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Students will use a PhET Interactive Simulation to understand the definitions, similarities and differences of elements, ions and isotopes. Then students will explore the Science News journalism archive to find current science research examples that apply these concepts.

Students will test insects' nutrient compositions and compare that data with similar data from conventional snack foods.

Students will learn how interactions among the protons and neutrons in the atomic nucleus affect the properties and stability of chemical elements, and how these properties could inform the creation of future elements.

Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "Kilauea curiosities."

After watching videos about the periodic table, students will identify general patterns in the table.

These discussion prompts encourage students to think about the principles and purposes of scientific models in all areas of science and engineering.

Students will answer questions based on the Science News article "The periodic table turns 150."

Students will define key science vocabulary to better understand the concepts covered in Science News' Top 10 science stories of 2018.

Students will work in groups to analyze one of Science News' Top 10 science stories of 2018.

Students will use common materials to design, build and test their own water purification system.

Students will analyze the amount of a chemical in a dietary supplement.

These discussion prompts cover the major types of vitamins and their sources, and how vitamin levels impact health.