Question 1

W How is the STS approach constructivist in nature?

Accepted Answer

A)  It fosters individual thinking. 
B)  It encourages individual students to construct their own understandings. 
C)  It gives students the opportunity to explore the topics being studied in their own directions. 
D)  It enables students to apply their own background information and experiences in studying the topic. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  It fosters individual thinking. 
B)  It encourages individual students to construct their own understandings. 
C)  It gives students the opportunity to explore the topics being studied in their own directions. 
D)  It enables students to apply their own background information and experiences in studying the topic. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above E

Question 2

How can required reading be implemented in a constructivist science class?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have the students read the science textbook to gain additional information and insights to the topics they have explored. 
B)  Have the students use reference materials and the Internet to gain additional information on the topics they are exploring. 
C)  Have the students read biographies of scientists and prepare summaries to present to the class. 
D)  Have the students look up opposing arguments for controversial science topics and prepare summaries and their own conclusions to present to the class. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Have the students read the science textbook to gain additional information and insights to the topics they have explored. 
B)  Have the students use reference materials and the Internet to gain additional information on the topics they are exploring. 
C)  Have the students read biographies of scientists and prepare summaries to present to the class. 
D)  Have the students look up opposing arguments for controversial science topics and prepare summaries and their own conclusions to present to the class. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above E

Question 3

W What is STS (Science-Technology-Society)?

Accepted Answer

A)  An interdisciplinary approach to science education 
B)  The study of topics that are important to society 
C)  The study of the science that underlies social problems 
D)  The study of ways in which science is made applicable to the public through technology 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  An interdisciplinary approach to science education 
B)  The study of topics that are important to society 
C)  The study of the science that underlies social problems 
D)  The study of ways in which science is made applicable to the public through technology 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above E

Question 4

W What factors should a teacher consider when selecting children's literature to be used in science classes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Does it show the use of the scientific processes? 
B)  Is it factually accurate? 
C)  Does it show a relationship between science and other disciplines? 
D)  Is there a non-stereotypical multicultural component? 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Does it show the use of the scientific processes? 
B)  Is it factually accurate? 
C)  Does it show a relationship between science and other disciplines? 
D)  Is there a non-stereotypical multicultural component? 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 5

A science teacher who is following the required curriculum guide is expected to include in the course the roles of genes and chromosomes in the sexual reproduction of plants and animals. The teacher is committed to an integrated approach to curriculum. What topic might the teacher introduce that would satisfy the curriculum requirement and could be taught using an integrated curriculum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Selective breeding of plants and animals 
B)  Organic foods 
C)  State parks 
D)  Consumer preferences 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Selective breeding of plants and animals 
B)  Organic foods 
C)  State parks 
D)  Consumer preferences 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 6

When selecting fiction and nonfiction literature to use with a science unit, what should govern the choices?

Accepted Answer

A)  The literature must be scientifically accurate. 
B)  The literature must foster the students' development of the ability to do science. 
C)  The literature must encourage students to think for themselves. 
D)  The literature must be free of cultural or gender stereotyping. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  The literature must be scientifically accurate. 
B)  The literature must foster the students' development of the ability to do science. 
C)  The literature must encourage students to think for themselves. 
D)  The literature must be free of cultural or gender stereotyping. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 7

W What is a science topic that could be successfully approached from an STS perspective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shadows 
B)  Phases of the moon 
C)  The formation of volcanoes and mountains 
D)  Gravitational force 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Shadows 
B)  Phases of the moon 
C)  The formation of volcanoes and mountains 
D)  Gravitational force 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

W How can required writing be implemented in a constructivist science class?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have the students write descriptions of their inquiries and summaries of their conclusions in their science journals. 
B)  Have the students construct PowerPoint presentations showing summaries of interesting topics. 
C)  Have the students construct web sites that offer information on interesting topics. 
D)  Have the students make posters of interesting topics and include labels for each illustration included. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Have the students write descriptions of their inquiries and summaries of their conclusions in their science journals. 
B)  Have the students construct PowerPoint presentations showing summaries of interesting topics. 
C)  Have the students construct web sites that offer information on interesting topics. 
D)  Have the students make posters of interesting topics and include labels for each illustration included. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

During the study of what topic should teachers interject their personal biases in order to influence the direction of the study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evolution 
B)  Cloned animals 
C)  DNA and genetic research 
D)  Stem cell research 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Evolution 
B)  Cloned animals 
C)  DNA and genetic research 
D)  Stem cell research 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 10

Why would a science teacher want to use an interdisciplinary approach when teaching science?

Accepted Answer

A)  So the students will learn more about the topic 
B)  So the students will become more interested in the topic to be explored 
C)  So the students will find the topic to be explored more meaningful 
D)  So the students will have multiple paths they can take when they study the topic 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  So the students will learn more about the topic 
B)  So the students will become more interested in the topic to be explored 
C)  So the students will find the topic to be explored more meaningful 
D)  So the students will have multiple paths they can take when they study the topic 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

W Why would a constructivist science teacher include fiction and nonfiction pieces of children's literature in a unit or lesson?

Accepted Answer

A)  To capture students' interest 
B)  To set the stage for the unit or lesson 
C)  To provide factual information about the topic 
D)  To provide information and pictures about aspects of the topic that the students might not otherwise experience 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  To capture students' interest 
B)  To set the stage for the unit or lesson 
C)  To provide factual information about the topic 
D)  To provide information and pictures about aspects of the topic that the students might not otherwise experience 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 12

W In a truly constructivist environment, science textbooks should be excluded because they serve no useful purpose and can interfere with students' inquiries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the role of reading and writing in a constructivist science class?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reading and writing are considered one of many ways of communicating. 
B)  Reading and writing can supplement the inquiries the students are doing, thereby fostering literacy as well as science. 
C)  Reading can be used by students to find information about the topic they are studying and writing can help them organize their thoughts. 
D)  Reading and writing can help students' development of the science process skills. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Reading and writing are considered one of many ways of communicating. 
B)  Reading and writing can supplement the inquiries the students are doing, thereby fostering literacy as well as science. 
C)  Reading can be used by students to find information about the topic they are studying and writing can help them organize their thoughts. 
D)  Reading and writing can help students' development of the science process skills. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 14

Why is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) gaining in popularity in the science curriculum?

Accepted Answer

A) 	Because it is interdisciplinary and students can study several aspects of the same topic together 
B) 	Because there is a need for people in the STEM fields of work 
C) 	Because there is federal funding available for STEM programs 
D) 	Because STEM programs make technical fields of study more attractive to boys and girls
Brief explanation if desired: 
A) 	Because it is interdisciplinary and students can study several aspects of the same topic together 
B) 	Because there is a need for people in the STEM fields of work 
C) 	Because there is federal funding available for STEM programs 
D) 	Because STEM programs make technical fields of study more attractive to boys and girls
Brief explanation if desired:

Question 15

A science teacher is planning a unit on weather, and she has a choice between a nonfiction and a fiction book to introduce the unit. Which should she use?

Accepted Answer

A)  The fiction book because it is more interesting to children than non-fiction 
B)  The fiction book because it stimulates students' imaginations about weather 
C)  The non-fiction book because it is factually accurate 
D)  The non-fiction book because it sets the tone for learning factual information in this unit 
A)  The fiction book because it is more interesting to children than non-fiction 
B)  The fiction book because it stimulates students' imaginations about weather 
C)  The non-fiction book because it is factually accurate 
D)  The non-fiction book because it sets the tone for learning factual information in this unit

Question 16

How would a teacher use a required textbook in a constructivist science class?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have the students read in the textbook about the topic to be studied and then do inquiry activities about that topic. 
B)  Have the students read in the textbook about the topic to be studied and try out the activities suggested in the textbook. 
C)  Introduce the topic to be studied with a demonstration and then have the students read about the topic in the textbook. 
D)  Introduce the topic to be studied. Then have the students do inquiry explorations that deal with the topic and then have them read about the topic in the textbook. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Have the students read in the textbook about the topic to be studied and then do inquiry activities about that topic. 
B)  Have the students read in the textbook about the topic to be studied and try out the activities suggested in the textbook. 
C)  Introduce the topic to be studied with a demonstration and then have the students read about the topic in the textbook. 
D)  Introduce the topic to be studied. Then have the students do inquiry explorations that deal with the topic and then have them read about the topic in the textbook. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 17

W What position do the professional science education organizations take about including reading and writing in science programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  During science classes, students should focus on doing science, and reading and writing should not be included. 
B)  Reading and writing are more important than science and so should be prominent in all science classes. 
C)  Students can learn science without having to read or write, and therefore reading and writing should not be included in the science program. 
D)  Reading and writing should be included in the science program. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above ______________ 
A)  During science classes, students should focus on doing science, and reading and writing should not be included. 
B)  Reading and writing are more important than science and so should be prominent in all science classes. 
C)  Students can learn science without having to read or write, and therefore reading and writing should not be included in the science program. 
D)  Reading and writing should be included in the science program. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above ______________

Question 18

W What subject would you expect to see emphasized in a science class that is using an integrated curriculum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Science 
B)  Mathematics 
C)  Language arts 
D)  Social studies 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  Science 
B)  Mathematics 
C)  Language arts 
D)  Social studies 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 19

W According to the text, what is the role of a science textbook in a constructivist science class?

Accepted Answer

A)  The text enables the teacher to teach science through reading instead of through inquiry activities. 
B)  The text supplements the inquiry investigations that the students are undertaking. 
C)  The text enables the teacher to write tests easily. 
D)  The text is considered to be the curriculum of the class and thus frees the teacher from having to write lesson plans. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  The text enables the teacher to teach science through reading instead of through inquiry activities. 
B)  The text supplements the inquiry investigations that the students are undertaking. 
C)  The text enables the teacher to write tests easily. 
D)  The text is considered to be the curriculum of the class and thus frees the teacher from having to write lesson plans. 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 20

W A science teacher wants to take the class outdoors so the students can see the solar eclipse. How should the teacher have the students look at the sun?

Accepted Answer

A)  By focusing the sun's image on a sheet of white paper using binoculars 
B)  By giving each student a thickly-smoked piece of glass through which they could look at the sun 
C)  By giving each student a piece of dark X-ray film through which they could look at the sun 
D)  By telling the students to bring sunglasses to wear while they are looking at the sun 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above 
A)  By focusing the sun's image on a sheet of white paper using binoculars 
B)  By giving each student a thickly-smoked piece of glass through which they could look at the sun 
C)  By giving each student a piece of dark X-ray film through which they could look at the sun 
D)  By telling the students to bring sunglasses to wear while they are looking at the sun 
E)  All of the above
F) None of the above

W How is the STS approach constructivist in nature?

How can required reading be implemented in a constructivist science class?

W What is STS (Science-Technology-Society)?

W What factors should a teacher consider when selecting children's literature to be used in science classes?

When selecting fiction and nonfiction literature to use with a science unit, what should govern the choices?

W What is a science topic that could be successfully approached from an STS perspective?

W How can required writing be implemented in a constructivist science class?

During the study of what topic should teachers interject their personal biases in order to influence the direction of the study?

Why would a science teacher want to use an interdisciplinary approach when teaching science?

W Why would a constructivist science teacher include fiction and nonfiction pieces of children's literature in a unit or lesson?

W In a truly constructivist environment, science textbooks should be excluded because they serve no useful purpose and can interfere with students' inquiries.

What is the role of reading and writing in a constructivist science class?

Why is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) gaining in popularity in the science curriculum?

A science teacher is planning a unit on weather, and she has a choice between a nonfiction and a fiction book to introduce the unit. Which should she use?

How would a teacher use a required textbook in a constructivist science class?

W What position do the professional science education organizations take about including reading and writing in science programs?

W What subject would you expect to see emphasized in a science class that is using an integrated curriculum?

W According to the text, what is the role of a science textbook in a constructivist science class?

W A science teacher wants to take the class outdoors so the students can see the solar eclipse. How should the teacher have the students look at the sun?

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Exam 10: Reading, Writing, and Interdisciplinary Approaches

W How is the STS approach constructivist in nature?

How can required reading be implemented in a constructivist science class?

W What is STS (Science-Technology-Society)?

W What factors should a teacher consider when selecting children's literature to be used in science classes?

When selecting fiction and nonfiction literature to use with a science unit, what should govern the choices?

W What is a science topic that could be successfully approached from an STS perspective?

W How can required writing be implemented in a constructivist science class?

During the study of what topic should teachers interject their personal biases in order to influence the direction of the study?

Why would a science teacher want to use an interdisciplinary approach when teaching science?

W Why would a constructivist science teacher include fiction and nonfiction pieces of children's literature in a unit or lesson?

W In a truly constructivist environment, science textbooks should be excluded because they serve no useful purpose and can interfere with students' inquiries.

What is the role of reading and writing in a constructivist science class?

Why is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) gaining in popularity in the science curriculum?

A science teacher is planning a unit on weather, and she has a choice between a nonfiction and a fiction book to introduce the unit. Which should she use?

How would a teacher use a required textbook in a constructivist science class?

W What position do the professional science education organizations take about including reading and writing in science programs?

W What subject would you expect to see emphasized in a science class that is using an integrated curriculum?

W According to the text, what is the role of a science textbook in a constructivist science class?

W A science teacher wants to take the class outdoors so the students can see the solar eclipse. How should the teacher have the students look at the sun?

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

The Elementary Science Classroom

Technology in Elementary Science Education

Concept Mapping in Elementary Science

The Elementary Science Education Professional

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