I asked a scientist a question about my endangered species project. I asked, "Are there genetic factors that are contributing to the endangerment of the Indiana bat? Are there any genetic links between the Indiana bat and its resistance or susceptibility to white nose disease?" Unfortunately, I have not had a response to my question and will need to seek this information elsewhere.
I do like the website. There are a lot of interesting links. One that leads to health areas has a link called "BAM! Body and Mind" that targets 9 - 13 year olds. It's a bit corny, but appropriate for that age. There is also a link for teachers with activities to use in the classroom. There are also interesting links about science career choices specifically for kids.
I did like reading the top 10 questions in each of the science categories. Some were similar to questions my students have asked me. Some were waaaaaay over my head, but there were snippets I understood. I think this would be a good starting point for some topics of conversation in the class. Based on the slow response time to my question, I would not rely on it for immediate answers for my students.
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