Science in the News

Find one Science related article from a reputable website. Read the following prompts and construct a well written, two paragraph response. You have until the end of the class period to complete the assignment. A. Write a 6-12 sentence summary of the article. What is the author trying to convey to the reader? B. Choose one or more of the following topics to construct your second paragraph: a. How does the science apply to you? For example, if the article is about earthquakes, how does this apply to your life? Have you ever experienced an earthquake? Etc. . . b. Is this a scientific topic you are interested in? What did you know about the topic prior to reading the article? What are some new pieces of information learned? What would you like to know more about this topic? Is this an area you can see yourself studying in High School, College or a potential career? c. Clearly state you opinion on the subject matter. Be sure to include examples, quotes and/or expert opnions on the topic. d. You may also choose one of the following openers: i. Is this biased? ii. How will this impact the future? iii. I was surprised when/angry about/satisfied with/moved by/incredulous at. . . iv. I wish. . . v. I didnt agree with. . . vi. I understood. . . vii. I did not understand. . . viii. I was struck by/interested in/convinced by this passage, . . . .