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Scouts Can Bear Down Under the Stars! On Saturday, Oct. 12, Scouts from the Catalina Council and from up in Phoenix can Bear Down Under the Stars at Arizona Stadium! This is the fourth season of this extraordinary event where you and your family can enjoy the UofA vs. Washington game, and then Scouts with either their units or their families get to camp out on the field for a night of unforgettable fun. “It’s such a blast,” says Richie Benner, Field Director of the Catalina Council BSA. The pickup football games are phenomenally fun. The Council shows a couple of movies on a big inflatable movie screen. It also provides food, water bottles and juice. And you can even set up your tent right on the field. Scouts—older ones and younger ones—will be coming from all over Southern Arizona and Phoenix, too. And watching them form instant bonds over football and Scouts “is really awesome to see,” Benner says. The event is a fundraiser for the Catalina Council BSA. For the past couple of years, about 400 people have attended. Cost is $40 per person, which includes everything— game ticket, staying the night, snacks and a grab-and-go breakfast. Game ticket only is $25 and camping only is $20. To sign up, go to AZScouts.org and under Activities go down to U of A Football Campout. It’s also one the main page topics. But someone from the family needs to be a Scout for the campout. “It’s only for Scouts. It’s a great opportunity for non-scouting families to join scouting because you have to be a Scout in order to attend the entire event,” Benner encourages.

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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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Heroes & Villains, Get Ready for Comic-Con Teen Court Gives by Reporter Payton Hamill, Tucson Country Day School

The 2019 Tucson Comic-Con is almost here! This year's Comic-Con is Nov. 1–3 at the Tucson Convention Center (TCC). I talked to Sarah Murphy, the manager of Tucson Comic-Con, to learn more about this year’s event. Check it out! Tucson Comic-Con welcomes cosplay for all ages. There’s going to be a full hallway dedicated to the cosplay genre. Participants can invent their own costume and join the costume contest. (The costume contest will be located at the Leo Rich Theatre at TCC.) This year's gaming room is going to be dramatically

big—the entire TCC ballroom will be filled with the best games of 2019! Don't forget about all the special guests like Johnny Yong Bosch from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Mark Waid, New York Times bestselling author and comic book writer. I am thrilled for all the special guests. Murphy says there might even be a surprise guest! Can you guess who it might be? There is going to be a special scavenger hunt that you won't want to miss! All I can say about it is that only so many sheets will be printed out daily for the scavenger hunt. The sheets are first come, first serve and will be located at the information desk. You might want to get there early! Did you know Tucson Comic-Con dedicates a day to children who are in the hospital? They support Diamond Cancer Center patients at Diamond Children’s Medical Center. They bring the children out to spend a special day at Comic-Con all to themselves! I think this is one of the best programs; thank you Tucson ComicCon! A special thanks to Tucson Comic-Con Manager Sarah Murphy for answering all of my questions. Come to Tucson Comic-Con this November! If you don’t, you are missing out. See you all there! Find tickets and information at www.tucsoncomic-con.com.

Mini Time Machine Celebrates 10 Years! by Elite Reporter Kylee Presnell The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures celebrated their 10th anniversary with a free open house on Sept. 1. There was music, story time, balloon animals, cupcakes and, of course, tons of miniatures. If you have never visited the museum, you should. There are so many fascinating displays. Some are Victorian houses with each room of the house decorated with tiny versions of things you would find in a house like furniture, books, dishes, toys and more. A new display called “On Point: Sculptures on the Tips of Lead Pencils” was open. Next to the exhibit you could watch a video that showed how these miniatures are created. The museum is not just full of dollhouses. There are castles, stores, mummies, old towns, mini cars, trains and even a headless horseman! Gentry Spronken, Director of Marketing and Communications, says that over 1,600 people attended the anniversary celebration. Most people were from Tucson, but zip codes revealed people traveled from

Kids Courtroom Experience

by Reporter Travis Cooper BASIS Oro Valley Kids 12–18 years old can volunteer to be a lawyer, juror or bailiff in an actual court case at Pima County Teen Court (www.pcteencourt.com). Teen Court is a great way to learn about the justice system and earn volunteer hours. I volunteered to be a Teen Court juror, and I learned a lot. As a juror, I listened to three cases involving teen defendants. Then, I worked with the other jurors to decide fair sentences. The cases were presented by teen attorneys, and a teen bailiff swore in the jury and the defendant. But, an adult judge ran the courtroom. Teen Court is a real courtroom, and the atmosphere is serious. Pima County Teen Court has handled more than 7,400 cases since 1995, and only 11 percent of convicted defendants committed another crime. Downtown Teen Court is held at the Teen Court Office, 25 E. Alameda, two Saturdays a month from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The remaining 2019 dates are Sept. 7 and 28, Oct. 12 and 26, Nov. 9 and 23, and Dec. 7 and 21. Eastside Teen Court is held at the Eastside City Hall, 7575 E. Speedway Blvd, on one Tuesday a month from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The remaining 2019 dates are Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 12 and Dec. 10.

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other Arizona cities. “ I think what most people enjoyed was just seeing all of the wonderful miniatures,” says Spronken. A new display will open on Sept. 24 called “Jean Leroy’s Buzzard Creek Ghost Town.” According to Spronken, this exhibit is a miniature Western ghost town complete with animated skeletons and phantoms. The museum will be decorated for Halloween through the month of October. The museum offers guided tours and field trips. See their field trip listing on page 18.

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Celebrate Sandra Cisneros at Tucson Humanities Festival In October, readers of all ages can celebrate Sandra Cisneros. The lauded poet, novelist, short story author and essayist, who wrote the much loved coming-of-age book “The House on Mango Street,” will give a reading Oct. 24 at the University of Arizona as part of the Tucson Humanities Festival. Puro Amor: A Reading with Sandra Cisneros will be held at the UA Student Union Grand Ballroom at 7 p.m. on Oct. 24. This year’s festival asks how the humanities can help shape the world’s future, what society might look like in the future, or What’s NEXT? Cisneros’ latest work, “Puro Amor,” depicts a complicated couple and the familia of animals that are at the heart of their household. For complimentary tickets to the reading, visit humanitiesfestival.arizona. edu/event-puro-amor/ Cisneros explores sense of self and place, culturally and geographically. Her work combines poetry and pathos, humor and humanity into portraits of a specific time, location and viewpoint—but ones that resonate for people of disparate backgrounds. In “The House on Mango Street,” the narrator is a young Mexican-American girl, and the story is steeped in her experience. But any reader can identify with the

reflections on family, friends and neighbors, and the longing to escape your roots and find your own place. Young fans may have their one line poems or artwork displayed at a reception honoring Cisneros before her reading. Kids may be able to rub elbows with the author herself! Everyone who submits a drawing or poem to Bookmans between Oct. 5–20 has a chance to win a pair of tickets to attend the reception on Oct. 24 from 6 to 7 p.m. Young artists can take inspiration from “Puro Amor,” a book filled with a lively menagerie of animals. Bookmans Midtown will Celebrate Sandra Cisneros on Oct. 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be poems from young people, poetry with Urban Poetry Pollinators, and kids can submit their work. Take this page to Bookmans Midtown, 3330 E. Speedway Blvd., to enter and take part in the festivities. The Celebrate Sandra Cisneros event at Bookmans will feature students—from Chicanos Por la Causa and Writing the Community—reading their own poetry. Writing the Community is a creative writing residency program where professional writers from the UA Poetry Center mentor students in K–12. Urban Poetry Pollinators will also be stirring up poetry at Bookmans. This volunteer group seeks to cultivate poetry in public spaces. So flex your poetic writing muscles and help create a lyrical space on Oct. 5! To learn more about the Tucson Humanities Festival and to see other speakers and events, visit humanitiesfestival.arizona.edu

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She Helps Kids Achieve Many Firsts at School

lyse Greenberg teaches kindergarten at Donaldson Elementary. This is her sixth year teaching, and she works hard to make sure her young pupils leave her classroom with the skills they need for a bright academic future. “Kindergarten is the first opportunity to instill a love of learning,” says Greenberg. It is also a year for a lot of growth. “People often think that kindergarten is easy because the kids are young and cute,” she says. “I think it’s harder, because we are covering so many firsts.” Greenberg explains that the dayto-day school tasks that people take for granted are brand new concepts for most kindergartners—things like lining up, holding a pencil, identifying and learning to write their name, and even sitting on the carpet attentively. Another important step in setting a solid foundation for learning is building classroom relationships, says Greenberg. She strives for an atmosphere where students will genuinely care for each other, as well as respect each other and their teacher. Vincent nominated his former teacher. He reports that besides math and reading, Greenberg taught him and fellow classmates how to be nice to each other. Vincent adds that he will miss his kindergarten teacher

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as he moves on to first grade. Greenberg is a Tucson native who received her bachelor’s in elementary education from the UofA. While she worked on her master’s from NAU, she was a substitute teacher in Amphi. She says she fell in love with the district. She appreciates the sense of family that Amphi fosters, and says that being in the district has helped her to “really grow as a teacher.” In her free time, Greenberg likes to travel, hang out with friends and family, attend UofA basketball games and do crafty things (a lot of the crafts are for her classroom). She also really loves to bake, she says, and she makes great chocolate chip cookies and chocolate cakes. Greenberg used to dance as a youngster, taking classes in jazz, tap and ballet. But even then she knew she wanted to be a teacher. “From the time I was a very little girl, I always gravitated toward (teaching),” she says. “There was nothing else I wanted to do.” These days, her students remind her that she made the right choice. When surrounded by her young pupils, “you almost feel like a celebrity,” Greenberg reports. “They make me laugh every day with what they say, what they do and some of their mannerisms.”

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Dear T.M., As a special treat (and to escape the heat) my folks took me up to the White Mountains this past weekend! It has been broiling here in the Old Pueblo, and even I was getting tired of being in the swimming pool so much. The mountains are cool in so many ways. We got to fish, and I caught three trout. While we fished, an osprey dove into the water and came out with a fish! I even saw a herd of elk up there. They’re HUGE!

year, so I’m looking forward to the more challenging and interesting stuff. As you know, I’m into reading and writing, but science really fascinates me. Best of luck, Boomer Bear Dear Boomer Bear, I hope you have a happy birthday! How are you, buddy? I really enjoy being a reporter and writing stories for your newspaper. Do you enjoy being on the front cover (all the time)?

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News got started. Can you guess how old the newspaper is? That’s right, it just turned 40—now that’s something to celebrate! A lot was going on back in 1979 when this newspaper for young people, classrooms and families first rolled off the press here in Tucson. Read all about it on pages 14 & 15, plus there are several tidbits of trivia for you! And if you want to start reporting for this fun-filled, 40-year-old newspaper (and go on TV with KVOA-4, too) the free Young Reporters Workshop is Saturday, Oct. 26 at the TV station. A parent or teacher needs to call to reserve your space. Teachers can bring up to 20 students. Details are on the right sidebar of the feature (p. 15). See ya there, Boomer Bear

Dear Boomer, Yes, I’m happy to be back in school. I am excited to see my science teacher. Yours truly, A.H.

Dear Boomer, I’m not happy to be back in school because I (really) dislike my teacher. Sincerely, M.P.

Dear Boomer, I am excited to be back in school because I get to see all my friends again!

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That’s outstanding, A.H. & A.V.! I’m pretty happy to be starting fifth grade and to be back with some of my buddies again. We’re reviewing a lot of the stuff we learned last

Happy Birthday, B.E. Thanks a bunch, B.E.! September is my birthday month AND the month that Bear Essential

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FORTY YEARS of Delivering GREAT NEWS!

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 Tucson, 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 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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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 next month!

Sign Up Now! Being a Young Reporter gives you an inside look at different topics and a great set of skills. The workshop will get you started. The Tucson Young Reporters Workshop will be held Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. You must reserve your space to attend. Have your teacher or parent call 520-792-9930 today to sign up for the workshop. Kids will get tips from professional journalists and will take a turn in the anchor's chair. They will receive the tools they need to get the scoop! If you cannot attend the workshop you can still become a Young at KVOA-T V 4 Studio Reporter! Just call or s located at 209 W. Elm go to Bear’s website St. Oct. 26, 2 to ﬁnd the sign up 019 • 9:00 a.m. to no form. on To sign u p, call us at

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For unforgettable fun and learning, few things are as fabulous as a field trip! Here are Bear Essential’s 2019–20 Guides for Field Trips and Teachers Resources!

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 DIAMONDBACKS BALLPARK TOURS

ARIZONA EXPOSITION & STATE FAIR

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

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.

Chase Field 401 E. Jefferson St. • Phoenix 602-514-8400 Field Trips/Family DestinationsDbacks.com

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/

ASU EARTH & SPACE EXPLORATION DAY

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

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

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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

2250 E. Broadway • Tucson 520-750-0385 Mon.–Fri. (Year-round) • 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Catalinacouncil.org

The Boy Scouts of America Catalina Council serves over 7,000 scouts in Southern Arizona, from grades K-12 and youth from 5-20 years old. We have programs that also serve girls as well as boys. We strive to build good citizens and character in our youth.

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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TUCSON

200 S. 6th Ave. • Tucson 520-792-9985 press option 5 Field Trips/Family Destinations education@childrensmuseumtucson.org childrensmuseumtucson.org A visit to Children’s Museum Tucson inspires discovery, creativity and learning. Our Museum exhibits and programs are content rich, aligned with Arizona Academic Standards and ignite imagination and curiosity! And the best part – Adventure Learning Programs are simple to plan, economical and fun! $6 per child. Grades: K–5

cause (20-person minimum). You choose the painting, or for $50, one can be specially designed. For students or families ready for a dose of art, take part in our Workshops for Kids or our Kids & Family Classes. Adult classes are offered, too!

GADSDEN PACIFIC DIVISION TOY TRAIN OPERATING MUSEUM

FLANDRAU SCIENCE CENTER AND PLANETARIUM

Educational and fun for all ages. Indoor and outdoor displays. Nine unique train layouts and educational exhibits include a caboose you can enter and explore. Operated by members of the GPD Museum. Gift/Hobby Shop with train themed merchandise, trains, accessories and supplies.The public is welcome to our open houses held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday’s of the month. September– May from 12:30–4:30 p.m. Admission is free. Donations accepted.Open the first four Sundays in December and the Polar Express Event is Saturday evening on December 7th.

1601 E. University • Tucson Field Trips/Family Destinations 520-621-4516

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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

CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE

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

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.

CREATIVE JUICE

6530 E. Tanque Verde #160 (La Plaza Shoppes) Fundraisers/Classes/Workshops 271-5023 • creativejuiceartbar.com Let your creative juice flow, as step-by-step, our instructor helps you create a painted masterpiece! Fundraising events cost $35 per person, with $10 donated back to the

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GOLDFIELD GHOST TOWN/ SUPERSTITION SCENIC RAILROAD 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Rd. • Apache Junction Field Trip • 480-983-0333 Open daily • 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 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!

GOLF N’ STUFF

6503 E. Tanque Verde • Tucson Field Trip • 296-2366 x3 * Sarah Year-round ( Mon. - Fri) gnssales@gmail.com www.golfnstuff.com TUSD Curriculum approved. Have a great Field Trip! Enjoy 3 hours of UNLIMITED Miniature Golf & Laser Tag plus choose two ride tickets for: Bumper Boats or Go-Karts. $12.25 + tax per person. Plus, the largest arcade in Southern Arizona. Mon.-Fri., any 3 hour block of time before 5 p.m. 30 person minimum & reservations required.

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or in other youth programs at Girl Scouts they experience them in a uniquely girl-led, collaborative way that puts them on a path to a lifetime of leadership, adventure and success.

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HUGHES FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

971 W. Wetmore Rd • Tucson Field Trip/Class Visit/Curriculum Available 205-5679 • Irlanda Cuevas Year-round (Mon. - Fri.) • Cost: Free Grades: K-12 Marketing@HughesFCU.org HughesFCU.org Field trip to a local financial institution. Learn about savings and good money management. Free classroom presentations and curriculum on financial education for youth, parents and teachers. Hughes was named a top 10 finance resource for teens by BadCredit.org.

HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA

635 West Roger Road. • Tucson Free Humane Education Classroom Visits (1-6 classroom visits) Inge Koopman-Leyva ikoopmanleyva@hssaz.org or 520-321-3704 x 142 or online application at www.hssaz.org Mon.-Fri. • 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The Humane Society of Southern Arizona teaches kindness, compassion and respect for people and animals through humane education. Our vision is to create a community in which all pets are cared for and loved. Cost: FREE. Grades: K and up.

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.

MINI TIME MACHINE MUSEUM OF MINIATURES

4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr. • Tucson 520-881-0606 ext. 114 Field Trips/Family Destinations School Tour Rate: $3/student with advanced booking. Grants available. www.theminitimemachine.org/school-tours michaelm@theminitimemachine.org A visit to The Mini Museum inspires a desire to explore mathematical concepts, leap into literature and art, investigate history and experience life in another time or culture. Tours and outreach presentations are developed to support objectives in the Arizona Common Core standards. Schools can request free classroom outreach presentations or apply for funding for field trip admission and transportation. Program details are on the website.

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OLD TUCSON

201 Kinney Road • Tucson Field Trips • 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. • Phoenix 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 to learn and interact with the natural world, offering a variety of topics that support classroom-based learning and are designed for multiple learning styles. Grades: Pre-K – College Monday – Sunday, year-round

PIMA AIR & SPACE MUSEUM 6000 E. Valencia Rd. • Tucson 520-574-0462 Field Trips/Family Destinations Daily throughout the year tours@pimaair.org www.pimaair.org

Explore one of the premier aviation museums in the world, the Pima Air & Space Museum! Self-guided exploration of our 3 aviation hangars is offered daily. Docent-led tours are offered Thursdays and Fridays at 10 a.m. and must be scheduled 30 days in advance.

PIMA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

www.library.pima.gov Need help with your homework? Get free Homework Help in person and online. Have a quest for a project or an assignment? Call 791-4010 or email us at askalibrarian@ pima.gov. Recommended books, online encyclopedias, learning puzzles and games, and more!

POSTAL HISTORY FOUNDATION

920 N. First Ave. • Tucson Field Trips/Family Destinations 520-623-6652 x102 Mon.–Fri. (Year-round) education@phftucson.org postalhistoryfoundation.org

Join us for educational fun, connecting with stamps and the postal system through language arts, math, geography and art activities. Create and mail your own postcard in our post office, sort the mail, learn geography of Arizona, the United States and the world. Work on alphabet skills, listen to a story, practice counting money, make a bookmark, complete a scavenger hunt and tour our Old Naco Post Office. We have several activities available to meet your learning requirements and age of your students. Field trips are $2 per student. Teachers may also order lessons or schedule a classroom visit at no charge. Check out our website for lessons that are available for order.

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Experience a Field Trip: • Student-driven Scientiﬁc Inquiry • Hands-on, Minds-on Activities • Climate, Environment, Earth systems • Systems In Space • Marine Science & Sustainability • Behind-the-Scenes Access • Exciting Overnight Student Field Trip Programs Offered Year Round!

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REID PARK ZOO

3400 E. Zoo Court • Tucson Field Trips • Aug–May Mon–Fri. 520-791-3204 Education Department education@reidparkzoo.org reidparkzoo.org Reid Park Zoo is pleased to provide Title I schools with either a free Zoo to You Outreach at your school or a Zoo Adventure Program at the Zoo through May 2020. A field trip to the Reid Park Zoo is just one of the fun ways to ignite your students’ interest in wildlife, conservation, and science! Teachers can reserve a Bio Bag filled with hands-on artifact activities and print Activity Packets.

SHAMROCK FARMS FARM TOUR

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

The Museum offers a variety of programs for students to learn about art, history and culture. Whether it is a docent-led tour complete with hands-on art project or a self-guided tour of a special exhibition and a selection of the permanent collection, students will have the opportunity to explore one of Tucson’s treasures. Cost: $2–$6. Grades: K–12.

TUCSON REPTILE & AMPHIBIAN SHOW & SALE

Tucson Expo Center • Tucson 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.

Shamrock Farms offers a fun and educational field trip through its working dairy farm that will show your students their pure, fresh farmto-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.

SKATE COUNTRY PRIVATE PARTY FIELD TRIPS

7980 E. 22nd St. • Tucson Field Trip • 298-4409 Program dates throughout school year askskatecountry@aol.com www.skatecountry.com

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Skate Country, the best skating facility in Arizona! Safe, affordable and fun, our field trips allow you to be in control of all music and programming. We tailor your party to fit your needs and your kids will love it! Call 520294-4409 for reservations and more information.

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

Friday, February 14, 2020 school classes are invited to attend the Tucson Gem and Mineral show®. Registration begins October 1, 20189 For more information visit www.tgms.org or call 520-322-5773.

TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART

140 N. Main Ave. • Tucson Field Trips • 520-624-2333 Tue.–Fri. • Dates throughout school year education@TucsonMuseumofArt.org www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org

UA BIOSPHERE 2

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.

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VANTAGE BOWLING CENTERS FIELD TRIP Cactus Bowl • 3665 S. 16th Ave. • 327-6561 Fiesta Lanes • 501 W. River Rd. • 887-2695 Lucky Strike Bowl • 4015 E. Speedway • 327-4926 Tucson Bowl • 7020 E. 21st St. • 747-1363 Mon.–Fri. (Year-round) info@vantagebowling.com www.VantageBowlingCenters.com

School, homeschool and daycare teachers love having their group outings with us! Enjoy music, light shows and a safe environment. We have lightweight bowling balls, small bowling shoes and lane bumpers. Cost 2 hours, $4/person (each plus tax). For $4/ person add a slice of cheese pizza & a drink (plus tax). Ages: 12 and under.

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. 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. 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 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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2020 ARIZONA SCITECH FESTIVAL (602) 343-8324 info@scitechinstitute.org scitechinstitute.org

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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from Bear Essential Educational Services 520-792-9930 • 1-866-NEWS-KID (639-7543) www.bearessentialnews.com AZCCRS (Common Core-based) Work 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.

BOOK IT!

www.bookitprogram.com/ 800-426-6548 Pizza Hut established the BOOK IT! Reading Incentive Program to reward children for their reading accomplishments with recognition and pizza. Available to children 5–12 or grades K–6, including homeschoolers. Your students can earn a FREE one-topping Personal Pan Pizza and a sticker on their passport to reading when theymeet their individual reading goal each month! Simple for the teacher to use, free, flexible and fun. The BOOK IT! Digital Program offers simple and interactive tools to increase minutes read. Find your school now at bookitprogram.com. Homeschool enrollment for 2019–20 is also currently open.

BOOKMANS ENTERTAINMENT EXCHANGE East • 6230 E. Speedway • 748-9555 Northwest• 3733 W. Ina Rd. • 579-0303

Midtown• 3330 E. Speedway • 325-5767 & state-wide Open Mon.–Sun. • 9 a.m.–10 p.m. Sign up for our newsletter online bookmans.com/signup/

CENTRAL ARIZONA PROJECT

We honor the work of teachers through a variety of programs. Join Project: Educate to receive 20% off purchases. We encourage the love of reading in young customers through our Kids Club, 1317 and Read 10 programs. Project: Educate members receive details on our annual Reading Challenge, store tours for classes and Educator Appreciation Day.

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.

Teacher Resource/Curriculum Available Classroom Speakers/Grant Program www.CentralArizonaProject.com 1-888-891-5795 or 623-869-2135

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Back to School—Stay in the Pool!

Teacher and Classroom Resources Available to Any School! The State of Arizona has given you an opportunity to decide exactly where your tax dollars will be spent. ARS §43-1089-01 allows taxpayers a tax credit if they contribute to extracurricular activities in public schools. Your class wants to go on a ﬁeld trip but a bus is not in the budget? Parents and friends can donate the money and take exactly the amount of their donation off their state taxes.

• Up to $200 for an individual • Up to $400 for a married couple

Tucson’s Premier Indoor Swim School

520-877-SWIM (7946) www.demontswim.com

2850 W. Ina Rd. #130

N.E. corner on Ina/Shannon

50,000 Square Feet of Lizards, Snakes, Frogs, Tortoises, Alligators & So Much More! Come to the

Tucson Reptile & Amphibian Show and Sale Purchase reptiles, cages, supplies, art & jewelry— All at Great Prices!

October 5th & 6th, 2019 Sat.: 9:30 to 5:00 • Sun.: 10:00 to 4:00

Do NOT bring your ow n animals !

• Displays of exotic and native reptiles • Door prizes every 30 minutes • Meet breeders & reptile enthusiasts from around the world

Adults: $10.00 6–12: $5.00 5 & under: Free

Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington (between Palo Verde & Alvernon) Map on Web site

For more information go to www.tucsonreptileshow.com E-mail: Serpensauria@comcast.net

Birthday Parties!

Starting at Only

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Bowling Field Trips!

$44.99* 2 Hours $4/per person plus tax per lane for kids and tweens

*$54.99 for parties booked after 6:00 p.m. A variety of add-ons available. Book online, or at the center.

*Group reservation required

Add Pizza and Soda:

Regular slice of cheese pizza & a drink $4 /per person, plus tax. Cactus Bowl 3665 S. 16th Ave. • 327-6561 Lucky Strike 4015 E. Speedway • 327-4926

vantagebowlingcenters.com Contact us: Info@VantageBowlingCenters.com

Fiesta Lanes 501 W. River Rd.•887-2695 Tucson Bowl 7020 E. 21st St. • 747-1363

Contact your district Business Manager to make arrangements. Complete information can be found on the AZ Dept. of Revenue website.

https://azdor.gov/tax-credits/public-school-tax-credit

elcome back to a new and exciting school year! By now most teachers have planned their curriculum for at least the first grading period and some for the entire school year. There are many activities and field trips that educators would like to do with their classroom, but quite often, funding is an issue. To help teachers find resources for classroom expenses, Bear Essential News has researched 22 links to websites that offer grants and funding for field trips, classroom activities, and even transportation opportunities. Act One: Arts field trip funding for Phoenix and Tucson. https://act1az.org/field-trips/ Albertsons: Community funding. http://national.albertsonscompaniesfoundation.org/get-funded/ American Honda Foundation: Educational grants with various deadlines. https://www.honda.com/community/applying-for-a-grant Arizona Grant Watch: Grant links for teachers. Various programs and deadlines. https://arizona.grantwatch.com/cat/42/teachers-grants.html Captain Planet Foundation: Grants to support ecoSOLUTION, ecoTECH and ecoSTEM Projects. Various deadlines. https://captainplanetfoundation.org/grants/ Clorox Company: Educational grants for literacy and STEM projects. https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/corporate-responsibility/social-impact/ foundation/apply-for-grant/ Teachers request items for their classroom. https://www.donorschoose.org/teachers Educators of America: Classroom grants for Technology. https://educatorsusa.org/our-programs/micro-grants/ Home Depot: Funding for tools and supplies to help improve the community. https://corporate.homedepot.com/grants/community-impact-grants MORE TRANSPORTATION, page 26

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