Question 1

Suppose a scientist has developed a new theory concerning the extinction of the dinosaurs. His work is extensive, methodological, and thorough. What will the scientific community do about this theory?&#10;A) Publish it in school textbooks.&#10;B) Attempt to disprove it.&#10;C) Make a movie out of it.&#10;D) Make it a part of the college science curriculum.

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The scientific community will usually attempt to disprove a new theory in order to ensure its validity and accuracy. This process involves conducting additional research and experiments to test the new theory's claims. Only once the theory has been thoroughly tested and validated will it be incorporated into scientific textbooks and curricula. Making a movie out of a scientific theory is unlikely, as it is not a form of scholarly communication.

Question 2

A science teacher brings a bird nest to school and asks the children to examine the nest to see what it is made of and infer what kind of bird may have built it. The children are working to find a scientific

A) Fact
B) Concept
C) Theory
D) Law

B

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The children are working to understand the concept of what kind of material the nest is made of and how it can help identify the bird that built it. They are not establishing a scientific fact, theory, or law.

Question 3

science teacher develops an activity in which the students observe a river and test several characteristics of the water. The students are developing a scientific&#10;A) Fact&#10;B) Concept&#10;C) Theory&#10;D) Law

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The activity in which the students observe a river and test several characteristics of the water is an example of developing a scientific concept. A concept is a mental construct that represents some aspect of the world in a simplifying and generalized form, allowing scientists to understand and explain phenomena. In this case, the students are learning about the concept of water quality and the factors that affect it.

Question 4

W How can a teacher foster positive attitudes about science?&#10;A) Let the students explore different phenomena.&#10;B) Take the students on field trips.&#10;C) Show videos about scientific events.&#10;D) Show a PowerPoint presentation about deep sea marine life.&#10;E) All of the above&#10;F) None of the above

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All of the choices given can help a teacher foster positive attitudes about science. Allowing students to explore different phenomena can ignite their curiosity and interest in science. Field trips provide real-world experiences that make science relevant and applicable. Videos about scientific events can also make science interesting and engaging for students. Additionally, using multimedia tools such as PowerPoint presentations about different scientific topics can help pique student interest and help them better understand complex scientific concepts.

Question 5

W A scientific theory is best represented by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Each option (A: Survival of the fittest, B: Scientific relativity, C: Atomic structure, D: Movement of the earth’s crust) represents a concept or principle that is foundational to different scientific theories: evolutionary theory, theory of relativity, atomic theory, and plate tectonics, respectively. Therefore, all of these are examples of what can be represented by a scientific theory.

Question 6

A science teacher develops an activity in which the students try various mixtures of bubble-blowing liquid to see which produces the longest lasting bubbles. The students are developing a scientific&#10;A) Fact&#10;B) Concept&#10;C) Theory&#10;D) Law

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Theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that can incorporate facts, laws, inferences, and tested hypotheses.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of good science?&#10;A) Astrology&#10;B) Extrasensory perception&#10;C) Controlled experimentation&#10;D) Study of UFOs

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Controlled experimentation is a fundamental aspect of the scientific method that allows for the systematic testing of hypotheses and the observation of cause-and-effect relationships. Astrology and extrasensory perception are not scientifically supported and lack empirical evidence, while the study of UFOs is not necessarily unscientific but is often associated with pseudoscientific claims and lacks reproducibility.

Question 8

An elementary science teacher develops an activity in which the children observe the response of mealworms to light. The students are discovering a scientific&#10;A) Fact&#10;B) Concept&#10;C) Theory&#10;D) Law

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The students are discovering a scientific fact, which is a statement that has been repeatedly tested and confirmed through observation or experimentation.

Question 9

The best way to teach the nature of science is for

Accepted Answer

The best way to teach the nature of science is by actively engaging children in scientific inquiry and allowing them to explain their own thought processes and conclusions. This hands-on approach allows students to develop a deeper understanding of the scientific process and the nature of science.

Question 10

W The nature of science is best described as&#10;A) Scientific facts, concepts, theories, and laws.&#10;B) The way scientists do science.&#10;C) The products of science.&#10;D) The application of science to daily living.&#10;E) All of the above&#10;F) None of the above

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The nature of science is the way scientists do science, which includes the methods, processes, and principles used to investigate the natural world and develop explanations based on evidence. Scientific facts, concepts, theories, and laws are part of the products of science, but they do not fully capture the nature of science itself. The application of science to daily living is a consequence of scientific knowledge, but it does not define the nature of science.

Question 11

Which of the following is/are considered basic tenets of the nature of science?

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Question 12

What is the AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science)?

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Question 13

A science teacher sets up a stream table with which students can work to find the effect of running water on the sand in the pan. The students are working to develop a scientific&#10;A) Fact&#10;B) Concept&#10;C) Theory&#10;D) Law

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Question 14

Which of the following is/are considered basic tenets of the nature of science?

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Question 15

W Statements of scientific theories

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Question 16

What can be included in interdisciplinary science education?&#10;A) Reading&#10;B) Mathematics&#10;C) Social studies&#10;D) Writing&#10;E) All of the above&#10;F) None of the above

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Question 17

Which of the following are scientifically true?&#10;A) Newton's laws of motion&#10;B) Einstein's theories of relativity&#10;C) Darwin's theory of survival of the fittest&#10;D) The laws of sexual and asexual reproduction&#10;E) All of the above&#10;F) None of the above

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Question 18

W Sources of goals for science education include which of the following?&#10;A) National Science Teachers Association&#10;B) American Association for the Advancement of Science&#10;C) National Commission on Science Education Standards and Assessment&#10;D) The Woods Hole Conference&#10;E) All of the above&#10;F) None of the above

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Question 19

Suppose a scientist has formulated a conclusion about the possible spread of a disease, but a few pieces of evidence don't fit the theory. What should the scientist do?&#10;A) Publish the conclusion and ignore the anomalous evidence.&#10;B) Publish the conclusion and call attention to the anomalous evidence.&#10;C) Scrap the whole thing.&#10;D) Reword the conclusion so the anomalous data fits it.

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Question 20

W According to the professional science organizations, the primary goal of science education is&#10;A) Scientific literacy.&#10;B) Understanding major scientific concepts.&#10;C) Learning the periodic table.&#10;D) Applying science at home.

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Question 21

How detailed would you characterize the content standards in the National Science Education Standards?&#10;A) Very detailed&#10;B) Somewhat detailed&#10;C) Not detailed&#10;D) There are no content standards.

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Question 22

The National Science Education Standards focus primarily on&#10;A) Content.&#10;B) Inquiry.&#10;C) Individual student characteristics.&#10;D) Scientific facts, concepts, theories, and laws.

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Question 23

W The National Science Education Standards represent which of the following?&#10;A) A curriculum guide&#10;B) A national curriculum&#10;C) A set of learning objectives&#10;D) A set of goals for science education

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Deck 2: Science Education Today