We are giving prizes for the top 3 explanations for each grade group:
High School
Middle School
Elementary school
We are giving prizes for the top 3 explanations for each grade group - see the prizes below:
Prof. Dave Explains Science Disinformation Debunking Prize (details)
Climate Change video award
Dragon Touch 4K Action Camera Touch Screen 16MP Vision 3 Pro
Oviliee Mini DroneÂ
The Living Bioluminescent Bio-OrbÂ
Chemistry Kit
Lenovo Legion Active 17-inch Gaming Backpack
KEARTNZI Graphic Wall MuralÂ
JumpOff Jo Cardboard Construction Kit
VR Headset Compatible with iPhone & Android
Mini Action Night Vision camera
Butterfly Growing Kit
Water Rocket Kit
Smartivity Glow Magic Science Kit
Fake and misleading claims about science are all over the internet. Some are just dumb like the flat earth claims while others like anti-vaccination claims are part of larger efforts to undermine people's faith in science and scientists. Professor Dave (Professor Dave Explains on YouTube) has been a leading voice in challenging false claims and showing how these do not stand up to scrutiny. ExplanaJam is teaming up with Prof. Dave to offer a NEW prize for the best science explanations that debunk claims from popular media.
To be eligible for the Debunking Prize you need to indicate where the claim was made (what platform or channel) and explain why the claim is incorrect.Â
This year we have added a prize for debunking science misinformation. Social media is awash with scientific claims, some valid and some are bogus. Here are some examples (these are all false!):
Of course there are still the classics like vaccines are dangerous and climate change is a hoax and even the earth is flat. Step 1 is to identify the claim. What are they saying is happening? Then research the phenomena and the evidence to see what is really going on. And check out the motivations: why would they say this? Create a 3 minute video explaining the claim and what the science says.