"Communities and scientists solve problems safely by working as a team and using careful, step-by-step observations to learn what’s happening and what to do next."
Ask the class before watching:
"Think of a time you saw something surprising (like an animal in trouble or a strange light in the sky)—what questions would you ask and who would you ask for help to figure out what was really happening?"
The blanket of air that surrounds Earth.
When a meteor zooms into Earth’s atmosphere, it can glow like a bright streak across the night sky.
A machine that orbits Earth and sends information back to scientists.
A satellite can help experts confirm where a fireball was seen by watching the sky from above.
A body response that can cause redness or swelling when something is irritated or needs repair.
Just like a splinter can cause inflammation in your finger, scientists study inflammation in the brain to learn how it affects health.
A super tiny piece of matter that helps make up everything, including your body.
Scientists looked at a molecule called STING to understand how cells send signals during brain research.
Have students answer these questions after watching the episode.