Jane Elliott's Simple Experiment with Elementary School-Aged Children in Iowa

question 24

Multiple Choice

Jane Elliott's simple experiment with elementary school-aged children in Iowa demonstrated:

• A)the self-fulfilling prophecy
• B)functional illiteracy
• C)the benefits of practical education
• D)the high level of competitiveness in American classrooms

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Definitions:

Photosynthetic Pigments

Molecules found in plants and other photosynthetic organisms that absorb light energy for use in photosynthesis, including chlorophyll and carotenoids.

Carotenoids

Pigments found in plants and some microorganisms that play a role in photosynthesis and provide color to fruits and vegetables.

Chlorophyll

A green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants, algae, and some bacteria, crucial for photosynthesis.

Chlorophyll

The green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants, algae, and some bacteria, essential for photosynthesis.