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Epe 100: Introduction To Science Question Paper

Epe 100: Introduction To Science

Course:Bachelor Of Education In Early Childhood And Primary Education

Institution: University Of Kabianga question papers

Exam Year:2016

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS.

2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR.

FIRST YEAR FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION.

FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY EDUCATION.

COURSE CODE: EPE 100.

COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE.

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.

QUESTION ONE.

a). Define the following terms:

i. Science. (1 Mark)

ii. Process. (1 Mark)

iii. Skills. (1 Mark)

iv. Attitude. (1 Mark)

b). A successful science lesson must have a correct process, necessary skills and attitudes.

i. State and explain the scientific problem solving process showing the systematic steps to follow in seeking a solution to a problem. (12 Marks)

ii. State and explain any FIVE scientific skills needed by pupils as they learn science. (8 Marks)

iii. State and explain any FOUR scientific attitudes that need to be preserved and developed by young children in the course of learning science. (6 Marks)

QUESTION TWO

Give FIVE examples of traditional beliefs about weather. Discuss the scientific explanation for each of them. (20 Marks)

QUESTION THREE.

a). Discuss any FIVE roles science play in society. (15 Marks)

b). Explain the TWO approaches used while teaching science. (5 Marks)

QUESTION FOUR.

a). With an aid of a well labelled diagram, explain how a lunar eclipse occurs. (15 Marks)

b). Explain why it is dangerous to look directly to the sun during its eclipse. (5 Marks)

QUESTION FIVE.

Explain briefly how the following phenomena are caused;

i. Mirage. (5 Marks)

ii. Red sun during sunset. (5 Marks)

iii. Lightning. (5 Marks)

iv. Rainbow. (5 Marks)

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