Headache or Hiccup: Science Misconceptions
What are alternate conceptions of science? How do they affect students and teachers alike in science classrooms? Let’s take a deeper look and examine an […]
Misconceptions in Science
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What are Scientific Misconceptions? A scientific misconception is defined as a false or incorrect understanding of a scientific concept or principle, where a semi-truth or […]
Dealing with Misconception in the Classroom
As individuals we all have our own experiences that have gotten us to where we are in our lives. Lessons gained from in the classroom […]
I’ll Change Your Mind (about chemistry)
When I got to college, I took general chemistry in my first semester. The lecture hall was filled with 175 students, mostly freshman, who were […]
The Misconceptions of Alternate Conceptions
What even are Alternate Conceptions? Alternate Conceptions refer to the false ideas that people hold in regard to scientific concepts. Alternate Conceptions can be used […]
It’s Not Right, But We Can Work With It
Did you know that parents of animals actually do not reject their babies once humans touch them? Yeah, me neither. Or did you know that […]
“Tomato/Tomahto, Conception/Conceeption”
What are “Alternate” Conceptions? “Alternate Conception” is essentially a euphemism for “Misconception.” The necessity of which is tied to the nature of science itself. Modern-day […]
How To Respond To Every Student’s Favorite Teacher: Ms. Conceptions
In our science classroom, we must understand where our students are in order to progress into where they can be. Students will come into each […]
Alternate Conceptions: What Are They and What Can We Do
Alternate conceptions can find their way into classrooms in a variety of different ways. Maybe they’re misconceptions, incorrect assumptions, and cultural beliefs. In science classrooms, […]
From Misconceptions to Comprehension
What are Misconceptions? Growing up, there were a few things that I had thought I knew for certain, like… Venous blood is blue The North […]