Re: Course on skepticism (inspired by Mythbusters)


"Robert" <rkscience100@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> After watching a number of episodes in class, some of my high school
physics
> students have expressed interest in creating a "Mythbusters" club. It
seems
> to me to be a very good idea, as it would encourage skeptical thinking (in
> the positive sense of the term, and not in the derogatory way that
> non-scientists use the word "skeptic".)
>
> In terms of books and articles that we can use, I already am familiar with
> CSICOP and its "Skeptical Inquirer", and the Skeptic Society and its
Skeptic
> magazine. At some point we probably would try to "Bust a myth" ourselves,
> in the method of Mythbusters (of course, only with proper safety
> precautions!) But it seems that we might be able to test some physics,
> chemistry or biology myths. Any suggestions for something that might be
> doable on a limited budget? Perhaps we may investigate some claims
> regarding "alternative" medicine!
>
> Do you know of anyone who has had any experience in creating a similar
sort
> of club for high school students?
>
> Thanks for your suggestions,
>
> Robert
>
>

Here are a few:

1. The speed of light is a constant in vacuum
2.Time travel is possible.
3.Acupuncture
4.Do insects fart?


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