Mon, Oct 05, 2015 10:15 PM in Elementary Science Misconceptions
Thank you all for your responses! It is interesting learning about misconceptions, because just how Jennifer mentioned the misconception that plants get nutrients from soil, I just learned (as a college senior) that is not the case. I understood photosynthesis and have had many lessons about plants, but I guess I just missed something.
The lesson I will be teaching will be to 3rd grade on the ...
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Mon, Sep 14, 2015 4:28 PM in Elementary Science Misconceptions
Hello! I am studying to become a teacher, and this semester I have to teach a science lesson the revolves around one science misconception the students have. I know that sometimes even adults and/or teachers still have misconceptions. So, I am just curious, what is a science misconception you had even as an adult/teacher and what finally helped you change you thoughts about that topic?
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Mon, Sep 14, 2015 4:15 PM in Pre-K Gardening
I love that you are engaging them in science early on! I think you come have a classroom insect garden maybe with some dirt and roly-polies. You could let the students hold them which could teach them about the bugs, but also how to be gentle with things. Another idea is to bring in some containers of dirt, plant seeeds, and let the children "plant" the seeds themselves. Good luck!
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