Students are encouraged to read articles from a variety of different sources to learn about scientists conducting research in the world. After reading the article, watching a video or listening to a podcast, students are asked to summarize the article using this template. Students can share the template with Ropa or, if they want to expand their scientific skills further, can choose to share the article they read with the class verbally and be available to answer questions from their peers. Links to articles, videos and podcasts are provided below.
POD CASTS
Hidden Brain (NPR) - Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior.
Star Talk - Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, co-hosts with celebrities & scientists.
60 Second Science - a series of 1 minute video shorts created to inspire to explore the natural world together.
MAGAZINES & WEBSITE