Concept Cartoons

- are a new approach to teaching, learning and assessment in science
- were created by Brenda Keogh and Stuart Naylor in 1991
- feature cartoon-style drawings showing different characters arguing about an everyday situation
- are designed to intrigue, to provoke discussion and to stimulate scientific thinking
- may not have a single "right answer"
- are available with background science notes for teachers

A typical Concept Cartoon has the following features:

- visual representation of scientific ideas
- minimal text, in dialogue form
- alternative viewpoints on the situation
- scientific ideas are applied in everyday situations
- the scientifically acceptable viewpoint is included in the alternatives
- the alternatives are given equal status

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