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Questions to help teacher and students prepare for the discussion. 
Web resources to help gain an understanding of the topic. ​

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

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
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

Spider Venom

How to Milk a Tarantula

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
Web Resources
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Videos
Questions for Chat Preparation - still coming.
  1. What are the potential benefits of a year in space?​​
Picture
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. 
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
Videos