We live in the age of information, 24-hour television news stations, news-talk radio, Internet news, cell phones, news magazines and the old reliable daily newspaper. This project will explore the gathering and processing of news – both print and broadcast – for public consumption. This curriculum is divided into three parts – in part 1, Exploring Journalism, youth will be introduced to different types of news, learn how news is packaged for print and broadcast, learn how newspapers and news programs pay the bills, and explore careers in journalism. In part 2, Writing the News, youth will apply what they have learned while developing and practicing skills needed to gather news and write news stories. Part 3, Advanced Journalism Topics, lets youth apply their journalism skills further as they study opinion pieces, photojournalism, and writing broadcast news. There are 69 learning activities to choose from.

Illinois State Goals & Learning Standards Addressed

• Goal #1A, B, C
• Goal #3A, B, C
• Goal #4A, B
• Goal #5A, B, C
• Goal #15D
• Goal #18B

Instructional Materials:

Includes one youth activity guide which also serves as a helper's guide. Materials are available on a loan basis only.