The Republican National Convention, which begins Monday, will focus on the goals of service, reform, prosperity and peace. Read USA TODAY to find out how the Republicans hope to emphasize service, reform government and bring prosperity and peace to the country. Next, for each goal, summarize the Republicans’ plan in one sentence. Finally, create an [...]

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List up to three careers mentioned in the paper that require a person to be well-schooled in both the basics of a science (e.g., biology, chemistry, etc.) and its complex particulars (e.g., cell biology, genetics, organic chemistry, etc.). Next, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook at www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm for more information on one [...]

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Barack Obama is set to accept the Democratic nomination on Thursday, August 28 — the 45th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Read an article in USA TODAY about Obama’s agenda for the country. Then, read King’s “Dream” speech (http://www.usconstitution.net/dream.html). Choose one excerpt from King’s speech that you think Obama should [...]

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Forensic science deals with the application of scientific knowledge to questions of civil and criminal law. Forensic science is used in fingerprinting, DNA analysis and many other types of investigations. Find an article in today’s News section related to a criminal investigation or court case. Next, divide a sheet of paper into two columns labeled [...]

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Imagine that you are a speechwriter for either John McCain or Barack Obama, and your next campaign pitch is aimed at voters 18-24. Look through the paper and jot down issues that are of particular importance to today’s young adults. Next, craft a speech that outlines how you plan to address these concerns in the [...]

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Almost 42 years after they played their final U.S. concert, the Beatles remain the most popular and influential rock group of all time. The group is still mentioned in the newspaper more often than many current entertainers. In small groups, identify one person from each section of USA TODAY who you think could be frequently [...]

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  Dear Miami-Dade Reading Teacher: Congratulations on your participation in USA TODAY’s Reading Program.  Below are some resources that will help you effectively leverage the program in your classroom. If you have any questions, issues or concerns,  please feel free to email Julie Parslow at jparslow@usatoday.com. Thank you for partnering with USA TODAY Education on this exciting new program. [...]

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No Boundaries 2010 Meet our contest winners for 2010 Students from Saddle Brook, NJ won first prize in the 2010 No Boundaries National STEM contest. Kristine, Elka, Jenna and Neil turned in a one-of-a-kind entry: an old-fashioned, black-and-white design portfolio consisting of 21 poster-size pages packed with photos and information about materials engineering. See photos below [...]

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