Ch 18. Scientific Concepts & Processes in Early Childhood Education

Typically, which of the following is NOT an appropriate piece of equipment for a kid?

A Bunsen burner

Which of the following sets of scientific tools would be useful in an investigation testing the acidity of water?

A beaker and pH test strips

What is an inquiry-based science environment?

A classroom where students learn science through completing their own experiments, collecting data, and making conclusions

This is a single assertion, a proposed explanation of something based on available knowledge, for something yet to be explained, one that is subject to further experimentation.

A hypothesis

What is the benefit of having older children keep a science journal / lab notebook when engaging in science activities?

All answers are benefits

Which of the following could be an adaption of an inquiry-based lesson that would help somebody who has poor eyesight?

An audio recording of any information or tips provided to students

Which type of learning approach focuses on subdivided parts?

Analytic

When would you want to use a ventilation hood in the lab?

Any time you're working with chemicals that are unsafe to inhale

Which of the following would you use to protect your overall body in the lab?

Apron

A student brings a teacher an insect she found outside and asks what it is. Which of the following responses would best encourage inquiry-based learning?

Asking the student questions about the insect's characteristics having her record observations, and then utilizing books or web resources.

Teaching _____ allows even younger students to ask questions, investigate them, and make observations to draw conclusions.

Critical thinking and problem-solving

What types of resources would be best for teaching basic physical science in a pre-kindergarten classroom?

Different types, shapes, and colors of matter

Which of the following materials would you NOT likely use in a preschool science classroom?

Dissecting equipment

A set of principles laid out as being unquestionably true is known as:

Dogma

The study of the relationships and interactions of ecosystems is called _____.

Ecology

Which science vocabulary word would NOT be age-appropriate terminology for very young (pre-kindergarten) children?

Force

Which languages contribute to most scientific vocabulary?

Greek and Latin

What is the ideal first step in beginning an inquiry-based activity in a science classroom?

Having a class discussion about a phenomenon that will pique students' curiosity

What type of active learning should be used for teaching ecology and environmental science where questions guide the activities and discussions?

Inquiry-based learning

Why should educators teach science skills to younger students?

It can help them form a foundation of knowledge that's useful in higher classes.

Which of the following is the main benefit of an inquiry-based science environment in a classroom?

It shows students through example how the scientific process works.

What is an integrated curriculum?

Lessons that combine content across disciplines.

Which of the following is an example of a biology investigation kids could do?

Looking at a leaf under a microscope

A theory that is so well-confirmed, refined, and tested as to be virtually universally accepted is known as:

Natural law

What does PPE stand for?

Personal protective equipment

The following are concepts that younger students should know about earth science, EXCEPT:

Properties of the atmosphere and gases

This is a false or fake science, a system of beliefs that looks like it is based on scientific ideas but actually doesn't employ or obey the simplest rules of science itself.

Pseudoscience

Every inquiry-based lesson begins with a _____.

Question

The following are some of the steps for Story Lessons, EXCEPT:

Questions Routine

Reusing resources, or _____, is a great way to show students how to protect the environment by using things wisely.

Recycling

What is the primary unit of a word called?

Root

This is a branch of knowledge and the systematic study of the universe and all it encompasses, one that is based upon facts, observation, and experimentation:

Science

Students can use _____ to enhance their communication skills when learning science.

Science notebooks

Which of the following is an example of a physics investigation kids could do?

Seeing how magnets affect a compass

_____ is a strategy for science where lessons are designed for students to ask questions and be guided in a story-like fashion to answer the question through investigations.

Story Lessons

Which word part appears only AFTER the root?

Suffix

Which of the following children's books may be used to introduce students to the animals of the rain forest?

The Great Kapok Tree

Which of the following pieces of children's literature is based on a creature's life cycle?

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Why is it important to know the standards to teach, especially for younger ages?

The standards for younger students help prepare them for higher learning.

Which characteristic associated with kids does scientific investigation most take advantage of?

Their curiosity

What do biodomes teach students?

They can teach students about the characteristics of ecosystems and how living react with nonliving.

What is the main purpose of safety goggles?

To protect your eyes from light, objects, and chemicals

Which type of learner prefers pictures and charts?

Visual

What are some basic concepts teachers can introduce to younger children to help them in science?

Waves, atoms, magnetism

What is the best way to protect your feet in a laboratory?

Wearing full-cover shoes or boots

What are exceptionalities?

Where students have features that are different than the majority of students in the world, like learning disabilities or being exceptionally gifted

Jamie thinks that she can slide down a rainbow. After experimenting with a prism, she changes her thinking. What is this an example of?

accommodation

What might a teacher use to help teach science concepts to very young students?

all of these answers are correct

When can children use senses in science?

all of these are true

Which of the following is the first step in inquiry-based learning?

asking a question

Jamie adds what she learns about reflecting light using a prism to her existing knowledge about rainbows after it rains. What is this an example of?

assimilation

What should teachers keep in mind when teaching students about using their senses in science?

children will need to use their senses in a new way, to explore, think and observe

What step of the scientific method uses the senses most?

experimenting

Which of the following math concepts best fits into a science lesson?

graphing

Which of the following BEST describes what science is?

knowledge of the natural and physical world

Which of the following science concepts are students learning about when they mix primary colors to make secondary colors?

light

Which of the following sets of science materials is most appropriate in an early childhood classroom?

magnifying glass, rocks, and magnets

Which is not a step in the scientific method?

proposing a solution

How can teachers prepare their students for using their senses in science?

set up experiences during which they're called on to use them, then discuss the experience

For younger students, it is important for them to know _____ about space science

the patterns and properties of the sun, moon, and stars