Understanding science’s impact
Students will work in groups to analyze one of Science News' Top 10 science stories of 2018.
Educator Guide: 2018 Year in Review
Hurricane Florence, seen here bearing down on the southeastern United States on September 12, dumped up to 91 centimeters of rain in some places, making it the wettest storm on record to hit the Carolinas.
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About this guide
Use this Guide to review the biggest science stories of 2018, as reported by Science News. Topics covered include human-caused climate change, the controversial birth of the first gene-edited babies and newfound evidence for a lake on Mars.
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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.
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.
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