In this lesson, you will consider what science topic is most important for President Obama to address in the White House.

To get started, go to Science Class at the White House to watch the video of President Obama on Meet the Press.

While you’re there, take the time to look at the poll found on the page. Your teacher will assign you one of these topics to research.

Below you’ll find links that will help you learn more about the topic you’ve been assigned:

While you’re conducting research on your topic and preparing a draft of your letter, answer the following questions in your science notebook or journal. You will use the answers to these questions to help you write a letter to President Obama.

1. Pretend you are explaining this science to your eight-year-old brother or sister. How would you describe this science?
   
2. Why is this science an important topic for our nation today?
   
3. What are two to three contributions that discoveries in this science have made to our world?
   
4. What is a counter argument that someone could make against this scientific topic being discussed at the White House?
   
5. What are two to three new research projects that scientists in this field are working on?
   
6. How can this science help our country/world in the future?