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Activity Two: Sun-Earth Survey
 
 
In the “Sun-Earth Survey” (Activity Two), students answer questions about seasons. Their responses will give you an idea of their current understanding of seasons and related concepts.

Misconceptions and Development
The persistence of student misconceptions about the seasons cannot be overstated. Misconceptions in this area have fueled the field of research into student misconceptions in math and science.

Annenberg CPB Project
 
Annenberg CPB Project  
The Annenberg CPB project web page which inspired our Sun-Earth Survey.

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Student Misconceptions in Math and Science
 
Student Misconceptions in Math and Science  
The field of research on student misconceptions in math and science is a fertile one. Several research conferences have been held on misconceptions.

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Stanford Solar Center and Solar Folklore
 
Stanford Solar Center and Solar Folklore  
The Stanford Solar Center has educational activities and links. Folklore on the Sun from a wide variety of cultures is also included.
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Cognitive Aspects of Learning and Teaching Science
 
Cognitive Aspects of Learning and Teaching Science  
Read The Cognitive Aspects of Learning and Teaching Science by Jose P. Mestre of the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Massachusetts – Amherst. It addresses the seasons and misconceptions in teaching science, such as those related to understanding the "Reasons for Seasons."

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Excerpt from A Private Universe in which misconceptions about the seasons are investigated.
 

Private Universe Project
 
Private Universe Project  
The Private Universe Project has explored misconceptions about the seasons. The film A Private Universe was created and produced by Matthew H. Schneps and Philip M. Sadler, Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

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