What is the purpose of science?
A) to explain where we come from
B) to be able to explain the basic ideas of the properties of objects
C) to realize we need to study more about the different systems
D) to study the physical and natural world, especially by observing and experimenting
Question 2...In the elementary grades, read-alouds:
a. should be systematically planned for every day.
b. are no longer appropriate.
c. are appropriate to share with nonreaders, but no longer necessary for readers.
d. are used all the time.
Question 3...Mr. Hall-Jones was interested in using the school's land lab for his fourth grade students to learn about local deciduous forests before getting into a unit on the rain forest. He had an opportunity to participate in a daylong workshop on the use of Project Learning Tree. Which of the following provides the best argument to give to his administrators so that he can get school day release time to attend the workshop?
A) It will only cost the district substitute teacher pay for my release. I am taking care of all other expenses.
B) Our elementary textbook provides little detail on deciduous forests. Through my participation in this workshop I will acquire resources to plan and deliver student centered, constructivist lessons.
C) Our land lab is not used. I need this resource so I'll use the land lab with my class more often.
D) I think this workshop might give me ideas on topics related to deciduous forests.
E) None of the above is a sound argument to participate in the workshop.
Question 4...Young children can best learn to arrange objects in a sequence by:
A. Being provided with size cues
B. Knowing which object is biggest
C. Comparing opposites
D. Lining up objects in a row
Question 5...Young children learn to classify objects by size by:
A. Measuring how big they are
B. Finding how far away they are
C. Comparing objects that are alike except in size
D. Collecting objects that look alike
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