Part+1+-+Choosing+a+Topic

One of the first things you need to do to begin writing a story is to choose a topic. Choose 2-3 topics from the following list: Now, do a little reading about your topics. The websites below will be a good place to start. As you read, just think about the following questions (you don't have to answer them):
 * Birth of a Star
 * Microgravity
 * Death of a Star
 * Pulsars
 * Cassini-Huygens
 * SETI
 * Wormholes
 * Binary Star System
 * New Horizons
 * Types of Galaxies
 * Types of Stars
 * Extrasolar Planets
 * Big Bang
 * Evolution of our Solar System
 * Dark Matter
 * Dark Energy
 * Oort Cloud
 * 1) Am I interested enough in this topic to do more research?
 * 2) Can I find enough information about this topic to make a children's book about it?
 * 3) Where else can I find information about my topic?

Your Assignment: After you've chosen your topic, post a response that identifies your topic and __includes 3 things you've already learned about it__. Your post is due by Friday, 2/19/10 at 11:59 PM.

To post:
 * 1) Click the "Discussion" tab at the top of this page.
 * 2) Hit "+ New Post".
 * 3) Put your FIRST NAME AND LAST INITIAL (no last names) in the "Subject" box.
 * 4) Type the 3 things you've already learned about your topic in the "message" box.
 * 5) Click the "Post" button.

Websites to begin your research:

NASA Science News for Kids Science News EurekAlert! National Geographic