The Octopus Decoded – Science World Magazine May 2016
Scientists recently deciphered the entire genetic sequence of the octopus. This article discusses DNA, and explores how the octopus’s genetic makeup may explain its alien-like looks, uncanny intelligence, and shape-shifting abilities. Access this very interesting article at the following link. Click on the red PDF icon to view the PDF version of the magazine.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=114796773&site=ehost-live
From Farm to Trash and Food Waste at a Glance – Junior Scholastic Magazine May 2016
These articles investigate the issue of wasted food – food that ends up in landfills rather than on tables. The problem, the consequences, and possible solutions are discussed. Would be a good prompt for a class inquiry into the issue locally, provincially, and/or nationally. Access these articles at the following links. Click on the red PDF icon to view the PDF versions of the articles.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=115271382&site=ehost-live
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=115271383&site=ehost-live
Prescription Pain Medications: What You Need to Know – Choices Magazine May 2016
This article discusses the use of opioids for pain, opioids and addiction, and opioids and the body. As well, the article outlines how to stay safe when you are prescribed opioids for pain medication. This is part of Scholastic’s Heads Up website (see below). Access the article at the following link. Click on the red PDF icon to view the PDF version of the article.
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=f5h&AN=114528543&site=ehost-live
Scholastic Heads Up Website
The above opioids article is part of Scholastic’s excellent resource on Drugs and Your Body. You can access the article and many other drug resources through the Scholastic Heads Up website at the following link:
http://headsup.scholastic.com/
Note: Some of the resources will open without requiring a login while you are on SD42 premises. Others require a login. If you are prompted to login, use your school’s Online Resources login credentials (see your Teacher Librarian). Note that all schools have the same password, but user names are different for each school. Most resources require a login off the premises.