Creative Assessments in Science Education
Assessment: Is referred to as the wide variety of methods or tools that educators use to evaluate, measure, and document the academic readiness, learning progress, skill […]
Misc
To assess does not mean to test!
Remember when every single unit ended in an exam in high school? Did you enjoy it? What if you’re not a good test taker? Did […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]