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Nature of Science

Nov 1 2012. Nature of Science. 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

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Nature of Science

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  1. Nov 1 2012 Nature of Science

  2. 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 Objectives

  3. 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 Outline

  4. 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? Feedback

  5. _____ 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?

  6. __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…” Probes: What is a hypothesis?

  7. _____ 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?

  8. __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. Probe: Is it a Theory?

  9. Four 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? _______________________ Science Is

  10. Resources: • List of misconceptions: http://undsci.berkeley.edu/teaching/misconceptions.php#c1 • Science Knowledge Survey: http://www.indiana.edu/~ensiweb/lessons/sci.tst.html Student/ common misconceptions

  11. Proof alternatives: support/ evidence Prove support/ provide evidence Truth/ true valid/ supported Right/wrong valid/ supported Words

  12. how are teachers already addressing this issue? • How can we add and support the Nature of Science within workshops (ex: stars and galaxies)? Group Discussion and Brainstorming

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