Positives

• This video is very short and would be a great way to start a discussion at the beginning of a science course.
• Understanding how to judge the trustworthiness of sources of information can be a challenge for anyone and this resource can help explain how science aims to build knowledge.

Additional Prerequisites

• It would be helpful to review the scientific method and experimental design with students before or after this video.
  

Differentiation

• Math and science classes can use this video to discuss the power of sample size in calculating averages, medians, and doing other statistical analyses.
• Social studies classes could discuss why it might matter where the funding for a study came from and how it may impact the distribution of the results in the media.
  
• Before starting the video, ask students the question "What is science?"  Using their answers, lead a discussion about how science is useful in answering questions in everyday life.
• After watching the video have students discuss ways that science has helped solve problems in their school or in their lives.
• To further explore the nature of science, check out the resource Interdependence of Science, Engineering and, Technology.