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Question 1. What is the main idea discussed in the news story?

In other words, what is the key concept or thesis being examined in the news story?

Question 2. Explain your prior and desired knowledge regarding the main idea in your news story.

What do you already know about the topic? Do you have personal experience with the topic? What else would you like to know about it?

Question 3. Can you Identify a scientific approach the scientist(s) used to research the topic?

Consider the way the topic was studied or how evidence was collected. Consult your article for this information. You do not need to conduct outside research.

Question 4. Can you finalize a research question related to the main idea in the news story?

Question 5. Can you Propose a hypothesis based on the finalized research question?

Ensure the hypothesis is directly related to the finalized research question and is testable and falsifiable.

Question 6. Can you explain how your personal beliefs, assumptions, and values influenced how you approached writing your hypothesis?

Think about your preexisting opinions and knowledge about the topic. How might they have affected the focus of your hypothesis?

Question 7. What is one major natural science development that has impacted how the topic was or may be studied?

In other words, what advancements or events have changed how scientists research your topic?

Question 8. Can you Illustrate the contributions of a scientist (or group of scientists) involved in the major development relevant to your topic?

You might consider the scientist's motivations to study the topic, the challenges they encountered, or how their research changed how we think about the topic.

How can an ethical issue impact research on this topic?

Some examples of ethical issues in science include bias in research, the impact of politics on science, research funding sources, objectivity in science, or the spread of scientific misinformation.

How does viewing the world through a scientific lens may influence your personal life?

In other words, how might applying scientific inquiry skills to your daily experiences help you better understand them or take action?

How can a more scientifically informed citizen may affect your relationship with your community?

Think about challenges or opportunities in your community. How might being more scientifically literate benefit your community?

How can a more scientifically informed citizen help you understand contemporary global issues?

Consider how being scientifically literate could influence how you approach current challenges or questions, even outside the sciences.