A Note to the Teacher: Encouraging All to Pursue STEM
There are many misconceptions about equity and equality. These two terms are often used interchangeably even though they are very different. Equity is defined as […]
Strengths in Science Classrooms
A Note to the Teacher: DRIVE!
What drives a classroom? Daniel H. Pink, the author of New York Times best-seller, Drive helps us tackle this specific question. He uncovers the surprising […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Missing That Conception
“You know, Mr. Thomas, I heard that toilets flush backwards in Australia. Why is that?” What is a Misconception? In science, misconceptions are when background […]
What Does It Mean to Be Strong?
For most people the first thing that comes to mind when they hear the word “strong” is raw strength, such as muscles. But when we […]