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In This Picture: Find a spoon, a tube of toothpaste, a cupcake, a mariachi’s sombrero, an apple, a fish, a hair comb, a light bulb, a paintbrush and the word FALL.

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Delivering Great News Lady & the Tramp S tar S ig n Languages Day Pumpkin P icking Field Trip Time Bear celebrates its 40th! pages 12 & 13

Spotlight on Amazon fires News Highlights page 5

& more news kids can use Scoops pages 7, 9, 14 & 18

It’s time to hit the patch! Page 21

Family outings, too! Pages 16–24

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PHOENIX: YOUNG REPORTERS WORKSHOP

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to sign up. Space is limited. Teachers may bring up to 20 students. Teachers, advisers and parents can also tour the Cronkite School!

The Young Reporters Program

gives students in grades 3 through 8 the opportunity to become true reporters. We ask reporters to submit an article bi-monthly. Young Reporters write news stories for Bear Essential News and can broadcast their news stories. Teachers can attend and serve as YR Advisers for their school.

The Workshop Will Get You Started! At the workshop, kids will meet with professional journalists and will receive their

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Field Trips on Valley Metro! Discover fun and exciting places to learn about and explore outside the classroom. Using Valley Metro for your field trips is a great way to teach your students about the

benefits of public transportation and using it safely. Did you know we offer a FREE group field trip pass to preschool/elementary groups?

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Some suggestions:

Destination – Tempe Library: Route 61, 72, Orbits Destination – Japanese Gardens: Route 0, Light rail Destination – Ceretta’s: Route 70, GUS Tips to get started:

• Decide on your destination and contact us a couple of weeks in advance to help you plan your trip. • Call 602.253.5000 or go to www. valleymetro.org/form/schoolfield-trip-itinerary-request-form. • Consider scheduling a classroom presentation to prepare for the field trip.

Call 602.523.6070 to schedule or for more information.

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Simple Summer Snacks! Boomer Bear’s Grape Dip

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1 (8-ounce) container of low fat vanilla yogurt 2 tablespoons grape juice 2 cups chopped or sliced fruit (such as nectarines, strawberries, apples, pears) Preparation: 1. Combine yogurt and juice in a small bowl. Mix well. 2. Wash fruit under briskly running water. 3. With the help of an adult, slice or chop fruit. 4. Put bowl of dip in the middle of the platter and arrange fruit around it.

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Here’s a recipe for one of Bear’s favorite summer time treats. Maybe your class could try it the next time you have a classroom celebration. This recipe makes four servings, but you can do the math to increase the amount of ingredients needed depending on how many you want to serve.

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News Highlights Walt Disney Company photo courtesy of the

The Tramp is from a Phoenix shelter !

Tramp.” This film will debut on the company’s new streaming service, Disney+ on Nov. 12. In addition to his friendly disposition, Monte already knew how to sit and behaved really well on a leash. The trainers adopted him to be the next Tramp in the new “Lady and the Tramp”! In fact, all the dogs in the film are rescues, but since Monte’s from a Phoenix shelter, we’re sort of hoping he’ll steal the show. Justin Theroux will voice Monte’s lines in this live-action version. The first trailer for “Lady and the Tramp” was just released. And with filming done, Monte’s trainers adopted Hollywood’s unlikely star!

The Amazon Forest Is Burning! Forest fires are burning so much of the Amazon rainforest that the fire could be seen from space last month. By the end of August, about 76,000 fires were burning across the Amazon in Brazil. This is an 80 percent increase over the same time period last year. The smoke and fire have been so severe that a weather satellite owned by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA was able to capture photos of the damage. Experts expect that the numbers are likely to increase as the dry season, from June to December, continues and the southern part of the Amazon Basin dries out. Most of the fires are caused by human activity. Deforestation, when a wide area of trees is cleared by humans, is a factor in the number of fires burning in 2019. So far this year, there are more fires burning across the Amazon than at any point since 2010. However, 2019 is not the first year to see high num-

More Than Trees Are Burning In the Fires

Dog from Local Rescue Stars in Disney Remake It’s the stuff that movies are made from— Hollywood animal trainers find an adorable dog at a Phoenix shelter, and he becomes a star! Last year, a down-on-his-luck mutt was taken into the animal services center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This city and county-funded shelter works with other animal rescue organizations to help get thousands of dogs and cats adopted and placed in their forever homes. One of these organizations is HALO Animal Rescue of Phoenix. Every so often, the animal services center sends dozens of dogs—up to 50 of them at a time—to HALO. On April 26, 2018, Monte, a 2-year-old terrier mix, was part of one of those group transfers. But it wasn’t just Monte’s sweet furry face that HALO workers and the trainers noticed. According to the staff, Monte loves greeting people and loves giving them kisses. In fact, this cute and curious canine CRAVES human attention. The trainers came to HALO on a scouting mission for Disney’s upcoming remake of “Lady and the

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bers of fires in the rainforest. According to National Geographic, 2005 and 2010 were also extremely active fire years, with numbers even higher than this year’s count by this time in the dry season. Those years’ blazes were attributed to extreme drought rather than human interference. There are several reasons the fires this summer are so alarming, including what they mean for the animals who call the rainforest home and what they will do to the future of the ECOSYSTEM. One of the other key roles the Amazon plays is in helping to absorb carbon dioxide. In its peak condition, the rainforest is NOAA satellite photo comparable to a giant air conditioner that helps cool the planet by pulling carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. One reason the Amazon is so effective is because of the large area it covers. The Amazon rainforest covers approximately 2.12 million square acres in South America. In the last 50 years, the largest rainforest in the world has lost more than 15 percent of its forest cover.

It shelters 1,300 bird species, 3,000 types of fish and 40,000 species of plants. Did you know that the Amazon is home to all of this and more? That’s right! The Amazon has a uniquely rich and diverse ecosystem. Some of the rainforest’s most well-known residents are poison dart frogs, jaguars, and electric eels. One of the most intimidating may well be the Pirarucu, a fish that has teeth on the roof of its mouth and its tongue and can grow to be nearly 10 feet long! So with all of the news about the rainforest fires, you may be wondering what happens to all of the species that call the Amazon home. Unfortunately, there are both short-term and long-term consequences for the Amazon’s residents.

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· The Amazon is located in South America and is shared by nine countries · The Amazon River is nearly 4,000 miles long · The rainforest is home to an incredible 2.5 million insects · The Amazon is home to the world’s largest remaining tropical rainforest · 10 percent of Earth’s animal species live in the Amazon

Some animals are better equipped than others to deal with emergencies like wildfires. Large animals who can move quickly, like jaguars, are more likely to be able to escape the blaze than slower, smaller critters like sloths and lizards. Fire can also alter water’s chemistry and may make some of the smaller rivers and creeks unlivable for the near future. As for the long-term consequences, some experts worry that these could be even worse. The Amazon canopy, which is the top branches and leaves of the trees, is so thick that sunlight can barely reach the ground and the rainforest floor is in permanent darkness. However, the fire breaks up the canopy and allows light in. Even after the fires are done burning, this will affect the rainforest because it changes the whole ecosystem and can have effects on the entire food chain. There is one other aspect of the rainforest’s residents that are likely to be affected: indigenous tribes. There are an estimated 400-500 indigenous Amerindian tribes who live in the Amazon, and it’s believed that about 50 of these tribes have never been contacted by the outside world. These people rely on the rainforest to survive and may be affected as well.

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International Day of Sign Languages by Reporter Samantha Goodwin Mesquite Jr. High Have you ever talked to someone who speaks another language? It’s hard to communicate, right? That is how deaf people feel every day when they try to understand spoken English. The language of deaf people is American Sign Language. It is important to give sign language rights to all deaf people so they can communicate with each other and hearing people. Times when deaf people do not need to think about communicating are called “deaf events.” Everyone signs. Deaf people can understand everyone. It’s a time for everyone to be proud and be involved in their culture. Deaf people who use ASL and are involved in Deaf culture are called “big D” Deaf. This means that they think of themselves as being part of a culture that has its own language, not lacking the ability to hear. When people who sign are not around deaf people, it’s still important for them to be able to access sign language. For example, it’s important to have sign language at school because deaf people need to understand what’s going on and what the teachers are saying, so they don’t miss out on anything. If they do miss instruction, then they might get bad grades for not understanding. At my school, I have an interpreter all day and every day so I can communicate with hearing

News Stories Written by Kids— for Kids Cross Country Gets the Day Off and Running by Reporter Holden Woodward Apache Elementary

people. Because I have an interpreter, I do not miss instructions and I can communicate with my teachers. This is just one example. Deaf people should also have the right to an interpreter at their jobs, restaurants, doctor appointments, and in the community. It’s important to give sign language rights to all deaf people because if we don’t, they will never be able to communicate with the hearing world. We don’t want deaf people to feel lonely just because they cannot hear and speak. I’m lucky that I’m Deaf and my family signs. Many deaf children sign at school, MORE SIGN LANGUAGE, page 9 ➧

Summer Was Fun—No Matter What You Did! by Reporters Amanda Vega & Yulisa Acosta, Arizona Desert Elementary Summer, according to Webster’s Dictionary, is the season between spring and autumn which in the northern hemisphere usually comprises the months of June, July, and August. It is also a time when school is OUT! What fun did you have over the summer? At Arizona Desert Elementary, several students went out of town this summer.

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Anevay Barajas, a fourth-grade student, went to Texas and California. Anevay had fun playing hide and seek with her cousins in the mansion where she stayed. She also visited her cousins at the ranch. In California, she visited her other cousins and went to Six Flags. Anevay also went to the beach with her cousins. Abygail Galvez Urias, also in fourth grade, went to Hollywood, CA. She went to Legoland and also went on a boat ride, too. She got to see the Los Angeles Dodgers play baseball. “I also stayed in a beautiful hotel,” she says. Ellenie Reiter, fourth-grade student at Arizona Desert, went camping and ice skating. Ellenie felt really excited to spend time with her mom and dad. “I was scared to go ice skating,” said Ellenie. “I was really excited to go camping with my mom and dad.” Ellenie really wanted to catch a fish when she went fishing, and she DID!

Adviser: Karen Golden

I personally love running! It’s a hobby for me. I love it when the race starts and ends because that’s when I get to sprint. Sprinting into my final place is the hardest part but the best. Sometimes medals are awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. At the beginning of the year, Apache Elementary gives everyone the chance to join cross country. All you have to do is show up with running shoes, water, and of course your required paperwork. Practices start at 6:50 in the morning, so you have to get up early! First, we do a warm-up lap and then do some good stretching. After that we run and run and run…until the bell rings. Every Friday we do games as a reward for the week of running. Of course, they are running games. All of our meets (races) are on Saturdays early in the morning. At the end of the season the coaches could pick you to compete in the District Meet. That’s where you compete against lots of other schools in the district. At this meet, your grade level could win a trophy for the school. Apache is notorious for bringing home a few. It’s so much fun to be on the cross country team. A lot of hard work, too, but still fun. I hope you will consider joining a cross country team at your school!

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Back-to-School Time Is Here, Go to School Safely! by Reporter Millie Valenzuela Arizona Desert Elementary It’s that time of year! It’s back to school time. Some students will be walking, some riding the bus, going to day care and others picked up by a parent or family member. What will you be doing? Officer Chris Medaglia, police officer and school resource officer in Tolleson, has been with the City of Tolleson as a school resource officer for six years—two years at the high school and four years in elementary schools. Medaglia has been an officer for many years, worked many assignments, but he says, “Being a resource officer is the most rewarding and most challenging.” Medaglia stands in front of the school and greets students and parents as they arrive in the morning. Now that summer is over, Medaglia has some safety tips for students: • Always walk home in groups or with a friend. •

Cross streets only in the cross walk with the crossing guard.

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Do not open doors for strangers.

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In case of emergency, call 911.

Medaglia also says to make sure you know your parent’s phone number, and numbers for relatives and/or trusted adults. “Always make good decisions,” says Medaglia. Adviser: Karen Golden

More Sign Language Continued from page 7 I encourage those families to learn sign so they can communicate with their deaf child. I’m proud of being Deaf and who I am. Let’s start giving access to sign language for all deaf people. We want deaf people to be able to communicate with everyone without limitations and frustration. The International Day of Sign Languages is Sept. 23, 2019. Visit www.nad.org for information about the International Week of the Deaf. MORE SCOOPS, page 14 ➧

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Teachers! Reserve Your 2019–20 Field Trips NOW!

Make Wildlife World part of your classroom experience! Discount pricing for your class and chaperones. Admission includes access to scheduled lory parrot feeding, wildlife encounters shows, children’s play area and petting zoo. Call 623-935-9453 for rates, info and to schedule your visit. School Onsite Outreach Program also available.

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Great Field Trips that will complement any biology curriculum at any grade level Below is a great activity for your classroom to enjoy before visiting the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium. Arizona’s largest animal collection is exhibited on over 80 acres. The lesson below engages all learning styles, merging creativity with core academic skills, culminating in an animal-centric keepsake.

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Zoo Classroom Activity Before your field trip: Put students in groups of two or more. Write the names of zoo animals on a piece of paper and put them in a container. Write the names of zoo animals on pieces of paper so each group can pick one from a container. Have students research their animal and its habitat. They can report on particulars such where do zebras live, and what’s the climate there? What do they eat? How long do they typically live? Why do they have stripes, and do all zebras have stripes? During your field trip: When you get to an animal that your students researched, have that group do a presentation informing all the other students what they learned about the animal they were assigned. Take pictures of the students with their animal. After your field trip: The student can write a short story about their animal, what they learned, what they like most about their animal and what it was like seeing the creature up close. The photo of the student with their animal and story will make a great keepsake for the student!

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Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park is located at 16501 W. Northern Ave., Litchfield Park, AZ (SE corner of State Route 303 and Northern Ave.) We’re open seven days a week, 365 days a year, including all holidays. Zoo exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last zoo admission is at 4:30 p.m.) Aquarium exhibits are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Daytime admission includes access to the zoo, aquarium and safari park.

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Girl Scout Makes a Point to Set and Achieve Her Goals

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Emily McGee knows how to get her point across. This enterprising Girl Scout is a pro at setting and reaching a goal, and communication is one of the keys to her success. Thanks to Emily, 18 schools in the Littleton District and Tolleson area have the “write” stuff—the supplies required for students to get their points across, too. Emily’s Pencil Project collected over 20,000 pencils this year to donate to local classrooms! Emily has grown in her self-confidence and her ability to champion a cause—skills nurtured by the girl-centered environment fostered at Girl Scouts. Her mom, Tiffany, reports that Emily has gained more confidence in speaking with adults because of her pencil project—Emily spoke to several educators during her Girl Scout Take Action Project for the Cadette MEdia Journey. Emily first hosted a pencil drive in 2016, when she was a Brownie. At that time, Emily set a goal to collect 1,000 pencils. The pencils donations came pouring in and she easily surpassed that number and revised her goal to 2,500, then to 5,000. At the final count, Emily had accumulated 12,200 pencils in 2016 and distributed them to nine schools. As a Cadette, 11-year-old Emily set her sights even higher. She hoped to collect 15,000 pencils this year. But again, she exceeded her goal! Emily’s Pencil Project garnered 20,334 pencils this time around, and she was able to supply twice as many schools as she did three years ago. Emily is a great example of how one person can make a difference. For Emily, Girl Scouts has given her courage, confidence and skills necessary to identity and solve problems in our community. She wants other kids to know that they can make an impact, too. “One thing I’ve learned is that it doesn’t matter how little you are, you still have a voice,” she says. Girl Scouts is a place where every girl can find her voice, and explore her potential. Girls are given the space to practice important life skills and develop the confidence they need to create their own success, whatever that means to them. At Girl Scouts, girls receive support and mentorship from other girls and women, and the encouragement to reach their potential to do amazing things. Girls and their families can learn more about the Girl Scout Difference at a free information event. To find an information meeting, or to learn about becoming a Girl Scout member or volunteer, visit girlscoutsaz.org/info-events

Join Girl Scouts today! Visit www.girlscoutsaz.org/join, Text joinGS to 31996, email join@girlscoutsaz.org, or call 602-452-7040.

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t’s 1979—President Jimmy Carter resides in the White House, and Margaret Thatcher becomes Britain’s ﬁrst female prime minister. Music is big, as are the boom boxes. But a small, INNOVATIVE new cassette player also lets people listen to their tunes wherever they go!

Something New for Kids to Read

In September of that year, a nifty new newspaper rolls off the press here in Arizona, and it’s unlike anything around. Forty years ago this month, the ﬁrst edition of Bear Essential News printed and was delivered into the hands of thousands of school kids! Filled with CAMPY artwork, news blurbs of what’s happening, random facts and puzzles, Bear Essential News for Kids is off to a fun start. Like most of the daily newspapers for grown-ups of the time, this newspaper for young people is black and white—there aren’t any color pictures. The front page has a bear as a school crossing guard, but best of all, there are hidden pictures in the illustration! A lot of thought goes into launching any new newspaper. Bear was started by a schoolteacher in Tucson and her husband, a talented graphic artist. The teacher realized that students didn’t have anything written at their level that would help them keep up with current events. So she came up with a scholastic newspaper. The two would need to ﬁgure out what content the publication would offer kids and classrooms, the “look” of the front cover and subse-

Issue #1 from September 1979!

quent pages, how it would be distributed each month and how they would market it to the schools and get enough advertisers to support this novel concept. The ﬁrst run is 35,000 newspapers for Tucsonarea schools. The idea catches on, and a couple years later, even more schools and students all over Phoenix start to get Bear Essential News! Not only does the newspaper keep young people informed about what’s going on around them, it gets them reading.

What’s Hot in 1979

So much goes on in any given year, and a lot happens in 1979—the INAUGURAL year of Bear Essential News. The three major TV networks and PBS, which airs educational shows like “Sesame Street” are free and have the highest ratings. Sitcoms (situation comedy shows) like “Mork & Mindy,” “Happy Days” and “M*A*S*H,” and a vaudeville-type “The Muppet Show” are keeping millions of families laughing. Gasoline starts at around 85 cents a gallon, but a hostage crisis in the Middle East causes prices to almost double. But there is good news, too, in 1979. The Voyager I spacecraft sends back information on Jupiter, its rings, moons, radiation and magnetic ﬁelds. Later in the year, Mother Teresa, who has dedicated her life to helping the poor in India, receives the Nobel Peace Prize.

Music, Especially Disco, Is BIG!

The lights, the disco ball, the hits, the dancing— disco has been growing for years and may be at its height in 1979, inﬂuencing the clothes we wear, the moves we make, the movies we see, how and where we hang out, and even how we skate! Not surprisingly, singing sensations like Donna Summer, the Bee Gees, Blondie, Michael Jackson and the Village People hit it big with their dance music. And for those who love listening to their music while they skate outside or want to have their tunes wherever they go, Sony launches its new Walkman in Japan, a clever little hi-ﬁ cassette player with earphones that’s small enough to carry in your hand or clip onto your waistband. The idea comes from Sony’s small Pressman, a cassette recorder

for journalists to do interviews! Selling for $150, this cassette player changes how people listen to their music, much like Apple’s iPod would do later.

Game On!

Arcades offer new desk-size electronic game consoles where kids and young adults can play games like Galaxian, Asteroids or Space Invaders. But Atari makes it so kids and families can play electronic games at home, too! The Atari 400 hooks up to your color TV and has a slot for a game cartridge, and games can be controlled using its built-in keyboard or its joysticks. The Atari 800 was a bit fancier with more memory and an extra game cartridge slot. The really hot home gadget is the Apple II computer, which also hooks up to your color TV. This home computer costs a whopping $1,195 and programs are loaded through an audio cassette player. It’s the beginning of a huge industry and one of the most successful companies in America!

Bear Essential Turns 40

Since its fabulous start 40 years ago, Bear Essential News has printed and distributed tens of millions of newspapers to kids, classrooms and families. A couple years after it started, Bear added a reporting program so kids could cover news stories, meet interesting and important people, and have their stories read by thousands of other young people! “What an accomplishment for Bear Essential to be turning 40 with this issue,” says Editor Stephen Gin, who started as the typesetter for the newspaper in 1983. “Our mission is still to educate, enrich and entertain those who use our newspaper, especially our young readers here in Arizona. But we’ve expanded what we do to promote literacy in so many ways and offer all the newspapers, online resources, Common Core-based classroom worksheets and electronic newsletters for teachers and parents at no charge to help strengthen our community.” Bear is holding its free Young Reporters Workshops in September for Phoenix and in October for Tucson. This is where you’ll learn how to report and will get your ofﬁcial press pass and other things you need to start reporting for Bear. Please see the sidebar story on this page for details on how to sign up.

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TRIVIA CHALLENGE!

In Volume 1, Issue 1, the mascot on the cover didn’t have much of a name, just The Bear. Shortly thereafter, he became Benson D. Bear. When the newspaper was revamped, the mascot went by Boomer Bear! The ﬁrst issue of Bear Essential rolled off the press in September 1979. Boomer doesn’t speak—he just writes. You can write a Letter to Boomer and he’ll answer it in the newspaper! Email your letter to Boomer@bearessentialnews.com or mail it to Boomer Bear, 2525 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson AZ 85716. It takes Art Director Gary Shepard 3–3½ days to create one of his iconic front covers for Bear Essential News. He draws these Issue seek-n’-ﬁnds actual size #480 from and then scans them.

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Like a lot of kids, Boomer Bear’s favorite food is pepperoni pizza!

A “folio” is the line of type at the top or bottom of the page giving the page number and sometimes other essential info. There are always an even number of pages to a newspaper! The newsprint Bear Essential is printed on is partly recycled paper. So never throw away your newspaper or magazine. Recycle them so they can be made into future Bear Essential newspapers! A newspaper’s nameplate is the stylized banner on its front cover giving its name. A headline is the large, usually bold type above a news story or feature. A story that shares the reporter’s opinion about a book, movie, restaurant or performance is called a review! The fact checker and quality control person for a newspaper is called an editor! Editors also determine what goes into the newspaper. Bear Essential News and the Young Reporters Program have received local and even international awards for promoting reading and writing to young people!

It’s the start of an amazing adventure when you join the Young Reporters Program. Even if you’ve never thought about journalism before, the ability to gather information, write clearly and concisely, and report the news are valuable skills. This program offers you the opportunity to be a real reporter and see your work in print! As a Young Reporter, you stay aware of the latest news and information, you discover new interests, and you become more knowledgeable in a wide variety of topics. Best of all, you improve your overall smarts! Now is the perfect time to get started as a Young Reporter. Learn all that you need to know to get started at Bear’s fabulous, fun, FREE Young Reporters Workshop happening this month!

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Let’s Play! Playworks Makes It Fun by Reporter Rozanae Arrington Arizona Desert Elementary

What is recess like at your school? Is it organized? Does it include everyone? Is it fun? For over 20 years, Playworks has help many schools figure out what works on the playground. Games that may have been banned are played in a different way to make them fun and safe for all. All kids are included in play. Playworks has a leadership program for upper elementary students. The Jr. Coach program allows students to teach, manage and interact during recess. Zoe Santos, a fifth-grade student at Arizona Desert Elementary, was recently named Jr. “Rock Star” Coach. She works with second grade at lunch recess. Zoe wanted to be a Junior Coach because “It seemed like a good idea because I would get to help and teach kids how to have fun and get to help playground teachers.” That is also what Zoe likes best about being a Junior Coach. Although Zoe is working with second grade, she may work with grades between kindergarten and fourth grade. Zoe was trained by Coach Isabelle from Playworks. “Junior Coaches are taught games and how to play them correctly and to be safe,” says Zoe. “The hardest thing about being a Junior Coach is getting the kids to be quiet.” Zoe’s favorite outdoor Playworks game is Four Square because you get to hit the ball and it is easy and fun. Her favorite indoor game is Find the Bones because students get to find items in the classroom. Adviser: Karen Golden

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A Biosphere 2 History n 1991 a mysterious glass monolith appeared on the North side of the Catalina Mountains. It was called Biosphere 2 and the project’s early goals called for the design of an enclosed facility that could be occupied by humans to demonstrate their inter-connectedness with the planet. So, eight volunteers were locked inside for 2 years. They grew all of their food and recycled their air, water and wastes. The experiment was an outstanding engineering success, but they were not able to adequately balance their atmosphere. Oxygen (O2) plummeted from 21% to 14.2%. (The air you breathe every day is 20.95% oxygen). The main factor contributing to this decrease was the abundant microbes living in the extremely rich organic soil of the rainforest and farm areas. Soil microbes absorbed the oxygen and released huge amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) back to the dome, exceeding the ability of the plants to convert the carbon dioxide into oxygen. The outside supporting team pumped in oxygen for the safety of the crew inside—the system was no longer sealed! Perceived failure can be as signiﬁcant in science as proven success. Today the work goes on. The University of Arizona now owns Biosphere 2, conducting experiments to help us in understanding our complex and ever-changing world, Biosphere 1. Bring your students to meet our scientists for an exciting and educational day under the glass dome.

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There’s Still Plenty of Life—and Fun— In Goldfield Ghost Town! Have you ever wished you could step back in time and experience the old west? Imagine horses tied up to a hitching post in front of the general store, gold prospectors returning from the mines heading to the saloon for a cold one and a gunfight in the middle of Main Street. You can experience all these things without needing a time machine by visiting Goldfield Ghost Town. Goldfield is an authentic 1890s ghost town

located in Apache Junction, Arizona near the Superstition Mountains. People first started moving to Goldfield in 1892 after gold ore was discovered. By the next year, Goldfield was an official town with a post office, boarding house, general store, school, butcher shop, blacksmith shop and saloons that were used by the 1,500 residents of the town. People were not only lured to Goldfield with the hopes of finding gold ore, but they

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were also hoping to find the legendary “Lost Dutchman Mine” that was hidden in the nearby Superstition Mountains. After five years, gold ore was harder and harder to find and the miners and their families moved on leaving Goldfield a ghost town. The town was reborn again in 1921 with new buildings constructed and prospectors were hopeful to find more gold ore with the help of new mining equipment and techniques. Once again the town died after just five years, returning it into a ghost town again. Almost six decades later, a pulse began to throb in Goldfield when Robert F. Schoose purchased the town. Schoose loved ghost towns and decided to rebuild the town. He first built a mining tunnel, and Goldfield opened as a tourist attraction in 1988. Soon a general store, the Mammoth Saloon and the Goldfield Museum were added. Today Goldfield looks like a thriving mining town. Children and adults both love this family friendly town with authentic looking buildings, horses and wagons, employees dressed in old west attire and of course a gunfight or brawl on Main Street adds to the excitement. While in Goldfield you can pan for gold, tour an underground mine, take a trip on the Superstition Narrow Gauge Railroad, visit the Goldfield Museum, shop, dine, see a live reptile exhibit and so much more. Visiting the Goldfield Ghost Town is free, but there is a charge for some of the attractions. Goldfield is a unique place for birthday parties, family trips and school field trips. Group rates and customized packages are available to make your trip a unique experience. Visit goldfieldghosttown. com or call (480) 983-0333 for reservations and more information.

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It can cement a concept, illuminate a lesson and inspire new ways of learning. It can engage and excite students and give them an experience and perspective that they might not otherwise get inside a classroom. It gives students ways to see, touch and participate in sensory-based learning that benefits many pupils and instigates a love of learning. What is it? It’s a field trip! A great field trip can benefit students in ways that extend beyond the classroom— and not just geographically speaking! It can expand students’ ways of thinking about a subject and open them to new knowledge and reflection. It can even spark interest in a field or a subject that did not previously attract the student, and may inspire goals for a future career that was not considered before the trip. “Field trips offer a unique opportunity for students to create connections, which will help them gain understanding and develop an enjoyment of learning,” write Marc Behrendt and Teresa Franklin in “A Review of Research on School Field Trips and their Value in Education.” They note that a well-planned field trip can impact students’ cognitive skills, knowledge and interests, and reinforce concepts learned in the classroom. More connections allow students faster and clearer ways to gain knowledge of a subject. This can increase enjoyment in learning, too.

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Field Trips Family Outings Science • History • Ecology • Farming

The range and variety of things that can be investigated through a field trip are limitless. Classrooms can explore topics related to energy, the environment and agriculture. Students can get hands-on with a variety of different science and STEM concepts, including plant sciences, chemistry, Earth sciences, physics, aerospace and more. Don’t forget biology and ecology—kids love to learn about local animals and habitats, marine life, insects and all manner of flora and fauna. Classes can study natural history, archaeology and the history of native peoples. They can learn what their home state was like hundreds of years ago, thousands of years and even millions of years ago! In more recent history, students can learn about the history of firefighting, vintage aircraft, mining, farming and transportation. Music • Theater • Transportation • Wildlife Arts and culture field trips expose students to music, theater and artworks that they might not have a chance to experience otherwise. These trips are not just entertaining and educational—an exposure to the arts can unlock a student’s potential creativity and can contribute to their mental and emotional health, too. A recreational trip can be good for students well being, too. It can build classroom comradery and trust, and it can be a great reward, too. So, what are you waiting for? Plan to take your class or homeschooler on a field trip (or two or three) this school year! Find lots of great field trip information in these pages and online. Get some great ideas to help you plan—just check out Boomer Bear’s 2019–20 Field Trips & Teachers Resource Guide on the pages that follow. The guide lists places that are fun, entertaining and educational for classrooms and the entire family. The guide is available online at bearessentialnews.com throughout the year!

Field Trips & Family Destinations 2019–2020

Fun Classroom and Family Outings Throughout Arizona —All Year Long! ARIZONA CENTER FOR NATURE CONSERVATION AT SOUTH MOUNTAIN

10409 S. Central Ave. • Phoenix Field Trip • Grades K–College Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (Oct.–April) info@smeec.org smeec.org Experience South Mountain in a way that

provokes higher-level thinking and thoughtful reflection through interactive activities. Field trip themes are People and Nature, Matter and Energy Flows and Natural Systems, and include a STEM approach to studying desert plants, temperatures, mountain formation, water flows, solar energy and nature-based engineering design.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Chase Field 401 E. Jefferson St. • Phoenix 602-514-8400 Field Trips/Family Destination www.dbacks.com

The Arizona Diamondbacks are the Major League Baseball team in Arizona. Since its inception as an expansion franchise in 1998, the team has won a world championship (2001) and made six postseason appearances. The club has played in front of 32 million fans at Chase Field, which features a signature swimming pool, retractable roof and a kids play area called the Phoenix Children’s Hospital Sandlot. For more information about the D-backs, or to purchase game tickets, visit dbacks.com

ARIZONA EXPOSITION & STATE FAIR 1826 W. McDowell Rd. • Phoenix Field Trips • 602-252-6771 Dates: Oct 10–11; 17–18 & 25th schoolfieldtrips@azstatefair.com www.azstatefair.com/field-trips-2/

The Arizona State Fair provides unique opportunities for cross-curricular learning in Arizona’s MOST AWESOME classroom. Students and chaperones attend for FREE and registration is required. Field trip includes an ADE standards-based K-3 curriculum for Kerr’s Farm Tours. See and explore Animal Barns, Arts/STEM/4-H Entries, the Thunderbird Model Railroad and more. Public, private, charter, home schools and youth organizations should register today! Deadline is October 1st.

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ARIZONA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 53 N. Macdonald St. • Mesa Field Trips/Family Destination Group Line: 480-644-3553 Tue.–Sun. (Year-round) azmnhgroups@mesaaz.gov azmnh.org

Arizona Museum of Natural History has dinosaurs that roar and so much more! As Arizona’s premier natural history museum, we cater to educators and their students. For a special curriculum based learning experience, book an “Explore More” program. Bring your students for an experience they won’t forget! All ages.

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ASU EARTH & SPACE EXPLORATION DAY

781 E. Terrace Rd. ASU Tempe Campus ISTB 4 Building Field Trips/Family Destinations Saturday October 26, 2019 Cost: Free https://sese.asu.edu/public-engagement/ events

Discover the magic of color at Crayola Experience, Crayola’s premier, one-of-akind family attraction! Crayola Experience Chandler has 19 hands-on, creative activities for a full day of family fun. Field trips starting at $8.99 per person.Teachers can sign up for a free annual pass.

Earth and Space Exploration day is a free annual fall event hosted by the School of Earth and Space Exploration on ASU’s Tempe campus inside/outside Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building IV. The SESE community presents special family friendly science-related activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be more than 40 exhibitors participating in this event. One of the biggest attractions in ISTB 4 is its Gallery of Scientific Exploration that holds a variety of interactive exhibits and the Marston Exploration Theater, which will be running 3-D astronomy shows.

CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE

3111 W. Chandler Blvd. • Chandler Field Trips/Family Destination 602-581-5370 chandlerexperience@crayolaexperience.com www.crayolaexperience.com

EAST VALLEY CHILDREN’S THEATRE Performances at Mesa Art Center 4501 E. Main St • Mesa Field Trips • 480-756-3828 • Karen info@evct.org www.evct.org

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xplore prehistoric Arizona! We offer self-guided ﬁeld trips or educator led Explore Mores with hands-on activities and crafts.

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East Valley Children’s Theatre provides live theatre experiences for youth age 5-18. Four main stage productions are performed at the Mesa Arts Center with field trip opportunities for school groups. EVCT’S 2019-20 season includes: Disney’s Frozen, Jr, Sept. 26–Oct. 6; Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus, Dec. 5–15;Space Mission #5379: Saving Rachel Nevada, Feb. 13–23; Marion and the Merry Men: A New Legend of Robin Hood, June 11–21. For school matinee information, call Karen at 480-756-3828.

ENCHANTED ISLAND AMUSEMENT PARK

1202 W. Encanto Blvd.• Phoenix Field Trips/Family Destinations 602-254-1200 • Year-round info@enchantedisland.com www.enchantedisland.com Enchanted Island’s scenic, beautiful oasis setting and central location make it the perfect field trip—complete with great food, fun rides, a variety of other exciting activities. Enjoy a new rock wall and a day of unlimited rides. Attractions include Encanto Carousel, train and much more—a celebration to last a lifetime and an opportunity to discuss educational topics such as transportation, wildlife, plant life or science. Great rate: Groups (schools, daycares, preschools, churches & nonprofits) can enjoy unlimited rides starting at $6.50/person. Must pre-schedule. Special pricing for Title 1 schools.

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FLANDRAU SCIENCE CENTER AND PLANETARIUM 1601 E. University • Tucson 520-621-4516 Field Trips/Family Destinations

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Flandrau gives your class a chance to explore the marvels of our universe– from the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, and everything in between! Located on the mall of The University of Arizona campus, Flandrau offers hands-on exhibits to ignite your curiosity. Plus, you’ll have the option to see one of our amazing FullDome shows in the planetarium theater – you’ll feel like you’re flying through space as we launch from the earth and visit planets, moons, stars, and asteroids. Choose from one of our popular Discovery Programs to boost your classroom curriculum. Programs include: Chemistry, Marine, Physics, Insect, and Earth Science Discovery workshops. Our programs and exhibits connect with K-12 groups and are geared to Arizona State Science Standards. Visit our website for more information and to submit a field trip request form. Cost: $4-$10 child based on program Grades: PreK-12

our council serves 21,000 girls in more than 90 communities across central and northern Arizona. We know that given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader, act confidently on her values, and connect with her community.

GOLDFIELD GHOST TOWN/ SUPERSTITION SCENIC RAILROAD

4650 N. Mammoth Mine Rd. • Apache Junction Field Trips/Family Destinations 480-983-0333 www.goldfieldghosttown.com

Experience Arizona history! Spend a fun-filled day rich in history. Tour an underground mine, ride the train, view reptiles and insects of the Sonoran Desert, pan for real gold and check out the Mystery Shack attraction. Educational fun! See ad in this issue.

HALL OF FLAME MUSEUM

6101 E. Van Buren • Phoenix Mark • 602-275-3473 Ongoing dates • Mon.–Fri. www.hallofflame.org The world’s largest museum of firefighting has many award-winning educational programs, from guided tours to exciting hands-on workshops. Phoenix Magazine named our program the “Best Field Trip.” Teachers love our kid-friendly approach to fire safety, history and science. Reservations are required. Ages: 4 and up.

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FLIP DUNK SPORTS

1515 E. Bethany Home Rd. • Phoenix Field Trips/Family Destinations 602-277-0067 Lori@flipdunksports.com www.flipdunksports.com With 19,000 square feet of entertainment options, as well as meeting facilities, Flip Dunk is the perfect place for a field trip, fundraiser or class social. Come bounce off the walls with us. Cost: Varies. Ages: Any.

GIRL SCOUTS–ARIZONA CACTUS PINE COUNCIL 119 E. Coronado Rd. • Phoenix 602-452-7040 Grades: K–12 girlscoutsaz.org

Girl Scouts the best girl leadership experience in the world. It began over 100 years ago with one woman, Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low, who believed in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risktaker, Leader)™ to change the world. Today, we continue her vision through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience which helps girls uncover and develop their potential through activities in science and technology, business and economic literacy, and outdoor and environmental awareness. In partnership with more than 10,000 adult volunteers,

2301 N. Central Ave. • Phoenix 602-252-8840 Field Trips/Family Destinations Grades: K–12 Mon.–Fri. education@heard.org

www.heard.org/education/school-tours/ The Heard Museum offers children’s educational tours and optional bonus tours with hands-on activities designed to help students learn more about Arizona tribal communities. Title 1 schools can get museum admission and transportation covered if you book your trip through Act One.

JAKE’S UNLIMITED

1830 E. Baseline Rd. • Mesa Ages: 4–18 Field Trips/Family Destinations 480-926-7499 • Ronnie Bowers ronnie@jakesunlimited.com jakesunlimited.com

Jake’s Unlimited is an award-winning indoor amusement park and family entertainment center located in Mesa, Arizona! With attractions like 12 bowling lanes, laser tag, 6 mini bowling lanes, bumper cars, Lazer Frenzy, and rides like the Radius, Tea Cups, Frog Hopper, and a carousel, plus over 170 Arcade and Midway games, we have so much to do to keep the fun going all day! The best part is, all of our pricing includes unlimited access to our pizza, pasta, salad, and dessert buffet!

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Helping a Wounded Butterfly by Reporter Brett Eymann, Transitions Delta Center

During a recent outing to Butterfly Wonderland my friend Chris Philips and I noticed a blue morpho butterfly in the conservatory with a hurt wing. There were many moths biting the butterfly’s wing. We informed a staff member from Butterfly Wonderland about the injured butterfly and they helped to save it. The staff member took the butterfly to a bowl of fruit in the conservatory. Blue morphos do not eat their food; they drink juices and sap for nutrition. The fruit helped to heal the butterfly. In time this butterfly will be able to fly around again freely. Butterflies are very important to the environment. They help to pollinate plants. It is important not to touch a butterfly because human hands have oils and other chemicals that can damage the scales on a butterfly wing. A butterfly wing is made of a thin membrane with veins. Colorful scales cover the membrane, overlapping like roof shingles. These scales strengthen and stabilize the wings. When scales are shed or damaged, the membrane can rip and tear and cause the butterfly to lose its ability to fly. Butterflies are very beautiful creatures and it is important that we all try to preserve and protect them.

Book Teaches About Ecosystems by Reporter Aleena Rafiyath BASIS Oro Valley “One Day in the Desert” by Anna Keener informs you of animals that you can find in the desert that are unusual! For example, there are shrimp in the desert! If you want to know how shrimp survive here, read this awesome book! The main characters of “One Day in the Desert” are Kupe, Ellie, Mariana, who are friends. Kupe lives on a volcanic island surrounded by coral reefs in French Polynesia; Ellie lives in a pine forest in Washington state. Mariana is the most important character, and she wants to write about what animals she sees in the desert where she lives to tell Kupe and Ellie. The main idea of this book is that the desert has a lot of interesting animals like other ecosystems do. Mariana wonders if the desert where she lives has cool animals like her friends Kupe and Ellie have where they live. Mariana finds shrimp in a small lake called a playa. The shrimp have an interesting way of surviving in the desert. Mariana writes to her friends about all the amazing animals she finds where she lives. This book could use a little more transitioning from one scene to another, but it was a good story. I would recommend this book to people interested in animals in the desert.

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MESA GRANDE CULTURAL PARK

1000 N. Date St. • Mesa Field Trips/Family Destination Group Line: 480-644-3553 October–May AzMNHgroups@mesaaz.gov AzMNH.org At Mesa Grande Cultural Park students learn about the Hohokam desert peoples through a guided experiential field trip. We target the science and social studies standards of 4tth to 6th grade, however all ages welcome. Ages: 7 and up.

MOTHER NATURE’S FARM SCHOOL TOURS 1663 E. Baseline Rd. • Gilbert Field Trips: 480-892-5874 Mon.–Fri., (Oct. 1–31) from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. caroline@mothernaturesfarm.com www.mothernaturesfarm.com

It’s fall, the special time of the year for funfilled field trips to Mother Nature’s Farm. We have a package of farm fun including OZ pumpkins, a hayride, the air bounce, feeding the farm animals, and Alexander’s Adventure Maze. Bring a sack lunch to enjoy in our shady picnic area or visit Munchies. Call soon—dates fill up fast! A group of 20 or more children is $8/child and $3/adult.

OLD TUCSON

201 Kinney Road • Tucson Field Trips/Family Destinations 520-883-0100 Grades: k–12 oldtucson.com Have you ever wanted to learn about the life of a cowboy, or explore the adventure of the Wild West? Old Tucson welcomes student groups of 20 or more to enjoy our living

classroom experience on your next field trip! Old Tucson offers a full range of educational adventures to compliment your classroom social studies, history or theater curriculum. See Old Tucson from a new perspective.

OUT OF AFRICA WILDLIFE PARK

3505 W. SR-260 • Camp Verde 928-567-2842 Mon.–Fri.: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.–Sun.: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. The admissions window closes at 4 p.m. We are closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas Day jambojava@aol.com www.outofafricapark.com Celebrating over 25 years in business, Out of Africa Wildlife Park strives to educate and entertain, to provide an exciting and engaging opportunity to love and respect creation and Creator. It is a place where family and friends gather to experience oneness with animals and each other during safaris, tours, walks, observations, and shows of wild-by-nature animals in their own, natural splendor. Cost: See website. Ages: All ages.

PHOENIX ZOO

455 N. Galvin Pkwy. Field Trips/Family Destinations 602-286-3800 phoenixzoo.org This year, include the Phoenix Zoo in your curriculum with inquiry-based educational programs that are hands-on and studentdriven, many with a focus on STEM practices. The Zoo is a unique destination offering a variety of topics that support classroom-based learning and are designed for multiple learning styles. Grades: Pre-K - College Mon — Sunday, year round.

Mother Nature’s Farm Pumpkin Patch Fall Farm Tours Sept. 28 to Oct. 31 9 to 9, 7 days a week $10 per child includes an Oz pumpkin, a bag of stickers to decorate the pumpkin, a hayride, the maze, air bounce and the animals. $5 per Adult includes tagging along with your child on the hayride.

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SHAMROCK FARMS FARM TOUR

6000 E. Valencia Rd. • Tucson 520-574-0462 Grades: K–12 Ages: 5–18 Field Trips/Family Destinations tours@pimaair.org www.pimaair.org

40034 W. Clayton Rd. • Stanfield Field Trips • 602-477-2462 roxie_tour@shamrockfoods.com www.shamrockfarms.net

Get a hands-on experience of the history of flight at Pima Air & Space Museum. With over 360 planes on 80 acres and 6 cooled hangars, it’s one of the premier aviation museums in the world! Let your imagination soar in flight simulators and in the shadows of awe-inspiring and iconic planes.

PUEBLO GRANDE MUSEUM

4619 E. Washington St • Phoenix 602-495-0901• Laura Andrew Mon.–Fri. (Oct.–May) pueblo.grande.museum.pks@phoenix.gov pueblogrande.com

Learn about the unique cultural landscape of the Hohokam at Pueblo Grande, a 1,500-year-old archaeological village site. Explore the platform mound, ballcourt and replicated prehistoric houses. Tours, crafts, outreaches offered. Cost: field trips $1/ student; outreach $75; crafts and activities, additional fee. Discounts for Title 1 schools. Grades: K and up.

SKY HARBOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd. • Phoenix Field Trips/Classroom Visits 602-273-4087 • Greg Montes greg.montes@phoenix.gov skyharbor.com/SELFGUIDEDTOURS/

Shamrock Farms offers a fun and educational field trip through its working dairy farm that will show your students their pure, fresh farm-to-table story. View the cows being milked, let your students play on Roxie’s Outdoor Adventure and meet the newest members of our herd, the baby calves, on your hour-long guided tour. Reservations are required.

THEATER WORKS PEORIA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 10580 N. 83rd DR. • Peoria 623-815-1791 ext. 702 katief@theaterworks.org www.theaterworks.org

Field trips to a performance at Theater Works is exciting for all students, teachers and chaparones. From August 2019–May 2020 groups can see Winnie the Pooh, James and the Giant Peach, A Christmas Carol, Charlotte’s Web and Shrek the Musical. Visit our website and under the education tab click field trips for pricing and information.

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Whether flying or just visiting, take a selfguided tour to check out Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Enjoy Phoenix Airport Museum located throughout the airport, with exhibitions, art and even a vintage World War I airplane. Dine at various restaurants and take in the shops. Ride the PHX Sky Train® with its own spectacular art and views of airplanes landing and taking off, surrounding mountains, and downtown Phoenix.

5726 N. 75th Ave • Glendale Field trips • 602-377-4747 Mon.–Fri. (Oct., Nov., Feb. & March) farmfieldtrips@yahoo.com tolmachoff-farms.com On our guided farm tours every child will get to harvest produce to take home and experience educational farm activities. Children will gain valuable hands on experience and they will benefit when they know where their food is coming from in the process of bringing food from the farm to their table. Cost: Varies. Grades: Prek-8.

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Fall Is the Perfect Time for Trip to Tolmachoff Farms! After the hot summer days start to cool down, it is the perfect time to head out to Tol-machoff Farms in Glendale to experience Pumpkin Days & Corn Maze season. Let the unforgettable fall season memories began and bring out the whole family where there is something for everyone. Explore the great big pumpkin patch, family corn maze,

haunted corn maze and fun farm themed activities. Pumpkin Days & Corn Maze runs October 2– November 3 this year. There are two pumpkin patches to choose pumpkins from, one in the field and one at the farm market. The family corn maze is a six acre maze with a new theme each year (search for pieces of your map as

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you walk through). There is also a mini corn maze perfect for the little ones. The haunted corn maze (do you dare enter?) “AZ Field of Screams” is every Friday and Saturday night in October and will also be open Halloween night. Visitors can enjoy the petting zoo, corn box, hay pyramid, climbing spiderweb, pedal carts, a giant jumping pillow and much more. On the weekends there is a train ride and bounce house for added fun.

The hardest part of visiting Tolmachoff Farms is making the decision of which pumpkin to take home with you. There are so many to choose from. Big ones, small ones, some perfect for carving and others that are suitable for fall decorating. The farm market also sells apple and pumpkin butters along with corn stalks and gourds. So don’t miss out on the experience at Tolmachoff Farms it will be a holiday outing that will not be forgotten! Visit www.Tolmachoff-Farms.com for more information, pricing and coupons.

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School visits at the TUCSON GEM AND MINERAL SHOW® Tucson Convention Center 260 S. Church Ave. • Tucson 520-322-5773 www.tgms.org

Friday, February 14, 2020 school classes are invited to attend the Tucson Gem and Mineral show®. Registration begins October 1, 2019. For more information visit www.tgms.org or call 520-322-5773.

TUCSON REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN SHOW & SALE

Tucson Expo Center • Tucson 3750 E. Irvington Road Field Trips • 520-405-7020 • Oct. 5–6, 2019 Sat. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. & Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. serpensauria@comcast.net tucsonreptileshow.com 50,000 square feet of reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Petting zoo with tortoises, alligators, snakes and other lizards. Captive bred reptiles for sale. Cost: Adults: $10; Ages 6–12: $5 Ages 5 and under: Free.

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32540 S. Biosphere Rd. • Oracle 520-838-6192 • Grades: Pre-K–16+ Field Trips/Family Destination Year-round • Open Daily BIO2-GROUP@email.arizona.edu biosphere2.org/education/field-trip-planner Experiential, hands-on learning adventures under glass at the one-of-a-kind Biosphere 2! Learn about Earth systems, sustainability, biological diversity, and ecological complexity. Educational tours take students inside the world’s largest living science center dedicated to exploring the environment and our planet’s future. Choose from many inquiry- and standards-based lessons for your science curriculum. Cost: $12+/student *seasonal (min 20) based on program.

UPTOWN JUNGLE 480-376-6955 • Mesa 5741 E. McKellips 623-203-3315 • Peoria 7608 W. Cactus 480-749-0858 • Chandler 2061 N. Arizona Ave. www.uptownjungle.com

Team Parties! Celebrate your season with a team party that wins! Whether you play soccer, baseball, basketball, cheer or any other sport, Uptown Jungles serves as he perfect venue for your team party. The season fun continues as teammates climb, slide and celebrate together . Party packages include a private party room for a trophy ceremony and options to include food and drinks.

VALLEY METRO TRANSIT EDUCATION Field Trips/Classroom Visits 602-523-6070 • Dolores Nolan Mon.–Fri. (Year-round) www.ValleyMetro.org

Valley Metro’s transit education program provides free classroom presentations to all grade levels. We cover the steps of safely taking Valley Metro bus/rail/circulators and more. Free Group Field Trip Pass available to eligible preschool-elementary school groups.http://www.valleymetro.org/transit_ education. 3rd grade classrooms–Enter our Cool Transit Stuff Art Contest. For details, check out page 3 in this issue of Bear.

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Pizza Farm Field Trip 4011 S. Power Rd. • Mesa Angela Vertuccio 480-882-1482 canoandangela@vertucciofarms.com www.vertucciofarms.com Experience an educational field trip that brings fun to new levels. The Pizza Farm is one-half acre circular garden divided into eight pie shaped “slices,” which features the ingredients grown or grazed to make farm fresh pizza! Learn about growing wheat and tomatoes, cow/goat milk production and pigs.

WILDLIFE WORLD ZOO & AQUARIUM

16501 W. Northern Ave. • Litchfield Park Field Trips • 623-935-WILD (9453) Open 365 days a year Field trips Mon.–Fri. Classroom Visits • 623-935-5692 x106 www.wildlifeworld.com Your field trip will complement any biology curriculum at any grade level. Students can feed lory parrots, learn about animal ambassadors and see some display natural behaviors during a Wildlife Encounter Show. Meet baby animals in our children’s play area and petting zoo! Cost: $8/student, $15/ adult, one adult admission free with every 10 paid students (10 student min.). We accept cash, check or school purchase order. Classroom presentations also available— valleywide. Rates subject to change.

Teachers Resource Guide ARIZONA PROJECT WET (APW) arizonawet.arizona.edu

Arizona Project WET (APW) develops water stewardship and STEM literacy by providing teacher professional development focused on systems thinking , direct student outreach that delivers or extends classroom learning, and community engagement. We

Sheets: Fresh standards-based fun sheets for your classroom to use in conjunction with the current issue. Sign up for notifications of new Work Sheets online at BearEssentialNews. com. Free Young Reporters Program: Students in grades 3–8 learn to report and sharpen their writing skills by having their news stories published in Bear! Sign-up Forms and details online. Free Presentations: Five dynamic topics are available from a Bear editor. Three classrooms per visit minimum please (60–90 students). Bear Newsletter: Weekly updates sent to your email. Sign up online. Facebook: “Like” us at Facebook.com/ bearnews.

offer professional development that evolves teachers’ instructional practice and waterrelated content mastery through STEM integration, student- directed learning, real-world and relevant application, and collaborative work. Maricopa County • Pam Justice 602-827-8233 pjustice@cals.arizona.edu Pinal County • Chuck Dugan 520-836-5221 x210 cld1@email.arizona.edu Pima County • Betsy Wilkening 520-621-8673 ewilkening1@email.arizona.edu Arizona • Kerry Schwartz 520-621-1092 kschwart@cals.arizona.edu

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The Arizona SciTech Festival is a multiweek, colorful showcase of more than 1,000 science, engineering, technology (STEM) and innovation events in over 50 Arizona cities featuring exhibits, hands-on activities, colorful shows, tours and discussions. The 2020 festival takes place from February through March 2020.

ASU WALTON SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS INITIATIVES Sustainability Solutions Family Day Feb. 1–22, 2020 http://sustainabilityfestival.asu.edu

Explore · Innovate · Celebrate The 2020 Sustainability Solutions Festival brings a diverse array of events for audiences of all ages to Explore · Innovate · Celebrate sustainability solutions. ASU’s rich sustainability expertise is shared with the public through hands-on activities featuring the latest in technology and research at SustainabilityFamily Weekend at Arizona Science Center and ASU Open Door events.

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CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT

Teacher Resource/Curriculum Available Classroom Speakers/Grant Program www.CentralArizonaProject.com 1-888-891-5795 or 623-869-2135 CAP offers an Arizona-specific water education program including downloadable lesson plans for K–3, 4–6, middle and high school students that are standards-based (Common Core correlations provided). Lesson plans supported by mixed media tools like videos, posters and activity books! Visit www.cap-az.com/education or call 623869-2135 for more information.

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