Biology

Spotting an Insect Invader

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Biology
Lexile® measure:1090L, 780L

How one student’s science project alerted officials to the spread of a damaging pest in the U.S.

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Earth Science Chemistry

Historic Climate Discovery

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Earth Science Chemistry
Lexile® measure:1080L, 720L

Eunice Foote pinpointed a major cause of climate change—more than 160 years ago

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Earth Science Biology

A Clone to the Rescue!

Lexile® measure:1060L, 760L
Earth Science Biology
Lexile® measure:1060L, 760L

Scientists have successfully cloned a black-footed ferret, which may help save the species

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Chemistry

Name That Element!

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Chemistry
Lexile® measure:920L, 600L

Which element cushions the impact of car crashes, gives plants their leafy-green color, and adds a twist to a frozen snack? Follow these five clues to find out. Then show what you know about the periodic table.

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Engineering Cool STEM Jobs

Turbine Technician

Engineering Cool STEM Jobs

How Jessica Kilroy uses her rock climbing skills to keep wind turbines spinning

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Gross Out

Mummified Bird

Gross Out

Read a gross science article about a preserved parrot.

What in the World?

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

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Earth Science

Trash Removal

Earth Science

Read a short science news article with a graph about ocean plastic pollution.

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Physics

Rain in the Desert

Physics

Read a short science news article with about making rain.

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Engineering

Gecko Grip

Engineering

Read a short science news article about a material based on gecko feet.

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Engineering

Solar-Powered Cart

Engineering

Read a short science news article about a student engineering project.

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Earth Science

Building a Better World

Earth Science

Read a short science news article about tackling climate change with a graph about climate attitudes..

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Biology

Sloth Bridge

Biology

Read a short science news article about rope bridges for wildlife.

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Numbers in the News: Earth Day

Earth Day takes place every April 22. Learn more about the planet we call home—and why it needs protecting.

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