1. When does theory become fact? Who decides? How does this differ from religion?

2. Objectives Explore the responsibility of Scientists to publish honest and scrutinised work in the good of public interest. Outcomes 3: Discuss responsibilities of Scientists. 5: Explain problems that can be caused by the misuse or mis- publication of science 7: Evaluate the dangers of Science and theories being published lacking evidence.

3. Task Research and find one article on- line suposedly using Science to back it up. What are the problems with the article? What possible dangers could it cause? Outcomes 3: Discuss responsibilities of Scientists. 5: Explain problems that can be caused by the misuse or mis- publication of science 7: Evaluate the dangers of Science and theories being published lacking evidence.

4. http://www.ted.com/talks/ben_gol dacre_battling_bad_science Visit his site: http://www.badscience.net/ Outcomes 3: Discuss responsibilities of Scientists. 5: Explain problems that can be caused by the misuse or mis- publication of science 7: Evaluate the dangers of Science and theories being published lacking evidence.

5. What trend does this graph show? Can you think of any problems with this data?

12. How do you think the MMR controversy highlights the need for proper scrutiny of scientific work and the dangers of misreporting of Science as fact by the media? Outcomes 3: Discuss responsibilities of Scientists. 5: Explain problems that can be caused by the misuse or mis- publication of science 7: Evaluate the dangers of Science and theories being published lacking evidence.