Students in a Fifth Grade Classroom Are Studying Dinosaurs

question 1

Multiple Choice

Students in a fifth grade classroom are studying dinosaurs.With the three conditions for meaningful learning in mind, choose the student who is most likely to engage in meaningful learning.

• A)When the teacher introduces the topic, Arthur vaguely remembers reading a book about dinosaurs several years ago, although he cannot seem to recall much about it.
• B)When the teacher describes the tremendous size of some of the dinosaurs, Becky remembers a huge brontosaurus skeleton she saw at a museum.
• C)When the teacher writes the word "protoceratops" on the board, Connor writes it down, being sure to copy the word accurately.
• D)When the teacher introduces the terms "meat-eaters" and "plant-eaters," Dale repeats both terms to herself several times.

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Definitions:

Calf Bulge

The appearance of an enlarged or prominent portion of the calf muscle on the back of the lower leg.

Gastrocnemius

A major muscle in the calf of the leg, involved in walking, running, and jumping.

Soleus

A powerful muscle in the calf of the leg that is involved in standing and walking, lying beneath the gastrocnemius muscle.

Sternocleidomastoid

The sternocleidomastoid is a muscle in the neck that runs from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the temporal bone, involved in head movement.