October 2019 Issue – Articles, Activities, and Videos

Earth Science

Back to the Moon!

Reading Level:940L, 630L

Earth Science

Reading Level:940L, 630L

The U.S. prepares to return to the moon—50 years after astronauts first landed there

Videos (1)

Skills Sheets (2)

Lesson Plan (2)

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Debates

Debate: Should Astronauts Return to the Moon?

Debates

Social Studies Connection: What's your opinion? Go online to cast your vote in this debate.

Life Science

Lionfish Invasion

Reading Level:920L, 650L

Life Science

Reading Level:920L, 650L

Experts team up to protect coastal waters from a fearsome fish

Videos (1)

Skills Sheets (3)

Games (1)

Lesson Plan (2)

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Physical Science

Extreme Candy

Reading Level:920L, 620L

Physical Science

Reading Level:920L, 620L

The chemistry behind your favorite Halloween sweets

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Skills Sheets (4)

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Life Science

Is This Monster Real?

Reading Level:800L, 770L

Life Science

Reading Level:800L, 770L

A scientist sets out to investigate a legendary hairy beast

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Skills Sheets (3)

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Engineering

Almost Human

Engineering

Read a short science news article about building lifelike robots.

Life Science

Odd Creature

Life Science

Read a short science news article about an unusual arachnid adaptation.

Physical Science

Poop Plastic

Physical Science

Read a short science news article with a line graph about microplastic found in poop.

Scientific Inquiry

Explain This!

Scientific Inquiry

Constructing Explanations: Analyze a photo of an intriguing natural phenomenon.

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Slideshows (1)

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