The Eyes of Nye: Pseudoscience
Student Worksheet
This episode of the "Eyes of Nye" gives students a brief tour of some of the most famous examples of modern pseudoscience. Bill Nye applies the scientific method to "extraordinary claims" such as astrology, fortune-telling, palm-reading, tarot cards, firewalking, and others.
Essential concepts:Pseudoscience, scientific method, bias, experimental design, astrology, zodiac, fire walking, tarot cards, psychics, cold reading.
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