Q4 Mythbusters: Research & Present
Mythbuster Example
NEXT STEPS - RESEARCH SUPPORTING FACTS
Step 1. RESEARCH information/facts about your myth, including reliable statistics and/or first-hand experience from a knowledgeable person, to help bust or validate your myth.
(HINT: You can use something you have studied or are currently studying in a class to shorten your research time.)
Review the information in Search Strategies to ensure your sources are reliable and accurate. Consider using websites with .org, .edu, or .gov (or from nationally recognized organizations such as National Geographic, NASA, etc.). Your goal will be to select five or more images related to your science topic/myth and five or more facts that help support or bust your myth.
Step 2. IMAGE RESEARCH
- Search for and locate at least three images and/or photos supporting your myth-busting facts. Enter the pertinent information and image into your Planning Document.
Step 3. RUBRIC REVIEW
- Check with your teacher about the requirements for the Mythbuster Presentation.
- Preview the rubric provided here.
SLIDE PRESENTATION PREP
Step 1. Download or copy this 10.Q4 Mythbusters Presentation Template.
Step 2. Copy and paste the information from your 10.Q4 Mythbuster Planning Document into your 10.Q4 Mythbuster Slide Presentation.
Step 3. Add images, graphics, and/or additional slides as needed.
Upon completion, please check with your teacher about
tackling the Mythbusters Master Breakout on the next page.
Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and
1. Empowered Learner
d. Students understand fundamental concepts of how technology works, demonstrate the ability to choose and use current technologies effectively, and are adept at thoughtfully exploring emerging technologies.
2. Digital Citizen
a. Students manage their digital identity and understand the lasting impact of their online behaviors on themselves and others and make safe, legal and ethical decisions in the digital world.
3. Knowledge Constructor
a. Students use effective research strategies to find resources that support their learning needs, personal interests and creative pursuits.
b. Students evaluate the accuracy, validity, bias, origin, and relevance of digital content.
c. Students curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.
6. Creative Communicator
a. Students choose the appropriate platforms and digital tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
c. Students use digital tools to visually communicate complex ideas to others.
d. Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.
Websites and Documents
Websites
- 10 Historical Misconceptions
- Debunking Common Science Education Myths-Simply Steam
- Myths in Science Textbooks
- Top 5 Sports Nutrition Myths
- Twelve Math Myths - Department of Developmental Ed
21t4s Websites
21t4s Documents & Quizzes
21t4s Digital Breakout Challenge