishing a series of lessons in the newspaper during "Celebrate Freedom Week", November 11-15. LESSON 1 | LESSON 2 | LESSON 3 | LESSON 4 | LESSON 5 with Lesson Plans and Essay Contest Build character through lessons provided by the Character Council of Central Oklahoma and the Character Training Institute. Avail September 6 - 27 This educational program begins on August 26th with a wrap dedicated to the "Person of Character" essay contest and the Zoorific Day of Character at the Oklahoma City Zoo. This contest is open to students in grades 3rd-8th; students are asked to write an essay devoted to their ideal person of character. The Character First educational program also includes a series of lessons found each Thursday during the month of September. This program is complimentary. LESSON PLANS: Diligence | Initiative | Punctuality | Sensitivity | ESSAY CONTEST Activities in the newspaper to get your students thinking about their rights. Avail. September 17 "We the People"... These three tiny words that make people stand at attention. The Constitution is the contract between the United States government and its people that assures them of their rights as citizens. It is the basis through which laws are made, judgment is given and a society continues to develop. President George W. Bush signed a bill on December 8, 2004 (Public Law 108-447) that designates every September 17th as Constitution Day. The Constitution was signed by 39 of the 55 Founding Fathers on September 17th, 1787. In an effort to raise awareness for the freedoms provided by the Constitution, The Oklahoman is celebrating Constitution Day with a special in-paper feature geared directly toward generating public awareness of the Constitution and our freedoms as American citizens. Also, this program will be promoted for use in the schools. This in-paper feature will run on September 17th. CONSTITUTION DAY LESSON April 22 is Earth Day! Sign up today to learn more about the lifecycle of the newspaper, climate change and what you can do to help protect the environment. The Earth Day educational program includes four days of activities and lessons as well as the Earth Day student supplement and teacher's guide (available online only). Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Teacher Guide | Teacher Guide Part 2 Curriculum Guide The eyes have it! Find out what they have inside and out while you test your eye-Q. Students will learn the inner workings of the human eye and how they work with interesting lessons and activities that meet middle school health "PASS" skills. Eye Facts | Lesson 1: Anatomy of the Eye | Lesson 2: Seeing is Believing | Lesson 3: Common Visual Disorders and Diseases | Lesson 4: Taking Care of Vision The Grocery Skills: It's in the Bag program for elementary and middle school students makes math, geography, science and English more relevant to students' lives while honing their skills in these subjects. This program is made possible thanks to Homeland. Lesson 1 -- Lesson 1 Extension: Pictures of foods and their labels | Lesson 2 -- Lesson 2 Extension: Link to Made in Oklahoma food companies | Lesson 3 -- Lesson 3 Extension: Link to canning and freezing inventions | Lesson 4 This AWARD-WINNING! 20-week financial literacy program for elementary/middle school grades (although may be adapted for others) discusses topics such as currency, depositories, credit, banking and making wise financial decisions even at a young age. Lessons can be found each Wednesday in The Oklahoman for 10 weeks in the fall and 10 weeks in the spring. Fall lessons begin on September 5th and include in-paper activities and a parent component for use in the students' homes. This program is complimentary. LESSON 1 | LESSON 2 | LESSON 3 | LESSON 4 | LESSON 5 | LESSON 6 | LESSON 7 | LESSON 8 | LESSON 9 TEACHER'S GUIDE PASS Correlation 1 | PASS Correlation 2 Invent, OKLAHOMA! Challenge your students to think outside the box and get their creative wheels turning! Students will learn about the invention process from concept to production while brainstorming their own ideas into new inventions for tomorrow! LESSON 1 | LESSON 2 | LESSON 3 | LESSON 4 | LESSON 5 Journey to the Sea The student with the best entry into an aquatic exhibit design contest open to all grade levels will will his or her class a field trip to the Oklahoma Aquarium for one bus load of students! ENTRY FORM | LESSON 1 | LESSON 2 | LESSON 3 | LESSON 4 | LESSON 5 | Journey to the Sea WINNER! The Mind Matters student supplement and lessons will help you teach your students in grades 5-12 about mental health subjects, including mental illness, alcohol and other drug use, childhood traumas and coping skills. Mind Matters is brought to you in whole by the federal Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program. SUPPLEMENT | LESSON 1 | LESSON 2 | LESSON 3 | Lesson 4 Don't miss the Money Skills lessons and activities for your students! This program, developed by CareerTech and sponsored by weProsper, will help you lead your class down the path to financial literacy. Click here (keep the link) to sign up for access to the teacher's guide and the supplementary program iThryv Professor. Student Supplement | Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 5 Our newest Native American Heritage program highlights the land run, Oklahoma tribes, and Native fables! The student supplement and educational lessons will be posted as they are published in The Oklahoman throughout the week of April 19; click the Educational Programs link above to access them online. The content for this award-winning Native American Heritage program is written by Red Earth, and this program is generously sponsored by the Cherokee Nation, Cheyenne-Arapaho Department of Education, Cheyenne-Arapaho Culture and Heritage Program, and Cheyenne-Arapaho R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Program. LESSON 1 | LESSON 2 | LESSON 3 | LESSON 4 | STUDENT SUPPLEMENT Celebrate reading and Dr. Seuss with activities in the newspaper. Read Across America is a series of lessons devoted to reading. It includes activities and special events that teachers and students can utilize to commemorate the Anniversary of Dr. Seuss' birthday and the Oklahoma celebration of Read Across America Day. Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 5 During this Centennial Year, help your students reflect on the past and celebrate the future of Oklahoma. Be on the lookout in The Oklahoman on November 16th for tons of fun classroom activities promoting Statehood Day! Help us celebrate this great state's rich history, diverse cultures, beautiful scenic landmarks and the genuine warmth and friendliness of its people. TEACHERS GUIDE Oklahoma: State of Innovation - Learn more about science and technology in the state of Oklahoma. Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 5 Students participating in the Stock Market Game have fun learning valuable academic and team building skills while fulfilling PASS requirements for fourth through twelfth grades. The Oklahoma Council on Economic Education coordinates this game in school districts throughout the state as part of its mission to raise the economic literacy in Oklahoma citizens. Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 5 | Lesson 6 | Lesson | Lesson 8 Get strong! Get healthy! "Strong & Healthy Kids" is The Oklahoman's newest Educational Program focusing on three core areas: Eat Better, Move More, and Be Tobacco-Free. Students will have the opportunity to complete lessons found in The Oklahoman and in their student supplement and, through their teacher, apply for the Strong and Healthy Kids certificate signed by Governor Brad Henry. This program runs throughout the school year beginning September 11. Online Teacher's Guide available October. CLICK HERE for more information. It's weather season in Oklahoma! Learn how to be wise about the ever-changing Oklahoma weather and learn about historical weather events from Oklahoma's one hundred years as a state. Coming November By partnering with the Oklahoma Climatological Survey, Weather Wise is an educational program focused on weather preparedness. It included a series of activities and lessons in the newspaper focused on lightning, flooding, heat and tornadoes. In light of the Centennial, Weather Wise takes a look at Oklahoma's historical weather events from its one hundred years of statehood. Be on the lookout for more information in The Oklahoman. LESSON 1 | LESSON 2 Want to learn more about the women who have made a difference? This educational program celebrates women and the role they have played throughout history. A series of lessons and activities can be found in The Oklahoman and a 16-page educational supplement is delivered schools enrolled in the program. Be on the lookout for more information in The Oklahoman. Avail. Spring Footloose and Fancy-free | Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 5 Return to home page