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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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Sad Last Stand of the Woolly Mammoth

SCIENCE A new study indicates a small breeding population may have doomed the last woolly mammoths, a theory that could change how we think about conservation efforts today. (Christian Science Monitor) Should we resurrect the woollies? How would we maintain the genetic diversity that is crucial to healthy populations? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit, including today’s … Continue reading Sad Last Stand of the Woolly Mammoth

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Pluto: Name that Planet

SCIENCE Princess Leia! Octavia Butler! RIPLEY! The International Astronomical Union has approved themes submitted by NASA’s New Horizons team for naming surface features on Pluto and its moons. Gallifrey! Spock! Mordor! (NASA) How did NASA set its horizons on our favorite dwarf planet? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Note to teachers: You’ll definitely want … Continue reading Pluto: Name that Planet

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Crystal Caves Hold Long-Dormant Life

SCIENCE Scientists have extracted long-dormant microbes from inside the famous giant crystals of the Naica mountain caves in Mexico—and revived them. (BBC) Where else have ancient microbes been found? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit, including a link to today’s simple MapMaker Interactive map. Discussion Ideas Scientists are excited about the extremophile microbes just discovered at the … Continue reading Crystal Caves Hold Long-Dormant Life

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Supernova Baby Pictures

SCIENCE New observations represent the most complete image of a supernova’s immediate aftermath.  (Washington Post and Ars Technica) Learn a little about supernovas with our introductory resource. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas New research details the immediate aftermath of a supernova. What is a supernova? A supernova is the sudden, bright explosion of a … Continue reading Supernova Baby Pictures

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Your Tooth Enamel Might Have Started As Fish Scales

SCIENCE Your pearly white smile has a fishy origin story. And no, we’re not referring to your overuse of tooth whitening products. Actual fish were involved, millions of years ago. (Popular Science) How do teeth help identify people’s origins? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The Popular Science article says enamel is only found in … Continue reading Your Tooth Enamel Might Have Started As Fish Scales

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