Testing Murphy's Law: Urban Myths as a Source of School Science Projects.

摘要: Demonstrations that science and its methods have applications beyond the laboratory form a crucial part of any scientific education. The investigation urban myths can provide rich source stimulating projects demonstrating uses method usual settings. This article discusses specific case Murphy's Law Toast, myth states: 'If toast land butter-side down, it will do'. Investigating truth - or otherwise this notorious alleged phenomenon was basis nationwide schools project conducted by author in collaboration with Department for Education Employment commercial sponsor. motivated discussion use key processes, inspired many pupils to go prescribed experiments, testing their own hypotheses. Other suitable similar investigations are discussed.