Blooms Taxonomy Question Stems And Activities For Science 4a4a6t

By Stephanie Elkowitz

To the Teacher: This resource is aimed to help science teachers apply Bloom’s Taxonomy to science skills and content. There are not many resources geared specifically to science teachers when it comes to Bloom’s Taxonomy. This resource is meant to help you develop questions and activities that fall into each of the six levels of Bloom’s taxonomy. Each page lists 3 different items: 1. Question Stems. These question stems are for you to use to assess students on a specific level of Bloom’s Taxonomy. These are not the only question stems you can use, but these are the ones I like the most. To me, they are the most specific and easy to use. I also like to stick to these question stems because some words are used in multiple levels. I like to use words and stems that are not used across levels. 2. Activities. These activities require a skill or strategy. The activities listed on each page require a level of thinking that corresponds to the Bloom’s Taxonomy level of that page. 3. Examples. These are examples of how you can use the question stems and activities to question or assess your students. All these questions and activities are sciencebased. I hope this resource helps you apply Bloom’s taxonomy to your science teaching. Good luck! -Stephanie Elkowitz Note: This product is based on the revised Bloom’s Taxonomy Bloom’s Taxonomy

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Question Stems •  •  •  •  • 

What is...? •  Select... Which one...? •  Match... Can you list...? What is the definition of...? What is the formula for...?

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Match w/ correct definitions True or False Worksheet Fill in the Blank Worksheet Write definitions for science Label a diagram

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List the steps to the scientific method. Make a list of the different types of alternative energy. Define carnivore, herbivore, omnivore and scavenger. What is the formula for cellular respiration? Label the 4 chambers of the heart (on a diagram).

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UNDERSTAND Question Stems •  •  •  •  • 

What is meant by...? •  Explain... in your own What is the main idea...? words. What is an example of...? •  Explain the process of... •  Explain the diagram of... Summarize... Identify...

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Identify the variables in an equation or chemical rxn Identify the 5 W’s in a scientific text Summarize a reading in one paragraph Take notes or outline a reading

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Explain the process of a negative mechanism. Explain Newton’s First Law in your own words. Take notes on Chapter 2. What are 3 examples of a producer? Identify the reactants and products of photosynthesis.

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APPLY Question Stems •  What would change if...? •  Calculate... •  Why is it important...? •  Organize... •  Find a real-world example •  Categorize or classify... of... •  Identify the variables...

Activities •  Use a formula to make mathematical calculations •  Identify the controlled, dependent and independent variables in an experiment •  Find, read and summarize a scientific article on a topic being studied in class

Examples •  Classify each force as a or non- force. •  Calculate the weight of a 5 kg, 10 kg and 20 kg mass using the formula F = ma. •  Why is it important to study energy conservation? •  Find, read and summarize a scientific article on global warming. Bloom’s Taxonomy

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ANALYZE Question Stems •  What is the relationship between...? •  What’s the function of...? •  How do... work together to perform a function? •  Compare and contrast...

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List the pros and cons... Simplify... Determine cause/effect... Graph... Interpret...

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Make a graph from data Interpret data in a graph Determine cause or effect of a natural phenomenon Study the function of structures in an organism

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What is the relationship between force and mass? Compare and contrast sexual and asexual reproduction. List the pros and cons of solar energy. Use the data in the table to make a line graph. Explain how the circulatory system and respiratory work together to deliver oxygen to body tissues.

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EVALUATE Question Stems •  •  •  • 

How can you improve...? •  What will happen if...? •  What... is most important? What evidence s •  or refutes the idea that...?

Predict/Hypothesize... Formulate a conclusion based on data from... Rank/Prioritize...

Activities •  Write an argument for or against a scientific idea •  Criticize a scientific article for validity or bias •  Find sources of error in a scientific experiment

Examples •  Explain why evolution by natural selection is widely accepted by the scientific community. •  What are possible sources of error in the experiment? •  What lab safety rules are most important? •  Explain why the findings in an article are not reliable. Bloom’s Taxonomy

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CREATE Question Stems •  How would you design an •  Draw a picture that experiment to test...? illustrates... •  Identify the problem... •  Design... •  Create a model of... •  Write an essay explaining...

Activities •  Plan and conduct an experiment to answer a testable question •  Engineer a design to solve a problem •  Create a graphic organizer to explain a concept •  Problem-Based Learning Activities

Examples •  Draw a picture that illustrates the water cycle. •  Create a 3-D model of the solar system. •  Plan and conduct an experiment to test the effect of exercise on heart rate. •  Engineer a boat out of clay that can 10 pennies without sinking. Bloom’s Taxonomy

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