But I thought…?
Misconceptions in the Science Classroom: But I thought…? Misconceptions are ideas that are incorrect due to difficulty understanding. In the science classroom, many different concepts […]
Month: February 2019
Misconceptions to New Knowledge
Misconceptions in Science There are many scientific misconceptions out there and, as teachers, it is our duty to help our students dispel these misconceptions by […]
Challenge Your Misconceptions
You are probably wrong (and that’s ok) Everyone holds some misconceptions. There is so much misinformation out there that it is inevitable. I know that not […]
Let’s Evolve Together: Understanding Misconceptions
As science teachers, it is our job to have our students think critically and dive deep into scientific knowledge. A big focus on our classes […]
Misconceptions in our classrooms
A misconception is a view or opinion that is incorrect due to faulty prior knowledge, thinking or understand. Naturally, these will pop up in our […]
The Earth is How Old?
It’s four and half billion years old – not 6,000. The sciences are riddled with a lot of misconceptions that change as we get older, […]
Global Warming?? But it’s cold outside!!?!?
Ever heard this statement? Have you noticed many educated people in very public roles in our world make statements or tweet about how fake global […]
The Misconceptions of Science Teaching
In every class and every subject there are plenty of misconceptions, but in the science classroom misconceptions can be very problematic. The misconceptions can also […]
Wait, Compounds & Molecules Aren’t the Same Thing?
Alternate Conceptions Within the Chemistry Classroom: What Does That Even Mean? Alternate conceptions are very present inside any chemistry classroom. Sometimes, there are even developed […]
Evolution vs. Natural Selection: Why are the Misconceptions Important to Correct?
Introduction: Imagine if a group of students walk up to you and make the following statements about biology: “Natural selection and […]