Chapter 24: Guiding Science and Technology Experiences

Which animal likes to be held and easily cuddled?

The purpose of a ______ box is for children to identify different objects and materials by touch.

True or False? The amount of water used in a water table depends on the children's ages.

Which is another great way to integrate technology into the classroom?

Showing a child a picture of himself or herself is one way to teach the scientific concept of ______ .

Blindfolding children and giving them food samples

The best science experiences are dominated and controlled by the teacher. 

Early childhood science and technology experiences should use a ____ approach.

Closed ended questions promote discussion.

All seeds germinate or grow at the same pace.

The focus for young children should be on observing and exploring surroundings. 

Which of these animals should NOT be used as classroom pets?

Where is the best place to set up your technology area inside your classroom?

Questions that promote discussion and require decision-making skills are called ______ questions.

The study of natural processes and their products is called ______ .

Which of the following is NOT a way to integrate technology into the early childhood classroom?

Too much information from the teacher could ruin a child's interest in an activity.

Concepts children learn about  wheels include all BUT______.

Science is the study of...

Great science experiences for children require _________ & _________. 

Identifying items with distinct odors/smells placed in small cups.

Baking cookies is a project that shows process = product.

Naming what is missing from a group

The main purpose of a _____ table is to motivate children to explore on their own.

True or False? Children can learn scientific concepts from interacting with a classroom pet.

When setting up a technology center, ______ should be the first consideration.

Matching a child's voice with the correct child.

Equipping a science area has to be expensive. 

Science involves the process of ______ .

Reaching into a box and identifying objects.