1. Myth Busting Distinguish between factual statements and inferences. Evaluate scientifically related claims against available evidence. Reject pseudoscience as a source of scientific knowledge. Apply principles and concepts of science to explain various phenomena. Distinguish between science and non-science.

2. Assignment Your task is to become a Myth Buster. Select one of the ten urban legends discussed or one of your own Make a prediction concerning it’s validity or truth of the Urban Legend. Locate and identify three sources (websites) that will validate or invalidate the urban legend you have selected. For each source complete the table in your notebook. Following your investigation, draw a conclusion based on the research you conducted and evidence you collected. Enrichment: What type of experiment could you conduct to validate your conclusion?

3. Prediction: What and Why Source #1Source #2Source #3 Who: Who is the Author? Do they have credibility? How do you know? Can you contact them? What: What is the purpose of the content? Does the source have credibility and credential? Is it objective? When: When was it published or created, and or updated? Where: Where does the information come from? Is there a sponsor? What is the purpose? Why: Why should I use this source? Conclusion: What does my research support? Name ___________________ Prediction: What and Why Source #1Source #2Source #3 Who: Who is the Author? Do they have credibility? How do you know? Can you contact them? What: What is the purpose of the content? Does the source have credibility and credential? Is it objective? When: When was it published or created, and or updated? Where: Where does the information come from? Is there a sponsor? What is the purpose? Why: Why should I use this source? Conclusion: What does my research support? Myth BustingDate: Objective: Evaluate Evidence

4. The Five W’s of Web Site Evaluation Who  Who is the author? Credibility? Contact Information? What  Purpose, Credential, Objective When  When Published? Updated? Where  Source? Is there a sponsor? Why  Why should I use this source?

5. Where can I go to validate the information? Credible journals (New England Journal of Medicine, Science, National Geographic) Information and publications from universities and teaching institutions.edu,.gov,.net websites Credible periodicals (New York Times, Wall Street Journal) not tabloids or advertisements! Other ideas??

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