Science over Skepticism
These resources are part of the Combatting Misinformation Education Resources, created in collaboration with Boundless Earth.
This Science unit for Years 9 & 10, Science over Skepticism, has been designed to
- investigate factors that influence the adoption of scientific knowledge, comparing historical and contemporary examples, with a focus on clean energy in Australia
- analyse barriers to clean energy implementation, exploring social, economic and political challenges through real-world case studies
- identify and evaluate the impact of misinformation, examining how inaccurate information shapes public perceptions and community decisions about clean energy
- examine Australia’s clean energy policies, assessing their effectiveness and considering how advocacy can support or enhance policy outcomes
- develop students’ scientific communication skills, enabling them to craft evidence-based communication strategies that promote informed decision-making and counter misinformation.
Through research, analysis and advocacy tasks, students will deepen their understanding of how scientific ideas gain acceptance, equipping them to actively support evidence-based clean energy solutions in their communities.
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Tune In
Students investigate factors influencing the adoption of scientific knowledge and practices by comparing and researching historical and contemporary examples. They assess how these apply to clean energy solutions in Australia.
Find Out
Students identify barriers and strategies to adopting clean energy. They will explore and analyse real-world case studies of Australians invested in clean energy adoption.
Take Action
Students identify avenues for spreading misinformation and disinformation. They will analyse Australia’s policies that have led to the adoption of clean energy by participating in group research.
