Current+Science


 * A level assignments** require you to apply your understanding of concepts in our current unit to current events in science. Below are links to science current event resources. The first 2 are widget feeds from popular websites. The others are direct links to science current event sites.

**First brainstorm ideas from the unit resources page. Then search using any of the resources below.**

How you are graded for a current science assignment!

An alternative to a Current Science Assignment is a Science Cover Page.


 * ~ Scroll through these feeds for Ideas. You may have to collapse the ads. ||
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@http://sciencenow.sciencemag.org/ [|http://www.nytimes.com]  [|http://www.msnbc.msn.com]  [|http://www.sciencedaily.com]  [|http://www.time.com]  [|http://www.sciam.com]  [|http://esciencenews.com]  [|http://www.discovermagazine.com]  [|http://www.livescience.com]

A Level Current Science Assignment - If you choose this assignment please do the following either in writing, or as a glog, news brochure, or your own original podcast (simulated newscast created with garageband on the mac or audacity- a free download for windows) Describe the Topic: 1. Title of article or podcast episode: Title of magazine, newspaper, journal, or producer: Author: Date of article:  **3-2-1**: Tell me 3 things you learned, 2 questions you still have, and 1 thing cool about the episode or article.

2. Title of article or podcast episode: Title of magazine, newspaper, journal, or producer: Author: Date of article:  **3-2-1**: Tell me 3 things you learned, 2 questions you still have, and 1 thing cool about the episode or article.

 3. Write a paragraph describing an opinion you have on the topic. Make sure you refer to at least 3 pieces of information from the reports you examined.