Matt Hobbs is a science teacher in the District of Colombia. We discussed what inspired Matt to study and teach science; the importance of keeping kids engaged; the sequence of learning sub-topics within science; recommended science books, podcasts, and museums; and the challenges of navigating a politicized science landscape. To see Matt’s comprehensive list of science ideas/resources/lessons for homeschoolers and after-schoolers, send an email with SCIENCE in the subject line to: schoolconversations@gmail.com.Science podcasts:Huberman LabBret Weinstein’s Dark Horse PodcastScience podcasts for kids:Wow in the WorldBrains On!Recommended science books:Why Science? by James TrefilVarieties of Scientific Experience by Carl SaganWhen Plague Strikes by James Cross GiblinSmall Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg KehretGuns, Germs, and Steel by Jared DiamondThe Story of Science by Joy HakimBooks that address the changing political/science landscape:Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan HaidtThe Righteous Mind by Johnathan HaidtThe Illusion of Evidence-Based Medicine by Jon Jureidini and Leemon B. McHenryAnatomy of an Epidemic by Robert WhitakerScience Museums in the greater D.C. area:Maryland Science Center in Baltimore, MDNational Air and Space Museum - Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VANational Air and Space Museum in D.C.National Museum of Natural History Science documentaries on PBS:NOVAPlastic WarsThe Polio Crusade Vaccines: A Short History of Living Longer Ken Burns Presents: The GeneSinking CitiesThe Fabric of the CosmosCancer: The Emperor of all MaladiesCOVID-19 related resources:Latest VAERS dataPanel of 14 experts discuss COVID-19Dr. Tess Lawrie discusses the data on COVID-19 vaccines and treatments
