{"id":3577,"date":"2021-04-06T17:00:54","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T21:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/?p=3577"},"modified":"2023-01-27T16:40:47","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T21:40:47","slug":"busted-addressing-alternate-conceptions-in-the-science-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/2021\/04\/busted-addressing-alternate-conceptions-in-the-science-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"BUSTED!: Addressing Alternate Conceptions in the Science Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/files\/2021\/04\/Busted--1024x454.jpg?resize=1024%2C454&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2021\/04\/Busted-.jpg?resize=1024%2C454&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2021\/04\/Busted-.jpg?resize=300%2C133&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2021\/04\/Busted-.jpg?resize=768%2C340&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2021\/04\/Busted-.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Discovery-Channel-Store-MythBusters-Busted\/dp\/B0042F5EPK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>TRUE or FALSE: There is a dark side of the moon. Particles found in solids have no motion. Humans evolved from apes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these statements are <strong>FALSE<\/strong>. They are all examples of common misconceptions, or alternate conceptions, that can be found in the science classroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/files\/2021\/04\/dark-side-of-the-moon-1024x768.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2021\/04\/dark-side-of-the-moon.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2021\/04\/dark-side-of-the-moon.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2021\/04\/dark-side-of-the-moon.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2021\/04\/dark-side-of-the-moon.jpeg?w=1136&amp;ssl=1 1136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/dark-vs-far-side-moon-lunar-night-science-2019-1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As science teachers, we will most likely find ourselves confronted with misconceptions about an array of topics and phenomena in our classrooms. Our job is to help our students <strong>reframe prior knowledge and create new scaffolding for the student to come to conclusions about the misconception and the new knowledge.<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Teaching Strategies: Misconceptions\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TTusD_Q1t5E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This video examples why we need to work on addressing misconceptions while also providing a particular means to addressing misconceptions. In my own classroom, I want to address misconceptions with a HANDS-ON approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">1 way for students to bust  misconceptions is through the use of evidence-based, hands-on learning activities to reframe and build upon their previous knowledge! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/scienceteaching?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#scienceteaching<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/EDT432?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#EDT432<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/bustedmisconceptions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#bustedmisconceptions<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1UUTj2t3qx\">pic.twitter.com\/1UUTj2t3qx<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Colleen Jaycox (@Miss_Jaycox) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Miss_Jaycox\/status\/1379509006285172736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 6, 2021<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Allowing students to actively engage with the misconception, and dedicating time to debunking the science misconception will allow students the opportunity to create meaningful connections between previous knowledge and new material. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How would I address misconceptions in my classroom?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I would begin by probing the students to determine if the students do indeed hold the misconception to be true. This can be done through&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This can be done through giving a unit pre-test.\u00a0<\/li><li>Presenting students with demos and asked to explain the phenomena they are observing.\u00a0<\/li><li>Having students do MTV strategies, such as Tug-of-War, about the two sides of the \u201cargument\u201d and have them give reasons for the validity of the side they decide. <\/li><li><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/files\/2021\/04\/MTV-tug-of-war.jpeg?resize=640%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2021\/04\/MTV-tug-of-war.jpeg?w=640&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2021\/04\/MTV-tug-of-war.jpeg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/458452437047938797\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once, student misconceptions have been identified, I would then find appropriate resources &#8211; demonstrations, experimental stations, online simulations &#8211; that would help students to identify how their misconceptions are incorrect through evidence-based learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some Fun Activities to Incorporate Into Your Own Classroom:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/files\/2021\/04\/campfire-1024x684.jpeg?resize=1024%2C684&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2021\/04\/campfire.jpeg?resize=1024%2C684&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2021\/04\/campfire.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2021\/04\/campfire.jpeg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2021\/04\/campfire.jpeg?w=1044&amp;ssl=1 1044w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>https:\/\/rootsrated.com\/stories\/pro-tips-on-building-the-perfect-campfire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Activity 1: Heat only travels upward, it rises.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Probe the students by having them discuss in pairs who they believe is correct in the following scenario:&nbsp;<ul><li>Bailey says that heat always rises because in their house the second floor is always warmer in the winter when they turn on the heat and the basement is freezing. Jaime says that heat doesn\u2019t always rise because when they stand by a campfire they are getting warm. Who is correct? Why?<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Once the students have discussed in groups what they believe and why have each group share their thoughts and record class reactions on the board.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Next, have the students go through a series of stations used to see that heat does not only rise.&nbsp;<ul><li>Designed an enclosed system that could have a cold bottom and a warm top. Use thermometers and take time and temperature readings so see where the heat is \u201cgoing.\u201d<\/li><li>Light a flame and use thermometers and personal observation (of course following lab safety) to see where the heat is going.<\/li><li>Our Sun and Heat Transfer Lab from University of Colorado Boulder <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teachengineering.org\/activities\/view\/cub_solar_lesson02_activity1\">https:\/\/www.teachengineering.org\/activities\/view\/cub_solar_lesson02_activity1<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/edt431-531\/files\/2021\/04\/black-hole.png?resize=800%2C466&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2021\/04\/black-hole.png?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2021\/04\/black-hole.png?resize=300%2C175&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.miamioh.edu\/exemplary-science-teaching\/files\/2021\/04\/black-hole.png?resize=768%2C447&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption>https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/mission_pages\/chandra\/news\/black-hole-image-makes-history\/<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Activity 2: Black holes are black, the same size, consume everything that comes near them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Probe students to write all of the information they can on separate sticky notes to attach to the white board.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Go through everything the students mentioned in the sticky notes. Put the sticky notes into different categories. Make special note to say that some of these statements may or may not be true.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Students should be divided into groups to complete an internet exploration about their topic. They must present what their topic is and address a misconception they believe could occur.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Once all of the presentations have been completed, as the teacher goes through each and address any problems that may have arisen. If the internet exploration did not result in an explicit reason the misconceptions were incorrect, make sure to make special note to create further labs or demonstrations for the students to work through to view the misconception!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Other blogs to discover more about addressing misconceptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningscientists.org\/blog\/2017\/7\/25-1\">https:\/\/www.learningscientists.org\/blog\/2017\/7\/25-1<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsta.org\/blog\/addressing-misconception\">https:\/\/www.nsta.org\/blog\/addressing-misconception<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>TRUE or FALSE: There is a dark side of the moon. Particles found in solids have no motion. Humans evolved from apes. 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