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Week 7-8: Global Climate Change &
Pseudoscience
Global Climate Change
sci·ence (/ˈsīəns/) - systematic
knowledge of the physical or material world gained through observation and experimentation
pseu·do·sci·ence (/ˌso͞odōˈsīəns/)
- a collection of beliefs or practices mistakenly regarded as being based
on scientific method
This discussion will focus on
global climate change and pseudoscience. Many scientists think global climate change
is the number one environmental issue the world faces today. In
order to have a useful and enlightened discussion, it is important to
understand data behind global climate change. It will also be important to use
your best research skills in finding articles and information. In addition to
understanding global climate change, we will explore what science and
pseudoscience are.
Pseudoscience is all to often passed off as
science. It is especially prevalent when discussing the topic of global climate
change. This comes from both sides of the fence - those that believe
humans are the primary cause of global warming and those arguing that global
warming is not occurring or humans are not responsible. Examples of
pseudoscience include creationism, astrology, conversion therapy, ancient
astronauts and numerology, to name a few. A good article in Forbes on
the dangers of pseudoscience being passed off as science can be found here.
Discussion Requirements
Step One - Choose one of these myths
about global climate change from the Skeptical Scientist Website. In your response explain why
it is a myth. What data exists that demonstrates
the myth you chose is not supported by
evidence? Be sure to read both the information in the basic and intermediate
tabs. Notice how the information in this website is well cited by reputable
scientific sources. That is a key to recognizing rigorous information versus
pseudoscience.
Step Two - When replying back
to your classmates' response, be sure you have also read the myth and data
sections being discussed, as well as, any articles they've provided.
Explain why you agree or disagree on certain points. You may also provide
links to other articles that offer additional scientific data. There is a list
at the end of these instructions with some reputable and informative ones to
get you started.
The idea here is to get a
conversation going. Replies should not be lengthy, likely 2-4 sentences
should be plenty.
Additional Material: Global
Climate Readings and Activities
Reading: U.S. EPA website with lots of information
on global climate change
Reading: National Science Foundation funded project describing
global climate change
Reading: NASA sponsored project for teachers about global
climate change
Reading: National Geographic
overview of
global warming
Reading: Manufacturing efficiency and reduction of carbon
emissions
Reading:International Energy Agency
(2007) on manufacturing
efficiency
Activity: Take a Global warming quiz. If you take this quiz and you
are not shy, post your score.
Activity: Explore this
interactive Global Effects Map.
Activity: Video on CO2 offsets in tree
preservation (carbon banking).
Activity: NPR audio (https://www.marketplace.org/?legacy_topic=sustainability/calculating-value-carbon-trees) on trees and carbon
calculations.
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