9th Grade Evaluating Scientific Claims Interactive Videos

Guidance on evaluating the credibility of claims made on social media helps learners develop strategies to determine the reliability of sources. By engaging with this content, learners enhance their critical thinking and analytical skills, enabling them to discern accurate information and avoid misinformation online.

Investigate the verification of scientific claims regarding the estimated total length of human blood vessels, commonly cited as 100,000 kilometers. Develop skills in critically assessing scientific evidence and understanding how misinformation can propagate false information. Enhance research and analytical competencies through the scrutiny of scientific claims.

Explore the importance of evidence in formulating credible claims and examine the common reasons for the spread of misinformation online. Develop critical thinking skills to assess the validity of information and enhance media literacy.

Examine the claims of astrology and evaluate them through a scientific lens, focusing on how celestial bodies are believed to influence human life. Develop critical thinking skills and gain the ability to differentiate between scientific methodologies and pseudoscientific claims.

Explore the processes of understanding and assessing claims and evidence in media to develop critical thinking skills. Learners will learn how to distinguish between supported and unsupported claims and evaluate how social media influences personal and societal behaviors.

Explore common science misconceptions and analyze the credibility of various claims and theories, including the Electric Universe and Thunderbolts Project. Enhance critical thinking skills by examining how scientific evidence supports credible claims, improving the ability to assess information reliability in scientific discussions.

Examine the controversial scientific claims and discussions sparked by Terence Howard and Billy Carson, focusing on the potential for misinformation. Develop skills in evaluating scientific assertions and understanding their impact on public perception.

Explore the principles of critical thinking and skepticism with a focus on critically evaluating claims, including extraordinary and religious beliefs. Develop the ability to assess evidence, differentiate between skepticism and cynicism, and apply critical thinking skills to navigate complex belief systems and scientific understandings.

Engage in critical evaluation of claims and develop media literacy skills to navigate misinformation effectively. Enhance critical thinking by practicing lateral reading and evaluating the credibility of sources, empowering the ability to distinguish fact from fiction in the digital age.

Focus is placed on developing critical thinking skills through evaluating myths and misinformation, promoting logical analysis and evidence-based reasoning. Learners will enhance their ability to assess information sources and improve decision-making skills, fostering a deeper understanding of questioning and validating new information effectively.

Investigate the speculative world of cryptids by focusing on the legendary Bigfoot, with an emphasis on scientific inquiry and skepticism. Develop critical thinking skills by evaluating evidence, applying concepts such as Occam's razor, and employing falsifiability in the analysis of folklore.

Investigate the responsibilities and impact of science journalists, focusing on the crucial role they play in evaluating scientific research critically within media. Develop media literacy skills to effectively distinguish between reliable and misleading science reporting.