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BEAR ESSENTIAL NEWS & YOUNG REPORTER PROGRAM

Common Core Worksheets: Free standards-based fun sheets for classrooms to use in conjunction 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.

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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS BALLPARK TOURS

Make the experience memorable and take a guided tour of Chase Field. Even if you’ve been to the ballpark before, you’re sure to learn and see something new! Tours are conducted year-round, for both individuals and groups.

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2025 ARIZONA SCITECH FESTIVAL

The Arizona SciTech Festival is a multi-week, 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. Dates coming soon!

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ROCKY POINT IS A FUN PLACE TO VACATION

Aug 05, 2021

During spring break my family and I took a trip to Rocky Point or Puerto Peñasco, Mexico. I highly recommend taking a visit. There are many things to see and do and it is only a four-hour car ride from Tucson.

Some of the things I suggest doing if you decide to adventure there are parasailing, horseback riding, jet skiing, zip lining, swimming in the Sea of Cortez and shopping. There seems to be something for everyone in Rocky Point.

Tegan McCarthy

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LOVE OF LITERACY FESTIVAL

The Children’s Museum Tucson would like to officially invite you to our 10^thannual Love of Literacy Festival: A Children’s Book Festival on Saturday September 18, 2021 from 9 am to 1 pm. Love of Literacy is a free admission day geared for families and children of all ages to discover the importance of literacy as well as emphasizing the significance of exposing children to reading at an early age.

Date:

Saturday, September 18, 2021 - 9:00am to 1:00pm

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Drought & Saving Water

Despite being hit by heavy monsoon rains last month, Arizona still faces a long drought. Learning how you can save water helps everybody!

The Good News…

Heavy monsoon rains in July around the state have lifted several parts of Arizona out of the most severe drought conditions.

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Historic Wildfires

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This time of year means long, sunny days and the infamous Arizona heat. Unfortunately, it also means wildfire season across the Western United States.

Arizona has seen some terrible wildfires in years past. The 10 largest wildfires in our state’s history have all happened in the last 20... Read more

To Mask Up or Not to Mask Up?

Girl student wearing a mask and backpack.

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It’s August and you know what that means—most of us are headed back to school this month! While it’s always fun to see our friends and meet our new teachers, this year we also... Read more