Some students confuse the cause and effect of winter by saying that it is cold in the winter because of plants

Earth and Space

Misconception RESEARCH REVIEW

Therefore, they wouldn't think that plants change in their behaviours due to the seasons.

Resources to address this

  • Simple variations in temperature on a globe (11-14)

    Ref - SPT ES04 TA09

    Here you can show how the top and bottom of a globe are warmed less than the parts facing the source of illumination.

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References

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

    502-513.

    Paper digest

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