Discuss the nature of time and the grandfather paradox. Examine time from different perspectives by plotting ages on a timeline, estimating how long a minute is and imagining going back in time to change something in the future. Details »
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Develop an awareness of money and identify persuasion in advertising. Use Arthur money and coupons to purchase toys and games, then compare the advertisers' promises to the "no-frills" item descriptions. Details »
Explore how mathematical reasoning and proof can be used in real-world situations. Discover how to recognize, identify and deconstruct the fallacies used in advertising. In this video clip from Cyberchase, Harry is tricked into believing a TV ad. Details »
Write and stage a comedy skit based on a family or domestic situation. Examine the historical, social and cultural milieu around which vaudeville thrived. Details »
Examine the science of investigation, determine which types of clues are most important in coming to a conclusion and identify tools needed to analyze clues. Understand how forensic scientists use fingerprints and splatter analysis. Details »
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