ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE 2008: THE GENERAL ELECTION
Lessons and activities help students follow the election process and track the candidates and issues through Election Day in November, and in the weeks that follow as one Presidential administration ends and a new one begins. Grades 5-12

Sponsored by Metrolink and Partners in Education

Hispanic Heritage
Students have an opportunity to learn more about Hispanic Heritage in Southern California and to take a unique look at :Faces of the Future: Hispanics Who Will Influence the World. With a 16-page bilingual supplement, a 20-page bilingual Teacher Guide, a full-color classroom poster and thought-provoking activities, this program examines Hispanics who will be future world leaders in the fields of film, music, video, design, Internet communication, multi-media news, literature, drama, architecture, television and entrepreneurship. Includes a photo and essay contest. Grades 9 - 12

Sponsored by Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services.

A Maritime Adventure: English and Language Arts at the Port
This program features newspaper-based lessons that tie in to the Port of Los Angeles. Twelve lessons with maritime and world trade themes are designed to help you teach California English Language Arts Content Standards while increasing students’ understanding of the role the Port plays in Southern California life. Grades 4-12

Available: January to March 2008.

Sponsored by the Port of Los Angeles

All Aboard the Learning Express
Newspaper-based lessons reinforce problem-solving, decision making skills and safety rules to help keep our community a safe place to live, learn and commute.  Lessons support California content Standards for language arts and social studies. Grades 4-12.

Sponsored by METROLINK

Plan-it Earth
Students use up-to-the minute content in The Times to follow environmental issues, causes and effects. Lessons encourage analysis and critical thinking, covering a wide range of skill levels that are aligned with the California Instructional framework for Social Sciences and English/Language Arts. Includes an art and essay contest. This program is the Los Angeles County Schools only. Grades 6-9

Sponsored by Los Angeles County Department of Public Works

Enroll now in an exciting Times in Education program and bring real-world connections to your classroom!