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28 Cards in this Set
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Science is...
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a search for regularities
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The mini lesson involving a water droplet on wax paper demonstrated what?
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surface tension
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What is it called when you incorporate a concept teaching activity?
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mini lesson
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The activity involving dropping food coloring in a cylinder of water illustrated?
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diffusion
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An item that students can create that is used to show something that is neither solid nor liquid nor gas is?
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ooblek. (corn starch and water)
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The mini lesson involving various temperatures of water and food dye teaches?
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generalizations. ( the higher the water temperature the faster the rate of diffusion)
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What event occured in 1957?
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Russians launched Sputnik
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How did the event of 1957 impact schools in America.
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Space Race came about. Strong push for science content in elementary classrooms. Launch of alphabet curriculum
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ESS
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A supplementary pack used to teach science curriculum. Part of alphabet curriculum.
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SCIS
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A pack used to teach major concepts of science curriculum. Part of alphabet curriculum.
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SAPA
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A pack used to teach process skills of science curriculum. Part of alphabet curriculum.
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What were the problems with the alphabet curriculum?
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1) expensive 2) pieces got lost and could not be replaced unless new sets were bought 3) Teachers resist change
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What are the 5 Goals of the Social studies Teacher?
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1) teach content (concepts, generalizations and facts)
2) teach process skills (8 basic and 5 integrated) 3) Develop an understanding o science 4) Have a positive attitude towards science 5) In some way assess students (authentic, formal, informal) |
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Is the following an example of a fact, concept or generalization?
The bug crossed the paper towel in 30 seconds? |
fact
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Is the following an example of a fact, concept or generalization?
Sputnik was launched in 1957? |
fact
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Is the following an example of a fact, concept or generalization?
Mammals are creatures that are warm blooded, give birth to live young,breath with lungs, nurse young with breast milk and have hair or fur |
concept
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Is the following an example of a fact, concept or generalization?
Plants need food and water to grow |
generalization
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Is the following an example of a fact, concept or generalization?
The higher the temperature the faster the diffusion? |
generalization
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Is the following an example of a fact, concept or generalization?
A cat is an animal with 4 paws, whiskers, a tail and pointy ears |
concept
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In the film canister experiment what were the dependent variables, independent variables and the controls?
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dep.- Time it took for canister to launch
ind.- Size of alkaseltzer tablet control- water in canister, canister, technique used, lid closed |
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What science process involves using senses?
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observing
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What science process involves putting items into certain categories based on characteristics?
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classifying
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What science process involves explaining why things happen?
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inferring
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What science process involves forecasting future events?
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predicting
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What science process involves using rulers, weights and measuring sticks to assess items?
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measuring
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What science process involves uses pre-established symbols to determine quantities?
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using numbers
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What science process involves asking how long will this take or how far will this go?
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space/time relationships
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What science process involves reporting findings on charts or graphs or verbally)
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communicating
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