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Newspaper in Education Teaching Trunks

The Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education program invites teachers to use our Teaching Trunks to teach newspaper-based lessons in their classrooms.

Teaching Trunks are available for loan to public and private schools in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco and Pinellas counties.

Loan periods are for four to six weeks. There is no cost to the teacher or school. Teaching trunks can be delivered to and picked up from schools in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Teaching trunks must be picked up from and returned to a Tampa Bay Times location by schools in Citrus, Hernando and Manatee counties.

What topics do the trunks cover?

  • 9/11 (not currently available)
  • Citizenship (not currently available)
  • Civil rights (not currently available)
  • Human space exploration
  • Severe weather (not currently available)

What’s inside?

  • Teacher Guide with activities aligned to the Florida Standards
  • Historical newspapers
  • Photos, maps and editorial cartoons
  • Student worksheets
  • Audio and visual materials
  • Student and teacher reference and resource materials

Teaching Trunk material is also available for download.

Newspaper in Education Teaching Trunk request form

To request a Teaching Trunk, fill out the form below. All fields are required.

Teacher Name:
Grade/Subject Taught:
School Name:
School Address:
County:
Teacher cell or home phone:
Teacher Email:
School phone:
School Email:
Date Trunk is needed:
Date Trunk will be returned:
(up to six weeks from start date)

Trunk Requested:
9/11 (not currently available)
Citizenship (not currently available)
Civil rights (not currently available)
Human space exploration
Severe weather (not currently available)

The Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education program (NIE) agrees to loan the above-described Teaching Trunk to the Teacher named above. The Teacher agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of this loan as described below.

Terms and Conditions of Teaching Trunk Loan

The contents of the Teaching Trunk are described in the inventory list which is sent with the Trunk. The Teacher is responsible for cross-checking the items in the Teaching Trunk against the inventory and notifying NIE of any damaged or missing items within 48 hours of receipt. If the Teacher does not notify NIE of any missing or damaged items within 48 hours of receipt, all items listed in the inventory will be presumed to be present and in good condition.

The Teacher will be responsible for the return of the Teaching Trunk and all inventory items on the scheduled day. Upon return, the Teaching Trunk and all inventory items must be in the same condition that they were in upon delivery. The Teacher must notify NIE prior to return of any damaged or missing items or any damage to the Trunk case.

The Teacher acknowledges that the Teaching Trunk and all inventory items are the property of NIE. The Teacher agrees to use the materials in compliance with all applicable laws, including federal copyright law. The Teaching Trunk and inventory items may be used only for educational purposes and for no other use without the prior written consent of NIE.

NIE shall not be liable for any loss of or damage to property of the Teacher or others, or for death or injury to the Teacher or any person, arising from transporting or otherwise using the Teaching Trunk. Teacher hereby releases NIE from any claim, loss, liability, damage, or expense which may be incurred by the Teacher as result of the transportation or use of the Teaching Trunk.

By clicking submit you acknowledge that you accept these terms and conditions.