Bulk buying ____.
a. is always economical
b. is never economical
c. is economical if storage is available and if the purchased items will maintain their quality over time
d. is economical if teachers do not have access to the items
Question 2The primary consideration when selecting equipment should be.
a. availability
b. cost
c. durability
d. usefulness
Question 3A social studies theme that makes children aware of the diverse kinds of work that adults engage in can be found in what NCSS thematic strand?
a. individuals, groups, and identity
b. people, places, and environments
c. production, distribution, and consumption
d. global connections
Question 4One source of lead that may be hazardous to children is ____.
a. paint for household use
b. lead in pencils
c. the surface under the playground equipment
d. cooking utensils used in preparing lunch
Question 5The term equipment refers to all of the following EXCEPT?
a. furniture
b. appliances
c. computers
d. landscaping
Question 6Developmentally appropriate social studies curriculum should:
a. build on what children already know
b. provide hands-on activities
c. capitalize on childrens interests
d. all answers are correct
Question 7Before making purchases, the director should ____.
a. develop criteria for equipment selection
b. divide all the equipment money among the staff based on their longevity
c. divide all the equipment money among the staff based on job performance
d. shop for the cheapest priced equipment
Question 8A conveniently located storage area can prolong the life of center equipment.
a. True
b. False
Question 9As sociological, psychological, and physical spaces for children have decreased, there has been a rapid rise in the development of:
a. field trips
b. playgrounds
c. childrens museums
d. libraries