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The effects of ocean acidification
These questions explore past articles about ocean acidification in the Science News archive.
Science News as research inspiration
Students will discuss the scientific details that are left out of short news reports and explore how these brief reports can lead to ideas for original research.
Short but sound science
Students will answer questions based on a series of brief news items, including describing how each demonstrates sound scientific inquiry.
Our changing planet
These discussion prompts cover radiant energy coming to and from Earth, the effects of global warming on the land, ocean, atmosphere and on species, and possible methods of averting or adapting to climate change.
Heating up
These questions focus on observations about Earth's surface temperature over time and reasons behind the changing climate.
Research in Brief
This research-focused guide is inspired by the International Science and Engineering Fair, or ISEF, the world's largest international pre-college science competition.
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.
Diving in to coral research
Students will search the Science News archives for stories related to coral reef science and coral bleaching.
Saving the world’s coral reefs
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Rebuilding reefs."
Rebuilding Reefs
In this guide, students will explore how scientists are working to save coral reefs, which are under threat because of climate change and other human-related activities.