
Constructing Scientific Explanations

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Science, Education, Instructional Technology
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6th - 12th Grade
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Hard

Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key goal of modeling instruction in science classrooms?
To avoid using evidence in explanations
To memorize scientific facts
To construct personal explanations of phenomena
To focus solely on computational models
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does an explanation differ from an argument in scientific inquiry?
An argument determines the cause of an effect
An explanation uses evidence to support a claim
An explanation describes how the natural world works
An argument is not based on evidence
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a scientific explanation?
Plants grow because they are green
Birds fly because they have wings
Seasons change because of Earth's rotation
Dinosaurs died out due to a meteorite impact
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using a graphic organizer in constructing explanations?
To memorize scientific terms
To focus on computational data
To organize thoughts on cause, mechanism, and effect
To avoid drawing models
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a benefit of visual thinking in science education?
It allows students to visualize their models
It discourages creative thinking
It focuses on text-based learning
It helps students memorize facts
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the teacher's role in guiding students to construct their own explanations?
To provide all the answers
To act as a guide on the side
To discourage student inquiry
To focus on lecturing
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should a good explanatory model include?
A list of scientific terms
A cause and relevant components
Only numerical data
A detailed history of the phenomenon
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