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December 8, 2016: Evolution and its Misconceptions 

Questions
  1. Q1 What is a scientific theory and how is it different than an everyday theory? #SciStuChat
  2. Q2 What is Evolution? #SciStuChat
  3. Q3 What does it mean when scientists say animal species are related? #SciStuChat
  4. Q4 Why do so many people misunderstand evolution?  #SciStuChat
  5. Q5 What are some common evolution misconceptions?  #SciStuChat
  6. Q6 How do we know evolution happens?  #SciStuChat
  7. Q7 Why is evolution important today? (Or something leading to antibiotic and pesticide resistance?) #SciStuChat
  8. Q8 Be specific! What 2 things did you learn tonight?  #SciStuChat

Suggested resources

  • Evolution 101
  • Misconceptions


Topic May 12, 2016: Mosquitoes and the Diseases They Carry 

Diseases Transmitted by Mosquitoes
  1. Zika Virus
  2. West Nile Virus
  3. Malaria
  4. Dengue Fever
  5. Chikungunya
  6. Dog Heartworm

Topic April 14, 2016: Living on the Moon

Resources
  • What Would It Be Like to Live on the Moon?
  • NASA | BEST: Living on the Moon
  • Living on the Moon: What It Would Be Like (Infographic)
  • What It Will Take for Humans to Live on the Moon
  • Humans will live on the Moon within 30-40 years, predicts Commander Chris Hadfield
  • Why we might not be able to live on the Moon
Possible Questions
  1. List one type of science that would be needed to make a living on the moon possible
  2. Why should/shouldn't we send people to live on the moon?

Topic Jan 14, 2016: Spiders and Their Chemistry - Venom and Webs

Possible questions to be address for the chat will post here later today 1-13-16

1. Spiders are a treasure trove of scientific wonder

2. Swallowing Spiders in Your Sleep? Not likely

Spider Silk/Web

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  • 3. How Spiders Work - Spider Silk
  • 4. The Chemistry, Biology & Engineering That Make Spider Webs Awesome!

Spider Venom

How to Milk a Tarantula

  • 5. Tarantula venom: a new selective, effective edible insecticide
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  • 6. Venom As Medicine: How Spiders, Scorpions, Snakes, And Sea Creatures Can Heal
  • 7. Good Venom
  • 8. Spider Venoms
  • 9. The Chemistry of Spider Venom
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Sharks and Chondrichthyes - December 10th 9pm EST

Potential Shark Questions

  • What is your favorite type of shark? Why? Include a picture or link!
  • What is a common misconception about sharks?
    • How does that misconception hurt shark populations?
  • How many teeth does a shark have? Why do they have so many teeth?
  • What are the common reproductive strategies sharks have?
  • What role do sharks play in their ecosystem?
  • How would the ecosystem be affected if sharks disappeared?

Resources for teachers and students

  1. 6 Common Myths About Sharks, Debunked
  2. Shark Facts vs. Shark Myths
  3. Track Sharks from your Computer or Mobile Device​
  4. Shark Conservation

November Topic - The Science of Football: Deflate Gate
  • NBC Learn - Science of the NFL https://www.nbclearn.com/science-of-nfl-football
  • ​Football Physics: The Forces Behind Those Big Hits 
  • The Science of Football  http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/football/​
  • How Stuff Works, Science of football.  http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/physics-of-football.htm​
  • ​Science of Deflategate​

Web Resources
​Sites 
  • A Year in Space - NASA
  • International Space Station
  • ​​Human Research Program for One Year Mission
  • ISS Benefits for Humanity
  • Biology - Plants, fruitflies, roundworms, rodents
  • ​Anatomy and physiology - For an Immune Cell, Microgravity Mimics Aging
  • Physics - NASA is Laser-focused on Deep Space Communication
  • Physics 'Hedgehog' Robots Hop, Tumble in Microgravity
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Videos
  • TIME made a wonderful short documentary called A YEAR IN SPACE - Trailer and 4 short episodes.
  • NASA Human Research Program
  • Journey to Mars
Questions for Chat Preparation - still coming.
  1. What are the potential benefits of a year in space?​​
Tweets from https://twitter.com/2footgiraffe/lists/space-station-tweets
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Image taken from NASA site ​​https://www.nasa.gov/content/a-year-in-space

October 8th 2015 - One Year in Space

Teacher and students resources. 
  • One Year Mission
  • How Astronauts are Affected by Space Exploration

Resources and Questions coming soon. 


September 10th 2015 - BioEnergy - In Partnership with the US Department of Energy. 

Pre-chat prep questions
  1. What is biomass?
  2. What is bioenergy?
  3. What types of biomass are used for bioenergy?
  4. What careers exist in bioenergy?
  5. What opportunities exist for getting involved/get more information on bioenergy?
  6. Do you consider biofuels a renewable fuel and why?


Suggested resources for #SciStuChat BioEnergy
Web-Sites
  • BETO Bioenergy Glossary
  • BETO Biomass Basics (website)

  • Biomass Basics: the Facts about Bioenergy (fact sheet)
  • EIA Energy Explained    Biofuels: Ethanol and Biodiesel    Biomass Explained
  • Alternative Fuels Data Center
  • NREL: Biomass Energy Basics
  • Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center
  • Biomass Energy Data Book

Videos
  • Bioenergy: America’s Energy Future     Short version (3:25)      Long version (15:00)

  • Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center Video Library

  • Energy 101: Biofuels
  • Energy 101: Feedstocks for Biofuels and More

  • Energy 101: Algae-to-Fuels
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