Module 11 Resources

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Misconceptions in Science


Misconceptions.ppt


Articles:

Espinoza, F. (2005). An Analysis of the Historical Development of Ideas about Motion and Its Implications for Teaching. Physics Education, 40(2), 139-146.

Niaz, M. (2000). Gases as Idealized Lattices: A Rational Reconstruction of Students. Science & education, 9(3), 279-87.

McComas, W F. (1997). The Discovery and Nature of Evolution by Natural Selection: Misconceptions and Lessons from the History of Science. The American Biology Teacher, 59(8), 492-500.


Discrepant Events


DISCREPANT EVENT DEMONSTRATIONS.pdf



Articles:

Crawford, T. (2003). From Magic Show to Meaningful Science. Science Scope, 27(1), 36-39.

Wright, E L. (1995). Discrepant Event Demonstrations. The Science Teacher, 62(1), 24-28. (same as pdf attachement above - attachement is a little easier to read)

Wright, E L. (1992). Stirring the Biology Teaching Pot with Discrepant Events. The American Biology Teacher, 54(4), 205-11.

(1992). Biological Bafflers, Discrepant Data, Fascinating Facts and Quizzical Quandaries. The American Biology Teacher, 54(5), 263-67.