Classics of science education

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Why are Harvard grads so stupid about astronomy?
https://www.learner.org/series/a-private-universe/
>Discover why even Ivy League graduates don't really grasp basic science concepts in this video documentary for grade 5-12 educators.

>With its famous opening scene at a Harvard graduation, this classic of education research brings into sharp focus the dilemma facing all educators: Why don’t even the brightest students truly grasp basic science concepts? This award-winning program traces the problem through interviews with Harvard graduates and their professors, as well as with a bright ninth-grader who has some confused ideas about the orbits of the planets. Equally useful for education methods classes, teacher workshops, and presentations to the public, A Private Universe is an essential resource for science and methodology teachers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4ZDyzPqnT4
https://vimeo.com/113349804