Can you convince your students to sign a petition to ban a dangerous chemical? You might be surprised how easy it is to make facts sound frightening!

Take your students on a fascinating, 100% factual journey into the supposed dangers of Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO). Using real facts about this chemical (H₂O – water), this engaging 19-slide presentation introduces students to the famous DHMO hoax and challenges them to question what they hear, read, and believe.

Without initially revealing that DHMO is simply water, students will encounter alarming-sounding facts, consider the evidence, and decide whether they support banning the chemical. The big reveal creates an unforgettable opportunity to examine how information can be presented in ways that influence emotions, opinions, and decisions.

Students will explore:

• Critical thinking and evaluating information.

• Correlation vs. causation.

• How facts can be presented in misleading ways.

• Emotional influence and persuasive language.

• Evaluating evidence before making decisions.

• Questioning sources and drawing informed conclusions.

What's included:

• 19-slide engaging lesson presentation.

• Printable DHMO ban petition.

• An interactive classroom experience with a memorable reveal!

Perfect for: Middle school and high school students, science lessons, critical thinking activities, media literacy, persuasive writing, and social studies discussions.

A fun, thought-provoking lesson that reminds students that just because something sounds convincing doesn't mean they've been given the whole story!

Can your students separate facts from fear? Let the debate begin!