Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.g Defining Attributes of Rectangles & Parallelograms
At early stages of understanding of geometric shapes, 4th graders describe shapes, but do not yet characterize shapes by their properties. One example of a misconception students have at this stage is that a rectangle has two short sides...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Acceleration Review
A website that reviews over "the key concepts, equations, and common misconceptions related to acceleration."
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Bscs: Common Student Ideas About Sound
This list describes common misconceptions children have about sound and the scientific explanation for those ideas.
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Bscs: Common Student Ideas About Forces and Motion
This list describes common misconceptions children have about force and motion and the scientific explanation for those ideas.
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Bscs: Student Ideas About Earth's Changing Surface
This list describes common misconceptions children have about the earth's surface and the scientific explanation for those ideas.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Honoring Indigenous Experiences: Pbs All Stars Lessons
Using resources from MOLLY OF DENALI and this lesson, students will begin to understand that Indigenous Peoples have a rich culture that continues to be practiced, and are working collectively to resist erasure and misconceptions. These...
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...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distance and Displacement Review
Review key concepts, equations, and common misconceptions related to distance and displacement.
University of California
Ucmp: Dinosaurs, Movies, & Reality
A very good review of how "movie science" can present an inaccurate or incomplete picture of actual scientific knowledge and methods.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Evolution of Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the evolution of life and Darwin's theory of evolution.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Evolution of Life
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the evolution of life.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Naturally, I Select You: Tactile Modeling of Natural Selection
In this simulation lesson, students investigate the role of natural selection and survival within a frog population living in a changing environment. Includes student handouts along with an assessment piece.
Talk Origins Archive
Talk.origins: Introduction to Evolutionary Biology
An article giving a brief introduction to evolutionary biology. The article addresses misconceptions as well as the basics of the theory of evolution.
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University of Iowa Health Care: Poison Ivy: The Most Common of Allergens
Article that covers the topic of poison ivy and includes details on identifying it, symptoms, misconceptions, treatment, and how to avoid it.
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Ancient Egypt: The Mythology: Common Myths About Cleopatra
Some of the common misconceptions about Cleopatra are debunked here.
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Science Hobbyist: Capacitors Do Not Store Charge
A page which clarifies many static electricity misconceptions, including how a capacitor charges.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Teachers' Lab: A Private Universe
This section is dedicated to educators to become expert instructors on topics like: distance between Earth, the Sun, and the moon, the phases of the moon, and reason for the seasons. Site includes information about how to address...
NASA
Nasa: Heliophysics: New Science of the Sun Solar System Connection
This site from NASA lists common and uncommon misconceptions about Sun-Earth Science. Site also provides links to activities and lesson plans as well as background reading.
English Verse
English Verse: Robert Browning (1812 1889)
Find here a brief biography of Browning, with links to biographies of some of his associates, as well as the text of some of his poems, and recommended print resources.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Dinosaurs and Cave People
Site uncovers the truth behind some common dinosaur myths.
University of California
Ucmp: Welcome to the Dinobuzz
Site details with the current topics concerning dinosaurs. Site covers dinosaur speeds, dinosaur extinction, warm-blooded dinosaurs and more.
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American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.
Curated OER
Etc: Comparative Projections of Asia, 1800 1899
A map using comparative map projections of Asia, as part of a hemisphere and on a Mercator's projection, to illustrate European misconceptions of land claims during territorial colonialism. In the 19th century, European powers were...
Curated OER
A Supposed Bust of the Queen Made While She Was in Rome
Some of the common misconceptions about Cleopatra are debunked here.
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