Pay Attention to the Misconception
Science contains a very broad body of knowledge. There are many ideas, theories, and laws. Sometimes it feels almost impossible to keep them all straight! […]
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, […]
Let’s Make Thinking Visual!
As teachers, it’s crucial that we set up and provide tools for our students to gather knowledge easily. One thing that we have been going […]
Getting the best out of MTV in the Classroom
Everyone loves the television channel MTV and here is the best way that you can use it to for the better performance of your students! […]
Developing Critical Thinking in a VISIBLE Way
No matter the subject in school, students should be challenged to thinking critically and deeply about concepts. But what a lot of teachers forget is […]
We Can’t Read Their Minds, But We Can Make Their Thinking Visible!
What is the importance of Making Thinking Visible in the science classroom? In science especially, there are complex topics and ideas to be uncovered in […]