Course on skepticism (using Mythbusters)


After watching a number of episodes in class, some of my high school physics
students have expressed interest in creating a "Mythbusters" club. It seems
to me to be a very good idea, as it would encourage skeptical thinking (in
the positive sense of the term, and not in the derogatory way that
non-scientists use the word "skeptic".)

In terms of books and articles that we can use, I already am familiar with
CSICOP and its "Skeptical Inquirer", and the Skeptic Society and its Skeptic
magazine. At some point we probably would try to "Bust a myth" ourselves,
in the method of Mythbusters (of course, only with proper safety
precautions!) But it seems that we might be able to test some physics
myths. Any suggestions for something that might be doable on a limited
budget?

(Perhaps we may investigate some claims regarding "alternative" medicine...)

Do you know of anyone who has had any experience in creating a similar sort
of club for high school students?

Thanks for your suggestions,

Robert


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