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Love Potion #10

By Susan Holt

Love Potion #10


 

Abstract

In this case study, students are asked to consider whether there is evidence to adequately support a series of scientific claims made in an advertisement for pheromones. The case teaches students about the scientific method and the process of science. Designed for use in advanced, average, and below average high school (grades 9-12) biology classes, it could also be used in AP Biology or in an introductory college biology course.

   

Date Posted

04/24/2002

Overview

Objectives

  • Understand that biological processes are thought to play a role in human behaviors.
  • Apply skepticism in evaluating whether scientific evidence supports claims.
  • Design an experiment to fairly test an advertising claim.

Keywords

Pheromones; sexual attractants; experimental design; scientific literacy; advertising

  

Subject Headings

Biology (General)

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

High school, Undergraduate lower division

  

FORMAT

PDF

   

TOPICAL AREAS

Pseudoscience, Science and the media, Scientific argumentation, Scientiific method

   

LANGUAGE

English

   

TYPE/METHODS

Discussion

 

 

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