Class sets of the following student sections are still available for teachers. For more information about these NIE publications, call (813) 259-7329 or e-mail jpushkin@tampatrib.com

All Tampa Tribune NIE publications contain activities correlated to the Sunshine State Standards

Catch the Wave - When you eat a plate of shrimp in a restaurant, do you ever stop and wonder where the shrimp come from? When you see a PT Cruiser in your neighbor's driveway, do you think about how it got there? Join six, fifth grade students as they explore the Tampa Port Authority. [released spring 2003]

Celebrate the Earth (Hillsborough County focus) - Each day Americans produce more than four pounds of solid waste per person. Today 27 percent of that waste is recycled. But there is still much more to do... and you can help! [released spring 2003]

Dive Into Water (Pasco County focus) - Water is what all animals, including humans, need to survive. Pure and simple, water is one of our most precious resources. It is our job to keep it that way. [released spring 2003]

Extreme Reptiles - Did you know the first reptiles evolved at least 300 million years ago? There are about 250 species of turtles, 25 species of crocodilians, 5,500 species of snakes and 3,000 species of lizards. Learn about snakes, crocodiles, alligators, turtles, tortoises, monitor lizards, skinks, iguanas and more. . [released spring 2003]

Faces of Recycling (Pasco County focus) - Throughout history the issue of what to do with garbage has been on the forefront of people's minds - not to mention health. Each day Americans produce more than four pounds of solid waste per person. Today, 27 percent of that waste is recycled. But there is still much more to do... and you can help! All you have to do is follow the 3 R's reduce, reuse, recycle! [released spring 2003]

Hatred's Journey through History - The horrors of inhumanity against man will forever define the Holocaust in the annals of history. Yet, crimes against humanity have continued throughout the world under the leadership of Osama bin Laden, P. W. Botha, Chiang Kai-Shek, King Hussan II and Augusto Pinochet, just to name a few. [released spring 2002]

Keeping Our Children and Schools Safe - Oftentimes, parents find it difficult talking to their children about school violence. It is important for parents to keep the communication lines open with their children regarding school and personal safety. [released fall 2001]

Our Genes, Our Choices - When Gregor Mendel, an Austrian monk, first experimented with biology in the mid-19th century, he could not have imagined the controversies of the Twenty-First Century. Mendel's experiments led to the discovery of the basic mechanisms of heredity, and the science of genetics was born. Advances in genetics have heralded astonishing possibilities for our health, our families, our work, our laws and our futures. [released spring 2002]

Parents + Schools = Student Success - What parents do to encourage learning has an influence on their child. Just as teachers have high expectations for a child, parents too should accept only that child's best. [released fall 2001]

Pasco Votes (Pasco County focus) - Good citizens are people who help make their school, community, environment, county and state better. The first step in being a good citizen is being informed. Become better informed about the voting process with this educational publication sponsored by the Pasco County Supervisor of Elections. [released fall 2002]

Princess Classics(elementary school program) - The princesses are among the best-loved characters in Disney films. Cinderella, Belle, Ariel , Aurora, Jasmine, Snow White and Mulan are loving and kind, gentle and caring. In this elementary school section, you can explore some of the magic that makes the stories about princesses so wonderful. [released spring 2003]

The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow - The most tumultuous century in history regarding personal rights began with the culmination of the Civil War. During this time period large numbers of African Americans and Caucasians fought against the status quo changing laws and public policies forever. This is the true spirit of community and citizenship. [released fall 2002]

Talking Trash (City of Tampa focus) - Recycling means reusing items - aluminum cans, plastic bottles and newspapers -- we would normally put in the trash. Recycling is part of the overall solution to reducing waste and we can all help by participating in our community's recycling program. [released spring 2003]

Water you Thinking (Hillsborough County focus) - Most of the water in the Hillsborough County area comes from wells drilled into the Floridan Aquifer. These wells are fed by rainwater. And, with rain in the Tampa Bay being quite scarce, everyone needs to do his or her part and practice water conservation. Do one thing every day to conserve water...you can help the rain! [released spring 2003]

What a Wonderful World - As a truly American musical art form, jazz music represents a timeline and evolution into American history. From its roots in African spirituals, gospel music and the blues, jazz is a journey through the past and into the future. [released spring 2003]

What S'up Online @ your library (Hillsborough County focus) - Digital technology is transforming the exchange of information and our lives. It has rapidly transformed the library…from the days of looking up information thumbing through worn card catalogs during the library's open hours…to online access to library information 24/7 [released fall 2002]