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What’s in a Word?

Grade Level(s):

  • 3-5
  • 6-8
  • 9-12
  • College

Source:

  • Schwartz, Renee

Resource type:

  • article

Discipline:

  • Earth science
  • Life Science
  • Physical Sciences
  • Space science

Overview

Word choice in the classroom can (mis)represent science. Use word lists to combat misconceptions about science that stem from vocabulary mix-ups. Find out how in this article distributed with permission from Science Scope.

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Graphic with text "How Word Choice Can Develop (Mis)conceptions About the Nature of Science" by Renee Schwartz

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