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Spigot Science Article Connections
In Spigot themed publications, subject areas are called Connections. Publications have a single science theme, and we link all of the connections to the theme to promote depth in science instruction across the curriculum. The descriptions and ideas below are intended to trigger thoughts about how the theme could be addressed in each of our Connections. The notes below are intended to help potential Spigot writers create proposals that relate to our themes.* These are only ideas to show possibilities. We are open to different article ideas. The only exceptions are the ideas with “already contracted” after them. These have already been accepted for publication, but we include them as an illustration of what we accept. Articles must demonstrate familiarity with our mission statement, our Writer’s Guidelines, and Spigot Science publications. These are found on the Spigot Science web site. We reserve the right to edit any submitted article to fit the purposes of our publications. *In the description examples, the name of a publication is followed by the topic of an article that relates to the connection: i.e., Motion (theme) – Newton’s laws (article idea).
Spigot Connections	Description	Next Publication – Measurement Article Ideas
Science	Basic science principles, descriptive information, and inquiry skills. (i.e., Motion – Newton’s laws)	English vs. metric Why hasn’t the US gone metric? Different types of measurement – length, weight, time, volume How scientists use measurement Measuring time – atomic clock How heavy is it – air, soil, water…on Earth/Moon/Mars
Technology	Equipment that relates to the theme. (i.e., Oceans – unmanned submarine, Nereus)	Tools of measurement Modern measurement – lasers
Engineering	Innovations, inventions, and design that affect the theme. Show what engineers do (i.e., Oceans – ocean engineering)	How engineers use measurement Interview an engineer about measurement
Math	Graphic and basic math that relates to the theme, forms of measurement and tools. (i.e., Trees – stem and leaf plot)	Units of measure Converting measurements Light and heavy masses
Geography	Relate places on Earth or in the universe connected with the theme. Include maps where relevant. (i.e., Changing Earth – earth plates, volcanoes, and earthquakes)	Measuring the earth Longitude and latitude Time and distance
Language Arts	Reading, writing, speaking, and listening–create language activities around the theme. (i.e., Ecosystems – Spigot Theater: Biomes play)	How measurement words are used in other ways – literature, poetry Play, song, or poem about measurement Old words in measurement – stones, fathoms
Social Studies	Events that show how people live and interrelate around the theme. (i.e., Bugs – where are the bees?)	Brief history of measurement Measurement history timeline Who established our measurement system Scientists are people, too – famous person in measurement – bio
Health	Health or safety component. (i.e., Sound – sound can be dangerous to your health)	Importance of measurement to our health Measuring what we eat – calories, units in vitamins
Arts	Painting and drawing, sculpture, dance, singing, instrumental music, etc. are all possible areas. (i.e., Design – moving art)	Geometric art Measurement in music Measurement in dance