Newspapers can educate children, show how in March

The Newspaper Association of America Foundation has posted free materials for Newspapers in Education (NIE) Week 2011 (March 7-11).
 
The teacher’s guide, “Power Pack: Lessons in Civics, Math and Fine Arts for NIE Week 2011,” features three units suitable for use with newspapers in print and digital formats. Resources are available here.
 
The “Power Pack” features standards-based activities to enhance learning in elementary, middle and high school. Two e-book lessons for interactive whiteboards will be provided.
 
For more information about NIE Week or the Newspaper Association of America go to www.naafoundation.org.