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Pbs Learning Media: Top 4 Tips to Spot Bad Science Reporting: Above the Noise

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Crazy claims and sketchy science reporting dilutes the public's understanding of science, which can have some big consequences, especially when it comes to our health and environment. How can we make solid decisions--like how to vote, what to buy or what can make us sick, if our science news is hyped? This video [4:14] shares tips on how to spot bad science reporting.

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evaluating sources
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environment, health, above the noise, glad method, news and media literacy, pbs learningmedia, top 4 tips to spot bad science reporting, fake claims, tips on how to spot bad science reporting, determining credibility of the source
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional