EDUC 3385 Final Exam Review

1st half Sem. Part 1

100

3 dimensions of NGSS? 

Disciplinary Core Ideas, Scientific and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts 

200

What is Nature of Science (NOS)? 

Answers vary; describes characteristics of science 

300

4 components of Literacy in Science? 

reading, writing, speaking, and listening 

400

Science can be connected to? 

Mathematics, STEM, Social Studies, & ELA

500

5 stages in the Inquiry Cycle? 

1) Ask questions

2) Plan and conduct investigations 

3) Gather and analyze data

4) Develop evidence-based explanation

5) Communicate about investigations

1st half Sem. Part 2

100

What is a Misconception? 

Non-scientific conceptions or partially correct ideas 

200

Purpose of UDL Framework? 

Answers vary; accommodate all learners

300

3 parts of a Rubric? 

Performance Levels, criteria, and descriptors

400

E's in 5E Model? 

Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate 

500

4 Levels of Inquiry? 

Confirmatory, Structured, Guided, and Open 

2nd half Sem. Part 1

100

Technology tools for data collection and analysis? 

Probeware, microscopes, GIS

200

Closed vs. Open Questions? 

Closed Q = single answer; factual knowledge 

Open Q = many answers; higher order thinking

300

Essential vs. Non-Essential Questions? 

Essential = Open Q, answers "why" and can have multiple answers 

Non-essential = Closed Q with a single answer

400

3 elements of Game-Based Learning?

Competition, Engagement, & Immediate Rewards

500

Steps in creating a game? 

Define objectives, kind of game, break objectives into challenges, design rewards, test and run game

2nd half Sem. Part 2 & Sci. Comp.

100

Article: Benefits of Outdoor Learning? 

Answers vary; reflect local landscape, balance risks and benefits, reconsider time and space, include children's voices, and sustain the natural learning environment

200

Article: What is a scientific model? 

Answers vary; physical model, pictures, diagrams, maps, simulations, graphs 

300

RR x Rr -->? 

_{R = round; r = wrinkled} 

All round (50% RR, 50% Rr)

400

Formative vs. Summative Assessments?

Formative = during teaching 

Summative = after teaching

500

Validity vs. Reliability? 

Validity = measures what it's supposed to

Reliability = yields consistency when test is repeated 

Sci. Competencies

100

Biotic vs. Abiotic factors? 

Biotic = Living 

Abiotic = Non-living 

200

Physical vs. Chemical change? 

Physical change = composed of same matter

Chemical change = matter changes into new substance

300

Newton's 3 Laws? 

1. An object in motion will remain in motion and an object at rest will remain at rest unless there is a net force acting on it

2. F = m x a 

3. For every reaction, equal and opposite reaction

400

Order of the Planets? 

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, & Neptune

500

Explain the rock cycle!

Igneous rock (w/ erosion + compaction) --> sedimentary rock (w/ heat + pressure) --> metamorphic (w/ melting + cooling) --> Igneous