Student Preconceptions
Describe tools used to determine student preconceptions:
Description of a student preconception (naïve conception, misconception, incomplete conception):
Are cucumbers and peas really a fruit?
Yes. Anything that has a seed in it is a fruit. There are many foods we eat and do not realize are fruits such as tomatoes, bell peppers, avocados, and corn on the cob just to name a few.
Will plants grow in any water?
No, if the water doesn't have any nutrients added to it, the plant‘s chance of survival is very slim and not all plants could survive in only water with nutrients added.
How slow are snails?
Snails are not that slow when they are after something they want. If you place a carrot or some other food in front of it, it will move quite quickly for a slimy creature. Its large foot and the slime it produces makes a snail a very moveable creature. They are also very strong. You will be surprised to see how the foot and slime can pull objects that weigh more than its body mass.