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Fungi are the next green chemistry champs
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article “The next champs of green chemistry.”
Career share and compare
These discussion prompts encourage students to discuss and compare the work and background of two SN 10 scientists to explore the varied paths to becoming a successful researcher.
Collaborate with an SN 10 Scientist
With inspiration from the SN 10 scientists, students will explore how their own interests combined with collaboration with a partner can lead to a specific science research question.
Digital circuit design
Students will practice designing an integrated circuit that can accomplish a simple task. The activity will help students understand that digital circuits are composed of logic gates made up of transistors.
Many Moore transistors?
After watching a video about transistors, your class can use these discussion prompts to analyze transistor technology and predict future trends in computer processing.
Pushing computers to the limit
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article “Computer chip milestone reached.”
Your nose is running
Students will practice making predictions and drawing conclusions. The activity will help students understand how infections spread, especially among organisms living in close proximity.
News you can trust?
Students will develop their critical thinking skills by evaluating and rating the trustworthiness of an article and will practice presentation skills by sharing the information with the class.
How you find and share news in your life
After asking students where they get their news and how they share it, these discussion prompts explore characteristics of a story that can provide clues to its quality and credibility.
Evaluating measles news
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Measles erases immune memory."
Chirpy jerky
Students will test insects' nutrient compositions and compare that data with similar data from conventional snack foods.
Step into the shoes of an insect farmer
These discussion prompts ask students to design solutions to problems insect farmers might face and think through the implementation and potential consequences of those solutions.