Scientific American

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/scientific-american

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the founding year?1845
2. What is the founder?Rufus Porter
3. When did Scientific American start?It began in May 1845, more than 170 years ago. Since then it has been telling science stories to readers all over the world.
4. Who created Scientific American?Rufus Porter, a clever inventor, artist, and publisher, started the magazine. He wanted to make science friendly for everyone.

Scientific Literacy: The ability to understand and engage with scientific issues and their implications for society and personal life.
Technological Milestones: Significant achievements or breakthroughs in the development and application of technology.
Peer Review: The evaluation of scientific work by other experts in the same field to ensure quality and validity.
Democratize Knowledge: To make information and learning accessible to all people, regardless of their background or status.