Honors Projects

Abstract

When it comes to the modern age classroom, the world which both the students and teachers live in is filled to the brim with misinformation. Particularly, this misinformation comes in the form of pseudoscience, which showcases wrongfully applying scientific evidence to nonscientific phenomena. At the same time, there seemed to be a lack of understanding revolving around how this information could be wrong, especially given it has a basis in and can be spread further by the misuse of artificial intelligence. However, this project serves as a step stone towards potentially finding the means to help teach students the issue of pseudoscience in a matter that engages all students in the form of creating a lesson plan. This lesson plan has a basis not just in the theories of constructivist and behaviorist thought, but also in the form of applying modern day technology tools like Canva and chatbots in order to best help students of all ability groups the issue of pseudoscience in ways to best combat it through digital citizenship skills like research skills. Alongside this, a heavy focus is spent on collaboration in the classroom, especially through group work fit for students of all accommodations. Overall, a key focus is spent not just on developing the means which students can best combat the issue of pseudoscience, but likewise also create a means for them to practice skills revolving around using modern day technology in the science classroom.

Department

Adolescent Young Adult

Major

Life Sciences and Earth Sciences Education

First Advisor

Dr. Allison Goedde

First Advisor Department

School of Teaching and Learning

Second Advisor

Dr. Jacob Burgoon

Second Advisor Department

Educational Foundations and Inquiry

Publication Date

Spring 4-2025

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