Science News Report
For a total of 20 points, read the article thoroughly, then complete the Science News format below. The write-up should:
- include the titles of each of the catogories of information (-2 points if missing)
- be written neatly or typed
- include the article (or a copy of the article) attached to the back (-5 points if missing)
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Date Read:
Title: Author: Source: Publication Date: |
Look closely at the article and its source to
identify each of these pieces of information.
If a piece of information is missing from the
article, write "n/a" for "not available".
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| Topic: |
Write the topic that the article falls into.
For example, volcanoes, rocks, plate tectonics, other.
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| Synopsis: |
Write 1-3 sentences that summarize the entire article.
The sentences should be succinct, providing an overview
of what the article is about.
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| Brief Notes: |
Write down the main ideas presented in the article.
This should be in the form of a graphic organizer,
outline, or other note-taking format. Remember to
abbreviate!
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| Key Words/Terms: |
As you read the article identify 6-10 scientific
terms that are directly related to the topic.
List these terms and their definitions.
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| Questions: |
Write one relevant question that the article did not
answer. This should be something that
you wondered about or something that
you would like to learn more about. You do
not have to answer the question.
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| Parent/Guardian Question: |
Have your parent/guardian read the article and
come up with one question that they would like
to have answered.
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