Science Literacy

Module 1: Introduction to Science

• Explore the process of science and learn to differentiate between traditional and scientific knowledge.
• Engage in thought-provoking activities that build critical thinking skills, such as analyzing biases in decision-making and differentiating between empirical, anecdotal, and logical evidence.
• Assess your understanding through quizzes and activities that apply the newly acquired skills to scientific questions and controversies.

Module 2: Pseudoscience

• Delve into the complexities of pseudoscience and learn to identify hallmarks of pseudoscience and logical fallacies.
• Reflect on the works of Carl Sagan and explore the concept of uncertainty, distinguishing between science, fraudulent science, and bad science.
• Engage in discussions and activities to critically evaluate claims and assess associations, enriching your understanding of critical thinking in the context of pseudoscience.

Module 3: Critical Thinking

• Explore alternative explanations and the intricacies of correlation, causation, and replicability in evidence.
• Learn about critical thinking terms and concepts, including falsifiability and Occam's Razor, through engaging activities and article analysis.
• Enhance your critical thinking skills by examining extraordinary claims, assessing associations, and understanding the importance of falsifiability in research and decision-making.

Module 4: Scientific Methods

• Gain insights into research techniques, variables, and research design, understanding the fundamentals of the scientific method and hypothesis testing.
• Engage in activities that explore the role of blind fish in scientific studies and gain a comprehensive understanding of the components of a scientific paper.
• Assess your comprehension through a quiz that reinforces your understanding of scientific methods and research design.

Module 5: Interpreting Evidence

• Gain a scientist's perspective on peer review and delve into the realm of statistics, science communication, and media reporting.
• Enhance your ability to interpret evidence by analyzing descriptive and inferential statistics, understanding statistical significance, and evaluating science communication in the media and social platforms.
• Reflect on the importance of peer-reviewed articles, open data, and the role of scientists in communicating science to a general audience.