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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.