This article aims to help teachers address beliefs of some students that certain “controversial” scientific conclusions (e.g. about biological evolution) are wrong. The article may be useful for teachers who want to respectfully address students’ misconceptions about how scientists reach their conclusions. Source: The Physics Teacher (2000)
Level(s): Middle, High
Discipline(s): Physics, Earth Science
# of Periods: <1
Lesson Plan? – or Yes
Classroom Ready? – or Yes
Students Actively Practice? – or Yes
Categories:
For Educators, Grades: High, Grades: Middle, Instructional Materials, Science
