A Science Teacher Wants to Teach a Constructivist Lesson on Levers

Multiple Choice

A science teacher wants to teach a constructivist lesson on levers. Which of the following activities might she select?

A) Pass out materials, give directions on how to use the materials, and ask children to investigate and come up with different ways of using levers.
B) Pass out materials, give directions on how to use the materials, and provide step-by-step instructions for doing the activity
C) Pass out materials, give directions on how to use the materials, and have children follow directions on a hand out.
D) Pass out materials, give directions on how to use the materials, and provide minimal directions; let children do what they want to do to satisfy the objective of the activity.