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At this station you will write one question that you want to ask an expert on lightning to answer.
First, look at the Scientific American Ask the Experts” website. Look at some of the questions other investigators asked to give you an example.

Next, think of a question about lightning that you want answered by an expert. It should be a question that you might not be able to find an answer to by yourself. Write the question below. Your spelling and grammar must be correct. Ask another student to help you edit your question.
My question is: Give your question to someone. Whom did you give it to? _________________________

Have the student-editor write any suggestions below. Turn your question in for teacher approval. If your question is approved, your teacher will help you send it to the website: http://www.sciam.com/askexpert/

 

 

 

 

 


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