Science Teaching 2.0: Addressing Misconceptions in Science
What are Misconceptions? Did you ever think it would take seven years for your stomach to digest swallowed gum? Or that lightning never strikes the […]
Making Sense of Misconceptions in the Science Classroom
Confronting Flaws in Knowledge Think about the last time you thought something was true for a very long time and how it was to find […]
Addressing Alternate Conceptions
Were you ever told that the blood inside your body is blue until it comes in contact with O2? Or have you ever heard someone […]
Unlearning Preconceived Ideas: Addressing Alternate Conceptions in the Biology Classroom
I’m sure we are all familiar with the ideas that human blood is blue in the veins, or humans evolved from apes. These are known […]
Science Teachers and the Raiders of the Misconception
Have you ever seen the movie Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark? In the movie, there’s a scene where the intrepid archaeologist […]
Debunking Misconceptions: Doing it in a Meaningful Way
Misconceptions, or alternative conceptions, are understandings that are fundamentally incorrect, causing a disparity when confronted. Many people live their lives without ever even knowing they […]
A Note to the Teacher: Addressing Alternate Conceptions in Science Teaching
So what are alternate conceptions in science teaching? Well, these are MISCONCEPTIONS that our students bring into the classroom based on their prior knowledge. It […]
BUSTED!: Addressing Alternate Conceptions in the Science Classroom
TRUE or FALSE: There is a dark side of the moon. Particles found in solids have no motion. Humans evolved from apes. All of these […]
How Can I Make Thinking Visible in My Science Classroom?
There’s many ways that as a teacher, you can incorporate visible thinking in your classroom. But another question you might be asking yourself is why […]
Taking a Peek Inside Our Student’s Brains
Have you ever had a conversation with a friend where after a while you need to stop and ask, “how did we get on this […]