Exam 19: Creative Science

The National Science Education Standards present a curriculum of what students in kindergarten through 12th grade need to know and understand to be able to be scientifically literate.

What is the teacher's role in discovering nature?

An example of an experience in ecology is:

Inquiry-based learning is an approach to learning that involves a process of exploring the natural world that leads to new science curriculum in schools.

The National Science Education Standards present requirements of curriculum for students in kindergarten through 8th grade.

Inquiry-based learning is a term often used when discussing:

Understanding is not an important part of science because the process is more important than the understanding.

Science provides young children:

It has been found that, in dealing with young children, investigating is much more important than the knowledge that comes from investigating.

Ecology is the study of living elements of an environment.

Incidental science cannot be planned.

Having pets in the classroom:

Some good outdoor science activities include:

The study of animals is:

Some ways to promote inquiry-based learning in the early childhood classroom include:

In inquiry-based learning, the teacher encourages children to:

Incorporating the subject of ecology into the early childhood curriculum:

Listening to others' insights and opinions and learning how to question them are key skills taught in an inquiry­based classroom.

The best way for young children to learn about animals is to have the animals in the classroom.

Inquiry-based learning involves open-ended questions and exploring.