Question 1

guidelines do the professional science education organizations provide about keeping animals and plants in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

A)  They encourage science teachers to keep animals and plants in the classroom providing the pets and plants receive proper care and the pets are handled humanely. 
B)  They discourage teachers from keeping animals and plants in the classroom because there are long periods of time when school is not in session. 
C)  They suggest limiting classroom pets and plants to one animal and one plant because that is about all that can be cared for properly. 
D)  They encourage keeping as many animals and plants as will fit in the classroom. 
A)  They encourage science teachers to keep animals and plants in the classroom providing the pets and plants receive proper care and the pets are handled humanely. 
B)  They discourage teachers from keeping animals and plants in the classroom because there are long periods of time when school is not in session. 
C)  They suggest limiting classroom pets and plants to one animal and one plant because that is about all that can be cared for properly. 
D)  They encourage keeping as many animals and plants as will fit in the classroom. A

Question 2

W One way for constructivist elementary science teachers to achieve effective time management while also ensuring that the science program is rich and challenging is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Leave the lesson planning to a parent volunteer. 
B)  Reduce the number of inquiry activities. 
C)  Talk more. 
D)  Use cooperative teaching techniques where each member of the grade level team assumes responsibility for teaching one lesson to all students in the grade level team. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Leave the lesson planning to a parent volunteer. 
B)  Reduce the number of inquiry activities. 
C)  Talk more. 
D)  Use cooperative teaching techniques where each member of the grade level team assumes responsibility for teaching one lesson to all students in the grade level team. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above D

Question 3

It is not possible for a teacher to run a field trip in a constructivist manner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What are the essential elements of an outdoor learning area?

Accepted Answer

A)  It must be a fenced-in area designated as an outdoor classroom. 
B)  It must have a place for students to gather with places for students to work on their activities. 
C)  It must contain a garden with flowering plants to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. 
D)  It must be enclosed and covered to protect students and the teacher against inclement weather. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  It must be a fenced-in area designated as an outdoor classroom. 
B)  It must have a place for students to gather with places for students to work on their activities. 
C)  It must contain a garden with flowering plants to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. 
D)  It must be enclosed and covered to protect students and the teacher against inclement weather. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 5

W What would be the best reason for a constructivist science teacher to take a class of students on a field trip?

Accepted Answer

A)  For students to get away from school 
B)  For students to hang out with their friends 
C)  For students to have a day without homework 
D)  For students to have new experiences that deal with the topic being studied 
A)  For students to get away from school 
B)  For students to hang out with their friends 
C)  For students to have a day without homework 
D)  For students to have new experiences that deal with the topic being studied

Question 6

Which of the following activities would be most effective in helping science students begin to participate fully in a constructivist environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Perform a demonstration to show the effect of adding salt and ice to water on the temperature of the water. 
B)  Have the students pursue a WebQuest on the causes and nature of thunderstorms. 
C)  Show an Internet video clip on the effect of adding yeast to sugar water and ask the students to summarize the main points in their science journals. 
D)  Take the class outdoors for a walk around the school and ask them to record their observations and the questions suggested by these observations in their science journals. 
E)  Any of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Perform a demonstration to show the effect of adding salt and ice to water on the temperature of the water. 
B)  Have the students pursue a WebQuest on the causes and nature of thunderstorms. 
C)  Show an Internet video clip on the effect of adding yeast to sugar water and ask the students to summarize the main points in their science journals. 
D)  Take the class outdoors for a walk around the school and ask them to record their observations and the questions suggested by these observations in their science journals. 
E)  Any of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

Why would a constructivist science teacher take a class of students to a museum?

Accepted Answer

A)  To give the students a chance to explore new experiences 
B)  To give the students additional experience in the topic being studied 
C)  To give the students the opportunity to ask questions of people who are knowledgeable about the exhibits in the museum 
D)  To give the students the opportunity to explore topics they might not otherwise be able to explore 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  To give the students a chance to explore new experiences 
B)  To give the students additional experience in the topic being studied 
C)  To give the students the opportunity to ask questions of people who are knowledgeable about the exhibits in the museum 
D)  To give the students the opportunity to explore topics they might not otherwise be able to explore 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

a safety precaution, science teachers should include which of the following safety items in the introduction to every hands-on science activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tell the students where the materials and equipment are so they can get the materials needed for the activity themselves. 
B)  Tell the students the specific safety precautions to take. 
C)  Tell the students that they can wear goggles or not, depending on their preferences. 
D)  Nothing - safety will take care of itself. 
A)  Tell the students where the materials and equipment are so they can get the materials needed for the activity themselves. 
B)  Tell the students the specific safety precautions to take. 
C)  Tell the students that they can wear goggles or not, depending on their preferences. 
D)  Nothing - safety will take care of itself.

Question 9

W Why would a kindergarten teacher want to establish an outdoor garden?

Accepted Answer

A)  So the children will have a place to play 
B)  So the children can witness the growth of seeds into plants 
C)  Because it looks pretty 
D)  So the children will have a place to take out their frustrations 
A)  So the children will have a place to play 
B)  So the children can witness the growth of seeds into plants 
C)  Because it looks pretty 
D)  So the children will have a place to take out their frustrations

Question 10

Which of the following would best be accommodated in an outdoor setting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Investigating the growth patterns of the underbrush in a thicket of trees 
B)  Examining brachiopod fossils 
C)  Studying the life cycles of frogs and toads 
D)  Investigating the chemical reaction between copper and oxygen 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Investigating the growth patterns of the underbrush in a thicket of trees 
B)  Examining brachiopod fossils 
C)  Studying the life cycles of frogs and toads 
D)  Investigating the chemical reaction between copper and oxygen 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of cooperative teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teachers form teams in which different teachers teach the same lesson to several classes depending on their expertise. 
B)  Teachers close their classroom doors and teach science the way they want to. 
C)  Teachers leave science teaching to other teachers better prepared in science. 
D)  Teachers assign reading and written exercises to their students in preparation for performing demonstrations in their individual classrooms. 
A)  Teachers form teams in which different teachers teach the same lesson to several classes depending on their expertise. 
B)  Teachers close their classroom doors and teach science the way they want to. 
C)  Teachers leave science teaching to other teachers better prepared in science. 
D)  Teachers assign reading and written exercises to their students in preparation for performing demonstrations in their individual classrooms.

Question 12

W Field trips do not require much in the way of planning because the students are going to do what they want to do anyway when they get to the destination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

W How can an administrator tell that learning is going on in a constructivist science classroom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students are quietly reading and writing in their science journals. 
B)  There is a din of noise as students discuss the inquiry activities with each other. 
C)  One or two students spontaneously stand up during an activity and announce their findings in an inquiry activity loudly to the class. 
D)  All students are seated at tables and are quietly performing the required activity. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Students are quietly reading and writing in their science journals. 
B)  There is a din of noise as students discuss the inquiry activities with each other. 
C)  One or two students spontaneously stand up during an activity and announce their findings in an inquiry activity loudly to the class. 
D)  All students are seated at tables and are quietly performing the required activity. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

W According to the text, what is a disadvantage of traditional cooperative learning groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  All students in the group are required to do all aspects of the assigned activity. 
B)  Only one student of the group is assigned to do the required activity; the other students watch and provide input. 
C)  All students are required to verbalize their thinking, so the final conclusions represent the thinking of all members of the group. 
D)  All students are required to interact with the teacher so the thoughts of each individual can be challenged by the teacher. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  All students in the group are required to do all aspects of the assigned activity. 
B)  Only one student of the group is assigned to do the required activity; the other students watch and provide input. 
C)  All students are required to verbalize their thinking, so the final conclusions represent the thinking of all members of the group. 
D)  All students are required to interact with the teacher so the thoughts of each individual can be challenged by the teacher. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

According to the text, cooperative learning groups in a constructivist science class have which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  All students in the group participate in the activities. 
B)  All students in the group interact with the teacher. 
C)  All students in the group contribute to the final conclusions. 
D)  All students in the group question other students about the validity of their thinking. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  All students in the group participate in the activities. 
B)  All students in the group interact with the teacher. 
C)  All students in the group contribute to the final conclusions. 
D)  All students in the group question other students about the validity of their thinking. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 16

Why is it desirable for constructivist science teachers to develop trust with their students?

Accepted Answer

A)  So the students will know what the classroom rules are 
B)  So the students will know what they can get away with 
C)  So the students will be comfortable forming their own valid conclusions 
D)  So the student will know the conclusions the teacher wants them to form 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  So the students will know what the classroom rules are 
B)  So the students will know what they can get away with 
C)  So the students will be comfortable forming their own valid conclusions 
D)  So the student will know the conclusions the teacher wants them to form 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 17

Which of the following attitudes do constructivist teachers have toward their students?

Accepted Answer

A)  The students are capable. 
B)  Student thinking is important even if it is different from the teacher's thinking. 
C)  Students will construct their ideas in ways that are unfamiliar to the teacher. 
D)  Students are interested in learning. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  The students are capable. 
B)  Student thinking is important even if it is different from the teacher's thinking. 
C)  Students will construct their ideas in ways that are unfamiliar to the teacher. 
D)  Students are interested in learning. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 18

When a constructivist science teacher begins a class of students whose prior experience in learning science has consisted of the textbook, teacher demonstrations, some directed hands-on activities, and teacher explanations, how can the teacher encourage these students to participate fully in a constructivist environment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Start by exposing the students to a few constructivist activities. 
B)  Continue lecturing but include class discussions. 
C)  Present demonstrations in a way that all students can see. 
D)  Use the Internet. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Start by exposing the students to a few constructivist activities. 
B)  Continue lecturing but include class discussions. 
C)  Present demonstrations in a way that all students can see. 
D)  Use the Internet. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 19

What is a science center?

Accepted Answer

A)  A place in the classroom where students and the teacher can display science-related items not covered in the regular curriculum 
B)  A place in the classroom where students can continue the inquiries they began in their science class 
C)  A classroom museum of science-related things the students bring in 
D)  A place in the classroom where science-related materials are made available for students to experiment with 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  A place in the classroom where students and the teacher can display science-related items not covered in the regular curriculum 
B)  A place in the classroom where students can continue the inquiries they began in their science class 
C)  A classroom museum of science-related things the students bring in 
D)  A place in the classroom where science-related materials are made available for students to experiment with 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following activities involving goldfish would be acceptable under federal guidelines?

Accepted Answer

A)  Watch their behavior when they are fed. 
B)  Swirl the fish bowl to set up a whirlpool and see how the goldfish react. 
C)  Add ice to the water in the fish bowl to see how the fish react. 
D)  Poke the fish gently with a stick to see whether repeated poking results in a change in their reflexes. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Watch their behavior when they are fed. 
B)  Swirl the fish bowl to set up a whirlpool and see how the goldfish react. 
C)  Add ice to the water in the fish bowl to see how the fish react. 
D)  Poke the fish gently with a stick to see whether repeated poking results in a change in their reflexes. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

guidelines do the professional science education organizations provide about keeping animals and plants in the classroom?

W One way for constructivist elementary science teachers to achieve effective time management while also ensuring that the science program is rich and challenging is to

It is not possible for a teacher to run a field trip in a constructivist manner.

What are the essential elements of an outdoor learning area?

W What would be the best reason for a constructivist science teacher to take a class of students on a field trip?

Which of the following activities would be most effective in helping science students begin to participate fully in a constructivist environment?

Why would a constructivist science teacher take a class of students to a museum?

a safety precaution, science teachers should include which of the following safety items in the introduction to every hands-on science activity?

W Why would a kindergarten teacher want to establish an outdoor garden?

Which of the following would best be accommodated in an outdoor setting?

Which of the following is an example of cooperative teaching?

W Field trips do not require much in the way of planning because the students are going to do what they want to do anyway when they get to the destination.

W How can an administrator tell that learning is going on in a constructivist science classroom?

W According to the text, what is a disadvantage of traditional cooperative learning groups?

According to the text, cooperative learning groups in a constructivist science class have which of the following characteristics?

Why is it desirable for constructivist science teachers to develop trust with their students?

Which of the following attitudes do constructivist teachers have toward their students?

What is a science center?

Which of the following activities involving goldfish would be acceptable under federal guidelines?

The Science Education Imperative

Science Education Today

The Process of Science

Constructivism in Elementary Science Education

Inquiry

Science Education for Students With Diverse Perspectives

Science Education for Students With Learning Differences

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Reading, Writing, and Interdisciplinary Approaches

Technology in Elementary Science Education

Concept Mapping in Elementary Science

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Exam 9: The Elementary Science Classroom

guidelines do the professional science education organizations provide about keeping animals and plants in the classroom?

W One way for constructivist elementary science teachers to achieve effective time management while also ensuring that the science program is rich and challenging is to

It is not possible for a teacher to run a field trip in a constructivist manner.

What are the essential elements of an outdoor learning area?

W What would be the best reason for a constructivist science teacher to take a class of students on a field trip?

Which of the following activities would be most effective in helping science students begin to participate fully in a constructivist environment?

Why would a constructivist science teacher take a class of students to a museum?

a safety precaution, science teachers should include which of the following safety items in the introduction to every hands-on science activity?

W Why would a kindergarten teacher want to establish an outdoor garden?

Which of the following would best be accommodated in an outdoor setting?

Which of the following is an example of cooperative teaching?

W Field trips do not require much in the way of planning because the students are going to do what they want to do anyway when they get to the destination.

W How can an administrator tell that learning is going on in a constructivist science classroom?

W According to the text, what is a disadvantage of traditional cooperative learning groups?

According to the text, cooperative learning groups in a constructivist science class have which of the following characteristics?

Why is it desirable for constructivist science teachers to develop trust with their students?

Which of the following attitudes do constructivist teachers have toward their students?

What is a science center?

Which of the following activities involving goldfish would be acceptable under federal guidelines?

The Science Education Imperative

Science Education Today

The Process of Science

Constructivism in Elementary Science Education

Inquiry

Science Education for Students With Diverse Perspectives

Science Education for Students With Learning Differences

Assessment

Reading, Writing, and Interdisciplinary Approaches

Technology in Elementary Science Education

Concept Mapping in Elementary Science

The Elementary Science Education Professional

Filters