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Direct linkOrgill, Mary Kay; Thomas, Megan – Science Teacher, 2007
Science classes are full of abstract or challenging concepts that are easier to understand if an analogy is used to illustrate the points. Effective analogies motivate students, clarify students' thinking, help students overcome misconceptions, and give students ways to visualize abstract concepts. When they are used appropriately, analogies can…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Science Instruction, Logical Thinking, Scientific Concepts
