Science In The News
Format
1. Blue or black ink or typed
2. At the top, include the article title, periodical name (ex. Marin Independent Journal), author's name and date of article.
3. Have the 4 sections:
A. Summary
B. Science Fields: Pick 2 science fields and in complete sentences explain the field and why that type of scientist would be interested in the article.
C. Opinions: Write 2 opinions about the topic.
D. Wonders: Write 2 sentences about what the topic made you wonder or curious about.
4. Attach a hard copy of the article.
Scoring Guide (25 points)
Extra Credit
Bring in a picture that is relevant to your article, but from a different source.
Make a Google presentation about your topic in addition to the write-up. Share your presentation with me, [email protected]. This will make it easier to do multiple presentations if they are on my site.
There are many periodicals you can use to find an appropriate science article, including: newspapers, the internet or science magazines.
Science News Website for Kids
Newsela - look for science articles; can search this by reading level too!
Science News - kids portal
National Geographics for Kids - be sure to pick a science article! Ask yourself would this be better in Ms. Newburn's class or Core?
Eureka Science for kids - news portal
Newsela
General Science in the news sites
Science Daily
NASA Science News
New York Times - Science page
Science Fields
Need to find the name of a science field? Here is a list of science fields. Sorry, but it's not searchable. You'll have to scan the list for something relevant.
1. Blue or black ink or typed
2. At the top, include the article title, periodical name (ex. Marin Independent Journal), author's name and date of article.
3. Have the 4 sections:
A. Summary
B. Science Fields: Pick 2 science fields and in complete sentences explain the field and why that type of scientist would be interested in the article.
C. Opinions: Write 2 opinions about the topic.
D. Wonders: Write 2 sentences about what the topic made you wonder or curious about.
4. Attach a hard copy of the article.
Scoring Guide (25 points)
- Proper format - including article title, periodical name & date of article; sections clearly labeled; typed or blue or black ink (2 points)
- Article attached: staple or paperclip the article to your paper (2 points)
- Part A: Summary - Article is summarized in your own words. You know the meaning of the science vocabulary or other words in your summary. No opinions given. (11 points)
- Part B: Science Fields - 2 relevant field with a sentence explaining each and why someone from that field would be interested in the article. (3 points/field = 6 points)
- Part C: Opinions - Write 2 opinions about the topic in complete sentence. Do not talk about if you thought the article was interesting or boring. (2 points)
- Part D: Wonders - Write 2 "wonders" about the topic in complete sentences. (2 point)
Extra Credit
Bring in a picture that is relevant to your article, but from a different source.
Make a Google presentation about your topic in addition to the write-up. Share your presentation with me, [email protected]. This will make it easier to do multiple presentations if they are on my site.
There are many periodicals you can use to find an appropriate science article, including: newspapers, the internet or science magazines.
Science News Website for Kids
Newsela - look for science articles; can search this by reading level too!
Science News - kids portal
National Geographics for Kids - be sure to pick a science article! Ask yourself would this be better in Ms. Newburn's class or Core?
Eureka Science for kids - news portal
Newsela
General Science in the news sites
Science Daily
NASA Science News
New York Times - Science page
Science Fields
Need to find the name of a science field? Here is a list of science fields. Sorry, but it's not searchable. You'll have to scan the list for something relevant.
