A Science Teacher Wants to Teach a Constructivist Lesson on Levers

question 12

Multiple Choice

A science teacher wants to teach a constructivist lesson on levers. Which of the following activities might she select?

• A) Pass out materials, give directions on how to use the materials, and ask children to investigate and come up with different ways of using levers.
• B) Pass out materials, give directions on how to use the materials, and provide step-by-step instructions for doing the activity
• C) Pass out materials, give directions on how to use the materials, and have children follow directions on a hand out.
• D) Pass out materials, give directions on how to use the materials, and provide minimal directions; let children do what they want to do to satisfy the objective of the activity.

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