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