Physical Science
We summarize the week's scientific breakthroughs every Thursday.
- Earth
Assessing the age of Earth’s core
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Earth's inner core is relatively young."
- Physics
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.
- Life
Step into the shoes of a scientist studying ancient locomotion
These discussion prompts encourage students to apply their knowledge of experimental design.
- Life
Following an ancient path
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Robot re-creates a tetrapod's moves."
- Earth
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.
- Earth
Zooming in on the Kilauea volcano
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Kilauea curiosities."
- Chemistry
Now trending, the Periodic Table
After watching videos about the periodic table, students will identify general patterns in the table.
- Chemistry
Go beyond Mendeleev’s model
These discussion prompts encourage students to think about the principles and purposes of scientific models in all areas of science and engineering.
- Chemistry
Getting to know the periodic table
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "The periodic table turns 150."
- Earth
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.
- Health & Medicine
Understanding science’s impact
Students will work in groups to analyze one of Science News' Top 10 science stories of 2018.
- Chemistry
Martian water challenge
Students will use common materials to design, build and test their own water purification system.
