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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.

Seeking next-gen batteries

Based on the Science News article "Charging the future," these questions focus on battery design, how lithium-ion batteries compare with newer types and the nature of experimental design.

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.

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.

Alarm bells for planet Earth

Students can search the Science News archive for the earliest stories on climate change and for techniques to combat it.

Heating up

These questions focus on observations about Earth's surface temperature over time and reasons behind the changing climate.

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."