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5 minutes: Initial feedback from all: is this something that you integrate in your lessons already? Is it a stand-alone or introduction at the beginning of the year? Is it addressed in the curriculum? 20 minutes: Review the Probes on “Science,” “Hypothesis,” and “Theory” together, to help build shared vocabulary and unify various understandings of the Nature of Science 10 minutes: Discuss common student misconceptions 5 minutes: Discuss language we use, terms that reinforce misconceptions 20 minutes: Group Discussion and Brainstorming
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Nature of ScienceNov 1 2012
OBJECTIVES Share thoughts, resources, and experiences on this
issue Create a shared language for terms so that we can
apply and reinforce definitions in future content-based activities
Determine how to address student misconceptions regarding the nature of science
Discuss whether and how to implement the Nature of Science within workshops
OUTLINE 5 minutes: Initial feedback from all: is this something that you integrate in
your lessons already? Is it a stand-alone or introduction at the beginning of the year? Is it addressed in the curriculum?
20 minutes: Review the Probes on “Science,” “Hypothesis,” and “Theory” together, to help build shared vocabulary and unify various understandings of the Nature of Science
10 minutes: Discuss common student misconceptions 5 minutes: Discuss language we use, terms that reinforce
misconceptions
20 minutes: Group Discussion and Brainstorming
FEEDBACK is this something that you integrate in your
lessons already? Is it a stand-alone or introduction at the
beginning of the year? Is it addressed in the curriculum?
PROBES: WHAT IS A HYPOTHESIS?_____ A. A statement that can be tested_____ B. A guess made before any observations are conducted_____ C. A question asked at the beginning of an investigation_____ D. A statement that may lead to a prediction_____ E. Used to prove whether something is true_____ F. Eventually becomes a theory, then a law_____ G. May guide an investigation_____ H. Used to decide what data to pay attention to and seek_____ I. Can be developed using imagination and creativity_____ J. Must be in the form of “if…then…”
PROBES: WHAT IS A HYPOTHESIS?
__X__ A. A statement that can be tested_____ B. A guess made before any observations are conducted_____ C. A question asked at the beginning of an investigation__X__ D. A statement that may lead to a prediction_____ E. Used to prove whether something is true_____ F. Eventually becomes a theory, then a law__X__ G. May guide an investigation__X__ H. Used to decide what data to pay attention to and seek__X__ I. Can be developed using imagination and creativity_____ J. Must be in the form of “if…then…”
PROBE: IS IT A THEORY?_____ A. Theories include observations._____ B. Theories are just “hunches” scientists have._____ C. Theories are personal beliefs or opinions._____ D. Theories have been tested many times._____ E. A theory never changes._____ F. Theories are inferred explanations, strongly
supported by evidence._____ G. A scientific law has been proven and a theory
has not._____ H. Theories are used to make predictions.
PROBE: IS IT A THEORY?__X__ A. Theories include observations._____ B. Theories are just “hunches” scientists have._____ C. Theories are personal beliefs or opinions.__X__ D. Theories have been tested many times._____ E. A theory never changes.__X__ F. Theories are inferred explanations, strongly
supported by evidence._____ G. A scientific law has been proven and a theory
has not.__X__ H. Theories are used to make predictions.
SCIENCE ISFour students were having a discussion about how scientists do their work. This is what they said: Antoine: “I think scientists just try out different things until something
works.” Tamara: “I think there is a definite set of steps all scientists follow called
the scientific method.” Marcos: “I think scientists use different methods depending on their
question.” Avery: “I think scientists use different methods but they all involve doing
experiments.”Which student do you most agree with? _______________________
STUDENT/ COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS Resources:
List of misconceptions: http://undsci.berkeley.edu/teaching/misconceptions.php#c1
Science Knowledge Survey: http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/lessons/sci.tst.html
WORDS Proof alternatives: support/
evidence Prove support/ provide
evidence Truth/ true valid/ supported Right/wrong valid/ supported
GROUP DISCUSSION AND BRAINSTORMING
how are teachers already addressing this issue?
How can we add and support the Nature of Science within workshops (ex: stars and galaxies)?