MUSE: So...Much...Stuff
MUSE is a discovery magazine for children and teens in grades 4-8. It takes intellectual curiosity seriously, while never taking itself too seriously. The editors seek fresh and entertaining articles from the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Each edition of MUSE focuses on a central theme and open-ended organizing questions about the theme. We value articles that feature innovators, scientists, and engineers who can explain what they’ve done in a clear and understandable way. We seek articles that describe how things and processes work, and we look for claims or assertions to be backed up with evidence.
Theme: So...Much...Stuff
Organizing questions: What is the life cycle of everyday objects? How are we succeeding or failing at recycling, and what opportunities exist?
Possible topics: Things that are hard to recycle (synthetic clothes, electronics, batteries) and what to do about them; Scientific/engineering advances in recycling; Reuse and upcycling, Making things last longer (e.g. light bulbs); Innovations in packaging; How plastic has changed our lives and landscapes; Fresh insight into the Pacific garbage patch; Microplastics; Artwork made with and about trash
Queries by: January 4, 2019 Publication: September 2019