A Private Universe

A Private Universe (20 minutes)

This video brings into sharp focus the dilemma facing all educators: Why don't even the brightest students truly grasp basic science concepts? Interviews are held with high school students and Ivy League graduates asking them to explain what causes the seasons and the phases of the moon. Even the brightest students in the class have false ideas based on enduring misconceptions that traditional instructional methods cannot overcome. Produced by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. 1987.

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