NEWSFEATURE NEWS FAMILIESFUN In This Picture: Find a football, the U.S. flag, a microphone, the word FALL, an apple, the word FACTS, an ice cream cone, FUN!, an umbrella and the word NEWS. Sticking to the REPORTINGFACTS: GuideFieldTripFamilyFunand See pages 15 thru 21 September 2022 • Tucson Edition • www.bearessentialnews.comSeptember 2022 • TucsonTucson EditioEdition • www.bearessentialnews.comwww.bearessentialnews.com ® Bear essential news Bear essential news YEARS!40 Sticking to the REPORTINGFACTS: O ld D ino Tracks Spotlight on reporting News Highlights page 5 B e a Young R eporter ! Track down the facts & write ’em up! Pages 12 & 13 M agic & C omedy F un & more news kids can use Scoops! pages 7, 8, 9, 20 & 22 Ne ed A d venture ? There’s so much to do! Pages 15 thru 21 C hocolate Milk! A tasty recipe for you Page 24
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See our main feature about reporting and following the news, “Sticking to the Facts” on pages 12 & 13. There’s also a word search filled with reporting terms and definitions. And on page 5, the Spotlight shines on becoming a Young Reporter!
Page 3…Back to School, a Bear Essential News helpful tips column Page 5…News Highlights & In the Spotlight. Drought uncovers dinosaur tracks in Texas, and a 17-year-old pilot becomes the youngest to fly solo around the world!
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Pages 15 thru 21…Boomer’s Field Trip Guide! This guide will help you find the perfect field trip for your class, or give you ideas for a great outing with the family. It’s also online at www.BearEssentialNews.com under the Guides tab! Back Cover…Chocolate Milk! It’s a great recovery drink for young athletes, and it tastes great, too! Plus, an easy recipe to make your own chocolate milk. out Bear’s Field Trip Guide in this issue—and online!
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Kid and teen artists have the chance to win prizes and see their anti-graffiti artwork on posters in schools, libraries and around town. Do you have an idea for artwork that will discourage graffiti in our area? Use your talents to show how graffiti affects our community. Get out your pens, paints and paper and show what you can do!
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Pima County is calling for original art from kids ages 9–18 for its Taking Action Against Graffiti (TAAG) program. Winning artwork will be featured in the county’s Anti-Graffiti Campaign posters and calendar, and finalists will have their artwork featured on the TAAG website and the county’s social media.Artwork should be on an 8.5- by 11-inch piece of paper, preferably in the horizontal (landscape) format. All entries must be received by Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. Entries can by mailed or hand delivered to TAAG Poster Contest Attn: Christina Bohan, 201 N. Stone, 4th Floor, Tucson, AZ 85701. Or, email a JPG or PDF image of your art to: Christina.Bohan@pima.gov.
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Most of us look forward to our birthdays and making fun plans, but Mack Rutherford took it to the next level. The pilot, nicknamed Mack Solo, celebrated his 17th birthday on a plane while flying solo around the world. He is now the youngest person to circumnavigate the world by aircraft solo!That title is one of four Guinness World Record titles he now holds, including also being the youngest person to CIRCUMNAVIGATE the world by microlight solo. He departed Sofia, Bulgaria, on March 23 of this year and landed in the same city on Aug. 24. His journey took him across 52 countries, five conti nents and two oceans! “With this journey, I’m trying to show that young people can make a difference. You don’t have to be 18 to do something special—just follow your dreams and they’ll eventually come true,” Rutherford said. Rutherford completed his journey aboard a small, single-engine aircraft known as a Shark. It is an ultralight aircraft which can hit a cruising speed of roughly 186 miles per hour. The small aircraft forced him to land occasionally when weather conditions got rough, and he only traveled by daylight. When he landed, he was able to meet people across the globe. Mack isn’t the only Rutherford setting records—his sister, Zara, broke two solo aviation records herself earlier this year. She was the previous record holder for being the youngest person to circumnavigate the world by microlight solo until her brother broke the record. Zara retains the title of the youngest woman to fly solo around the world. The Rutherfords grew up mostly in Belgium, with Belgian and British parents—both of whom are pilots as well. Aviation goes back multiple generations in his family, and Mack first qualified for his pilot’s license when he was 15. His parents and sister stayed in daily contact with Mack while he was circumnavigating the globe. He said he isn’t sure what his future holds, but he knows it will involve flying!
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Oftentimes, living in Tucson during the summer can mean watching for signs of monsoon activity, lazy days at the pool, playing on devices or reading, and almost inevitably, pestering siblings. But, now is the time to find and enjoy a new family outing that’s maybe not one with which you are familiar. A friend who often watches her grandchildren recently called to ask if I had any ideas for a new adventure they might enjoy I remembered visiting a unique Tucson museum several years ago and recommended it as an option. The museum, Ignite Sign Art Museum, was a great choice. We met there so I had an opportunity to enjoy again and watch schoolage children in action. The museum’s mission is to pre serve historically significant signs, educate the community and entertain visitors. One of the reasons I was impressed with the museum was how welcoming it is to young people. Not only do they have a vast collection of historic signs displayed, but they have incorporated many hands-on activities. They include a typewriter with paper ready for little hands to check out, an old tv in a corner with a rerun of “I Love Lucy”, an adding machine, and numerous other hands-on activities to experience! Everyone was invited to pick up a scavenger hunt paper looking for some of the signs on display. Several times each week they have a gentleman who shares the art of bending glass for use in making neon signs. While demonstrating, he also teaches how neon lights are made. The kids were fascinated, and at the end of the demonstration they each received a piece of the bent glass to take home. They were encouraged to ask questions. It was an A+ place to spend a morning any time of the year but especially so this month. The images found at this museum are meant to inspire discussion, spark interest and build a foundation of knowledge. For hours check out Ignite’s website at ignitemuseum.com
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sponsors REPORT FOR BEAR! Call us 866-639-7543at: Recently I went to the Tucson Museum of Art (TMA) with a friend. Going to TMA was fun and they had lots of interesting pieces. One of my favorites was a piece called “Interstellar.” It is a cool, mind illusion painting of a person in a poncho. It has a rainbow color pallet and lots of curved lines that makes it look almost like it’s “Interstellar”moving. is only byItTMApiecesandotherpieceinterestingoneamongcoolcolorfulintheexhibits.wascreatedAliaAli.Ali is a multi-media artist who has been to 67 countries! “Interstellar” has been on display since October 2021. The TMA also has multiple sculptures outside. But it is cold inside so be sure to bring a sweater! The TMA is very fun, and you’re bound to be there for hours. Schools can schedule field trips usually on Thursday and Fridays from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.. You can see the exhibits and even do some artwork if there is time. Your teacher or parent can schedule a field trip at https://www. tucsonmuseumofart.org/k-12-tours/ .The best times to go to TMA (in my opinion) are the first Thursdays of the month and Family Sundaze. Book your trip to the Tucson Museum of Art today and you’re sure to have a good time!
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In 2019, an estimated 792 movies were produced in the U.S. and Canada before the coronavirus pandemic affected the film industry. Moviemaking is a complicated process that takes time and effort which is often overlooked when watching the actual movie, although the people behind the scenes are as crucial to the moviemaking process as the actors. While watching a movie can be super fun, making a movie can be a little bit stressful. There are so many parts to making a movie, it is too hard to be managed by one person. So while the director of a film focuses on the creative aspect, the first assistant director focuses on all the logistics. On Aug. 18, I had the amazing opportunity to talk to Donald Sparks, the first assistant director of many famous movies. As an assistant director, Sparks manages everything happening behind the scenes, and that is not an easy feat to accomplish with a limited amount of time and money. He has worked on about 77 movies and films that could take from 35 to 117 days. Some of the most famous movies that he worked on include “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” “King Richard,” “G-Force,” and “Daddy Day Care.” When working as a first assistant director on movies like these, Sparks has to coordinate what actors, special effects, stunts, makeup, costumes, etc. are needed for each scene on each day. It is very important for him to keep organized because when making a movie, time is money. To make it even more confusing, the movie is shot out of order, so that scenes in the same location can be shot at once.
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Justin Willman and his Magic for Humans show performed at The Fox Theatre in downtown Tucson on May 21. The show opened with a magic trick involving wine bottles, then it jumped to videos. The first one was of him getting to the show to wow us with his magic, the second one was of him trying to teach his child how to do magic like him, except it went very wrong. His son hilariously started sharing some of his dad’s magic-making secrets! One of the wackiest tricks is when he takes a volunteer’s phone and puts it in an envelope along with his own cracked and broken phones. The volunteer would then roll a die and the number it landed on would determine which envelope would be smashed. This went on until the last one, then he opened the last envelope and inside there was…her undamaged phone! He said that there are two kinds of people that come to his shows. There are the people who come to see the magic and who don’t try to decipher it and there are the plus-ones who come because their friend had an extra ticket. They are the ones who try to understand the magic— Willman did a trick dedicated to those people. He asked for the name of someone’s first crush and they then opened a box that contained the name of the person’s crush. He asked who thought they had it figured out and one man in the audience said “a bluetooth printer!” Can you guess what happened next? It was a printer! Well not really. Just as you thought you had it figured out, he crumpled up the “printer,” made a joke about printing a printer and tossed the crumpled paper towards the man who suggested he understood the trick! I really liked the show and judging by the audience reactions, they loved it too. If you get the opportunity, I would recommend you go see Willman, even if you are not into magic because he’s not your every day rabbit-out-of-the-hat kind of magician. It can be somewhat like a comedy show and the Magic for Humans show on Netflix is the same way. I also recommend that, it’s very entertaining.
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From July 30 through Aug. 10, the Arizona Cardinals had their 2022 open practices. I had the opportunity to be there to interview the team’s president, cheerleaders and fans. I also met Big Red, their mascot, and enjoyed The Kids Interactive Zone. It was exciting to see the gigantic State Farm stadium from the freeway. Inside was even better...I received a Cardinals flag, a Cardinals key holder and a State Farm towel. The concierge shared stickers with me, and the cheerleaders gave me a poster. The cheerleaders told me they invite everyone to support their team! I also met a mom of one of the cheerleaders. She said all the girls are very good, responsible, and friendly with kids. She is right! I was honored to meet the team’s chairman, president and owner Michael Bidwill. I asked why he is excited for this new season. He says, “I am excited because we have a lot of talent on the team, we’ve got a great coach, we’ve got a great defense, we’ve got a great offense, we’ve got a great quarterback, we’ve got great receivers, we’ve got a great offensive line, defensive line, we have great fans so...we were a really good team last year, but fell off at the end, and so we are expecting to pick up where we left last year!”
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I found Big Red at the Kids Interactive Zone. People were taking photos with him. He was energetic, funny, and friendly. At the Red Zone bridge, I enjoyed games, such as quarterback toss, 40-yard dash, and mini-field goal kick. Also, I had the Cardinals logo painted on my arm. Fans were everywhere! I was surprised to find my basketball coach there! He is excited that the Arizona Cardinals’ stadium will host the Super Bowl next year. Also, I met a family who not only support the Arizona Cardinals, but they read Bear Essential News as well! At the end of the practice, some of the players signed autographs. I got lineman Eric Smith’s autograph. Going to the Arizona Cardinals open practices with my family was a great experience. I enjoyed watching the practice and obtaining autographs. Please let’s support our team. Protect the nest!
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Interviewing Nelson was a blast. If you are looking for a group event, make sure you talk with her so she can help plan your next trip to Golf N’ Stuff. If your family is looking to beat the boredom blues, then Golf N’ Stuff is the place for you! the Boredom Blues at Stuff!
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A hole-in-one in family fun is what you will find at Golf N’ Stuff! The multiple mini golf courses and more has been a staple for Tucson families for over 46 years. It was once known as Golf N’ Things, but was bought by Golf N’ Stuff in the early 1980s. With many activities like miniature golf, batting cages, go-karts, laser tag, bumper boats, plus the arcade, you are sure to find an adventure for the whole family. Golf N’ Stuff is great for all ages—from 1 to 101. It is a great place for birthday parties, corporate events and even field trips. Yes, teachers, I said field trips. Taylor Nelson, the director of sales for Golf N’ Stuff, is excited that thousands of people from all over the world visit each year. Nelson enjoys all the school field trips at the beginning of the school year, as well as the end of the school year. It makes her day with all the fun, and the bus drivers enjoy a round of golf as well. Golf N’ Stuff is like stepping into a mountain oasis without having to leave Tucson. With all its tall pine trees to give you shade all over the golf courses and the amazing wildlife, you are sure to have a good time! Don’t be surprised if you see a sneaky squirrel or two running around, popping out of the holes on the golf courses. These playful squirrels enjoy the scenery and have been known to steal popcorn or drink Icees. My brother and I know firsthand how sneaky these squirrels can be! They have even been found trying to play games in the arcade alongside the guests, according to Nelson. While enjoying a day out with your family, or a day off from school with your friends, make sure to stop by the refreshment stand to grab some munchies. Nelson bragged that the most popular food with guests at Golf N’Stuff are definitely the nachos and Icees. Don’t forget to bring your quarters to purchase a handful of fish food so you can feed the giant koi in the pond. Don’t be surprised if the ducks join in on the snacking, too!
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10 • Bear Essential News • September 2022 back to school safety!back to school safety! I leave home ________ . When you rush, you tend to forget traffic safety rules. I walk on the ____ wherever available. I grab the _____________ so I don’t trip on the stairs. I ___________ in my seat. I do not stick my _____________ or _____ out the window. I wait for the bus to ______ completely before standing up. If I ______________ something near the bus, I don’t pick it up. I ask the bus driver to help. I can talk and laugh quietly, but I don’t _________ , it distracts the driver. I listen to the _______________ and do what he or she says. When I get off the bus, I _______ both ways before crossing the road. Find the Secret Safety Message! Use the code key below to decode the message __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __! Tips for a Safer Bus Ride stop lookhandrailhead early scream armssit drop SAFETY WORD BANK SCHOOL BUS SAFETY Read the sentences. Use the Word Bank to fill in the missing words. bussidewalksdriver
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DearHaveBoomer,anextremely Happy Birthday! You’re a wonderful friend to me, and I really enjoy and have lots of fun being a Young Reporter for this newspaper. You are a wonderful mascot for Bear Essential News! Your friend, B.E. Wow, thank you, B.E.! You created such a great card for me. I turn 10 in SeptemBear and celebrate my birthday all month!Your buddy, Boomer Bear Dear Boomer Bear, I was running for recording secretary for my school, and my friend ran against me. I won, and now she won’t talk to me. What should I do? Your pal, S.C. Does S.C. stand for Student Council? Just kidding, but what a bummer of a start as you step into politics! My Young Reporters are kind of like recording secretaries—they write down the facts and present them in a straightforward way (check out this month’s feature if you’d like to report for Bear). Maybe give it some time. Be nice and maybe your friend will come around. She’s obviously disappointed and hurt. Your friend, Boomer Bear Dear Boomer, Why can’t we get cooler storms happening here? I mean, I know it’s Arizona, but really? Yours truly, L.B. Hold onto your hat, L.B.! It’s still the monsoon season here in Arizona until the end of this month. I’m like you and would love to have some exciting-yet-safe thunderstorms. As of press time, Tucson is a little behind its monsoonal average. But one or two good storms can catch us up this season. I love the dramatic cloud-filled skies and how they light up as the sun sets. The colorful skies make for spectacular photos, and I sometimes use panoramic mode or take a video with my cell Hopingphone.formore!BoomerBear
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what’s going on around them. In fact, they are Bear Essential News’ eyes and ears at their school, on their team and at events in their community.
As media consumers, we need to be better, more critical readers, listeners and viewers.
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The press, or the media, is a collection of news-gathering organizations that report on NEWSWORTHY events. Newspapers and magazines, broadcast news (TV and radio), social media and websites are some of the ways that people get their news these days.
Just how important is the press to our country? In the Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution), the press is protected along with some other fundamental American freedoms. “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances,” reads the First Amendment.
Balanced—If there are two or more points of view to a story, you need to present them.
What Is the Media & the Importance of the Press?
Objective—Try to leave your opinions out of your news story. Book, movie or restaurant reviews are different, and you need to give your honest opinion.
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If something sounds untrue or questionable, see if it’s coming from a repected news service like the Associated Press. Then look to other sources to see if they are also reporting like information independently of that first source. Sometimes the truth takes time to come out, so be patient.
Clear and Concise—Write in a style that’s easy to understand and is to-the-point.
Timely—News usually covers something that happened recently or is coming up.
Good news stories have these characteristcs:
Accurate—Newswriting is all about the facts. It’s your job to gather the facts (the Who, What, Why, When, Where and How of your story) and to write them up in an honest and fair way.
The main job of the press is to inform people about what is going on in their community as well as important happenings outside of their neighborhood. The press can call attention to problems that people should know about and can use that power as a government watchdog—making sure that elected officials and different aspects of the government are doing what they should. In many countries, the government controls the press.
Sticking to the Facts: REPORTING you love to write? you need to improve your writing. Well here’s your chance to be a Young Reporter for Bear!
Why Follow the News?
Not only does staying in the know help a reporter GENERATE good story ideas, but as a free society, don’t we want our citizens to be well-informed?Abigpartof being a well-informed citizen is knowing how to distinguish fact from opinion, which may be trickier than you think. These days, we are inundated by more types of media than ever. So carefully consider the source of the message. When you see a post, video or meme, ask yourself, “Who made this, and what message are they trying to send?”
BYLINE the type before a story giving the reporter’s name
JOURNALISM the field of news gathering and reporting
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SCOOP to be the first to report an important story
REPORTER a person who covers and presents newsworthy events and issues DEADLINE the time when a story must be finished in order to be printed, broadcast or posted EDITOR a person who’s in charge of the news that’s covered and who corrects and changes a story
KIDS, find these 24 journalism words and learn what each means. Words are hidden across, up and down, diagonally, forward and backward!
PRODUCER a person who picks and writes the stories
JUMP PAGE a page that continues a story from a previous page
TELEVISION a medium that transmits pictures and sound wirelessly RADIO a medium that transmits sound wirelessly
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It’s the start of the new school year, so now’s the perfect time to start your adventure and learning as a Young Reporter for Bear Essential News!
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The benefits can be life-changing. You get to cover the stories that interest you, meet inspiring people, shake off some of your shyness (if you tend to be on the shy side), and sharpen your writing and communication skills. You don’t need to be the best writer to write for us. All stories that get printed or published on our website are brought up to the same level by Bear’s team of editors. Every story we publish will have your byline, which includes your name and school.
The Young Reporters Program is for students in grades 3 thru 8 and is provided FREE through our non-profit, Bear Essential Educational Services. To help get you started, you’ll receive a Young Reporters kit—a flip pad for doing interviews, your official press pass and, most importantly, your how-to YR manual, which explains how to gather the facts, conduct interviews and to write them up into a news story. Go to www.BearEssentialNews. com and under the Young Reporters tab, you can print out the Sign-up Form. Fill it out, have your mom or dad sign the bottom and mail it to us. In a week or two, we’ll send you your YR Kit. Teachers can collect completed forms and mail them together. We’ll send a box of the YR kits to yourQuestions?school. Please call toll free: Reporters BEAR EDUCATIONALESSENTIALSERVICES Be a Young Reporter!
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For unforgettable fun and learning, few things are as fabulous as a field trip! Here are Bear Essential’s 2022–23 Guides for Field Trips and Fun Family Destinations.
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6405 W. Williams Rd. • Willcox 520-384-2084 Sept. 17–Oct. 31 • 9 a.m.–4 p.m. www.appleannies.com Our 12.5-acre, 600,000-stalk maze has two levels of difficulty–spend as little or as much time as you want exploring the pathways of the maze. Group rates available for the corn maze and hayride combo. Groups must be 15 people or more. 2023 ARIZONAFESTIVALSCITECH info@scitechinstitute.org602-343-8324
Chase Field 401 E. Jefferson St. • Phoenix 602-514-8400 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 appear ances. 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 infor mation about the D-backs, or to purchase game tickets, visit dbacks.com
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, shows, tours and discussions. Dates coming soon!
Thursday, September 15 weekday matinee! Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Tucson! More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.
There are tax credits that schools can receive that will provide admission and transportation for field trips. The first step a teacher should take is to find out the cost of the field trip desired. Then contact the transportation office to see if there is a set rate for your destination. After admission and transportation costs are added up, the teacher will then need to get approved by the school if there are tax credit available. A tax credit allows those who donate to reduce their Arizona income tax by the amount they donate! These amounts are up to $200 for a person filing single or up to $400 for joint filing. Anyone wanting to donate to a school can go to www.az.dor.gov and search for tax credits to get more information about helping their child’s school. Parents also can make learning fun for their kids by taking educational and fun family trips. Many zoos, museums, aquariums and space centers have self-guided tours that the whole family will enjoy. Parents can incorporate a scavenger hunt or play “I Spy” during the visit to a family destination to make it more fun and memorable.
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Wondering what fun and exciting field trips are available in your area or a short drive away? The 2022-2023 Field Trips & Family Destinations Guide begins here. The guide lists places that are fun, entertaining and educational for classrooms and the entire family. The guide will be available online at bearessentialnews.com throughout the year.
ARIZONA INSECT FESTIVAL ENR2 Building, 1064 E. Lowell St. • UA Campus Free krwalker@rmail.comarizona.edu520-626-2088Event www.arizonainsectfestival.com
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The Arizona Insect Festival is back! Join us Sunday October 9, 2022 from 10 a.m.– 3 p.m., at the ENR2 building on the University of Arizona campus. This FREE family event features over 20 booths with live insects and hands-on activities. Chat with insect scientists and learn more about amazing Arizona insects!
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Common Core Worksheets: Fresh standards-based fun sheets for classrooms to use conjunctionin with the current issue of Bear Essential News. Free Young Reporters Program: Students in grades 3–8 develop as young writers by writing news stories for Bear Essential News. Young Reporters can attend monthly Zoom meetings and interview important people from our community. Free Presentations: Five dynamic topics are available from a Bear editor.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 2250 E. Broadway • Tucson 520-750-0385 Mon.–Fri. (Year-round) • 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Catalinacouncil.org Register now! The Grand Canyon Council provides youth with programs and activities that allow them to try new things, provide service to others, build self-confidence and reinforce ethical standards. The Scouting experience is divided into programs according to age and activities. Cub Scouts: Grades: K–5 Scouts, BSA: Grades:6–12 Venturing: 14–20 years old Sea Scouting: 14–20 years old BROADWAY IN TUCSON THE LION KING info@broadwayintucson.com520-903-2929 www.broadwayintucson.com
Teachers and parents are always trying to find unique ways to motivate stu dents to learn. And kids are thrilled to learn outside of the classroom. Instead of picking up a textbook, students can experience up-close and sometimes hands-on activities, like how to dig for fossils, pan for gold, learn to code, explore marine life, and even present questions to professionals who work in the areas of STEM, art, nature, music and many other career fields. One exciting field trip could be the starting point to a child’s future college and career path. Field trips often coincide with a teacher’s lesson plans for the school year. They also can make learning STEM and history FUN! An obstacle that many teachers face is how to pay for the cost of the field trip. There are many factors involved: What is the cost of the field trip? Will the parents be paying a portion of the cost or does the school need to pay for the trip? Will parents be asked to participate in a carpool for the trip or will school buses or chartered buses be used in transportation?
CENTRALPROJECTARIZONA Classroom Speakers Educational Sponsorships Free Teacher Resource/Curriculum Available 623-869-2176 www.CentralArizonaProject.com CAP offers an Arizona-specific water education program including free downloadable lesson plans for K–3, 4–6, middle and high school students that are standards-based. Lesson plans supported by mixed media tools like videos, posters and activity books! Visit www.cap-az.com/ education or call 623-869-2176 for more info. MUSEUM TUCSON 200 S. 6th Ave. • Tucson 520-792-9985 press option 5 Field Trips/Family education@childrensmuseumtucson.orgDestinations childrensmuseumtucson.org
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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 Field Trips are simple to plan, economical and fun! $7 per child; financial assistance may be available. Grades: K-6. CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE 3111 W. Chandler Blvd. • Chandler Field Trips/Family chandlerexperience@crayolaexperience.com602-581-5370Destination www.crayolaexperience.com the magic of color at Crayola Experience! Crayola Experience Chandler is bursting with 18 hands-on activities, perfect for a full day of creative fun. Name your own crayon, star in a coloring page, bring your digital art to life AND MORE! Field trips start at $9.99 per person. PLUS - teachers get a free annual pass with valid ID (see site for details).
The Cooper Center for Environmental Learning is an outreach program of the University of Arizona College of Education, in partnership with Tucson Unified School District (TUSD). We work to increase ecological understandings and deepen feelings for nature. We do this by providing hands-on, research-based programs in science and earth education, by creating lifelong memories, and by inspiring learners of all ages to live more lightly and sustainably on the Earth.
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Looking for new field trip ideas? The Presidio Museum has educational field trips that supports Common Core curriculum for grades 3-4, but are open to all ages. Students will learn the life of a Presidio child and chores they had to complete and games they played. Other activities include tinsmithing, blacksmithing, calligraphy and the life of a Presidio Soldier.
During the school year we offer in-school education, camps during school breaks, reading to shelter pets, HIP Youth Internships, Hand in Paw Kid’s Club events including Humane Heroes, and birthday parties.
17 W. Congress • Tucson Field Trips/Family jordan@foxtucson.com520-547-7875Destination www.foxtucson.com
HUMANE SOCIETY OFARIZONASOUTHERN 635 W. Roger Rd. • Tucson afaulk@hssaz.org520-327-6088Ages:6–11 www.hssaz.org/kids
INTERNATIONALMUSEUMWILDLIFE 4800 W. Gates Pass Rd. • Tucson Field Trips/Family amys@thewildlifemuseum.org520-629-0100Destination thewildlifemuseum.org Visit Tucson’s all-indoors, hands-on natural history museum! See over 400 species of insects, birds, reptiles, fish and mammals from all over the world. Open Thursday–Sunday. Groups with reservations may book 7 days a week. $10 adult; $7 senior or military; $5 child ages 4–12; 3 & under are free. Guided & self-guided tours, classroom visits, birthday parties, live animal encounters and more.
www.girlscoutsaz.org Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. In Girl Scouts, girls experience adventure and create life-long memories in an all-girl environment where they earn badges, go camping, explore STEM, become leaders and work on community service projects.
A visit to The Mini Time Machine is an experience that ignites the imagination and 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 virtual or in-person classroom outreach presentations or apply for funding for field trip admission and transportation. Program details are on the website.
PRESIDIO SAN AGUSTIN DEL TUCSON MUSEUM 196 N. Court Ave. • Tucson info@presidio.com520-622-0594 tucsonpresidio.com/education-outreach/
REID PARK ZOO 3400 E. Zoo Court. • Tucson 520-791-3204 Field Trips • Aug-May, education@reidparkzoo.orgMon-Fri www.reidparkzoo.org Reid Park Zoo is pleased to provide Title 1 schools with either a free Zoo to You Outreach at your school or Zoo Adventure Program while grant funding lasts. 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.
MINI TIME MACHINE MUSEUM OF MINIATURES 4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr. • Tucson 520-881-0606 ext. 105 Field Trips/Family Destinations School Tour Rate: $3/student with advanced booking. Grants www.theminitimemachine.org/school-toursavailable. mackenziem@theminitimemachine.org
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Bring your students to get up close and personal with our beautiful and highly unique 1930’s Southwestern Art Deco theatre. Whether in lounges or lobbies, the stage or dressing rooms, each space opens an experiential window into history. We’ll explore Tucson’s past, spectacular feats of construction and restoration, the history of showbiz in the US, and the marvels of a topnotch working theatre. You may even get to meet a resident ghost or two...While you’re downtown, why not pair a theatre tour with other wonderful educational options right around the corner? The Tucson Museum of Art teaching artists can guide your students in hands-on art workshop built around the visual arts components they just saw at The Fox. You can book an Adventure Learning Program about stage acting at the Children’s Museum, do some volunteer arts and crafts at Ben’s Bells, or enjoy a scavenger hunt at the main Tucson Library.
GOLF N’ STUFF 6503 E. Tanque Verde • Tucson Field Trip • 520-296-2366 x3 Year-round (Mon.gnssales@gmail.comFri)www.golfnstuff.com
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona children’s programs will give your child a new perspective on caring for animals, preventing animal cruelty, understanding animal behavior, and more. We use a variety of activities that stress an appreciation of our environment and preservation of our natural world include classroom activities, creative and artistic exercises, hands-on animal care, great games, and character building lessons.
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA 4300 E. Broadway • Tucson customercare@girlscoutssoaz.org520-327-2288
Enjoy three hours of unlimited Miniature Golf and Laser Tag, plus two ride tickets for Bumper Boats or Go-Karts for only $16.25 per person (plus tax.) Available Monday–Friday, any three hour block of time before 5 p.m., 30 person minimum and reservation Ifrequired.yourgroup is smaller than 30, call to get other group rates.
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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: $4-6. Grades: K-12
SHAMROCK FARMS FARM TOURS 40034 W. Clayton Rd. • Stanfield Field Trips: 602-477-2462 Tours available 10/10/22 –roxie_tour@shamrockfoods.com5/12/23 www.shamrockfarmstour.com 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 on your hour-long guided tour. Shamrock Farms is happy to offer in-person tours as well as our recently launched virtual tours. Please visit shamrockfarmstour.com today to reserve an in-person or virtual tour today!!
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TUCSON PARKS & REC KIDCO AFTERSCHOOL 920 S. Randolph Way • Tucson 3750 E. Irvington 520-791-4877RoadAges:5–11EZEEreg.com
Pass!FREEGolf 10/30/22Expires(with the purchase of another at the regular price) 36 Holes of the World’s Finest Miniature Golf • Arcade Skee-ball • Wet n’ Wild Bumper Boats • Cool Go Karts Batting Cages • Laser Tag • Group Rates 6503 E. TANQUE VERDE RD. • 885-3569 approvedbyTUSD Have a Super Recess with a FIELD TRIP!FIELD TRIP! at Enjoy 3 Hours of UNLIMITED Miniature Golf & Laser Tag Plus choose two ride tickets for: Bumper Boats or Go-Karts ofMonday*AvailablethruFriday,any3hourblocktimebefore5p.m.Plus Tax per person*$1772 5 www.golfnstuff.com 30 reservationsminimumperson& required 6503 E. Tanque Verde Rd. • Tucson, AZ • Call (520) 296-2366 ext. 3 for reservations!
Our KIDCO afterschool recreational program is held at local elementary schools and recreation centers. We offer safe and structured activities for youth currently enrolled in K-5 grades. Planned activities may include sports, games, nutrition, fitness, arts and crafts, performing arts and special events.
Rock Solid Climbing is about making fitness fun for everyone. Whether you are an expert or scaling your first wall, Rock Solid Climbing is here for you. We have climbs for every ability level and our coaches are eager to help get you started. Come with friends and family, bring your classmates on a field trip or host your birthday with us.
School Visits Programat the TUCSON GEM AND MINERAL SHOW® Tucson Convention TGMS@tgms.org520-322-5773Center www.tgms.org Friday, February 10, 2023 school classes are invited to attend the Tucson Gem and Mineral show®. Registration begins Nov. 1, 2022, for more information visit www.tgms. org or call or email. Only after registering for the free school visits program, eligible persons from your school–students, including chaperones and bus drivers will be admitted without charge.
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TOHONO CHUL 7366 Paseo del Norte • Tucson 520-742-6455 X235 sspikes@tohonochul.orgStephen www.tohonochul.org/visit/just-for-kids/ Tohono Chul offers fun–filled walks and activities for school trips, and friends or family outings. Make a reservation to take one of our four school tours: Ethnobotany–relationships between plants and people, Desert Digs–nest, webs and holes where desert creatures dwell, Clever Plants–amazing adaptions that allow plants to thrive in our desert, or calling all Bs–diverse pollinators who set–up the coming of new generations of plants. Visit on your own and uncover desert gems with our art and gardens mobile scavenger hunts or stop by our docents and their eco–stations that illustrate connections between nature and culture.
TUCSON MUSEUM OF ART 140 N. Main Ave. • Tucson Field Trips & Tours Tue.–Fri. • Dates throughout school education@TucsonMuseumofArt.orgyear www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org
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Tucson Expo Center • Tucson 3750 E. Irvington Road Field Trips • 520-405-7020 • Oct. 1–2, 2022 Sat. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. & Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. www.tucsonreptileshow.com 60,000 square feet of reptiles and amphibians from around the world. Petting zoo with tortoises, alligators, snakes and other reptiles. Captive bred reptiles for sale. Cost: Adults: $10; Ages 6–12: $5 Ages 5 and under are Free.
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What is going on in that artwork? Why do we make art? How does art make us think, feel, and dream? Students of all ages will spark their imaginations while exploring amazing artworks from around the world at the University of Arizona Museum of Art. Examining, interpreting, and sharing ideas about artworks helps students build powerful
TUCSON RODEO MUSEUMPARADE 4823 S. 6th Ave. • Tucson trpc@msn.com520-294-1280
skills like detailed observation, visual literacy, critical thinking, and empathy. Connect with UAMA to plan a field trip or learn more about UAMA resources and using art to explore different subjects in your classroom. WILD KATZ 4629 E. Speedway Blvd. • Tucson 520-415-7955 ext. events@wldktz.com1 www.wldktz.com
The Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum includes four buildings filled with historic wagons and artifacts. On the site of the first municipal airport in the United States, one can discover where many of the terms used today originated. A large train exhibit represents Tucson of 1880, when the first train arrived in Tucson. See Tucson’s first fire wagon, Tucson’s jail wagon, stage coaches and the famous Maxamillian Coach!
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.).
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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA MUSEUM OF ART 1031 N. Olive Rd. • Tucson Tuesday–Friday520-621-7110from10a.m.–4 p.m. willa@arizona.edu www.artmuseum.arizona.edu/education/k-12-teachers
Children’s Adventure Playground—for an adventure like no other. We offer the largest indoor playground in Southern Arizonan filled with obstacles, tunnels, spiral slides, mega slides & more. Kids can reach new heights in BearKat Boulder featuring five climbing structures. Climbers can test their skills in our Ninja Course or our Monkey Maze, the only net course in Arizona. Each field trip includes Wild Katz Grip Socks, two hours of play and smiles all around!
Welcome to Tohono Chul, which means “Desert Elbow.” Tohono Chul is a 49-acre desert garden. I went on a hike called “Butterflies and their Plants.” A docent named Hank Verbias took me on a walk through the park and helped me learn facts about butterflies. Verbias explained about butterflies and the plants they are attracted to. He also explained about the Monarch Way Station at Tohono Chul. It is a place where Monarchs can stop and get everything they need on their migration. This includes food (nectar), water, shelter and a host plant. A host plant is a plant where butterflies lay their eggs. Two of the most interesting things I did with Verbias were learning to tag Monarch butterflies and being able to hold a caterpillar of a Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly.Ithink Tohono Chul is cool to visit, and you should explore the park, too! They have activities for school trips and family tours. Learning about the desert we live in is exciting. Visit www.tohonochul.org/visit/just-for-kids/ to see all the adventures they have to offer.
by Reporter Parker Hastings Leman Academy of Excellence
Enjoy the Gardens at Tohono Chul
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Sparks has worked with actors such as Will Smith, Michael B. Jordan, Octavia Spencer and Emma Stone. After hearing all the effort put in by one person, imagine all the people who put their time and effort into a movie.
So, the next time you watch a movie, watch the credits and acknowledge all the work that everyone does! Moviemaking Cont’d from page 7
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Don’t Be Bugged, Check Out the Insects!
It’s good to analyze bugs, especially if you have a passion for them, but always remember to do this with caution. Make sure you know that this bug isn't harmful. “It’s always the best when I see kids push their parents out of their comfort zone. It makes me love what I do,” says Walker. “A lot of people sort of assume that bugs are scary. Seeing young children encouraging their parents to touch them really makes my day.”
“My interest in insects started as an adult. As a child I was fascinated with plants. This all changed when I went to volunteer in Guatemala. After my trip I got my PhD in entomology at Berkeley University,” Walker says. After getting her PhD, she worked at a museum in San Diego, which was dedicated to all insects. “The museum I worked at had also practically created bug day,” Walker adds. “The first ever insects I worked with were mosquitos. I definitely think that I’ve grown quite fond of them, but I do have to admit, Madagascar hissing cockroaches are pretty cool, too! I love how they can even be pets.” Even if you’re young, exploring insects can be super easy. “I think that some people don’t realize what a great place we live in. We have so many insects here and the great part is, we don't have to travel in order to see bugs,” she states. “Growing up on the east coast meant there were never many insects for me to examine. Even if we drove for hours it was just city after city. Here you can drive for an hour and reach a point where there's nothing but desert.”
One time I made a castle with a secret passage to a dungeon. I kept zombies trapped behind a wall—it was so scary cool! There’s lots of Minecraft books you can get at the library to help you build. And if you want to code, then Minecraft is a game for that, too.
With everything, Sparks enjoys his job very much. He has filmed in many cities such as Vancouver, Budapest, Manhattan and Mexico City. He says he has the opportunity to learn about the cultures in the places he visits. For example, when he works in different countries he must pay attention to their local holidays and events.
by Reporter Camilla Valdez, La Paloma Academy Lakeside
If you play Minecraft, but you’ve never built before, I suggest you try creative mode. Once there, press “e” and you will see a bunch of blocks. When you see all those blocks, pick one, bring it to the bottom right, and go back to your world. Put the blocks down, and make anything you want! Some examples include houses, castles, lighthouses, and even farms.
Kids Code with Minecraft by Reporter Aeneas Pedregó, Homeschool When asked if his job is stressful, Sparks says, “It can be, because our job is very time-sensitive…so yes, our jobs can be quite stressful sometimes.”
The Arizona Insect Festival is back for its 10th year. If you like bugs and find them interesting, then this event is definitely for you. This free event is at UA’s ENR2 Building on Sunday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit arizonainsectfestival.com
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The Arizona Insect Festival is a great way for kids and parents to learn about bugs. From mosquitos to ants, this festival lets you extend your knowledge of insects. I talked to Kathleen Walker, a professor who specializes in the study of insects. The festival has been going on since 2011, and Walker has been working with the University of Arizona ever since.
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