W a Middle Grades Science Teacher Wants to Provide Students

question 19

Multiple Choice

W A middle grades science teacher wants to provide students with practice in the skill of interpreting data. What would be the most suitable activity?

• A) Ask students to construct a graph showing the amount of sugar water put on the grass in the school yard and the number of ants the sugar water attracts.
• B) Ask students to construct a graph showing the pH of water when varying amounts of vinegar are added.
• C) Ask students to measure the width of a simulated river in a tray of sand and the length of time a stream of water ran down the sand in the tray.
• D) Ask students to measure the strength of several magnets in terms of the number of paper clips each magnet attracts and holds.
• E) All of the above
• F) None of the above

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Definitions:

Theory of Mind

The cognitive capacity to attribute mental states, like beliefs and intentions, to oneself and others, understanding that others have beliefs and perspectives different from one's own.

Moral Reasoning

The process by which individuals make decisions about what is right and wrong, based on personal, societal, and ethical principles.

Relational Aggression

A form of aggression that harms others through manipulation or damage to relationships rather than physical violence.

Ego-oriented Competition

A form of competition where the emphasis is on individual performance and outperforming others, with self-esteem often tied to the outcome.