Overcoming pupil misconceptions is much harder than teaching a new topic. Anticipate misconceptions to avoid having to reteach and relearn by showing a lesson resource from the Good Thinking PD series that highlights common mistakes. A video demonstrates natural selection explanations and how individuals may make incorrect assumptions. 

Concepts

natural selection, evolution, genetics

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners record two examples of natural selection from the video and then research two of their own examples
• Create graphic organizers of common misconceptions linked to the correct explanation as notes

Classroom Considerations

• Meant as a resource for teachers but would be appropriate for pupil viewing

Pros

• Includes an option for closed captioning to aid in note-taking
• Emphasizes key scientific vocabulary

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7