Science and Current Events Connection

The Why Files is a neat site for exploring the science behind what is being reported in the news. On this site you can find these connections, a link to teacher/classroom activities, archived articles and more. The classroom activities are broken down by grade level and national science standards. What an easy way to find what you need.

These guys have a mission...it is not just for fun and they have been around since 1996.

The mission of The Why Files "is to explore the science, math and technology behind the news of the day, and to present those topics in a clear, accessible and accurate manner." The site mentions that they are based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and that they hope their work helps to explain the relationship between science and daily life.

Check out The Why Files.