TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Myths and Misconceptions About Evolution
How does evolution really work? Alex Gendler sets the record straight on the finer points of evolution, including some common evolutionary misconceptions.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: 1 D Kinematics: The Big Misconception
An introduction to the ideas behind the misconception and misunderstanding of why all objects accelerate at the same rate. This explanation involves the concepts of force and mass.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Common Misconceptions Regarding Electric Circuits
In this tutorial, preconceived ideas regarding the nature of charge flow and the role of a battery in a circuit are addressed. In many instances, these preconceived notions about charge flow and batteries are incorrect ideas and are...
The Field Museum
Field Museum: Exhibits: Evolving Planet: Misconceptions About Evolution
This informative Field Museum exhibit examines seven misconceptions about evolution and provides insight as to why they are incorrect.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley Lab: Misconceptions About Nuclear Science
This site sets the record straight on some common misconceptions about Nuclear Science.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Newton's Laws: The Big Misconception
While most people know what Newton's laws say, many people do not know what they mean. This tutorial allows students the ability to understand their meaning and to believe their implications.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Scientific Methods: Using "Awakenings" to Dispel Misconceptions
An activity where students watch the movie "Awakenings" starring Robin Williams. The purpose of the lesson is for students to record on a tally sheet each time they notice a step in the scientific method being used. They will become...
National Institutes of Health
Understanding Alcohol: Information About Alcohol
Includes several sections, with charts and facts with information on alcohol use, alcoholism, youth drinking, and misconceptions and myths about alcohol and drinking. Though a "Teacher's guide," this website is suitable for students...
Other
Critical Thinking Consortium: A Teacher's Guide to Story of Ferdinand [Pdf]
The Story of Ferdinand by Robert Lawson is about the misconceptions people have when they jump to conclusions. After exploring the story, young scholars will discuss situations in real life. Blackline masters and a rubric are included.
Physics Classroom
The Physics Classroom: Circular and Satellite Motion: Weightlessness in Orbit
Through illustrated examples and practice problems, this interactive physics tutorial helps students clear up their possible misconceptions about weightlessness.
Rice University
Rice University: Web Adventures: N Squad: Alcohol in the Body
Online interactive game consists of three consecutive episodes. The storyline addresses three different body systems and their functions while teaching about alcohol's interaction with each of them, misconceptions about alcohol, medical...
Understanding Slavery Initiative
Understanding Slavery Initiative: Usi Resources: Unlocking Perceptions [Pdf]
This comprehensive guide for teaching the history and legacies of the transatlantic slave trade contains suggestions for educators such as using sensitive language in classrooms, unlocking common misconceptions, working with artifact...
Other
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education: Be That Friend
This site focuses on two often connected topics: depression and suicide. The message here is that depression need not lead to suicide. It offers information on symptoms, misconceptions, and other topics.
Other
University of Massachusetts Amherst: Snakes of Massachusetts
This excellent online exhibit presents the major snakes of Massachusetts. It presents a brief history of snakes, looks at people's misconceptions of snakes, provides snake facts, and gives information on how to identify different species.
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Collection of articles on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD: what it is, what causes it, misconceptions about it, symptoms, related disorders, treatment options, and ways the ADHD person, and the caregivers and family...
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Resilience
Article explaining what resilience is, its relation to personal happiness, misconceptions about it, and how to increase your resilience when facing traumatic events. Includes a collection of videos of well-known figures discussing...
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Addiction
A resource on addiction. Discusses alcohol and drug addiction, their symptoms and causes, misconceptions people have about addiction, how it affects those close to the addict, different treatment options, and how to get help.
Judaism 101
Judaism 101: The Role of Women
This article about the role of women in Judaism clears up some historical misconceptions that have been linked to women and Judaism over the years.
PBS
Pbs: This Emotional Life: Postpartum Mood Disorders
A resource on postpartum depression. Explains what it is, the risk factors, misconceptions about it, the different types and their symptoms, treatment options, the impact on parenting, and how to help yourself if you suffer from it.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Definition of Physics
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson defines physics and addresses some misconceptions about studying physics. Students will begin to understand the basics of physics and how it relates to...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Magnetic or Not?
Students explore the basic magnetic properties of different substances, particularly aluminum and steel. There is a common misconception that magnets attract all metals, largely due to the ubiquity of steel in metal products. The...
NASA
Nasa: Image Science Center: Ask the Space Scientist
A NASA scientist, Dr. Sten Odenwald, answers many students' questions. Topics include planets, galaxies, black holes, the origin of the universe, and common misconceptions about space.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Science in Focus Energy: What Is Energy?
A video workshop looking at the concept of energy. Discussions include energy as it is used in everyday language to the complex scientific meaning of energy. Presents common student misconceptions, history, and the importance of energy...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Science in Focus: Energy: Energy in Food
A video workshop examining how the Sun provides energy for all living things beginning with the process of photosynthesis. Presents current scientific thinking about energy transfer through the food chain as well as ways to deal with...
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