The Role of Science Education in Combating Scientific Misinformation among Generation Z Students

This study addresses the phenomenon of scientific misinformation, which refers to the spread of false and misleading scientific information through social media and its impact on Generation Z students, also known as digital natives. It highlights the need to redirect science education to confront this issue and enhance scientific literacy among these students. Using a descriptive-analytical approach, the study aims to define the nature of Generation Z and its key characteristics, and identify the concept of scientific misinformation, its main issues, and ways to combat it in society. Furthermore, the study explores the reasons for the need to redirect science education to tackle scientific misinformation among Generation Z students. Finally, it presents a set of recommendations to strengthen the role of science education in combating scientific misinformation, including incorporating issues of scientific misinformation into science curricula at all educational levels, fostering critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze and evaluate scientific information, and promoting scientific discussions in classrooms to build a strong understanding of science and enhance scientific awareness among students of this generation.