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1. Astronomy focuses on the study of matter and energy and the laws that govern them.
a. True
b. False
2. 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. True
b. False
3. Federal and state laws prohibit the possession of most non-domesticated animals.
a. True
b. False
4. 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. True
b. False
5. 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
6. 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. True
b. False
7. Science experiences for young children take advantage of their ability to think logically and abstractly.
a. True
b. False
8. Shade is the shape cast by whatever is in front of a light source.
a. True
b. False
9. Ecology refers to the study of living things in relation to each other.
a. True
b. False
10. Process skills, or inquiry skills, mean the same as rote learning.
a. True
b. False
11. The science curriculum can be predominantly child centered and child initiated because knowledge is acquired best
through firsthand investigations and experimentation.
a. True
b. False
12. For young children, science is both process skills and content.
a. True
b. False
13. 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. True
b. False
14. 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 inquiry
c. Provide hands-on learning experiences for children
d. Keep lessons and activities highly teacher-directed
15. 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 reach
b. The focus should be on the process of inquiry rather than the product
c. Children should work both individually and in groups
d. Activities should focus on solving useful or real-world problems
16. 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 explore
b. 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
17. 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 old
c. Experiments should be performed by the teacher and observed by the students
d. Experiments should not be used in early childhood science education
18. 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 classroom
c. Use pictures or videos from the web to help children explore animals or environments that aren't locally
available
d. Record a class nature walk with a video camera, then watch the video with the children and have them point
out what they see
19. 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 activities
b. Diversity is not a concern in science education, because science is universal
c. 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
20. 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 there
b. Encourage parents to cook foods that are important to their culture with their children, allowing children to
help as appropriate
c. Encourage parents to go on walks or spend time outdoors with their children
d. Give parents a list of science learning kits that are appropriate for their children
