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Driving Question What's this?
Students come up with their own driving question that can be answered using scientific means and data analysis
The "Mythbusters" Project is a variation on the classic scientific inquiry or science fair type of assignment. Instead of choosing a formal scientific question, students choose a myth to prove or disprove using scientific and problem solving means. The myth can be an urban or fairy tale type of myth or something the students may have seen in a movie (ie., could that really happen?). Or the myth can just be a fun scientific question that can be investigated. The catch is that they have to follow the same process used in the Discovery Channel's popular Mythbusters show and the myth cannot already have been used or tested on the show . The project culminated in an Exhibition where student groups acted out a live (with supporting video and presentation) 10-minute Mythbusters episode.
Subject Area(s): Digital Design, Math, Science, Visual and Performing Arts
Teaching Days to Complete: 8+ weeks
Keywords What's this?
Scientific Inquiry, Data Analysis, Statistics, Digital Video, Mythbusters, Science, Scientific Method, Digital Art, Video Production
Outcomes What's this?
Students demonstrate mastery of Scientific Inquiry through the use of the Scientfic Method. In most cases, but not all, students can apply standard deviation techniques from their Integrated Math class (IMP). Students produce a live (with video) production of their Mythbusters Project demonstrating many Digital and Performing Arts capabilities.
21st Century Leadership Skills What's this?
Solve Problems Resourcefully , Express Creatively, Collaborate Productively
Graduation Portfolio Tasks What's this?
Problem-solving Application, Scientific Inquiry or Science and Technology in Society, Creative Expression, Multimedia Project
PROJECT GENERAL RESOURCES
Project Overview Description
This document outlines the major aspects of the project and is provided to students at the project kickoff....
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Mythbusters Exhibition Rubric
This rubric was used at exhibitions to assess all major presentation components...
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MEDIA GALLERY
Intro Montage and Myth Setup - Frozen Batteries
Video (4.9 M)
Test Preparation - The Three Little Pigs
Video (2.2 M)
Testing and Results - Battle of the Popcorns
Video (10.4 M)