In this elective students will investigate and research the science behind a wide range of cultural and scientific myths to discover the truth. Many myths can be tested with practical experiments and others can be investigated by consulting the experts in the field. Are all our cultural and scientific myths true, or are they just waiting to be ‘busted’?
Students will learn a wide range of historical and scientific skills and cover vast areas of knowledge as they act as scientific Mythbusters to test the tall tales of past and present.
Why does bread always fall with the buttered side down? Is it for the same reason that cats always fall on their feet? Can drinking too much cola dissolve your teeth? Myths about natural phenomenon, both modern and ancient abound, but how many are based upon fact?