Mythbusters

Introduction
      ·         Introduce Mythbusters Activity

Description

      ·         Reenact the popular Discovery Channel science show by using the scientific method to prove if widely held beliefs and rumors are true or false. Test out myths such as: “Is yawning contagious?”; “Is it impossible for humans to walk in a straight line?”; “Can paper be folded in half more than seven times?”; “Does toast always fall with the buttered side up or down?”; and “Does the five second rule really work?” Then confirm or bust these myths based on your findings.

Activity

      ·         Stopwatch
      ·         Bandannas
      ·         Duct Tape
      ·         Paper
      ·         Bread
      ·         Butter
      ·         Candy
      ·         Q-Tips
      ·         Petri Dishes
      ·         Agar Gel