WGU D671 ELEMENTARY SCIENCE
CURRICULUM OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT | OA
V1 AND V2 | EXPLORE NEW ACTUAL VERIFIED
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
GRADED A+ – 2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
Which of the following best describes the nature of science?
A. A rigid framework of rules and regulations.
B. A fixed set of facts and principles.
C. An evolving process of inquiry and discovery.
D. A predetermined set of outcomes. - answer-C. An evolving process of inquiry and
discovery.
Why is understanding the nature of science important?
A. It helps individuals understand the process of scientific inquiry.
B. It provides a fixed set of rules for conducting experiments.
C. It limits scientific exploration to established theories and ideas.
D. It allows scientists to predict outcomes with certainty. - answer-A. It helps individuals
understand the process of scientific inquiry.
Which statement best describes the Nature of Science?
A. Scientific knowledge is solely derived from experiments conducted in laboratories.
B. Scientific theories are based on evidence and can be revised or rejected based on
new evidence.
C. Science is a collection of unchanging facts and absolute truths.
D. Science is a belief system that relies on personal opinions and beliefs. - answer-B.
Scientific theories are based on evidence and can be revised or rejected based on new
evidence.
What key message does the video about the Nature of Science emphasize?
,A. Science is a collaborative and creative endeavor that involves revisiting steps and
adjusting models.
B. The scientific method is a rigid, linear process that must be followed step-by-step.
C. Scientific knowledge is always derived from experiments conducted in laboratories.
D. Once scientific knowledge is discovered, it remains unchanged and absolute. -
answer-A. Science is a collaborative and creative endeavor that involves revisiting steps
and adjusting models.
Why is science considered crucial for society?
A. It guarantees financial success for individuals pursuing scientific careers.
B. It ensures political stability by suppressing dissenting opinions.
C. It provides entertainment through documentaries and TV shows.
D. It fosters critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. - answer-D. It fosters
critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.
What is a significant role of science in addressing global challenges?
A. Science prioritizes profit over environmental conservation.
B. Science encourages skepticism and disbelief in established facts.
C. Science promotes misinformation and conspiracy theories.
D. Science drives innovation and offers solutions to complex problems. - answer-D.
Science drives innovation and offers solutions to complex problems.
Which of the following is a benefit of exploring the nature of science?
A. Memorizing scientific facts
B. Appreciating the wonders of the world superficially
C. Developing advanced scientific theories
D. Fostering curiosity and critical thinking - answer-D. Fostering curiosity and critical
thinking
,Which of the following statements best summarizes the role of culture in science, as
discussed in the video exploring indigenous perspectives in Science and Technology?
A. Indigenous perspectives in science and technology are not valuable.
B. Indigenous knowledge is irrelevant to scientific innovation.
C. Culture influences scientific perspectives and practices.
D. Culture has no impact on scientific practices. - answer-C. Culture influences
scientific perspectives and practices.
How does science respond to the needs and interests of communities as societies
progress?
A. By ignoring community needs and interests
B. By focusing solely on theoretical research
C. By adapting to address challenges and explore new frontiers
D. By remaining static and unchanging - answer-C. By adapting to address challenges
and explore new frontiers
What are the three dimensions of science instruction in the Next Generation Science
Standards (NGSS)?
A. Theory, hypothesis, and conclusion.
B. Observation, experimentation, and analysis.
C. Disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting
concepts.
D. Content, pedagogy, and assessment. - answer-C. Disciplinary core ideas, science
and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of crosscutting concepts in science
instruction?
A. They help students develop a deeper understanding of core scientific principles and
theories.
B. They provide a framework for integrating science with other subject areas, such as
mathematics and language arts.
, C. They highlight overarching concepts that connect different scientific disciplines and
promote scientific literacy.
D. They outline specific scientific topics that students should learn in each grade level. -
answer-C. They highlight overarching concepts that connect different scientific
disciplines and promote scientific literacy.
8 Science and Engineering Practices: Students develop inquiries and identify problems
based on curiosity, observations, or societal needs, setting the stage for scientific
investigation or engineering design.
A. Asking Questions and Defining Problems
B. Developing and Using Models
C. Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
D. Analyzing and Interpreting Data
E. Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
F. Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
G. Engaging in Argument from Evidence
H. Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information - answer-A. Asking
Questions and Defining Problems
8 Science and Engineering Practices: Students create and utilize models to represent
scientific phenomena or engineering systems, helping them understand complex
concepts and predict outcomes.
A. Asking Questions and Defining Problems
B. Developing and Using Models
C. Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
D. Analyzing and Interpreting Data
E. Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
F. Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
G. Engaging in Argument from Evidence
H. Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information - answer-B. Developing and
Using Models
CURRICULUM OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT | OA
V1 AND V2 | EXPLORE NEW ACTUAL VERIFIED
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
GRADED A+ – 2026 UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
Which of the following best describes the nature of science?
A. A rigid framework of rules and regulations.
B. A fixed set of facts and principles.
C. An evolving process of inquiry and discovery.
D. A predetermined set of outcomes. - answer-C. An evolving process of inquiry and
discovery.
Why is understanding the nature of science important?
A. It helps individuals understand the process of scientific inquiry.
B. It provides a fixed set of rules for conducting experiments.
C. It limits scientific exploration to established theories and ideas.
D. It allows scientists to predict outcomes with certainty. - answer-A. It helps individuals
understand the process of scientific inquiry.
Which statement best describes the Nature of Science?
A. Scientific knowledge is solely derived from experiments conducted in laboratories.
B. Scientific theories are based on evidence and can be revised or rejected based on
new evidence.
C. Science is a collection of unchanging facts and absolute truths.
D. Science is a belief system that relies on personal opinions and beliefs. - answer-B.
Scientific theories are based on evidence and can be revised or rejected based on new
evidence.
What key message does the video about the Nature of Science emphasize?
,A. Science is a collaborative and creative endeavor that involves revisiting steps and
adjusting models.
B. The scientific method is a rigid, linear process that must be followed step-by-step.
C. Scientific knowledge is always derived from experiments conducted in laboratories.
D. Once scientific knowledge is discovered, it remains unchanged and absolute. -
answer-A. Science is a collaborative and creative endeavor that involves revisiting steps
and adjusting models.
Why is science considered crucial for society?
A. It guarantees financial success for individuals pursuing scientific careers.
B. It ensures political stability by suppressing dissenting opinions.
C. It provides entertainment through documentaries and TV shows.
D. It fosters critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. - answer-D. It fosters
critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities.
What is a significant role of science in addressing global challenges?
A. Science prioritizes profit over environmental conservation.
B. Science encourages skepticism and disbelief in established facts.
C. Science promotes misinformation and conspiracy theories.
D. Science drives innovation and offers solutions to complex problems. - answer-D.
Science drives innovation and offers solutions to complex problems.
Which of the following is a benefit of exploring the nature of science?
A. Memorizing scientific facts
B. Appreciating the wonders of the world superficially
C. Developing advanced scientific theories
D. Fostering curiosity and critical thinking - answer-D. Fostering curiosity and critical
thinking
,Which of the following statements best summarizes the role of culture in science, as
discussed in the video exploring indigenous perspectives in Science and Technology?
A. Indigenous perspectives in science and technology are not valuable.
B. Indigenous knowledge is irrelevant to scientific innovation.
C. Culture influences scientific perspectives and practices.
D. Culture has no impact on scientific practices. - answer-C. Culture influences
scientific perspectives and practices.
How does science respond to the needs and interests of communities as societies
progress?
A. By ignoring community needs and interests
B. By focusing solely on theoretical research
C. By adapting to address challenges and explore new frontiers
D. By remaining static and unchanging - answer-C. By adapting to address challenges
and explore new frontiers
What are the three dimensions of science instruction in the Next Generation Science
Standards (NGSS)?
A. Theory, hypothesis, and conclusion.
B. Observation, experimentation, and analysis.
C. Disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting
concepts.
D. Content, pedagogy, and assessment. - answer-C. Disciplinary core ideas, science
and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of crosscutting concepts in science
instruction?
A. They help students develop a deeper understanding of core scientific principles and
theories.
B. They provide a framework for integrating science with other subject areas, such as
mathematics and language arts.
, C. They highlight overarching concepts that connect different scientific disciplines and
promote scientific literacy.
D. They outline specific scientific topics that students should learn in each grade level. -
answer-C. They highlight overarching concepts that connect different scientific
disciplines and promote scientific literacy.
8 Science and Engineering Practices: Students develop inquiries and identify problems
based on curiosity, observations, or societal needs, setting the stage for scientific
investigation or engineering design.
A. Asking Questions and Defining Problems
B. Developing and Using Models
C. Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
D. Analyzing and Interpreting Data
E. Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
F. Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
G. Engaging in Argument from Evidence
H. Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information - answer-A. Asking
Questions and Defining Problems
8 Science and Engineering Practices: Students create and utilize models to represent
scientific phenomena or engineering systems, helping them understand complex
concepts and predict outcomes.
A. Asking Questions and Defining Problems
B. Developing and Using Models
C. Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
D. Analyzing and Interpreting Data
E. Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
F. Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
G. Engaging in Argument from Evidence
H. Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information - answer-B. Developing and
Using Models
