RocketLit offers several ways to search for articles, tailored to your instructional goals. Whether you are looking for articles aligned with standards, trending among other educators, or specific to your unit, RocketLit has you covered! Here's a guide to help you explore the different ways you can search for and assign the right articles to your students.
You can search for articles on RocketLit using the following methods:
📝 Browse by Key Words
Search for articles by typing in key words related to your science unit, vocabulary, topics, or standards. This method is ideal for finding articles that align with your specific lesson objectives.
How to Browse by Key Words:
Navigate to the "Articles" tab.
Enter key words, vocabulary terms, topics, or NGSS standards into the search bar.
Press Enter to view the list of articles matching your search.
Assign an engaging article directly from the results.
💡 Pro Tip: If you know the NGSS standard for your unit, typing it into the search bar will provide you with articles that are aligned to that standard.
🌟 Browse by Article Popularity
🌟 Browse by Article Popularity
Discover articles that are frequently assigned by other educators. This method is great if you want to leverage trending content in science education.
How to Browse Popular Articles:
Navigate to the "Articles" tab.
Locate the "Popular in Science" section.
Browse the curated list of popular science articles.
Assign an engaging article to your class from this list.
💡 Pro Tip: Popular articles are often tied to intriguing topics, or highly rated by other teachers, making them a hit with students.
📚 Browse by Standards
Looking for articles aligned with specific standards? Use this method to assign readings that support your lesson plans and align with NGSS or other performance expectations.
How to Browse by Standards:
Navigate to the "Articles" tab.
Select the "By Standards" subtab.
Choose the performance expectation or standard that matches your lesson or unit.
Assign an engaging article from the results.
📖 Want to learn more? Check out How Can I Browse Articles by Standard?
🧪 Browse by Units
Explore articles organized by content areas to find those that align with your current teaching unit. This method is great for diving deep into specific science topics. You will find content areas like:
Science: Physical science, life science, earth science, the study of science
History: Ancient civilizations, world history, U.S. history, the study of history
How to Browse by Units:
Navigate to the "Articles" tab.
Select the "By Units" subtab.
Choose the content area and topic that matches your lesson or unit.
Assign an engaging article from this curated list.
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