Newscaster+Science

=Newscaster - Science in the News=

Find an article that relates to one of the topics you are studying this year in science.

 * Earth Science/ Geology
 * Electricity and Magnetism
 * Waves, Light and Sound
 * Astronomy
 * Newton's Laws of Motion and basic Physics

Starting points might be:

 * [|National Geographic]
 * [|Discover]
 * [|Discovery]
 * [|Science News]
 * [|NY Times]
 * [|BBC]
 * [|Boston Globe]

Explain the basic science behind the finding or event that is discussed in your article.
You may need to discuss the article with Ms. Wooten or Mr. Weiss for more clarification.

Determine the social relevance or implications of your article.

 * 1) Why does this event/ finding matter to society?
 * 2) What might be the social implications/ costs/ effects of this event/finding?
 * 3) What new questions arise because of this event/ finding?