Children's misconceptions about weather: A review of the literature
http://www.csulb.edu/~lhenriqu/NARST2000.htm

Laura Henriques, California State University, Long Beach


This paper from Project ALERT reports a synthesis of the existing research about children's misconceptions relating to weather, climate and the atmosphere. The scientifically accepted interpretations are presented in tandem with the children's naïve ideas. When possible, the source of the misconception is also presented. In many cases, students' misconceptions are not addressed in the curriculum, allowing them to exist unchallenged.

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Subject: Education, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Research on Learning: Cognitive Domain:Misconceptions/barriers to learning
Theme: Teach the Earth:Incorporating Societal Issues:Climate Change, Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Atmospheric Science