ERIC Number: EJ769677
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Jul
Pages: 4
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Teaching for Conceptual Change in Space Science
Brunsell, Eric; Marcks, Jason
Science Scope, v30 n9 p20-23 Jul 2007
Nearly 20 years after the release of The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics' video, "A Private Universe", much research has been done in relation to students' understanding of space-science concepts and how to effectively change these ideas. However, student difficulties with basic space-science concepts still persist. This article will describe some of the common student misconceptions related to phases of the Moon, introduce a conceptual-change teaching approach, and provide an example of an activity that can be used to address these common misconceptions. (Contains 2 figures and 1 online resource.)
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Space Sciences, Concept Formation, Misconceptions, Astronomy, Change Strategies, Cognitive Processes, Class Activities, Adoption (Ideas)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Education; Middle Schools
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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