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The spy in your pocket
Students will answer questions about how smartphone apps could be used to spy on people and how such spying might be prevented.
Who are the SN 10 scientists?
In this activity, students will gain a better understanding of the character traits, personal qualities and career paths of the SN 10 scientists through a Jeopardy!-like game.
Using Science News to develop a research question and hypothesis
Students will use Science News as a resource for discovering a research question that interests them and developing a testable hypothesis.
Surveying student research
Students can search the Science News archive for stories about student research at the International Science and Engineering Fair, ISEF.
A lesson in lipids
These discussion prompts ask students to think in more detail about lipids, their hydrogenation and related scientific areas.
Search for stories on trans fats
Students will search the Science News archive for additional articles related to trans fats.
Trans fat ban as public health experiment
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Data back ban of artificial trans fats," with a special focus on data collected and analyzed by researchers.
Analyze the climate change data
Students will work in groups to explore available data and research various aspects of climate change and then present their findings to the class.

Data Back Ban of Artificial Trans Fats
After reading about the results of a ban on trans fats, students can explore the nature of lipids in greater detail, including analyzing foods for the presence of fats.

2016 Shattered Earth’s Heat Record
This guide focuses on the Earth's record temperatures and the bigger issue of climate change, including its worldwide and species-wide effects.

Making Waves
This guide focuses on one big discovery in 2016 (the detection of gravitational waves) and one hot topic (the challenges in developing and embracing self-driving cars).