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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.
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When does theory become fact?
Who decides?
How does this differ from religion?
What is a Scientists responsibility?
ObjectivesExplore the responsibility of Scientists to publish honest and scrutinised work in the
good of public interest.
Outcomes3: Discuss responsibilities of
Scientists.5: Explain problems that can be caused by the misuse or mis-
publication of science7: Evaluate the dangers of Science and theories being published lacking evidence.
What is a Scientists responsibility?
TaskResearch 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?
Outcomes3: Discuss responsibilities of
Scientists.5: Explain problems that can be caused by the misuse or mis-
publication of science7: Evaluate the dangers of Science and theories being published lacking evidence.
What is a Scientists responsibility?
http://www.ted.com/talks/ben_goldacre_battling_bad_science
Visit his site:http://www.badscience.net/
Outcomes3: Discuss responsibilities of
Scientists.5: Explain problems that can be caused by the misuse or mis-
publication of science7: Evaluate the dangers of Science and theories being published lacking evidence.
What is a Scientists responsibility?
What is a Scientists responsibility?
What trend does this graph
show?
Can you think of any problems with this data?
What is a Scientists responsibility?
What is a Scientists responsibility?
What is a Scientists responsibility?
What is a Scientists responsibility?
What is a Scientists responsibility?
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?
Outcomes3: Discuss responsibilities of
Scientists.5: Explain problems that can be caused by the misuse or mis-
publication of science7: Evaluate the dangers of Science and theories being published lacking evidence.
What is a Scientists responsibility?