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What are the two main components of science learning?
What are the two main components of science learning?
Content, which refers to what children learn, and Process Skills, which refer to how children learn.
Which of the following is NOT a science domain?
Which of the following is NOT a science domain?
Learning science can help build a strong foundation for future learning.
Learning science can help build a strong foundation for future learning.
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Science learning teaches only scientific languages and thinking.
Science learning teaches only scientific languages and thinking.
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Naturalistic science learning involves spontaneous exploration with no adult guidance.
Naturalistic science learning involves spontaneous exploration with no adult guidance.
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Informal science learning focuses on adult-led, pre-planned lessons.
Informal science learning focuses on adult-led, pre-planned lessons.
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Structured science learning is primarily child-led, allowing for spontaneous exploration.
Structured science learning is primarily child-led, allowing for spontaneous exploration.
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Which of the following is a type of science domain focused on living things?
Which of the following is a type of science domain focused on living things?
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Structured science learning involves child-led, spontaneous exploration.
Structured science learning involves child-led, spontaneous exploration.
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Name one benefit of science learning.
Name one benefit of science learning.
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In __________ science learning, the child chooses the activity, but adults guide through scaffolding.
In __________ science learning, the child chooses the activity, but adults guide through scaffolding.
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Match the type of science learning with its description:
Match the type of science learning with its description:
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Flashcards
Science Content
Science Content
The information children learn in science.
Science Process Skills
Science Process Skills
How children learn science through activities.
Life Science
Life Science
Study of living things.
Physical Science
Physical Science
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Earth Science
Earth Science
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Health Science
Health Science
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Naturalistic Learning
Naturalistic Learning
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Informal Learning
Informal Learning
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Structured Learning
Structured Learning
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Science Learning Benefits
Science Learning Benefits
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Science Learning
Science Learning
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Process Skills in Science
Process Skills in Science
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What is life science about?
What is life science about?
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What's Physical Science about?
What's Physical Science about?
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Study Notes
Content and Process Skills in Science Learning
- Content: What children learn in science
- Process skills: How children learn in science
Science Domains
- Life science: Living things
- Physical science: Non-living matter
- Earth science: Space and Earth
- Health science: Health and the human body
Benefits of Science Learning
- Builds a strong foundation for future learning
- Teaches scientific language and thinking
- Boosts confidence in learning science
- Sparks children's interest in science
How Children Learn About Science
- Naturalistic: The child is in control; no adult involvement; spontaneous
- Informal: The child chooses the activity; adult scaffolding/guidance
- Structured: Fully adult-led; preplanned lessons
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Description
Explore the fundamental concepts of how children learn science, including content knowledge and process skills. This quiz covers various science domains such as life, physical, earth, and health science while highlighting the benefits of engaging children in science learning.
