RAROA CHEETAH GROUP MYTHBUSTERS

MythBusters: CHEETAH GROUP: THURSDAY

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Brief Description:  Using our collective knowledge of the popular television programme Mythbusters we are going to explore these scientifically and mathematically

Today 28 March we tried out one of the mythbusters investigation.

MYTH: That when you drop a buttered piece of toast it always lands butter side down.

Here are some photos of us testing this myth>

Your Goal To create your own myth to bust.  You and your group (maximum number of 3) will design and produce an 8-10 minute performance of your myth to be uploaded to the GATE blog.  

Overall my goal for you is to prove or debunk an Urban myth, and then design and produce a Mythbusters episode to demonstrate your group’s answering the myth through statistical and scientific means.

There are a few things to keep in mind when doing this project:

• You cannot use a myth already tested on the Mythbusters show.
• Be creative with your myth.  Focus on a relevant topic to members of our community.
• Your myth must be approved by Ms Sime, (and if possible DPE teachers if you need to use any of the DPE equipment)
• No tests and myths requiring flammability or explosives. will be approved.
• There must be actual science in your myth that can be explained to your audience.
• No animal cruelty.
• Your myth must be testable.  Data collection is required for scientific and mathematical analysis.  
• You must supply your own testing materials. I have a limited supply of safety materials.
• All group members must participate in your Mythbusters episode.
• Video and digital photos must be taken throughout projec
• Your video format must follow the same style as the Mythbusters show.

Content Area: Science, Mathematics (Statistics)

Inquiry Frame:  You will use the Raroa Inquiry frame to focus your inquiry and to develop your plan.

Inspiration Starting Point: Check out episodes of Mythbusters from the Discovery channel: http://goo.gl/oMdmf

Estimated Time of Project: 4-6 Weeks

Suggested Materials:

• Materials for project (your myth will determine what your materials will be)
• The GATE blog
• Camera
• Internet