Evolution: Online Course for Teachers: Session 6- Explain Part




	About this Course

	SESSION 6

	Engage

	Explore

	Explain

		Uncovering and changing Student Misconceptions

	Elaborate

	Evaluate


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	Resources

	Facilitator Notes

SESSION 6: How Can You Address Student Misconceptions about Evolution?

Explain: Uncovering and Changing Student Misconceptions

Students in Mr. Bingman's class have a number of misconceptions about evolution. Look at the Evolution Case Study video segment "Giraffes and Vestigial Organs" and observe:


	•	What is the misconception?

	•	What is the "correct" explanation?

	•	What strategies does Mr. Bingman use to address these students' misconceptions?

Giraffes and Vestigial Organs
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Think about:


	•	What would you do to change students' understanding about misconceptions?

	•	What might be possible next steps for Mr. Bingman's class?

Next: Elaborate Part A: Ms. Havlik's Strategies


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