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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 4.g Defining Attributes of Rectangles & Parallelograms

For Teachers 4th
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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Acceleration Review

For Students 9th - 10th
A website that reviews over "the key concepts, equations, and common misconceptions related to acceleration."
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Other

Bscs: Common Student Ideas About Sound

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This list describes common misconceptions children have about sound and the scientific explanation for those ideas.
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Other

Bscs: Common Student Ideas About Forces and Motion

For Teachers K - 1st
This list describes common misconceptions children have about force and motion and the scientific explanation for those ideas.
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Other

Bscs: Student Ideas About Earth's Changing Surface

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
This list describes common misconceptions children have about the earth's surface and the scientific explanation for those ideas.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Honoring Indigenous Experiences: Pbs All Stars Lessons

For Students K - 1st
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...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Ela Unit: Grade 1: Mooncake

For Teachers 1st
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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Distance and Displacement Review

For Students 9th - 10th
Review key concepts, equations, and common misconceptions related to distance and displacement.
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Article
University of California

Ucmp: Dinosaurs, Movies, & Reality

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good review of how "movie science" can present an inaccurate or incomplete picture of actual scientific knowledge and methods.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Evolution of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of the evolution of life and Darwin's theory of evolution.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Evolution of Life

For Students 10th - 12th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the evolution of life.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Naturally, I Select You: Tactile Modeling of Natural Selection

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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.
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Article
Talk Origins Archive

Talk.origins: Introduction to Evolutionary Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

University of Iowa Health Care: Poison Ivy: The Most Common of Allergens

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

Ancient Egypt: The Mythology: Common Myths About Cleopatra

For Students 3rd - 8th
Some of the common misconceptions about Cleopatra are debunked here.
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Other

Science Hobbyist: Capacitors Do Not Store Charge

For Students 9th - 10th
A page which clarifies many static electricity misconceptions, including how a capacitor charges.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Teachers' Lab: A Private Universe

For Teachers 4th - 6th
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...
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NASA

Nasa: Heliophysics: New Science of the Sun Solar System Connection

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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English Verse

English Verse: Robert Browning (1812 1889)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Dinosaurs and Cave People

For Students 9th - 10th
Site uncovers the truth behind some common dinosaur myths.
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University of California

Ucmp: Welcome to the Dinobuzz

For Students 9th - 10th
Site details with the current topics concerning dinosaurs. Site covers dinosaur speeds, dinosaur extinction, warm-blooded dinosaurs and more.
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Other

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.
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Curated OER

Etc: Comparative Projections of Asia, 1800 1899

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Curated OER

A Supposed Bust of the Queen Made While She Was in Rome

For Students 3rd - 8th
Some of the common misconceptions about Cleopatra are debunked here.

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