MTTC ELEMENTARY 50+ Pages Questions and Grade A+Solutions

d in swamps millions of years ago. Which medical technology can be used to detect cancerous tumors? a. MRI b. defibrillator c. EKG d. patient monitor ANSWER- A; MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging and is used to observe organs and internal structures. Which tool measures the volume of an object? a. thermometer b. graduated cylinder c. balance d. barometer ANSWER- B; a graduated cylinder measures volume. Which step should students take before making a hypothesis in a scientific experiment? a. interpret data b. make a graph c. research d. do the experiment ANSWER- C; students need to conduct research before making a reasonable and testable hypothesis. Which of the following could be used as a culminating activity for a unit on weather to allow the students to use what they have learned? a. Assign students group projects on different types of storms. Students should provide an example of the storm and describe the characteristics and effects of the storm. b. Give an essay test on the types of clouds. Students list all of the types of clouds and describe their characteristics. c. Give students a multiple-choice test on all of the elements of meteorology. d. Assign students an end-of-chapter test in their science workbooks. ANSWER- A; this activity would allow students to pair what they have learned with critical thinking and reasoning skills to complete their projects. Students can demonstrate their deep understanding of the material. Which of the following would be a good introduction to a unit on astronomy? a. to read the overview of the chapter on astronomy in the science textbook b. to take a pretest about astronomy c. to show students videos about the solar system d. to have students draw what they think the solar system looks like ANSWER- C; showing videos about a subject is a great hook to capture students' attention and create a level of excitement and enthusiasm. Which of the following would be a good activity for teaching students about life cycles and the four stages of metamorphosis?