A Child Asks His Teacher How Cars Go So Fast

question 13

Multiple Choice

A child asks his teacher how cars go so fast.In the context of an integrated learning unit, which of the following responses would represent an authentic learning experience?

• A)"That's a good question.Why don't you see if there is a book about it?"
• B)"Why don't we watch some videos of car races and see how fast they go."
• C)"You like fast cars? Why don't you paint some pictures of race cars today?"
• D)"I wonder how we could find out.Freddie's dad is an auto mechanic-maybe we can ask him to visit."

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Definitions:

Biramous Appendages

Appendages with two jointed branches extending from their base. Compare with uniramous appendages.

Arthropods

A large group of invertebrate animals that includes insects, spiders, crustaceans, and others, characterized by segmented bodies, exoskeletons, and jointed limbs.

Crustaceans

A diverse group of arthropods, including crabs, lobsters, and shrimp, typically having a segmented body and an exoskeleton.

Vectors

Entities that carry and transmit genetic information or physical quantities, characterized by magnitude and direction.