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Explore genetic engineering’s legacy
These discussion prompts explore how genetic engineering has been used in medicine, agriculture and basic research.
Getting source savvy
Students will explore similarities and differences in how scientific research is reported in a journalistic article versus a primary research paper.
Move into a hermit crab’s shell
These discussion prompts connect concepts including energy, competition, adaptation, speciation, natural selection and chemical and physical changes to a real-world example.
Step into the shoes of a scientist studying ancient locomotion
These discussion prompts encourage students to apply their knowledge of experimental design.
Following an ancient path
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Robot re-creates a tetrapod's moves."
Zooming in on the Kilauea volcano
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Kilauea curiosities."
DNA fingerprinting
In this activity, students will analyze simulated DNA data from different people to understand how such data can be interpreted and applied.
All about genes
These discussion prompts examine student knowledge of DNA and genes, and then explore DNA sequencing and gene therapy.
The human genome reviewed
Students will explore and compare articles about genomes in general, and the human genome in particular.
The stories in your DNA
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "An open book."
The truth behind animal brawls
Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Fight like an animal."
Dino discoveries add up
From feathers to extinction, there's a lot to learn about dinosaurs in the Science News archive.