Methods Of Teaching Science Test #1

Front 1

Describe how scientific processes and concepts are connected.

Back 1

You cannot be doing scientific process skills without exploring concepts. If you do, then this is a "content-free" activity and is not contributing to the learning of science.

Learning concepts of science without doing scientific process skills contributes to rote learning of concepts and confines it to the space and time in which it was learned.

Front 2

Why are attitudes toward science important?

Back 2

They develop earlier than attitudes for most other subjects, and we must do the kind of science that kids enjoy and helps clarify their understanding so that they will develop a positive attitude about science.

Front 3

What are the science process skills?

Back 3

Observation (including measuring)
Raise questions (distinguish between investigable and noninvestigable)
Make a hypothesis (an explanation for the event)
Predicting (saying what may happen on the basis of an hypothesis)
Planning and carrying out investigations
Interpreting information obtained
Communicating results

Front 4

Learning activities must allow what three things to develop together?

Back 4

Attitudes, process skills, and concepts

Front 5

What are the three types of motivation for learning science?

Back 5

Intrinsic
Extrinsic
Achievement

Front 6

Describe intrinsic motivation.

Back 6

This is motivation brought from the child himself. He wants to explore the idea and will not settle until he finds an explanation. Intrinsic motivation promotes deep rather than surface learning.

Front 7

Describe extrinsic motivation.

Back 7

In extrinsic motivation, the child works for some kind of reward. this often leads to surface learning. The kid wants to learn it as quickly as possible in order to get the reward.

Front 8

Describe achievement motivation.

Back 8

Achievement motivation is when a kid works hard to be at the top and gets satisfaction by comparing himself with others.

This can also lead to kids who do just enough to get by so they do not fail.

Front 9

What are conditions that promote intrinsic motivation?

Back 9

Provide a challenge to the students about something they will want to know.

Give kids some choice in the matter of what they are going to explore or how they are going to explore it.

Give kids constructive feedback to help them solve their problems.

Use cooperative learning because kids develop a sense of responsibility for their work and want to help out their team.

Let your students know you have high expectations for them and that you believe they can succeed.

Front 10

Explain the difference between the "truth" and the "right answer."

Back 10

The truth is what is scientifically accepted and know to be accurate. The right answer can sometimes be the truth, but not always. We want to encourage kids to think openly and independently, and we do not want to confine them to textbook answers. Sometimes, the "right answer" may not be true but based on what the kids observe and the conclusions they come to, they might find a "right answer" based on their results. Our job is to help the kids discover the truth on their own, but do not discourage the findings.

Front 11

Describe what you can do to make a positive classroom atmosphere with regard to science.

Back 11

Encourage the sharing of ideas and let kids know that it is okay to make mistakes and all answers are acceptable. You want them to feel comfortable with sharing their ideas.

Show real concern for students' feelings and interests.

Set realistic expectations for the kids. You cannot be upset with them for something they cannot realistically do/handle because of maturity level or age.

Recognize and encourage effort and socially desirable behaviors, such as cooperation, politeness, and thoughtfulness, not just achievement.

Foster curiosity and encourage persistence and creativity in satisfying it.