When describing biogeochemical transfers, textbook authors have often overstated the role of soil while neglecting the role of carbon dioxide. Unfortunately, these errors align with naive biogeochemical intuitions. This article aims to increase awareness of the prevalence of such misconceptions and offers countermeasures. Avoiding these misconceptions becomes increasingly important as concerns over carbon emissions grow. In addition, because an accurate understanding of biogeochemical cycles can transform deeply held beliefs, successfully teaching this topic can have the collateral benefit of inspiring lasting interest in science.
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12 November 2010
Dust Thou Art Not & unto Dust Thou Shan't Return: Common Mistakes in Teaching Biogeochemical Cycles
Dan O'Connell
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The American Biology Teacher
Vol. 72 • No. 9
November 2010
Vol. 72 • No. 9
November 2010
Biogeochemical cycles
carbon dioxide
climate change
misconceptions
soil