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From astronomy to zoology, science is always in the news and making headlines. Use our study guides to help bring these interdisciplinary issues to class.

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New Discovery Solves a Mystery of Stonehenge

SCIENCE New findings have shed light on how some of Stonehenge’s monoliths were extracted and transported. (Nat Geo News) Use our resources to learn more about stone quarries, or test yourself on your knowledge of Stonehenge with today’s 5-question Quick Quiz. Teachers, scroll down for a short list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit, including today’s quick quiz and MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas … Continue reading New Discovery Solves a Mystery of Stonehenge

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How a 5-Ounce Bird Stores 10,000 Maps in its Head

SCIENCE It’s nutcracker season! As we begin December, the Clark’s nutcracker has stored up to 20,000 treasure maps in its 5-ounce birdbrain. And the maps are accurate, detailed, and instantly retrievable. (Nat Geo Phenomena blog) How do nutcrackers navigate? Use our resources to find out. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The Robert Krulwich blog … Continue reading How a 5-Ounce Bird Stores 10,000 Maps in its Head

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100 Years Later, Einstein’s Theory Tested by Satellites

SCIENCE It’s a total fluke. No one was thinking about making the most precise test yet of general relativity when the European Space Agency sent a pair of satellites into orbit last year. But a botched launch put them in perfect position to test Einstein’s century-old theory. (Guardian) Use our resources to learn a little about the man behind general relativity. Teachers, scroll down for … Continue reading 100 Years Later, Einstein’s Theory Tested by Satellites

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Creature Feature, Current Event Connection

Meet the Coywolf

SCIENCE It is rare for a new animal species to emerge in front of scientists’ eyes. But this seems to be happening in eastern North America. (The Economist) Use our resources to learn more about coywolves. Discussion Ideas The Economist article makes a case that the so-called coywolf is “greater than the sum of its parts.” Its parts include the DNA from three distinct species. … Continue reading Meet the Coywolf

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The Scientists Who Pee Plutonium

SCIENCE Members of the exclusive UPPU Club lived and breathed radiation . . . literally. (War is Boring) See the club’s group project here. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The short essay never explains how the exclusive UPPU club got its name. What do you think? Pu is the chemical symbol of the element … Continue reading The Scientists Who Pee Plutonium

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