University of Georgia
University of Georgia: What Science Isn't
This series of notes from a geology professor explores and explains several misconceptions about the nature of science. Sections are titled: A Historical Perspective; Science Isn't Art; Science is not Technology; Science isn't Truth and...
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...
Other
Ohio Public Library Information Center: What's That Snake?
The Ohio Public Library information network provides an extensive tool allowing users to search for snakes by name as well as by narrowing down characteristics until you've located a particular type. Myths, facts, and misconceptions are...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade 1: Mooncake
First graders learn factual information about the moon and how light creates shadows. Noting that authors oftentimes use their imaginations to create stories, 1st graders explore how misconceptions and misunderstandings can often be...