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.
Throughout 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
