On the Internet, find evidence on a subject that you believe is “junk science” or is influenced by junk science. Junk science is faulty or unproven scientific-like evidence that is used to support the...

On the Internet, find evidence on a subject that you believe is “junk science” or is influenced by junk science. Junk science is faulty or unproven scientific-like evidence that is used to support the agendas of special interests. For example, the tobacco industry used junk science for many years to cast doubt on whether smoking causes cancer. Pay close attention to the reputations of the researchers and their results. Can you find any evidence to back up their claims? Pay special attention to where they receive their funding for the research. When you are finished searching the Web, make a report to your class on your findings. Show your audience how junk science influences the debate on your subject. Here are a few possible topics: Evolution versus creation science Genetically engineered foods Managing forests to prevent fires Mobile phones and cancer Experimentation on animals Herbicides and insecticides Diets and dietary supplements Climate change Smoking and secondhand smoke Air and water pollution Resisting vaccinations for children Welfare abuse