Some students believe that the Earth travels around the Sun once in a day, rather than identifying that this is a year

Earth and Space

Misconception RESEARCH REVIEW

Diagnostic Resources

The following worksheets may help to identify whether students hold this particular misconception.

For more information, see the University of York BEST website.

References

  • Baxter, J., () Children's understanding of familiar astronomical events International Journal of Science Education. 11 (5) 502-513.

    Paper digest

  • Osborne, J., Wadsworth, P., Black, P. and Meadows, J., () The earth in space: Primary space project research report, Liverpool: Liverpool University Press.

    Paper 1 and Paper 1

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