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Read the Newsela article, "LIGO finds gravitational waves; Einstein's theory proven correct," and listen to the NPR podcast, "As Black Holes Collide, Scientists Detect Gravitational Waves." What is the main idea of the article and the podcast? What questions do you have about gravitational waves or their implications? Respond to at least two other student entries. Interested in learning more about gravitational waves ? Try these links... LIGO Website- What are Gravitations Waves? Einstein Online Website- Gravitational Waves Scientific American "Gravitational Waves: 6 Cosmic Questions They Can Tackle" LA Times article "Road to the discovery of gravitational waves was riddled with doubt"
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Read the Newsela article. Do you think it is fair for colleges to accept students to their university based on how kind they are? Why or why not? What would be a fair way to assess how kind a person is if you were in charge of admissions? Make sure you respond to the prompt and cite evidence from the article. Also, please remember to respond to at least two other student entries.
Read the pro/con article about nuclear energy to limit greenhouse gases. Write a brief response to explain which of the two articles makes a weaker argument. Give two or three examples of the kinds of details the author would need to provide in his article to strengthen the current argument. Respond to at least two other student entries.
Read the Newsela article on the Flint, Michigan water crisis. Next, watch the PBS video on the poison water affecting kids. What is the government’s responsibility when it comes to providing safe drinking water? Answer the question using evidence from the article and/or video. Please respond to at least two other student entries.
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AuthorHello! My name is Mrs. Chenu and I'm a 4th grade teacher at Eagle Rock Elementary Gifted and High Ability Magnet. Archives
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