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

First and Goal - The 2003-2004 football season offers promise and great new integrated, multidisciplinary curriculum for students of all grades. As we travel with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, you will discover new places, people and learn more about yourself and the world around you. [released September 2003]

Sponsor: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - http://www.buccaneers.com/

Hazardous Weather: A Floridian's Guide to Staying Safe - This Hazardous Weather Awareness NIE publication is designed to teach Floridians of all ages about the dangers of hazardous weather and how to be prepared [released September 2003]

Sponsors: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council - http://www.tbrpc.org/ and Florida Division of Emergency Management - http://www.floridadisaster.org/

Parents: A Child's Most Important School Supply - Parents are their children's first and most important teachers. What parents do to encourage learning has an influence on their children [released August 2003]

Sponsor: The Partnership for Family Involvement in Education -- http://www.floridapartnership.usf.edu/links.html

Fresh Catch - Join Red Lobster and The Tampa Tribune's NIE department by sharing the love of seafood and learning about marine life. Students - remember to enter the contest on the back page for your chance to win a Tampa Bay Buccaneer player appearance at your school! Teachers - you can win tickets to see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium! [released September 2003]

Sponsors: Red Lobster - http://www.redlobster.com and Tampa Bay Buccaneers - http://www.buccaneers.com/

Heart Smart and Healthy: How to Live a Longer and Healthier Life - Did you know that obesity, diabetes and asthma are some of the most prevalent and costly chronic health problems facing the nation? Increased exercise and better nutrition are simple measures that can prevent or delay many chronic diseases. [released October 2003]

Sponsor: Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point - http://www.rmchealth.com/

Titanic - It was a chilly, starry evening on April 14, 1912 and the grandest ship ever created, the mighty Titanic, was steaming full speed ahead towards the United States. At 11:38 p.m. on that fateful night, the "Unsinkable" Titanic would graze an iceberg, sending the 882 ˝ foot long, 53,000 ton liner to the bottom of the North Atlantic in less than three hours, sending more than 1,500 passengers and crew to a watery grave. Join MOSI, Clear Channel and The Tampa Tribune's NIE department and explore the depths of the Titanic in this educational publication. [released October 2003]

Sponsors: Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI) - www.mosi.org and Clear Channel Entertainment -- http://www.clearchannel.com/

Circus Works - Explore all the interesting aspects of The Greatest Show on Earth in "Circus Works." Students will learn fascinating animal facts and circus math in this behind-the-scenes look at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. This is an elementary school program [released December 2003]

Sponsor: Feld Entertainment -http://www.feldentertainment.com/

Hillsborough County Water Conservation: Building Community Awareness (Hillsborough County focus) - Water is a precious resource. Too often people take water for granted. As the Tampa Bay area continues to grow, more water will be needed to satisfy our additional businesses and residents. Conserving water is much less costly than finding alternative water resources. [released April 5, 2003]

Sponsor: Hillsborough County Water Department - http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/waterdept/ and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org

Monsters, Inc. - Meet the characters of "Monsters, Inc." and smile, smile, smile! This 8-page student section focuses on character education skills. Students learn why laughter is powerful and makes you feel good all over. [released April 16]

Sponsor: Feld Entertainment -http://www.feldentertainment.com/

Celebrate the Earth (Hillsborough County focus) - Environmental issues are of extreme importance to everyone in Hillsborough County. For more than 30 years, millions of people around the globe have united to celebrate the environment on Earth Day, April 22. You can celebrate the environment every day by recycling and practicing litter prevention. [released April 19]

Sponsor: Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management Department - http://www.hillsborough.org/solidwaste and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org

Pasco Recycles (Pasco County focus) - Buy recycled! Close the Loop! In 2001, there were more than 352,380 people living in Pasco County. With each passing year, that number grows - as does the amount of trash in the wastestream. Residents can make a difference by conserving natural resources and reducing the amount of garbage going to the landfill and/or incinerator just by participating in recycling. This is just the first step to "close the loop" circle. [released - April 19]

Sponsors: Pasco County - http://www.pascocountyfl.net/, Pasco County Schools - http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/, and Pasco Education Foundation, Inc. - http://www.pascoeducationfoundation.com/

Safari Africa - Africa: a montage of cultures, communities, ecological regions … and animals. From deserts to rainforests and mountains, Africa is a rich and diverse continent. There are 54 countries, more than 1,000 languages and nearly 8 million people living in Africa, the second largest continent in the world. And now you can experience a little bit of Africa in Hillsborough County when Lowry Park Zoo's "Safari Africa" exhibit opens on May 28, 2004! The new exhibit will open in phases. Phase one, which will open on May 28, will feature elephants, giraffes, zebras, bongo and many other African animal species. Check out these majestic animals, which are featured in the NIE pages. [released May 3, 2004]

Sponsor:Lowry Park Zoo - http://www.lowryparkzoo.com

Safeguarding Tampa's Shoreline Treasures - The Tampa Bay Estuary is a jewel that lies at the center of a region of more than 2 million people. Reflected in its waters are the images of diverse communities united by this natural resource and by the shared responsibility for its care. Every person in the Tampa Bay area has a responsibility and a role to play in the stewardship of this important natural resource. The Tampa Shoreline Restoration Initiative (TSRI) is a new project that will help Tampa Bay's residents get involved in taking personal responsibility for the Tampa Bay Estuary. [released May 10, 2003]

Sponsor: Mayor's Beautification Program - http://www.mbptree.org/, Southwest Florida Water Management District - http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/, The Florida Aquarium - http://www.flaquarium.org/ and Outback Steakhouse - http://www.outback.com/