100 Ways to Use the Newspaper
-Science-

31. Many things around the home need electricity to work. Scan the newspaper to find as many things as you can that need electricity. How many are in your home?

32. Cut out newspaper pictures of different forms of weather. Label them as clouds, storms, rain, snow, etc.

33. Follow the weather forecast for several weeks using the weather section in your newspaper. Try to find news articles about the effects of weather on your local area.

34. Find pictures in your newspaper that would create a healthy meal. Cut out the pictures and paste them onto a paper plate.

35. Scan the newspaper and cut out ten things that can be dangerous if used incorrectly such as knives, spray cans, tools, etc.

36. Create a notebook called “Advances in Science.” Place articles into the notebook as you find them.

37. Keep a collection of newspaper articles that discuss a local health problem. Determine the most significant health problems for your community.

38. Find articles about potentially dangerous household substances, such as bathroom cleaners, drain openers, over-the-counter medications, etc. List the antidote needed if an accidental ingestion or overdose occurred.

39. Make a poster from pictures, advertisements and articles that show how machines help people do different kinds of work.

40. Using your newspaper, collect product and service advertisements of things that were not available 30 years ago. Discuss the scientific advancements that have made these new products available to the public.