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Getting source savvy
Students will explore similarities and differences in how scientific research is reported in a journalistic article versus a primary research paper.
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.
Tracing tracks and guessing gaits
Students will use what they know about physics and human range of motion to analyze classmates’ trackways and infer how their classmates made the tracks.
Step into the shoes of a scientist studying ancient locomotion
These discussion prompts encourage students to apply their knowledge of experimental design.
Volcanoes, erupting now?
Students will review volcano monitoring data and learn how to use it to predict possible volcano behavior.
Asking for directions on Mars
Students will learn how to use an interactive online map of Mars and will identify features and make generalizations about Martian geography.
Radical protection
Students will analyze a graph from the Science News article "Parkinson's pathways."
Making a gut-brain connection
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Parkinson's pathways."
Martian water challenge
Students will use common materials to design, build and test their own water purification system.
Pucker up
Students will analyze the amount of a chemical in a dietary supplement.
Corporeal connections
These discussion prompts ask students to define key science terms relating to immunology and organ physiology, and explore the history of organ transplantation.
Making transplants last
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Transplant tolerance."