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ED 203 Early Childhood Curriculum Ch. 14 Science NAME: Maureen Hillis DATE: 10/28/23 Multiple Choice (6pts. each) 1. Science curriculum can be divided into three main categories these are: A. developmentally appropriate, inappropriate, and adult B. life science, physical science, earth science C. living, non-living, inert D. social sciences, non-social sciences, math 2. The science area in an early childhood classroom is: A. a place for teacher designed activities. B. a laboratory for experiments. C. a place for child discoveries. D. all of the above. 3. The teacher's main role in an early childhood science curriculum is: A. the preservation and encouragement of the natural curiosity of children. B. teach children the facts they need to experiment purposefully C. to ask open ended questions D. to have thorough knowledge of scientific disciplines at a beginning level. 4. You discover a mouse in the garbage can in the classroom leaping to try to get out which of the following responses best support(s) children's attitude of scientific curiosity and wonder? A. Ask, “ Do you think the mouse misses his family?” and take it outside right away to release it. B. Call the children over and observe the mouse together. C. Tell the children “This mouse got into our garbage can because he was looking for food we left there last night. Please remember to only put your afternoon snack in the green garbage can ” D. Say, “Mice are not very clean, we’d better call the janitor to lay some traps.” E. A, C, and D 5. For adults science is the study of the physical world and its manifestations. It includes branches of science like physics, astronomy, geology, botany, zoology, chemistry, biology, anatomy, ecology, and oceanography. Science in Preschool involves the study of these: A. life science, physical science, earth science B. geography, anthropology, political science C. physics, chemistry, zoology D. water, blocks, sand 6. Earth Science content for young children includes: A. properties and qualities of objects. B. rocks, dirt, water, sun, moon, and stars. C. force and energy. D. graphs and charts. 7. Which of the following is NOT included in the study of the physical sciences a. Ways that objects can move b. Balance c. properties of liquids and solids d. Effects of seasonal change on children’s lives. 8. The life sciences do NOT include a. biology b. geology c. physiology d. ecology.
9. Good science teaching in early childhood requires: I. Time to explore and discover. II. Teachers who have studied and have knowledge of the concepts they are teaching. III. A great deal of money for equipment. IV. Teachers who have at least a science teaching minor in terms of their credentials V. Teachers who are curious and enthusiastic. a. I, II, V b. II, III, V c. I, IV, V d. All of the above 10. Which of the following is the least appropriate concept to explore in a preschool unit on light? a. Many plants need light to grow. b. It is light in some parts of the world when it is dark here. c. Light is natural or artificial. d. Shadows are produced when an object passes in front of light. TRUE OR FALSE Write T for True or F for false on the line in front of the statement. (2pts. each) 1. _ T __ When teaching about seasons teachers should focus on the current season and local climate so children will be able to construct understanding through their senses. 2. _ T __ Science for young children is the process of exploration and experimentation, questioning, and learning. 3. _ F __ The features of the earth, weather and seasons are NOT particularly meaningful science content for young children. 4. _T_ Meaningful science activities for young children include recording and organizing data based on their observations using graphs, charts, and art. 5. _ F _ Science learning occurs only in the discovery area of the classroom. Short Answer (30 points) Answer the following question in an approximate 1/2 page short answer . You are planning a study/unit on rocks. What are 3 appropriate concepts (big ideas) you would want children to understand about rocks by the time the unit is completed? (10 pts.) Cycle of Rocks (how rocks are made). Rocks are not alive. The Earth is made of rocks. Rocks come in all different shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. What Science Guidelines is/are going to be the focus for this rock Unit? (5 pts.) Goal P- ATL 11 – The children will show interest and curiosity about the world around them. Goal P- SCI 1 – The children observe and describes observable phenomena. (objects, materials, organisms, and events). Goal P- SCI 2 – The children engage in scientific talk. Goal P- SCI 3 – The children compare and categorize observable phenomena. Goal P- SCI 4 – The children ask a question, gathers information, and make predictions. Goal P- SCI 5 – The children plan and conducts investigation and experiments.
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