SuperScience articles from September 2008

SuperScience archives from September 2008

Bird man.(PHYSICAL SCIENCE)(Yves Rossy's jet-powered wings)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a human jet! Yves Rossy recently became the first person to fly with jet-powered wings on his back. Rossy began his record-breaking flight by jumping from an airplane above Switzerland over the Alps mountain...

Flight risk.(LIFE SCIENCE)(habitats for monarch butterflies)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... This month, millions of monarch butterflies took off on a 4,828 kilometer (3,000 mile)--long trip. Each fall, these butterflies go on a two-month flight to Mexico, where they spend the winter. But scientists say that disappearing forests are...

Chemistry whiz.(PHYSICAL SCIENCE)(Anshul Samar's Elementeo)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fourteen -year-old Anshul Samar has created a fun new way to learn chemistry. Anshul invented a card game called Elementeo. Elementeo is similar to the Pokemon trading card game. Each card has special powers that let...

Listening in.(EARTH SCIENCE)(wind speed in hurricanes)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... For years, scientists have flown into hurricanes to measure wind speeds. If the winds are very strong, officials tell people living nearby to evacuate. But flying into hurricanes is dangerous. Scientists have created a safer way to measure...

The case of the stolen statue: this month, learn about chemical change.(science mystery)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Read the pray below. Then, use the materials listed at the end to solve the mystery. Characters Narrator Sheriff Smith Martin Ms. Annie Fox Jane Lawyer 2 Judge Mr. Sam Moore Lawyer 1...

Pet's best friend: meet a 10-year-old who helps give medical care to animals.(life science)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Courtney Oliver had wanted to work in a veterinarian's office for as long as she can remember. The l0-year-old had often joined her mother in taking her family's pet dogs and hamsters to the vet. "It always bugged me...

Pet clinic: can you use the medical records below to decide how to treat the featured animals?(hands-on)
September 1, 2008... You'll Need Pencil Paper THINK: What types of questions does your doctor ask you when you are sick? How does this information help the doctor determine what is wrong? PREDICT: Pretend you are a veterinarian. How would you...

Cool science jobs.(careers)(video game designer)(Interview)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Who: Adam Levesque Job: Video Game Designer What is a video game designer? A video game designer determines how a video game is going to work. This includes everything from the tasks a player will...

Drilling into a danger zone: scientists bore deep into Earth to find out how earthquakes occur.(earth science)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] California is known for its earthquakes. Scientists recently announced that there is a 99.7 percent chance that a major earthquake will strike the state in the next 30 years. The shaking could result in millions of...

Rock detective: can you identify different types of faults?(hands-on)
September 1, 2008... THINK: What would you see if you drilled a hole through a sandwich? PREDICT: Faults are large cracks in huge chunks of rock. When rocks on either side of a fault move past one another, an earthquake occurs. The rocks on a fault can move...

Mystery photo.(the Back Page)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... WHAT'S PICTURED IN THE MAGNIFYING LENS? TO FIND OUT, USE THESE HINTS (PLUS A DICTIONARY OR THE INTERNET). 1. It is cold-blooded: It can't produce its own body heat. 2. It is a reptile. Most live on land, and feed mostly on plants. ...

You asked.(the Back Page)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Q: How and why do we cry? A : Tears are created by groups of cells called glands in your upper eyelids. The salty liquid protects your eyes by keeping them clean and moist. But when you feel strong emotions, the...

Welcome back!(Editorial)
September 1, 2008... Welcome to a new school year! As always, this year SuperScience aims to inspire your students to explore science and nature. Look on page 6 to read an exciting story about a 10-year-old who is trained as a veterinary assistant. You'll learn...

Scavenger hunt.(READING COMPREHENSION CRITICAL-THINKING SKILLS)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Search the magazine to find the answer to part A of each question. Then search your brain to find the answer to part B! 1 a: How do scientists normally measure the wind speeds in hurricanes? b: Why is it important for scientists to...

No-sweat bubble test.(READING COMPREHENSION)(earthquakes and geology)(Brief article)
September 1, 2008... Directions: Read each question below, and then use the article "Drilling Into a Danger Zone" (pp. 12-14) to determine the best answer, fill in the correct bubble completely. 1. A geologist is a scientist who studies: (A) weather ...