Chapter 1
Earth Science
Course: Elementary Education Multiple Subjects 5001
Subject: Elementary Education Science Subtest 5005
Chapter: Life Science
Using resource and research material in science involves the ability to locate, evaluate, and apply information from various credible sources to support scientific understanding and inquiry. This competency ensures that students—and future teachers—can distinguish reliable scientific information from misinformation and understand how to use it appropriately in investigations and instruction.
1. Types of science resources
Students and teachers use different types of science resources to gather information. Each type serves a different role in research and learning.
Primary sources
These are original materials from people who observed or discovered something firsthand. They give the most direct evidence.
Examples:
- A student’s own lab report from an experiment
- A scientist’s journal article with new research data
- Weather records or temperature logs collected by students