Teaching Science

In the basic components of the science teaching framework, all imply that science involves action or doing. Which of the following is nor emphasized in learning of Science?

• Memorize facts, concepts, principles and the theories

• Understanding and applying Scientific Knowledge

• Developing and demonstrating Scientific attitude and values

• Performing Scientific Inquiry skills

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

As future science teachers, what is the ultimate goal of science in the framework that each learner should achieve?

• 21^st Century Literacy

• Science and technology Literacy

• Science technology and Society

• Develop innovators and Inventors

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

Science as a subject in the elementary grades should stand alone. This statement is

• Supportive of the approaches in science teaching.

• Contrary to science as multi-disciplinary and integrated

• Advocated in the theories that support science learning

• Acceptable based on the Science framework

There is no single way of learning science hence there is no single method that would fit every learner. Which theory does this belief support?

• Constructivism

• Social Cognition

• Learning Styles

• Hands on – Minds on

Creative, critical thinker, innovative, informed decisions maker. These are the characteristics of

• Pure and applied Scientists

• Science and technology literates

• Digital natives

• Good Science teachers

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Science in the elementary level in the K to 12 curricula include

• Chemistry and Biology

• Chemistry, Biology and Physics

• Chemistry and Physics

• Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Earth Science

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NGSS.4-ESS3-1

NGSS.5-ESS2-1

NGSS.5-LS1-1

NGSS.5-PS1-1

NGSS.5-PS1-2

What happens to the difficulty of topics as the contents of science progress?

• decreases

• increases

• maintains

• static

In order to teach science effectively in the elementary level, the teacher should do one of the following:

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of only one discipline of science in the curriculum

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of at least 2 disciplines of science in the curriculum

• Must have a comprehensive knowledge of 4 disciplines of science in the curriculum

• Must have comprehensive knowledge of all branches of science

Spiral Progression in Science means that grade 3 pupils learn simpler contents than grade 4.

• The statement is true

• The statement is false

• The statement is partly true

• The statement is doubtful

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NGSS.4-LS1-1

Which statement is true about teaching Science in the elementary grade level for k to 12?

• All elementary grades teachers should be equipped with contents and process of science

• Only those who will teach Science should learn the different branches of science in college

• Learning what to teach and how to teach is a universal principle

• None of the above.