Determination of Student Misconceptions in “Photosynthesis and Respiration” unit and Correcting them with the help of Cai Material

Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences
By Kele,Esra; Kefeli, Pinar
“Determination of Student Misconceptions in “Photosynthesis and Respiration” unit and Correcting them with the help of Cai Material”
Publisher: ScienceDirect
2
Pp. 3111-3118
2010
Determination of Student Misconceptions in “Photosynthesis and Respiration” unit and Correcting them with the help of Cai Material
Type: Empirical
Data collection method: Test
Number of subjects, range: Large — 31 or more
Grade and age of subjects: 6th-8th grade — under 13-14 years

  • The sunlight makes plants healthier, more powerful and more beautiful

  • The sunlight is the food of plants.

  • The food of a plant is water and minerals from the soil.

  • CO2 is harmful for plants.

  • CO2 is food for plants.

  • Photosynthesis is the respiration of plants.

  • The sunlight is converted into food in photosynthesis.

  • Carbon dioxide is converted into oxygen in photosynthesis.

  • Plants do not do respiration.

  • Plants do not use oxygen.

  • Respiration in plants only takes place when there is no light at night.