For example, the activity What is DNA explores the meaning of DNA and offers students the opportunity to create a DNA string by moving nucleotides into position. Included in the teacher pages are questions to ask students, lists of materials and vocabulary terms, and student lab sheets for printing. The achievements were selected and ranked by a panel of experts based on the greatest contribution to the quality of life in the past 100 years. This is a great resource for gathering information for reports but could also make interesting lessons in the way technology has shaped our lives, the contributions of engineers to society, and more. Users will also find tips and advice from real mystery authors, the history of the mystery, an online mystery scavenger hunt, and a collection of games and fun activities in the Fun House.
Students have the opportunity to experience art in a unique format.
Users can not only view the individual paintings but also interact with them, enhancing understanding and appreciation of the artworks. Students can make the art of John Singleton Copley's Watson and the Shark come alive with virtual reality. A companion activity encourages students to tell their own stories. Students will enjoy interacting with Tissot's Hide and Seek, visiting the rain forest and solving the word puzzle as they explore Heade's Cattleya Orchid and Three Brazilian Hummingbirds, or searching for clues to the true impact of David's Napoleon. Next Step Magazine features articles on all aspects of this important transition period.