The news media has the responsibility to provide citizens with information. In what ways does providing news through print, broadcast and the Internet help citizens to be self-governing, better informed and engaged in the issues and events of their communities? In what ways is radio an important means of conveying information to individuals in countries around the world? The news peg for this guide is the establishment of WTWP radio station by The Washington Post Company and Bonneville International. We include a wide array of other stations and media that are engaged in utilizing First Amendment guarantees of a free press. Activities in this guide, take students into the pages of The Washington Post where readers learn of the latest developments in technology, media personalities and the significance of radio in transmitting information and serving different audiences at home and abroad.

Photography can be a cross-disciplinary tool for verbal literacy development, aesthetic and technical visual literacy instruction, and a study of the human condition.

The Declaration of Independence and First Amendment. Boston Tea Party and Tea Party movement. Resurrection City and Occupy K Street. Through solitary pleas, marches, sit-ins and protests at home and in D.C., Americans have demonstrated they have the right to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Their causes have encompassed all sides of the social, economic and political spectrum — taxes, suffrage, civil rights, wars, more government and less government involvement.

Since their rights to voice opposition and to seek change have limits, the parties involved have sought a balance between practicing guaranteed rights and protecting the public safety, security and order.

At the one-year anniversary of the Arab Spring, protests, armed revolts, government uncertainties and first elections are taking place across North Africa and the Middle East. This tumultuous change was activated by one man’s act of self-immolation.

Activities in this guide cross disciplines to study protests at home and around the world. Resources include a vocabulary development, study questions, and two lessons written by a Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project fellow. Post reprints provide news, commentary, editorial cartoons, maps and informational graphics. Two e-Replica suggested activities in this guide focus on researching global protests and evaluating Occupy D.C. coverage.

The qualities that define leaders are ageless yet refined each generation. The census, Voting Rights Act of 1965, and gerrymandering impact elections every ten years.

Letters to the Editor provide a brief and effective forum for citizens to express their views. Students employ their skills of comprehension, analysis, comparison, synthesis, and persuasion through reading and writing letters to the editor. They may also be used to understand attitudes of the past.

As explorers discovered new plants, they brought back drawings, specimens and seeds. Today, these once-exotic edibles are part of our daily lives as we stop at the grocery store, the coffee shop and nursery. Activities in this guide encourage interdisciplinary lessons in botany, nutrition, art, mathematics and community engagement.

The 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami in Japan impacted thousands and challenges accepted theories and practices. These include plate tectonics activity, construction methods, energy and fuel provisions, effective communication, economic and human resilience, and disaster preparedness. Suggested activities in this guide include studies of the stock market, nuclear reactors and tectonic plates. Informational graphics of maps, pie charts and illustrations are incorporated into lessons. In the midst of physical destruction, the human story cannot be lost: thousands have perished and relief workers seek survivors, residents without homes live in shelters and seek necessities, and many near and far from nuclear reactors face contamination of water and food.

Students who know their rights will help ensure that those rights are not ignored. Posting of the Ten Commandments in public schools and zero-tolerance policies provide in-school cases to study due process and the balance between individual liberties and the public interest. Activities include a crossword puzzle, e-Replica searches, opinion survey, Establishment Clause Tests, poster project and holding a public hearing

The most populated country in the world, The People’s Republic of China is a fascinating mix of history, geography, culture and demography. Activities and reprinted Post editorial, commentary, articles and photography focus on modern China — its social, economic, political, scientific and technological dimensions — against the backdrop of its heritage.

The business side of producing a newspaper is discussed in "INSIDE Journalism: Keep the 'Ad'itude." Students are asked to classify advertisements as display or classified and to critique their effectiveness as consumer communication and as works of art. Randy Mays answers questions in "Meet the Ad Designer." Ad design artist Donna McCullough reveals the steps involved in creating a display ad in "The Making of a (Fake) Ad." Students are given guidelines to produce their own ads in "How to Design a Display Ad." "A Changing Community, A Changing Role" takes a look at Janet Cooke and one of the darkest chapters in Post history. Music censorship is the lesson focus of "You and Your Rights." Vocabulary and resources are included.

Study of arthropods and recent insect infestations has many interdisciplinary expressions. Beginning with observation and research, students may engage in scientific and journalistic writing and the creation of field guides, wanted posters and display cases. Post article reprints focus on bedbugs, stink bugs, beetles, borers and ants.

As the United States commemorates the sesquicentennial of the Civil War, reflection on the causes and consequences, people and events involved, and impact on culture, technology, economy, and legal and social dimensions of the nation takes place. In addition to selected reprints from The Washington Post, this guide provides resources, vocabulary, study questions and a wide variety of suggested activities: a Lincoln quiz, personality and technology research projects, and a business-related advertising study. One project combines the research of Civil War personalities, creation of timelines and sending tweets.

Third parties, interest groups and political movements add to the debate of issues, influence policy decisions and reflect the attitudes of citizens. This guide provides activities to examine their role and the impact of the Tea Party movement, interest group funding and the media itself on the 2010 campaigns and elections. Suggested activities incorporate Post news coverage, commentaries, editorial cartoons and graphics. Students are also guided to create a third party.

The newspaper provides more than today’s news. It is the source of opinion, analysis and suggestions for daily living. Activities in this guide focus on photographic composition, the FED PAGE, guest commentary, incorporating history into news coverage, and finding the local angle in national and world issues. The articles in the guide provide points of discussion and models for student composition.

The massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that began on April 20 has been described as the “greatest environmental disaster” in American history. The on-going news story has economic, environmental, marine biology, health, lifestyle, technology, policy and political ramifications. Activities, vocabulary, resources and reprinted Post articles cover all of these disciplines and encourage students to continue reading.

The national initiative to combat childhood obesity is the catalyst for articles and activities in this guide. News coverage of the kick-off and subsequent actions provides the public with information to evaluate the decisions of officials, to educate about health and nutrition, and to change behavior. Teachers will find activities in which comparsion and contrast can be used for before-and-after evaluation, style analysis and media assessment.

Advertisements highlight products, services and a corporation’s community involvement. Readers learn about the latest styles, sales and social issues. Suggested activities in this guide introduce the different types and purposes of ads and provide resources to evaluate, write and design ads. Legal and public notices provide a glimpse of economic and social conditions in a society. In Meet the Ad Manager, Carolyn Monroe provides insight into another career option.

The family stories that are passed from one generation to the next, those that are created within a family and those that are shared with a wider readership entertain, inform and educate. Activities in this guide provide approaches for collecting, composing and comprehending personal narratives. Two reprinted First Person Singular narratives capture the voices of their subjects and serve as models for young writers seeking family stories. Post articles relate family survival stories — a Suitland teenager with an injured heart, Haitian families living in a tent city, Afghani sisters seeking an American education, and a child of the “disappeared” redefining love.

Reading the Sunday Washington Post expands horizons, informs and provides educators with material to use in every classroom. Highlights and activities in this guide cover each section of the Sunday Post. They include the ethics of decisions made in selecting photographs for publication, using Dr. Gridlock’s tips, exploring the business side of the Olympics and writing for different audiences.

The economic condition of the U.S. can be told in economic indicators and government reports. It is also revealed in the personal stories of the public and in their faces. Washington Post stories provide activities in reading charts, using data and maps, and investigating the impact of the stimulus package on students’ communities. Students will do a close reading of Anne Hull’s feature to reveal the writer’s craft. They will examine Michael Williamson’s photographs to explore storytelling in light and dark

They entertain, educate and provoke you. An American art form, ranging from panels to continuity strips, comics provide storytelling and self-expression. A crossword puzzle, activity sheets and the works of Herblock, Tom Toles and Ann Telnaes are in this guide. Work on symbolism, syndication and freedom of expression add depth the study of comics.

This online guide is composed of previous and new activities for incorporating the Washington Post e-Replica Edition into the classroom. An exact digital copy of the newspaper accessed online with a password, the e-Replica may be read at school, at home, wherever there is an Internet connection. The activities in this collection apply to many disciplines. In addition to the reading, writing, mathematics and critical thinking skills that are exercised using The Washington Post, the e-Replica Edition utilizes technology and electronic information gathering skills.

Students examine the right to vote and from whom this right may be taken. Voting patterns of American voters in presidential and off-year congressional races are studied and used in planning a mayoral campaign that will increase voter turnout. Commentary by former president Jimmy Carter focuses attention on the conducting of elections, in particular those in Florida. Two political cartoons by Post editorial cartoonist Tom Toles stimulates discussion of the role of media in campaigns. After reading a Post article, students discuss the eligibility of individuals with dementia to vote. Online resources, books to read, a word find and vocabulary are provided.

Editorial cartoonists provide a visual commentary on the current events, policies and issues that confront government officials and citizens. They provide an engaging means to study American history, allusions and personification, and art techniques. This guide features 16 of Herblock’s more than 14,000 cartoons for study in history, art, journalism and English classes — and by all who engage in civic discourse. Current events and history influenced the work of Herblock; he also exercised an influence on events as they unfolded. During a time when newspapers are letting go of their staff editorial cartoonists, it is important for society to re-examine the important role that insightful and observant cartoonists play in a democracy and a free press.

Learning does not take a break in summer. Find physics at a baseball game, swimming pool or amusement park. Take a Road Trip to lighthouses, find a fossil or count dragonflies. Many of The Post articles serve as models for writing assignments. Write about people, summer icons and group activity.

Mexico, a country with a rich cultural heritage and history, remains closely tied to the U.S. Lessons in economics, global health provisions and international policy are provided as Mexico confronts the epidemics of drug trafficking, violence and the A/H1N1 virus. For journalism teachers, the coverage of these issues by The Post provides lessons in depth reporting and breaking news coverage.

Ethical, legal, business, cultural and societal issues related to using social networking technology are covered in this guide. Post articles and suggested activities cover a variety of social networking topics — blogs and micro-blogs, digital gaming and netiquette, benefactors and imposters, texting and sexting, and personal and business communication. Internet safety and test-taking practice are combined in “You and Gaming” for younger students. Student activities cover business and marketing applications of social networking by educators and students, cartoonists and technology firms.

As illustrated in On the Brink found in this guide, the Washington region has its share of endangered and threatened species. Current Post coverage, activities and resources for further examination are provided. Suggested activities include personal, state and government involvement. Case studies ask students to focus on the different points of view and policies influencing species on the brink.

In a democracy, the president and his appointed officials provide leadership, set policies, give direction and carry out initiatives for the common good. The First 100 Days of an administration are examined, especially in the times of economic crises and war, for evidence of success in addressing public need, in laying the foundation for policies and communicating with Congress and the public. Activities and resources in this guide cover the executive branch. Students chart the Cabinet and conduct a “Bureaucracy Scavenger Hunt.” Students of all ages are encouraged to collect photographs from the pages of The Post to illustrate concepts that form the foundation of our democracy. News and Style section articles, an editorial and Bob Woodward commentary, and a Sally Jenkins column are reprinted.

The Constitution provides the framework for the inauguration of a president, but the individual adds his own mark on the ceremony, expresses his philosophy in his address and begins his legacy that may impact the lives of future generations and the character of American society. In this NIE guide, teachers will find resources and worksheets to guide annotation of past presidents’ and Obama’s 2009 addresses, to report on Inauguration Day, to study Lincoln’s legacy and to test one’s knowledge of past inaugurations. Reprinted Post articles cover the Lincoln-Obama connection, the role of the speechwriter, Lincoln’s cottage and conservation of artifacts, another dimension of preserving a legacy.

Book World is awhirl with possibilities for teachers and students: To meet new authors and their books, to visit with familiar works from a new perspective, to attend mini-lectures on varied topics and to study models of book reviews. Writing a book review enhances reading skills; critical thinking; analytic, evaluative and explanatory abilities; and composition fluency. This guide’s content includes book reviews to use in the classroom, a close reading technique, guidelines to writing a book review, and exercises in reading charts and doing online research of publishing companies.

The 2008 presidential election is a time of historic decisions and new approaches. History will be made as either an African American is president or a female is vice president of the U.S. It is also a turning point in new uses of technology by candidates to attract donors, to communicate their message and to organize campaign workers and by media and citizens to examine financial contributions and to fact check the candidates.

Staying safe and keeping fit requires healthy decisions about the foods you eat, the exercise you get and the precautions you take. In this first of two NIE guides to feature fitness, Post reprints cover and the suggested activities focus on: Keeping safe while involved in sports activities, making the right food selections at home and school, enacting legislation and guidelines for healthier students and knowing what’s recommended to be healthy at each stage of life.

The primaries and the party conventions that nominate the 2008 Republican and Democratic candidates for president provide an array of opportunities to meet the people who want to be the next president and to focus on the issues that are important to individuals and the country. Reprints of Washington Post articles put into perspective summer’s nominating conventions (“The Ballot Brawl of 1924”), campaigning (“Permanent Campaign?”), the first woman to win a presidential primary (“The Force of Gender”), race in America (“Obama Urges U.S.: ‘Move Beyond Our Old Racial Wounds’”) and Internet influence (“Campaign.USA”). The Washington Post editorial cartoonist Tom Toles has used his pen and wit to provide visual commentary on the candidates, election process and issues. Twenty of his commentaries are included in this guide to give a visual timeline, to highlight events and issues during the race toward nomination, to stimulate discussion and to inspire students to create their own images.

Renewed interest in the environment and living by eco-friendly standards has influenced the building industry, consumer products and business ventures as well as our language and attitudes. A word puzzle, Green Scene quiz, suggested activities and study questions provide options for English, ecology, economics and health classes. Reprints of Post articles come from News, Style and KidsPost, Washington Business, Real Estate, Home and Sunday Source. Vocabulary, print and Web resources included.

Debate trains students to look at all sides of an issue, to examine complex ideas and to develop oral, research and critical thinking skills. Debate is intrinsic to American culture, from debating societies to Lincoln-Douglas debates and televised debates of candidates for president. Activities in this guide include a Socratic seminar, analysis of a televised debate and an in-class debate. The Washington Post provides resources to use with the suggested activities — a Tom Toles editorial cartoon, guest commentary, movie review and two articles covering Campaign 2008.

The Sports section of The Washington Post provides lessons in meeting deadlines, mathematics and statistics, photography and graphics, language arts and journalism, and geography. This guide encourages teachers to use the Sports section to study the work of Post reporters as models for students to write and to compare ledes, sports news and columns, to prepare charts and graphs using the scores and other data, and to read maps. Post photographer Jonathan Newton’s pointers are illustrated with his photos of high school and professional athletes. Two of Fred Bowen’s Friday sports columns in KidsPost introduce younger students to opinion writing and serve as models for assignments. Student handouts include “Take the Lede,” “It’s About You … and Sports,” and “Out the Door Every Day.”

The foreign correspondent provides eyewitness accounts, on-sight interviews and reports of the trends, events and ideas from locations around the world. This guide provides an interview with the Post’s Foreign Editor Keith Richburg and two articles written by experienced reporters that set the foundation for understanding the job of the foreign correspondent. Articles by Post foreign correspondents illustrate correspondents covering war, giving context and insight into another culture, and providing perspective and background on political actions in other countries.

The commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the first permanent English settlement in America provides lessons in survival and death, cooperation and conflict, culture and archaeology, government and independent spirits. This second of a two-part Jamestown at 400 guide provides Washington Post articles, illustrated bio of a young Jamestown settler, an archaeologist’s profile, and suggested activities for a study of Jamestown, yesterday and today. Articles can be categorized under four main themes: The convergence of three cultures, the invention of America, the realities of survival and daily life, and the significant contributions of archaeology in understanding the Jamestown settlement and its inhabitants.

The Chesapeake Bay and its watershed provide an important case study of environmental and political decisions, the interaction of communities and species, and the balance between recreation, business and natural environment. The Washington Post articles, editorial and graphics in this guide offer a wide range of avenues into a study of the Chesapeake Bay. Activities include a symposium of the animals, role playing significant roles in the clean-up effort, and a writing exercise. Use them as a starting point for further study of the bay, clean-up efforts, and means to reach the 2010 goals.

World and local leaders, celebrities and the kid across the aisle — all have the potential to amuse, instruct, exasperate and inspire you. They can be the subject of an article, a feature, a short story, play or poem. In this guide we focus on Washington Post columns (Life Is Short, A Local Life), obituaries, and KidsPost mini-profiles. This guide includes a biography project with five parts: research an American, write a news story, present an oral report, make a puppet and entertain parents in character. Bart Barnes gives a first-person account of being an obit writer at The Post.

On Dec. 26, 2006, Betty Ford released in a written statement the “difficult news that Gerald Ford, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, has passed away at 93 years of age.” In the days that followed, the family — and the nation — would mourn and remember the 38th president of the United States, the longest living and the only one not to be elected to the presidency or the vice presidency. The personal choices and traditional ceremonies that compose the final farewell to an American President are presented in this guide through a sampling of Washington Post coverage of the state funeral, timeline and photographs. The impact of Gerald Ford, the individual who held the office, is reflected in columns and letters to the editor. Activities are suggested and additional resources are provided.

Post science writer Rick Weiss puts the watermelon into its historic perspective and introduces the how and why of its genetically engineered seedless variety. Illustrations, glossary and an interview with a U.S. Department of Agriculture plant breeder are also provided. The suggested activities range from drawing and writing to devising recipes, to researching the development of other seedless fruits and vegetables. This online guide is related to a new series of science-focused KidsPost articles. Students ask the questions, scientists and Washington Post science writers give the answers. In addition to suggesting activities for using the KidsPost articles, timelines, and illustrations, activities are provided for older students in related disciplines.

In March 2005, the Supreme Court held that the death penalty was unconstitutional as applied to juveniles. As the Court composition changes in late 2005, how might future rulings on issues concerning juveniles be modified? This guide considers the relationships and interests of the court system, law enforcement, news media and the public when juvenile justice is addressed. Washington Post articles from KidsPost, the Outlook section and excerpts from Metro and news sections and an ombudsman column are provided to stimulate discussion and to give examples. A background sheet and suggested activities present Roper v. Simmons, the most recent Court decision concerning juvenile offenders. Vocabulary and suggested additional reading are included.

Bullies are a safety and health threat to more than three million school children annually. This lesson addresses ways to confront bullies, stop bullies and communicate the facts about bullying. Past Post articles, including two from KidsPost are included. A survey for administration to students and class discussion will give insight into your students awareness of and experience with bullies. “Bully for You!” covers etymology and changing language. You and Your Rights focuses on two Supreme Court cases that considered student-on-student and adult-on-student bullying.

Whether in the Cradle of Civilization or an emerging democracy, voters are rejecting fear and choosing freedom. Students examine the force of freedom found in voting and its impact of various forms of government, a diverse religious and ethnic population, and economic, social and political forces without and within a country. The articles from The Post and activities in Force of Freedom can be used to focus on one country—Iraq—for its current events, recent election and its history as a cradle of civilization and center of learning. Get a perspective on Iraq in the reportage of Anthony Shadid, in the Q and A with Rajiv Chandrasekaran, and maps and infographics created by the Post staff. Journalism students can use Shadid’s ledes as stylistic models. “You and Your Rights” activities compare democracies around the world and debate compulsory voting. The suggested activities lend themselves to discussion and debate, to mathematics, theatre and art projects, and to interviewing and desktop publishing.

Long Arms of the Law focuses on the judicial branch of U.S. government — the role of the Supreme Court and attributes of its justices. Suggested readings and activities are appropriate for grades 4-12. Several variations are suggested for using “Giving Order to Important U.S. Supreme Court Cases,” a timeline activity utilizing seven significant cases. The history and notable judges of the Court are the subjects of one quiz; law clerks and procedures are the subjects of another. Two commentaries from The Post provide perspectives on the current Court’s balance and the justices’ roles in interpreting the law. Resources for writing the profile of the perfect Supreme Court nominee include profiles of the current justices, a chart of the role of the Court and Web sites.

In order to become informed participants in a democracy, students should learn about the women and men who make decisions concerning their lives. The president of the United States and the Cabinet that he appoints are such people in the executive branch. Through Washington Post articles and activities using “Cabinets of President George W. Bush,” students are introduced to members of the Cabinet and their roles. David Broder’s commentary “Tight Little Cabinet” provides stimulus for an evaluation of Cabinet members. “Spotlight on the Attorney General’s Role” gives historic perspective, current expectation and an activity focusing on a current issue. Quiz your students’ knowledge using “White House Families” and “Presidential Trivia.” Read a review of presidential memoirs, “All the Presidents’Books,” or select a book to read from suggestions.

Should the Electoral College Count? Six weeks after voters have indicated their choice for president and vice president, electors meet to cast their ballots. Through activities in this guide students review why the writers of the U.S. Constitution devised the Electoral College and evaluate if electors are still necessary. In addition to a brief history of the Electoral College, factual information includes “Electoral Votes in Proportion,” a map; “Distribution of Electoral College Votes,” a chart; and “How the Electoral College Works,” a Post graphic. As students evaluate the electoral system and contemplate alternative approaches, they have three opinion pieces to stimulate discussion: “The Non-College Try,” a Washington Post editorial; “Improve on Red vs. Blue,” a commentary by Post columnist William Raspberry; and “Repair the Electoral College,” by guest columnist Peter Shane.

In “What Determines Election Outcomes?” students examine the influence of the 2000 presidential election results, political parties, issues and campaign advertising. Excerpts from David Von Drehle’s Washington Post Magazine article begin a look at the changing face of America’s political parties. Elie Wiesel in “Mean Season” asks readers to question the tone of campaign rhetoric. An editorial cartoon by Tom Toles gives students visual commentary on the battleground states, media coverage and their influence on the election. Data from the 2000 presidential election, current campaign advertising targets and costs and Web resources are provided. Reproducibles to accompany activities include “Analysis of Campaign Advertisements,” “ Where They Stand,” and “Whose Vote Really Counts?” After a study of the battleground states, students are asked to predict the election winners, and, after Nov. 2, to determine the 2008 swing states. A First Ladies quiz puts the focus temporarily on the other running mate in today’s campaigns.

"INSIDE Journalism: Composing Columns" provides insight and how-to information to better express one's views, using the work of columnists as models. Finding one's voice is the underlying theme of the activities. Marc Fisher, one of many voices in the columns published in The Washington Post, explains the role of a newspaper columnist, tells about his writing process and shares a column written just for KidsPost. Reproducibles help students understand how to vary ledes in their columns and essays. The Post timeline highlights the era of Katharine Graham and the beginning of the modern Washington Post -- the pressman's strike, the Pentagon Papers and Watergate. Use "You and Your Rights" section to discuss freedom of religion and tolerance. The case study's focus is Islamic dress for women. Vocabulary and resources are included.

"Shirley, One of the Best," sampling the spectrum of sports coverage in The Post from the early days of N.W. Baxter and Shirley Povich to today's editors and reporters, provides examples for your sports writers. In the KidsPost article, "Following the Bouncing Ball," sports reporter Steve Wyche takes readers courtside as he covers the Wizards and in "Meet the Sports Editor," Cindy Boren takes us behind the byline to get articles ready for publishing. "Who Was Shirley Povich?" and "A Changing Community, A Changing Role" both provide a look at the reporting of 75-year-Post veteran sports columnist, reporter and editor Shirley Povich. Six articles in "Sports Classics in the 20th Century" give a glimpse of yesterday's athletes and sports history as reported in The Washington Post. "How to Write a Sports Story" and "Sportswriting by the Numbers" guide students through the writing process. "Be a Good Sport" is for younger readers to think about sportsmanship. "You and Your Rights" focuses on athletes' freedom not to speak out on sensitive issues and citizenship which demands they speak up.

Opinion can be expressed without the confines of language when presented in editorial cartoons. "INSIDE Journalism: Editorial Cartoons," takes a closer look at Herblock, Toles and the art of the visual commentator. Works of Herblock and Toles are reproduced for use in art, history or journalism classes. "Who Was Herblock?" and "Meet the Editorial Cartoonist" bring The Post's editorial cartoonists up front and close. Students are guided to produce their own visual commentary in "How to Draw an Editorial Cartoon" and "The Mechanics of Editorial Cartooning." "You and Your Rights" gives the basics on libel and trademark laws as they apply to editorial cartooning. "A Changing Community, A Changing Role" highlights editorial cartoonists at The Post and "They Had Something to Say" is a research activity. Resources and vocabulary are included.

The lessons in "INSIDE Journalism: Now You're in the Know," focus on the Monday through Friday sections of The Washington Post. "Blood Hounds 'Volunteer' Without Even a Bow-Ow," an article from the Health section, combines science, technology and a child's love for animals while introducing students to a business in Annapolis. "Inside the Post," a reproducible search of the sections, should lead to discussion of the organization of the Post and current events. A more challenging selection from the Business section, "How to Unlock a Value Chain," introduces students to a computer-assisted research project. Michael Getler in "Meet the Ombudsman," tells about his role as a liaison between The Post and its readers. The Post timeline and "A Changing Community, A Changing Role" take students to 1933-1945. The modern Washington Post began in 1933 when Eugene Meyer purchased the newspaper and established 7 principles to govern newsgathering. Vocabulary and resources are included.

Whether you want to understand the editorial writing process at The Washington Post or for your own newspaper, "INSIDE Journalism: The Editorial Page" provides insight and how-to information. The annotated editorial page and Q and A with Robert Asher, a Post editorial writer, shed light on opinion writing at The Post. Use "How to Write an Editorial," "Building an Editorial," vocabulary and resource lists to help students write their own editorials. A study of freedom of speech continues in a constitutional law lesson provided by two Marshall-Brennan fellows: "Dress Codes and the Relationship to Freedom of Speech and Expression: Whether the First Amendment Protects Students' Rights to Wear the Confederate Flag." Apply this lesson to a contemporary situation reported in The Post article, "A Ban on Hate, or Heritage: GA School Divided Over Confederate-Themed Shirts."

The news photograph provides the focus for an examination of the ethics of digital manipulation. Students learn about The Washington Post photography staff and meet award-winning photographer Dayna Smith. Reproducibles include "How to Write a Cutline" and "Should They Manipulate Photographs?" The You and Your Rights lesson gives both artistic and ethical perspective in "The Ethics of Photo Manipulation: Does the Picture Help Tell the Story?" Cartoonist Clifford Berryman and his teddy bear are featured in the history of The Washington Post, 1901-1916. Vocabulary and Web resources are given.

Use the Post to learn the basics of writing a news story in inverted pyramid style from the lede to the cut-off test. Reproducibles for students include "The Annotated News Story," "How to... Write a News Story," "How to... Begin a News Story" and "The Inverted Pyramid." Post reporters answer student questions about their careers. The Washington Post timeline focuses on 1890-1900, a decade that witnessed the explosion of the Maine in Cuba, yellow journalism and the newsboys strike in New York City. "You and Your Rights" lesson takes a closer look at the Pledge of Allegiance in the times of national crises.

INSIDE Journalism: The Front Page takes a close look at the elements that compose the front page of The Washington Post. "How to... Read the Front Page" provides vocabulary, an annotated front page and activity sheet. "Timeline" features Washington Post history, 1877-1889. Pair it with "A Changing Community, A Changing Role," a collection of discussion questions and activities that are related to the late 1800s and the front page. Students can learn more about the Supreme Court and its fact-finding role in "You Be the Judge" activity written by a Marshall-Brennan Program fellow. Guidelines for using the guide and Web resources are also included.

The tragic acts of terrorism of September 11, 2001, prompted the Educational Services Department of The Washington Post to provide a collection of activities, lesson plans and Web resources for teachers. We encourage teachers and publications advisers to use these unprecedented acts in the American experience to teach students how such tragedy is handled in the media. In this curriculum guide, teachers are provided three lessons. "Today's First Rough Draft of History," focuses on using the newspaper to understand terrorist attacks. In addition to today's articles, teachers are provided with excerpts from three other stories of terrorism and national uncertainty: The attack on Pearl Harbor, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and the downing of Flight 103 over Scotland. "The Horror and the Heroes," presents a study of the September 13 Post editorial. The third lesson, "Finding the Local Angle," gives newspaper advisers hints for including the terrorist attacks in a special section of their publications. "Terrorism" is the focus of the Word Study and activities for using the newspaper in many disciplines and looking at symbolism are also provided.