Developing a questioning mind

Sensationlism in the news with respect to science..."From Toilet to Tap," "Drugs in the Water," etc.

This past week the students have been introduced to the concept of critiquing science. They've explored the elements of a good science experiment, the difference between subjective and objective information, and qualitative versus quantitative data. They analyzed graphs, sample experiments, and newspaper articles.

Since student have access to so much information these days (internet, tv, newspapers, magazines, etc), they need to develop critical reasoning skills with respect to what to believe.