Follow these simple steps to make an A!
1) Summarize the article in 5-7 sentences (i.e. What is the article about?)
2) How does this affect us? (1 sentence min.)
3) Why is this important? (1 sentence min.)
4) How is this science related? (1 sentence min.)
5) Pick a science word and write its definition. Use a dictionary or www.dictionary.com
6) Draw a picture!
7) Make sure to include your source. i.e. Where did you get your information from? website url, magazine title and date, newspaper title and date
Choose ONE of the articles to read below, read it, then follow the rubric for composing a science article:
1. Types of renewable energy
1. Types of renewable energy
2. How Things Work: Solar cells
3. Issue Overview: Solar energy
4. Ten interesting things about energy
5. How human waste could power global agriculture
6. Eight exciting energy alternatives for the future
7. Consumer Reports Survey Finds Most Americans Want More Renewable Energy
8. Generating energy from the wind
