Why Is It Useful for Elementary Teachers to Examine Their

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why is it useful for elementary teachers to examine their attitudes about teaching science?

• A) So they will know if they like to teach science
• B) So they will know what science to study
• C) So they will know whether they will be effective science teachers
• D) So they will know what problems they will encounter in teaching science
• E) All of the above
• F) None of the above

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Definitions:

Brightness

The perception of light intensity produced by the visual system, influenced by the luminance of the object and the conditions of observation.

Color Vision Genes

Genes located on the X chromosome that are responsible for the production of photo pigments in the cones of the retina, impacting color perception.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that enable color vision and are responsible for visual acuity and the perception of fine details.

Rhodopsin

A pigment found in the rods of the retina that is responsible for the first step in the perception of light.