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Elementary Education
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If you ask a young child, "How many chairs are there in the room?" and the child gives an incorrect answer, an appropriate response would be, "No, that's wrong, go back and count them again and I"ll tell you when you have the correct number."a. Trueb. False
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Problem solving and reasoning are the heart of mathematics. a. Trueb. False
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It is best for children to understand basic math concepts before they use computer software dealing with the concepts.a. Trueb. False
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Gardner has shown that spatial intelligence is associated with art and linguistic intelligence but not logical- mathematical intelligence.
a. True
b. False
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Young children use numbers to solve everyday problems by constructing number meanings through real-world experiences and the use of physical materials.a. Trueb. False
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Research has demonstrated that virtually all young children have the capability to learn and become competent in mathematics.
a. True
b. False
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Shade is the shape cast by whatever is in front of a light source. a. Trueb. False
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Science experiences for young children take advantage of their ability to think logically and abstractly. a. Trueb. False
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It is just as important for a teacher to tell children about a scientific phenomenon as it is for them to observe or experiment with it.a. Trueb. False
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Since photos are useful devices for science teaching and learning it is essential to provide children with disposable or digital cameras to take photographs.
a. True
b. False
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Although children generally want to take home everything they find (such as seeds or tree bark), you should encourage them to examine what they find and then return it to its natural location instead.a. Trueb. False
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Federal and state laws prohibit the possession of most non-domesticated animals. a. Trueb. False
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Teachers modeling the use of ‘I wonder…’, ‘What if…?’, and ‘How can we find out?’ are introducing children to the basis of science inquiry.a. Trueb. False
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Astronomy focuses on the study of matter and energy and the laws that govern them. a. Trueb. False
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Science is often thought of as a content area that requires the ability to think abstractly. However, it has become apparent that young children can gain valuable information and skills from a science program that is developmentally appropriate and based on the inquiry process. Describe at least five positive outcomes for young children who experience involvement in appropriate science activities.
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Many young children are drawn to animals of all types. However, there are certain guidelines that children should learn when they encounter animals that are not domesticated. Describe at least three guidelines children should learn.
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Identify the key elements for assessment of inquiry skills that were described by Chlufour and Worth.
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List five materials or pieces of equipment that are appropriate for an early education science center.
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Is there a difference between process skills and an inquiry process?
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Explain why children learn science concepts best in a social milieu.
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Identify four ways to share science with families.
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Define ecology and give three examples of developmentally appropriate activities that focus on ecology.
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If "the core of all science is observation," what is the teacher's role as children are engaged in science learning?
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Identify three developmentally appropriate activities that offer children ways to investigate water.
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Science is second-nature for children because they seem to be natural-born scientists, demonstrating innate:a. memory b. curiosity c. knowledge d. feelings
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Children learn science through process skills, otherwise known as:a. tactile skills b. sensory skillsc. inquiry skills d. measuring skills
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The preparation of the environment is critical because the space must encourage investigations and be open to change in order to respond to the demands of this type of learner:a. motivated b. naturalistic c. curious d. active
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Teachers who are prepared to let children experiment, know that they must provide plenty of different materials as well as:a. management b. timec. expertise d. science equipment
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A compost pile requires all the following except:a. dirt b. food scraps c. worms d. leaves
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If you happen to come across a very young animal whose mother has died, you should NOT:a. place it in a well-ventilated box b. keep it in a dark, quiet roomc. feed it liquids and foodd. put on a pair of gloves before you touch it
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Having children touch the bark of a tree is an example of:a. recording and communicating b. experimentation and verificationc. observation and exploration d. documentation and communication
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The study of how living things relate to each other and their environment is called:a. geology b. ecology c. chemistry d. physics
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The study of the earth, such as rocks and shells, is called:a. chemistry b. geologyc. ecology d. meteorology
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The recycled material that the text suggests could be used to create logs for the block center is:a. newspapers b. grocery sacksc. tree limbs d. broken furniture
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The "Thirsty Celery" experiment demonstrates:a. how to root celery in a jar of water b. how to water celery and make it grow c. how plants get their water d. how to make a celery garden
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Children can create rainbows through the use of:a. a prism b. spraying waterc. oil on water d. all answers are correct
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The life sciences include the study of:a. rocks b. animals c. weather d. stars
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Which of the following is notconsidered a best practice when teaching science to young children?a. Describe in detail scientific experiments that you are unable to reproduce in the classroom, to expose children to the widest array of possibilitiesb. Allow students to control the time spent in experimentationc. Clearly explain the rules and limits of each activity, include the reason for each limit or rule d. Provide hands-on experiences for students to explore and investigate
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All but which of the following are appropriate strategies for engaging families of the children you teach in their children's science education?a. Invite parents and family members to visit the classroom and see the science activities going on thereb. Encourage parents to cook foods that are important to their culture with their children, allowing children to help as appropriatec. Encourage parents to go on walks or spend time outdoors with their childrend. Give parents a list of science learning kits that are appropriate for their children
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All but which of the following is true about incorporating diversity into science education for young children?a. Teachers should be aware of the various cultures represented in their classroom so they can avoid culturally insensitive or offensive activitiesb. Diversity is not a concern in science education, because science is universalc. Science learning offers an opportunity to talk about different cultures, their customs, and their environments d. Some activities or materials may need to be modified for children with cultural or sensory differences
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All but which of the following is an appropriate way to integrate technology into science education for young children?a. Take children on a field trip to a nearby science lab where they can observe the use of scientific instruments b. Use web videos of science experiments rather than conducting them in the classroomc. Use pictures or videos from the web to help children explore animals or environments that aren't locally availabled. Record a class nature walk with a video camera, then watch the video with the children and have them point out what they see
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Which of the following is true of the use of experiments in science education for young children?a. Experiments and exploration should form the bulk of science learning for young children b. Experiments are only appropriate for use with children older than 5 years oldc. Experiments should be performed by the teacher and observed by the students d. Experiments should not be used in early childhood science education
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You are designing a science center for your classroom. All but which of the following is true?a. The space should invite children to inquire and exploreb. The center should provide a variety of tools that encourage investigation c. The center should provide mostly sedentary activities, to promote safety d. Tools and other items should be well constructed
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When planning science curriculum for young children, all but which of the following is true?a. Activities should have a specific task outcome for children to reachb. The focus should be on the process of inquiry rather than the product c. Children should work both individually and in groupsd. Activities should focus on solving useful or real-world problems
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All but which of the following is a best practice when planning science curriculum for young children?a. Ground learning in children's real life experiences b. Build lessons and activities around inquiryc. Provide hands-on learning experiences for children d. Keep lessons and activities highly teacher-directed
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Because children notice almost everything in their world, teachers who want to ensure that children pursue what interests them must be willing to take advantage of the teachable moment.a. Trueb. False
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For young children, science is both process skills and content. a. Trueb. False
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The science curriculum can be predominantly child centered and child initiated because knowledge is acquired best through firsthand investigations and experimentation.a. Trueb. False
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Process skills, or inquiry skills, mean the same as rote learning. a. Trueb. False
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Ecology refers to the study of living things in relation to each other. a. Trueb. False
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Identify some of the types of skills, knowledge, and dispositions are children developing when they are engaged in cooking activities.
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How do sensory experiences contribute to young children's learning and what strategies should a teacher use toinsure that sensory experiences occur?
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Why would working in gardens stimulate sensory exploration?
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Identify four ways that water, sand, and mud play can support children's learning and development.
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Identify five appropriate sensory snacks for toddlers, preschoolers, and primary-grade children.
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Pouring water through a funnel into a pitcher is used to demonstrate which type of concept or further which skill?a. math b. math and language artsc. math, science, and language arts d. science and language arts
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Multisensory materials are critical for supporting divergent thinking because:a. they are fun b. they make a messc. there is no one right way to use them d. they only can be used in one way
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In regards to multisensory experiences, children and adults:a. have too many differences to be able to comprehend each others' frame of referenceb. inhabit different sensory worlds c. inhabit similar sensory worldsd. perceive in absolutely the same way
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Which of the following statements concerning water, sand, and mud play is NOT true?a. Water, sand, and mud play should be very structuredb. Water, sand, and mud play can be an individual or small-group activity c. Sand play is irresistible to young childrend. Water play can teach math concepts to a child
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All but which of the following are considered best practices when setting up sensory play centers for young children?a. Use biodegradable materials, such as uncooked macaroni or beans, for sensory play b. Clean and sanitize water, sand, and mud tools and toys dailyc. Cover the sandbox when it is not in used. Have children or adults with cuts, scrapes, or scratches on their hands wear rubber gloves during play
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The parent of a child in your classroom requests that her child be exempt from water, sand, and mud play because she is tired of the child coming home with messy hair and clothing. All but which of the following is an appropriate next step?a. Explain to the parent why sensory play is important to her child's learningb. Request that the parent send a shower cap and extra set of clothes with the childc. Agree to let the child engage in other, cleaner forms of play while his classmates engage in water, mud, or sand playd. Explain to the parent that getting messy and cleaning up is part of the learning involved in sensory play
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You have a child with sensory processing disorder in your classroom. All but which of the following is true about including this child in sensory play?a. Children with SPD should not engage is sensory play because it is too overwhelming.b. You should provide many different sensory experiences throughout the day for this child to support his or her sensory needsc. You should observe how the child reacts to different sensory stimulus throughout the day to best determine how to support him or her in sensory or other forms of play and learningd. You should encourage active rather than sedentary play, as this often is beneficial for children with SPD
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All but which is true of using technology in sensory play?a. Technology can provide sensory experiences for children, particularly with light and sound b. Technology can serve as a substitute for messier forms of sensory play such as mud play c. Technology can be used to help children reflect on their sensory play experiencesd. Technology can be used to help children revisit their sensory play experiences
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Which of the following is true of the use of sand, water, and mud play with young children?a. There is no one "correct" way to use this type of sensory play with young children. Teachers should offer both structured and unstructured play opportunities.b. Because these types of play are especially messy, they should only be engaged in outdoors.c. Because these types of play are especially messy, they should only be used in highly adult-directed activities d. Very young children should not engage in these types of play because they do not benefit from it. Reserve these types of play for toddlers and older children.
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All but which of the following is true of sensory play and young children? a. Sensory play can give children a chance to practice practical life skills b. Sensory play provides opportunity for gross motor developmentc. Sensory play can be integrated into any content area in the early childhood classroom d. Sensory play is best used for recreation only to allow children downtime
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Which of the following should be of least concern when designing a sensory play center for young children?a. The center is set up to minimize wasteb. The center contains a variety of materials and activities to stimulate various kinds of play c. The center is set up for easy clean-upd. The center is set up so that children can easily access props and other materials
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Which of the following is the best practice when incorporating sensory play into the early childhood classroom?a. Sensory play activities should always be highly structured and adult-directed b. Sensory play activities should always be unstructured and child-directedc. Children should be provided with a limited number of sensory play resources in order to encourage creativity d. Sensory play activities should sometimes be structured and adult-directed and unstructured and child-directed at othertimes
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All but which of the following is true of the use of sensory play activities in the early childhood classroom?a. Sensory play activities may take place indoors or outdoorsb. Sensory play activities are only appropriate for toddlers and older children who can understand the rules of the centersc. Sensory play centers should be changed as needed to accommodate children's changing development and interestsd. Sensory play activities can stand alone or be integrated into other lessons and activities
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Sensory activities are crucial for brain development because it is through exploration with the body, and the senses that children's earliest learning takes place.a. Trueb. False
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Wooden beads are examples of open-ended toys. a. Trueb. False
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Nesting boxes are examples of materials that have no right or wrong way to put them together. a. Trueb. False
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Water play should be closely supervised, but children need many experiences playing with water in order to benefit from the exploration, so it should be offered daily.a. Trueb. False
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It is best to sanitize water and wet sand toys on a daily basis. a. Trueb. False
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The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an independent world. Identify the 5 primary goals that can help you focus on the core of the social studies curriculum.
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Explain why dramatic play is one of the most valuable types of children's play.
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What are prop boxes? Identify some of the materials they should contain.
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Time lines are used to represent data in chronological or sequential order. This technique offers visual aid for children by helping them begin to think in terms of sequence and chronology (Wallace, 2006). Please describe the method your textbook reviewed on how to use this technique with primary-aged students.
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One of the goals of social studies is to encourage the development of authentic self-esteem. Identify three appropriate themes that could help foster this belief.
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The social studies curriculum is integrated into all learning centers in the room. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is through the project approach. What types of skills, knowledge, and dispositions to children develop when they are engaged in the project approach?
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David Elkind, a noted early childhood educator has observed that "it is interesting that the number of children's museums has increased as the sociological, psychological and physical spaces for children have decreased." Describe at least 3 benefits children can experience when they visit a children's museum.