W Why Might an Elementary Science Teacher Teach a Unit

question 7

Multiple Choice

W Why might an elementary science teacher teach a unit on the solar system even though there is nothing about the solar system for the students to manipulate?

• A) It is in the curriculum.
• B) It fosters the process of model building.
• C) It fosters inferential thinking.
• D) It is fun.
• E) All of the above
• F) None of the above

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Definitions:

Asymmetric Fold

A type of fold in the Earth’s strata that has one limb that is steeper than the other due to differential stresses.

Dip Slope

The gently inclined surface of a bedded rock, tilting in the same direction as the strata.

High Pressure

A condition of great force exerted over an area, often associated with deep sea environments, weather systems, or geological processes.

Low Temperature

A condition where the environment or a specific object has a temperature below the average or expected.