Competency #11
Identify the processes involved in learning
Learning Objective a
- a. Identify current understandings and/or long-held beliefs that are incorrect
Question
Write down your answer to the following question:
Belief : Heavier objects always fall faster than lighter objects
Which of the evidence statements below support this belief? Which pieces of evidence conflict with this belief? (Put check in the appropriate box next to each)
| Supports | Conflicts | Evidence Statements |
|---|---|---|
| 1: A crumpled piece of paper falls with a faster motion than a piece of flat paper, when dropped from a height of 3 feet. | ||
| 2: A crumpled piece of paper and a baseball, dropped from a height of 3 feet fall with the same motion. | ||
| 3: A textbook falls with a faster motion than a flat piece of paper, when dropped side-by-side from a height of 3 feet. |
Based on this evidence, should the belief be changed?
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