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Going beyond the robot
These discussion prompts cover topics related to materials science, magnetism, and biological adaptation and self-assembly.

SN 10: Scientists to Watch
Through the SN 10: Scientists to Watch list, this guide explores what it means to be a scientist and focuses on the plant-related work of two particular scientists on the list.
Behold the power of light
These discussion prompts cover chloropasts, chlorophyll, photosynthesis and related reactions, and solar cells.
Peering back at plants
Students will search the Science News archive for stories about photosynthesis and plant roots.
The molecular lives of plants
These questions focus on articles about two of the 2017 SN 10: Scientists to Watch. The scientists are studying how plant roots seek water and developing artificial photosynthesis.

Genes Foretell Flu Shot Response
This guide focuses on the connections between genes and the immune response. Students will explore flu vaccines, how they are made and how the body responds to them.
Catching the flu
Students will explore public data and information to learn more about how a flu vaccine is made and how the body responds to it.
Your body as watchdog
These discussion prompts focus on gene activity and analysis, the immune system and how vaccines work.
Flu shot response foretold
Students will answer questions about new research showing that the activity of a small number of genes can predict a young person's immune response to the flu vaccine.

Flex Time
This guide focuses on neurons, how they form connections and how those connections are important for learning.
How do neurons form connections?
Students will study prepared microscope slides and create model neurons to gain a better understanding of what neurons look like, how they connect and how learning changes these connections.
Using Science News to develop a research question and hypothesis
Students will use Science News as a resource for discovering a research question that interests them and developing a testable hypothesis.