Q4 Mythbuster: Identify
Research and Identify a Myth
Step 1. To become a Mythbuster, you must find a myth or truth to either bust or validate (prove true). Begin your search by looking at the list of sites below. Examples might include things such as "A battery contains electricity," "Mars is a red planet," or "Seasons are caused by the rotation of the Earth around the Sun." Fact or fiction? It may be some combination of both.
Step 2. Empower yourself by using common sense and curiosity to identify a myth or misconception about a topic. Open this 10.Q4 Mythbuster Planning Document to use for this activity.
Step 3. Choose a subject that interests you and piques your interest. Your common sense is your superpower in this Quest! You may find fun myths and inspiration from one of these resources:
Continue this activity on the next page, Research, to complete your Mythbuster Activity.
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