Creator: University of Wisconsin | visit site
Grade Range: 6 - 11
This is one of several Why Files presentations on scientific hoaxes. The site offers a great exercise in critical thinking, requiring students to carefully analyze why there’s a problem with each example.
In the Classroom
Use this great resource to help students refine thinking skills or as a launchpad for discussion of scientific research.
At Home
Use this site to learn about scientific hoaxes as a family; work together to figure out what is wrong with the given examples of so-called scientific discoveries.