Misinformation, disinformation and bad science Pseudoscience refers to claims, beliefs or practices that are presented as scientific but lack the evidence, methodology or rigour required of science Pseudoscience often uses scientific-sounding language
The science of rongoā — Science Learning Hub The cover of the 2015 Level 3 Connected journal, ‘Fact or fiction?’ published by the Ministry of Education, New Zealand This issue includes the articles Pseudoscience, Sleep sleuths, Catching a space duck and The science of rongoā
Can you spot the pseudoscience? — Science Learning Hub Look at this claim regarding a bottled water product Can you spot the pseudoscience? NOTE: We have redacted brand and site information from this product but the copy remains verbatim
The Moon and its misconceptions — Science Learning Hub A significant part of our nightscape, the Moon has been the subject of myths, alternative conceptions and conspiracies for decades Let’s take a look at some of the most popular alternative conception
Modern biotechnology — Science Learning Hub The discovery that genes are made up of DNA and can be isolated, copied and manipulated has led to a new era of modern biotechnology New Zealand has many applications for modern biotechnologies H
Read news like a scientist - Science Learning Hub See the 2015 Connected level 3 article Pseudoscience – something that sounds scientific but isn’t actually based on solid evidence See the 2023 Office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor report, He Uru Kahikatea Building young people’s resilience through media and information literacy and digital citizenship skills’
Observation and science — Science Learning Hub Observation is essential in science Scientists use observation to collect and record data, which enables them to develop and then test hypotheses and theories Scientists observe in many ways – with their own senses or with tools like magnifying glasses, thermometers, satellites or stethoscopes These tools allow for more precise and accurate observations Tools also help gather information
eugenics — Science Learning Hub Glossary term eugenics Definition A pseudoscience aimed at controlling human breeding in order to develop a genetically superior populace
Hydro power — Science Learning Hub Hydro p ower uses water to generate electricity Most hydro electricity is generated from fresh water, but there is also the potential for marine-generated electricity that uses the movement of waves
The role of observation in science — Science Learning Hub Observation is something we often do instinctively Observation helps us decide whether it’s safe to cross the road and helps to determine if cupcakes are ready to come out of the oven Observation is