Nature of Science
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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
Resources
- Powerpoint from October teleconference
- Misconceptions about the Nature of Science
- Science Knowledge Survey
- “What’s In a Word?” article from NSTA Science Scope
- “The Evidence is Clear”
This is a Big Bang activity that compares the earlier Steady State model to the Big Bang model; it focuses on the difference between inference and observation.
