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Science In The News

Science In The News

The modern world is filled with important scientific and environmental issue and events ranging from cloning to global warming. To remain educated and informed, it is critical that citizens follow these issues and events through various forms of media.

Science NewsThroughout the semester, I expect my kids to engage in this critical thinking by examining science in the news.  This gets them used to how science is portrayed in the media and hopefully exposes them to some of the bias out there so they can learn to think for themselves. I use articles that relate to the current topic to show my students that what we are learning has applicability outside the classroom.

If you want to increase scientific literacy and provide applicability, then get your students to read current science publications. There are many sites where you can obtain other relevant articles like Scientific American, your local newspaper, google news, etc. However, if you’re looking for an easy way to stay updated, I also review and post interesting articles here so please check back often for new articles which will be posted at the top of the page. All other articles can be found below.

How do I assess you ask? I have a very simple rubric which I give my students. It clearly outlines the expectations of the task as well as how they will be marked. Click Here to download your Science In The News Assignment.


Recent Additions

Why did the diving pool turn green at the Olympics?

Our oceans aren’t just rising – they’re accelerating, and that’s even worse – ScienceAlert

Changing opinions on climate change, from a CNN Meteorologist – CNN.com

Why the knuckleball takes such a knucklehead path

Current coral bleaching event is the longest known

Traveling to Mars with Immortal Plasma Rockets

Explainer: What are gravitational waves?

The FDA just approved genetically modified mosquitoes to fight Zika in Florida

Physicists have finally solved a key mystery in how hydrogen bonding works

Biology/Health

Why did the diving pool turn green at the Olympics?

The FDA just approved genetically modified mosquitoes to fight Zika in Florida

Muscle Molecule Spurs Fat Cells to Slim Down

10 Reasons to give up diet soda

Scientists Discover the Reason We Need Sleep

Impactful Distraction – Driving while distracted

The Scientific Secret of Fluffy Pancakes

Talking on cell while turning left risky, experts say

The Physics of Fred Flintstone’s Flaming Feet

Injecting Life-Saving Oxygen Into a Vein

Salt rules ‘would cut heart disease’

Sleepless children more likely to suffer from heart disease: Study

Health Effects of Energy Drinks on Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults

Brain freeze explained: Why ice cream causes headaches

Site of Inhibitory Action of Cocaine on Cellular Respiration

3-D Printed Windpipe Gives Infant Breath of Life

 

Click Here to download your Science In The News Assignment

 

Space

Traveling to Mars with Immortal Plasma Rockets

Physics

Explainer: What are gravitational waves?

Why the knuckleball takes such a knucklehead path

Physicists have finally solved a key mystery in how hydrogen bonding works

Unveiling the secrets of antimatter

Environment

Our oceans aren’t just rising – they’re accelerating, and that’s even worse – ScienceAlert

Changing opinions on climate change, from a CNN Meteorologist – CNN.com

Current coral bleaching event is the longest known

Chemistry

Why did the diving pool turn green at the Olympics?

Physicists have finally solved a key mystery in how hydrogen bonding works

Chemistry behind the ‘blue man’ unlocked

 

Click Here to download your Science In The News Assignment

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