Classroom Resources (Updated every Monday)
Online Extras to help you put the Arizona Republic -- print, eEdition or web -- to work in your classroom
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Classroom Connection by Carol Itule
- Black History Month special video report
-- Jan 30, 2012 at 1:25 PM - azcentral.com Centennial Scholars Program
-- Jan 19, 2012 at 3:14 PM - Essay contest for grades 7-12
-- Dec 15, 2011 at 12:29 PM
►Classroom Connection by Carol Itule, Educational Services Manager
School Grounds
- SRP grants available to teachers
-- Jan 26, 2012 at 3:02 PM - New educator program rewards with Suns fun
-- Jan 11, 2012 at 4:47 PM - Support for extending education tax strong
-- Jan 6, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Connected To Community
- Turkey Tuesday!
-- Nov 9, 2011 at 3:07 PM
-- Oct 12, 2011 at 1:59 AM
-- Aug 11, 2011 at 11:25 AM
-- Aug 8, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Clay Thompson
- Venus and Jupiter are headed for a bright conjunction
-- Feb 5, 2012 at 4:15 PM - As always, you people covered yourselves with glory
-- Feb 4, 2012 at 6:22 PM - Take the talking stick but try to be polite
-- Feb 3, 2012 at 5:55 PM
►Arizona Republic columnist Clay Thompson on life in Arizona.
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Business News
- Arizona's rating changes to stable
- Corporate profits aren't what they seem
- Walmart greeters still greet, but duties change
- Tax reform in this election year: It's not likely
- US levies tougher sanctions on Iran's Central Bank
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Feb 7, 2012
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Resources for journalism advisers
FSI: Fraud Scene Investigator
This interactive program teaches students how to stop a million-dollar investment fraud and put a mysterious con man behind bars. Students will learn how to research companies on the internet and understand the warning signs of fraudulent investment pitches. The program is based on economic education standards and includes a teacher's guide.
►Don't forget to check the Student Resources page for more activities
Custom eEdition LessonsEach week we post sets of activities for Grades 2-5, 6-8, and 9-12, specifically designed for use with the Arizona Republic's eEdition.  ►Argentina angry over Prince William's posting to the Falklands Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events. ►Archive of Geography quizzes Tap the wealth of information in your newspaper as a teaching tool: 
►User survey confirms Facebook's appeal as it nears big milepost: first stock sale -- Front Page Talking Points Archive  Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events. |
 
Use the Arizona Republic to spark classroom discussions.  
Download a lesson based on political cartoons and print it out for use in your classroom. (PDF format)
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USA Weekend Teacher GuidesNew Teacher's Guides are available every Monday, complete with monthly themes highlighted in a weekly lesson and a monthly activity sheet. ►Click here to download guides from USA Weekend 
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