C108 Elementary Science
Methods 2024/2025 with complete solution
VERSION A
Which is a specific process that should be taught in the elementary classroom? -
ANSWERRecording and organizing data using pictures, numbers, and words
How do elementary science teachers use inquiry to develop students knowledge of
scientific ideas? - ANSWERTeachers trust students to learn by providing time to think
on their own
A 6th grade teacher wants students to understand the relationship between inquiry skills
and the scientific process. They are to observe worms on dry and moist towels for 20
minutes, record their observations, and predict of worms prefer dry or moist conditions.
How can the students achieve this objective? - ANSWERStudents can prove what will
happen and predict outcomes when they observe a living worm
Which science learning activity describes the elaborate component of the 5E model? -
ANSWERStudents take what was leaned and make real world connections to things in
their everyday life
A 4th grade teacher wants the class to participate in an inquiry lesson using magnets
the teacher wants to ensure students have opportunities to formulate and test
hypothesis. Which strategy should the teacher use to achieve this objective? -
ANSWERStudents should watch a short video on how magnets are used in daily life
and then rank the most portent use of magnets
A teacher wants to maximize scientific inquiry during a unit on health care. To impact
learning and processing skill building, the teacher accepts an offer from a medical
doctor to work with the class. How can the teacher include multiple science process
skills during instruction? - ANSWERAfter the doctor demonstrates an experiment, have
students work in groups to summarize the experiment, predict why it worked, interview
the doctor about the experiment and listen to a follow up discussion ensuring their
understanding.
,A 3rd grade teacher wants the students to make meaningful, grade-appropriate
measurement. Which activity supports this objective? - ANSWERMeasuring objects on
the playground in inches, feet, and yards using a yard stick.
A kindergarten teacher is introducing the concepts of sorting and classification to the
students. How can the teacher implement a logical sequence of activities to begin
teaching this skill? - ANSWERBy providing a worksheet to match objects, then having a
classmate check the worksheet for accuracy
A teacher has prepared a general introduction lesson in science process skills using
measurement tools. The teacher wants to include measurement activities to enhance
the evaluation selection. How can the teacher accomplish this goal? - ANSWERBy
using data from measurement of a variety of objects.
Why is skepticism valued in science? - ANSWERIt encourages predictions and
hypothesis testing to promote academic discourse
The objectives for a 3rd grade lesson is to promote scientific inquiry prior to beginning
the investigation; the teacher will incorporate nonfiction literature about weathering into
the reading lesson. After activating students prior knowledge, the teacher will pace
students in groups of 4. Each group will be provided with materials, including 2 small
topless milk/juice cartons, moist soil, plaster of Paris, a stick, bean seed, and jar of
water,ruler, paper, and pencils. Students will begin the experiment and continue
investigating over several days to determine how plants are involved in the weathering
of rocks. Students will describe the group experiment on their science journals. How
does this lesson describe the relationships of inquiry to science education? -
ANSWERStudents build upon background knowledge by typing new scientific concepts
previously learned material
Which science inquiry activity includes scaffolding? - ANSWERThe teacher provides a
science experiment with set procedures for all students to follow
A 5th grade teacher has provided the students with a discovery science lesson. The
students worked in groups to create landforms. After the experiment, the teacher
decided to have each group think-pair-share to discuss the lesson. How can the teacher
incorporate discovery methods into this science theme? - ANSWERBy providing
opportunities to contribute to promote further questioning and thinking.
A teacher has decided to use portfolios in a science class. Students will keep a detailed
record of their expectations and conclusions each day. At the end of experiment, the
teacher will ask students to determine and record what they would do with the
accumulated evidence. How does this portfolio activity allow students to further
modify/affirm scientific ideas from their investigations? - ANSWERPortfolios allow
students to reflect on their predictions.
, To help students learn that problems are based on many factors and may have more
than one solution, a 5th grade science teacher has students review data about a recent
water shortage in the community. Which learning activity can students perform to
achieve this objective? - ANSWERResearch different aspects of the issue and create a
list of ways to addresses shortage.
When is it important for science teachers to mod the use of effective eye protection? -
ANSWERWhen describing the activity prior to student engagement
Which guideline is recommended for proper handling and disposal of substances such
as molds? - ANSWERGrow mold in a soil sample to avoid handling by students
A 4th grade teacher plans a lab that requires students to use beakers for measuring
vinegar. She has glass and plastic beakers at her disposal. What safety procedure
should she ensure that students follow? - ANSWERUse only plastic beakers
During a 4th grade science lab, a glass beaker breaks and a student cuts his finger and
gets blood on the table. Which safety procedure should the teacher observe first? -
ANSWERThe teacher should put on disposable gloves and then attend to the student
What is a common misconception in science? - ANSWERThe egg yolk s the
undeveloped embryo.
Why is it important for students to make connections to prior learning before they are
introduced to new scientific concepts? - ANSWERIt allows students the opportunity to
expose existing ideas, explore possibilities and organize their thinking in the new
concept.
A 3rd grade teacher is planning a lesson that uses a game to help the students
scientifically communicate the properties of a life stage of a chick. The game begins
with the description, "I am pink, hunched over and my eyes are closed." The teacher
wants to model and build scientific language in the students. Which can narrative helps
the teacher achieve this goal? - ANSWERStudents try to identify the stage. The child
who identifies the growth period first gets to be the new describer. After each students
identification the teacher cycles through an explanation phase with questions such as
"what did she say that helped you figure out this stage? What else would be helpful to
say? We're there similarities in stages of the various animals? We're there differences?
A science teacher is teaching a lesson on humidity several students in the class have
limited English speaking skills and vocabulary acquisition is difficult for them. Which
method should the teacher use to help these students better understand the content? -
ANSWERPlan grouping scenarios where these students work with bilingual partners
Students are learning about inclined planes. The teacher uses a standard on designing
inquiry. Standard: the position and motion of objects can be changed by pushing/pulling.
The size of change is related to the strengthen of the push/pull. Which instructional
Methods 2024/2025 with complete solution
VERSION A
Which is a specific process that should be taught in the elementary classroom? -
ANSWERRecording and organizing data using pictures, numbers, and words
How do elementary science teachers use inquiry to develop students knowledge of
scientific ideas? - ANSWERTeachers trust students to learn by providing time to think
on their own
A 6th grade teacher wants students to understand the relationship between inquiry skills
and the scientific process. They are to observe worms on dry and moist towels for 20
minutes, record their observations, and predict of worms prefer dry or moist conditions.
How can the students achieve this objective? - ANSWERStudents can prove what will
happen and predict outcomes when they observe a living worm
Which science learning activity describes the elaborate component of the 5E model? -
ANSWERStudents take what was leaned and make real world connections to things in
their everyday life
A 4th grade teacher wants the class to participate in an inquiry lesson using magnets
the teacher wants to ensure students have opportunities to formulate and test
hypothesis. Which strategy should the teacher use to achieve this objective? -
ANSWERStudents should watch a short video on how magnets are used in daily life
and then rank the most portent use of magnets
A teacher wants to maximize scientific inquiry during a unit on health care. To impact
learning and processing skill building, the teacher accepts an offer from a medical
doctor to work with the class. How can the teacher include multiple science process
skills during instruction? - ANSWERAfter the doctor demonstrates an experiment, have
students work in groups to summarize the experiment, predict why it worked, interview
the doctor about the experiment and listen to a follow up discussion ensuring their
understanding.
,A 3rd grade teacher wants the students to make meaningful, grade-appropriate
measurement. Which activity supports this objective? - ANSWERMeasuring objects on
the playground in inches, feet, and yards using a yard stick.
A kindergarten teacher is introducing the concepts of sorting and classification to the
students. How can the teacher implement a logical sequence of activities to begin
teaching this skill? - ANSWERBy providing a worksheet to match objects, then having a
classmate check the worksheet for accuracy
A teacher has prepared a general introduction lesson in science process skills using
measurement tools. The teacher wants to include measurement activities to enhance
the evaluation selection. How can the teacher accomplish this goal? - ANSWERBy
using data from measurement of a variety of objects.
Why is skepticism valued in science? - ANSWERIt encourages predictions and
hypothesis testing to promote academic discourse
The objectives for a 3rd grade lesson is to promote scientific inquiry prior to beginning
the investigation; the teacher will incorporate nonfiction literature about weathering into
the reading lesson. After activating students prior knowledge, the teacher will pace
students in groups of 4. Each group will be provided with materials, including 2 small
topless milk/juice cartons, moist soil, plaster of Paris, a stick, bean seed, and jar of
water,ruler, paper, and pencils. Students will begin the experiment and continue
investigating over several days to determine how plants are involved in the weathering
of rocks. Students will describe the group experiment on their science journals. How
does this lesson describe the relationships of inquiry to science education? -
ANSWERStudents build upon background knowledge by typing new scientific concepts
previously learned material
Which science inquiry activity includes scaffolding? - ANSWERThe teacher provides a
science experiment with set procedures for all students to follow
A 5th grade teacher has provided the students with a discovery science lesson. The
students worked in groups to create landforms. After the experiment, the teacher
decided to have each group think-pair-share to discuss the lesson. How can the teacher
incorporate discovery methods into this science theme? - ANSWERBy providing
opportunities to contribute to promote further questioning and thinking.
A teacher has decided to use portfolios in a science class. Students will keep a detailed
record of their expectations and conclusions each day. At the end of experiment, the
teacher will ask students to determine and record what they would do with the
accumulated evidence. How does this portfolio activity allow students to further
modify/affirm scientific ideas from their investigations? - ANSWERPortfolios allow
students to reflect on their predictions.
, To help students learn that problems are based on many factors and may have more
than one solution, a 5th grade science teacher has students review data about a recent
water shortage in the community. Which learning activity can students perform to
achieve this objective? - ANSWERResearch different aspects of the issue and create a
list of ways to addresses shortage.
When is it important for science teachers to mod the use of effective eye protection? -
ANSWERWhen describing the activity prior to student engagement
Which guideline is recommended for proper handling and disposal of substances such
as molds? - ANSWERGrow mold in a soil sample to avoid handling by students
A 4th grade teacher plans a lab that requires students to use beakers for measuring
vinegar. She has glass and plastic beakers at her disposal. What safety procedure
should she ensure that students follow? - ANSWERUse only plastic beakers
During a 4th grade science lab, a glass beaker breaks and a student cuts his finger and
gets blood on the table. Which safety procedure should the teacher observe first? -
ANSWERThe teacher should put on disposable gloves and then attend to the student
What is a common misconception in science? - ANSWERThe egg yolk s the
undeveloped embryo.
Why is it important for students to make connections to prior learning before they are
introduced to new scientific concepts? - ANSWERIt allows students the opportunity to
expose existing ideas, explore possibilities and organize their thinking in the new
concept.
A 3rd grade teacher is planning a lesson that uses a game to help the students
scientifically communicate the properties of a life stage of a chick. The game begins
with the description, "I am pink, hunched over and my eyes are closed." The teacher
wants to model and build scientific language in the students. Which can narrative helps
the teacher achieve this goal? - ANSWERStudents try to identify the stage. The child
who identifies the growth period first gets to be the new describer. After each students
identification the teacher cycles through an explanation phase with questions such as
"what did she say that helped you figure out this stage? What else would be helpful to
say? We're there similarities in stages of the various animals? We're there differences?
A science teacher is teaching a lesson on humidity several students in the class have
limited English speaking skills and vocabulary acquisition is difficult for them. Which
method should the teacher use to help these students better understand the content? -
ANSWERPlan grouping scenarios where these students work with bilingual partners
Students are learning about inclined planes. The teacher uses a standard on designing
inquiry. Standard: the position and motion of objects can be changed by pushing/pulling.
The size of change is related to the strengthen of the push/pull. Which instructional
