Common Student Science Misconceptions

This is not an exhaustive list by any means. Some of these sites list and discuss misconceptions and others provide bibliographic information about articles and other resources related to misconceptions.

A list compiled by the AIP Operation Physics Project.

A book by the AIP Operation Physics Project.

"Science Myths" in K-6 Textbooks and Popular culture

A list of preconceptions and misconceptions that high school physics teachers and college professors have recognized in their students. (Apparently they are recovering from a hardware failure.)

Misconceptions in Science E328: Elementary Methods

Astronomy Misconceptions

Bad Astronomy

Recurring Science Misconceptions In K-6 Textbooks

Earth Science Misconceptions

Common Geology Misconceptions

Science Misconceptions Research and Some Implications for the Teaching of Science to Elementary School Students. ERIC/SMEAC Science Education Digest No. 1, 1987.

Dr. C's powerpoint presentation on Conceptual Change