News And Activities

Miss Rosa coming to Yuma

BY MARA KNAUB @YSMaraKnaub

"Miss Rosa is the lovable, bubbly, preschool teacher you always wanted!” exclaimed Mark Becker, associate director at Eight, Arizona PBS. Now the beloved PBS KIDS host Miss Rosa (Jennifer Pena) is coming to Yuma April 27 to share her thoughts a... Full story

Learn more about Arizona's core standards

The official website of the Arizona State Department of Education has resources to inform students, parents and teachers on Arizona's Common Core Standards and what they mean in classrooms around the state.... Full story

The recycling process in video

Watch the life cycle of garbage and what happens to those boxes, newspapers and bottles you toss in the trash. This section also has recycle crafts, tips on reducing waste, and shows how a landfill is built and managed.... Full story

Clean Sweep U.S.A.

This site from Keep America Beautiful features educational interactive comics for kids on beautification, waste management, and litter.... Full story

Get ready for a cleanup

Keep America Beautiful will host its second annual “National Day of Action” (NDA) on April 6, 2013 supporting the Great American Cleanup. Learn more here.... Full story

My Clean and Green Community

Teachers, here's a great resource for lessons geared toward the environment, designed for grades 2 and 3.... Full story

Fun activities with Recycle Rosie

Teachers, help your students understand the waste cycle with this curriculum from Republic Services. ... Full story

What can you recycle?

NIE STAFF

Earth911.com's 'Recycling 101' section shows gives information on the differences between types of plastic,  what is designated as hazardous materials and what to do with them, and how to recycle electronic devices plus much, much... Full story

Download free Earth Day book from Kid Scoop

BY NIE STAFF

This interactive audio book teaches kids about their carbon footprint and the importance of recycling through the story of one turtle's quest to keep his habitat clean.... Full story

Remembering the Alamo

On this date in 1836, the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege.  So what happened at the Alamo and why does the phrase 'Remember the Alamo' exist?  Here are some great resources for discussing this day in... Full story

EarthPreservers.com

Earthpreservers.com is an environmental education newsletter and companion website whose mission is to educate, entertain and engage children and adults, too. Published continuously since September 1992, the award-winning Earth Preservers newsletter ... Full story

Recycling news to use

Want to know more about garbage?  How is a landfill structured?  What can you recycle and why is it important?  Republic Services has partnered with NIE to offer great information on recycling in the Yuma Sun - you can visit their educ... Full story

2013 Yuma County Spelling Bee

By NIE Staff

Yuma county schools are awarding their best spellers to compete in the 67th Annual Yuma County Spelling Bee, which will take place February 14th at the Historic Yuma Theater.  Winners will go on to the Arizona State Spelling Bee. ... Full story

Arizona Legislative Students Web Site

So how does a state bill become a law in Arizona?  This site explains the process in detail with a video project created by Arizona students, pamphlet on how 'Arizona Bill' becomes law, and full booklet on the legislative process by a... Full story

Make New Year's resolutions with your kids

PBS.org has a great section dedicated to advice for parents, including this gem on making New Year's resolutions as a family... Full story

Just what is 'Auld Lang Syne'?

Meaning behind a favorite New Year's song

Click here for a great article from The Learning Channel on the meaning of this classic song with odd words.  And if you need a New Year's Eve craft or party idea for your kids, Education.com's page for all sorts of kid-friendly activities.... Full story

About Arizona for Kids

Learn all about Arizona from fun facts to maps, to information on state parks, history, wildlife and wonders. This page on Arizona's official website is packed with links to everything you want to know about the state.... Full story

Tour the 'Virtual Capitol'

This Webby Award-winning site is a visual treat with videos, interactive maps and timeline that's packed with history and explanations of how the Capitol building and surrounding buildings came to be.... Full story

Travel to any state in the U.S.

Do you know which state is called 'The Last Frontier?' How about which state has the Appaloosa as the state horse?  Find out all about the 50 states from the states themselves!... Full story

How to become President of the United States

This great section from kids.gov gives a complete explanation of the requirements and process a person must take to become President of the United States. Downloadable poster also available.... Full story

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