Read All About It: Know News

What’s the news? We’re talking about current events, be it in the neighborhood or across the globe. How does the news get covered and sent? And is all news really newsworthy – and real? These activities can help you know the news.

CONNECT:

• Watch how newspapers care created at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7zYpvtRAlE
• Trace the history of news media at http://www.pbs.org/now/politics/mediahistory.html
• Fake news isn’t new, as you can read in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/feb/11/fake-news-long-history-beware-state-involvement
• Learn about the famous journalist Nellie Bly and her amazing trip around the world in 72 days at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK7GZiv4W4c

CREATE:

• Try these activities to engage children in the news and in The New York Times itself. You may be surprised at just how accessible and enjoyable exploring the news with The Times can be for kids! https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/learning/issues_in_depth/10KidNewsIdeas.html
• Here are more free kid-friendly journalism fames and activities: http://www.wartgames.com/themes/writing/journalism.html
• Learn how to write a news report by watching https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_NmVtnEEA8
• Create a news broadcast by following the directions at https://www.education.com/activity/article/Daily_News_fourth/

CARE:

• Don’t believe everything her read. Here’s how to spot fake news: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/ngk-sneak-peek/april-2017/fake-news/
• Have you heard the news term “digging up the dirt?” That’s related to the term “muckrakers”, explained at http://www.american-historama.org/1881-1913-maturation-era/muckrakers.htm
• Public Service Messages: BY kids as well as FOR kids: http://www.nbclearn.com/portal/site/k-12/flatview?cuecard=2089
• Learn how to be a citizen journalist at https://www.schooliseasy.com/2017/09/teaching-kids-start-newspaper-10-citizen-journalism/

CAREER:

Do you have a nose for news? There’s always events happening, so there’s always a career in news: as a reporter, photographer, broadcaster, writer – or any of the people who support the creation and dissemination of news. Become news worthy – even as a kid!

https://careertrend.com/info-tip-8094554-newspaper-jobs-kids.html

http://www.kidzworld.com/article/20136-becoming-a-journalist

https://www.thebalance.com/tv-news-careers-525690

Hare, Hare – Hare Today

We often associate rabbit with spring and Easter. What about the rest of the year? Get a fuller picture of rabbits in doing these activities. Now hop on it!

CONNECT:

• Rabbits originated in southwest Europe and northwest Africa
• What’s the origin of the Easter bunny? Watch this video to see the answer: http://time.com/3767518/easter-bunny-origins-history/
• Rabbits are an important part of the ecosystem. Learn about their habits from the BBC’s videos: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/life/European_Rabbit
• Experience the world of Beatrix Potter: the creator of Peter Rabbit at https://www.peterrabbit.com/
• The idea of a rabbit’s foot being lucky is worldwide – and has a long history. Not so lucky for the rabbit.  Get the inside story at http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/12/rabbits-foot-considered-lucky/

CREATE:

• Create a trivia fact game based on these fun facts about rabbits: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/rabbit.html
• Here's a family-friendly version of Welsh Rarebit (or Rabbit) to cook with or for the kids! The name supposedly comes from the fact that if poachers failed to catch a rabbit, all that there was for tea was bread and cheese! https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/welsh-rarebit
• Try making some of these cute bunny crafts: https://feltmagnet.com/crafts/bunny-crafts-and-how-to-make-them
• Hop like a bunny – and do other preschool rabbit-themed activities at https://www.educatall.com/page/459/Rabbits.html

CARE:

• Learn how to take care of a pet rabbit at: https://rabbit.org/faq-children-and-rabbits/
• Your bunny likes to play games too; try some at http://myhouserabbit.com/rabbit-behavior/playing-with-your-pet-bunny/
•  Bunnies can be cute, but they can also be harmful (not on purpose, of course). Here are some tips about child safety and health around pet rabbits: https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/child/childsafety/rabbits.html
• You may have heard about rabbits having lots of babies. But 30% of rabbit species are endangered. Learn about two of those endangered species at https://www.konicaminolta.com/kids/endangered_animals/library/field/amami-rabbit.html and https://www.konicaminolta.com/kids/endangered_animals/library/field/volcano-rabbit.html

CAREERS:

The most obvious bunny-loving career is being a veterinarian.  But you could also be an artist (including making bunny faces), chef (bunny-shaped cakes), or even a party entertainer in a bunny costume. Hop to it!

• https://www.mspca.org/pet_resources/rabbit-health-and-veterinary-care/
• Here’s a fun challenge: finding bunny-related jobs such as rabbit rescuing: http://www.onedayonejob.com/jobs/rabbit-rescue/

Camera! Lights! Action!

The Oscars celebrate the film industry. What’s behind the camera? There’s a lot to see – as you will find out in these filmatic activities.

CONNECT:

• What is film itself? Watch how it works at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqSbmw9u1C
• What the history of movies in 3 minutes at http://mocomi.com/history-of-movies/
• What how animated movies are made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJaN643ri7s
• Take a tour of Universal Studios with Steven Spielberg: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adHq0plTjd0
• What is a film producer? Get the details at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5EoMcoUI2Q.  CrashCourse has other videos about film making and its history.

CREATE:

• Make your own movie at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2YeFs0Vn6c
• Are you already a movie maker? You can join the Kid Vid Club, get tips, and submit your videos to http://www.minimoviemakers.com/kid_vid_club.htm
• Movies and popcorn go together; here’s are some yummy ways to liven up your popcorn: http://redtri.com/popcorn-recipes/slide/1
• Have fun with your popcorn; it’s more than food as these 40 popcorn crafts demonstrate: https://funfamilycrafts.com/popcorn-crafts-kids/

CARE:

• Watch how film studios keep their cast and crew safe at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw9XQN3GAfM
• How does the film industry maintain the quality of films? Read the details at http://www.loc.gov/preservation/care/film.html
• What are ways that you can care for DCs and DVDs? Follow this tips at http://www.digitallyurs.com/21-tips-to-take-care-of-your-cds-dvds/
• Early films, In particular, are perishable. How can they be preserved? How can you help? Find out how at https://www.filmpreservation.org/preservation-basics

CAREERS:

Does a film career light up your life? Filmmaking is a team effort that can take thousands of people to do, from script writing to distribution and advertising. Here are just a few possibilities. Follow your inner star.

https://www.selectusa.gov/media-entertainment-industry-united-states

http://creativeskillset.org/creative_industries/film/job_roles

https://www.thebalance.com/how-to-become-a-film-and-television-actor-1283506

https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/Stuntman