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Battle the plankton blooms
These discussion prompts ask students to design a strategy for minimizing or mitigating the effects of Arctic phytoplankton blooms for one group of people.
Explore volcanic eruptions, and their devastating aftermath
These discussion prompts explore volcanic explosivity and collapse, the ecosystem and health effects of eruptions and how to keep people safe during natural disasters.
2018 Year in Review
This guide reviews the biggest science stories of 2018, as reported by Science News.
Build your science knowledge
Students will define key science vocabulary to better understand the concepts covered in Science News' Top 10 science stories of 2018.
Understanding science’s impact
Students will work in groups to analyze one of Science News' Top 10 science stories of 2018.
Parkinson’s Pathways
This guide explores research into the role that the gut may play in Parkinson's disease.
Radical protection
Students will analyze a graph from the Science News article "Parkinson's pathways."
Navigate neuroscience
Students will use resources beyond the article to answer more detailed questions on neuroscience, biochemistry and microbiology.
Making a gut-brain connection
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Parkinson's pathways."
Tainted Supplements Flood the Market
This guide explores dietary supplements available in the United States and the regulations surrounding them.
Get to know your vitamins
These discussion prompts cover the major types of vitamins and their sources, and how vitamin levels impact health.
Evaluating wellness claims
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Tainted supplements flood the market."