Real or made up?

Students guess which quirky scientific facts are genuine and which are April Fools' pranks.

Steps

1. The teacher presents 10 odd facts, e.g., 'Octopuses have three hearts'.
2. Teams vote with two-sided response paddles: fact or hoax.
3. After each round, we verify the real scientific explanation against reputable sources.
4. Teams draft their own convincing fake facts to challenge rival teams.

Tip: Show classic historical media hoaxes, such as the famous BBC Spaghetti tree harvest hoax of 1957.