Misconceptions

A common misconception students have when learning about evolution is that individuals within a species are able to physically and biologically change over time due to environmental stressors. Another common misconception students have when starting evolution is the value of a theory compared to a law. It is important to discover if your students hold these misconceptions before starting your unit on evolution.

Here is a preconception assessment that you can use on your first day to discover the prior knowledge your student's hold!