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Skeptics Guide to the Universe 3/18/2021

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6 questions
  • Item #1 For the first time scientists have developed functional artificial red blood cells that not only can carry oxygen, but also deliver drugs.

  • Item #2 An unparalleled find of human remains at a site in South America spanning 9,000 years indicate that maize was only a minor contributor to overall diet until less than 1,000 years ago, when it eventually displaced other staples.

  • Item #3 Astronomers have made the most accurate measurements of dark energy to date, showing the universe is incredibly flat.
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Skeptical Quote of the Week

“When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.” Dalai Lama ’Everything in writing begins with language. Language begins with listening.’ -Jeanette Winterson

Of the different terms in the story, were there any terms you did not understand.

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Using your prior knowledge, which story do you think is fiction?

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What evidence or prior knowledge do you have which lead you to choosing this one as fiction?

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After listening to your classmates and scientific experts which story do you think is fiction?

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Explain one of two situations: if you changed your answer what influenced you to change it or if you kept your original answer why did you not change your answer.

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How do you think these stories could impact your everyday life?