C108 Elementary Science Methods
Which is a specific process that should be taught in the elementary classroom? - ANS
Recording and organizing data using pictures, numbers, and words
How do elementary science teachers use inquiry to develop students knowledge of scientific
ideas? - ANS Teachers 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? - ANS Students 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? - ANS
Students 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? - ANS Students 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? - ANS
After 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? - ANS Measuring 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? -
ANS By 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? - ANS By using data from
measurement of a variety of objects.
Why is skepticism valued in science? - ANS It 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? - ANS Students build upon background knowledge by typing new scientific
concepts previously learned material
Which science inquiry activity includes scaffolding? - ANS The 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? - ANS By 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? - ANS Portfolios 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? - ANS
Research 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? - ANS
When describing the activity prior to student engagement
Which guideline is recommended for proper handling and disposal of substances such as
molds? - ANS Grow mold in a soil sample to avoid handling by students
Which is a specific process that should be taught in the elementary classroom? - ANS
Recording and organizing data using pictures, numbers, and words
How do elementary science teachers use inquiry to develop students knowledge of scientific
ideas? - ANS Teachers 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? - ANS Students 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? - ANS
Students 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? - ANS Students 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? - ANS
After 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? - ANS Measuring 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? -
ANS By 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? - ANS By using data from
measurement of a variety of objects.
Why is skepticism valued in science? - ANS It 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? - ANS Students build upon background knowledge by typing new scientific
concepts previously learned material
Which science inquiry activity includes scaffolding? - ANS The 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? - ANS By 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? - ANS Portfolios 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? - ANS
Research 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? - ANS
When describing the activity prior to student engagement
Which guideline is recommended for proper handling and disposal of substances such as
molds? - ANS Grow mold in a soil sample to avoid handling by students
