MTTC Integrated Science (Elementary) (093) case studies
MTTC Integrated Science (Elementary) (093) · Put your knowledge to work in context.
Integrated Science (Elementary), test code 093, is one of the subject-matter tests listed in the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) program on the official MTTC website. It is designed for candidates who must demonstrate broad, elementary-level science knowledge for Michigan certification - typically people finishing an elementary preparation program or adding an elementary science endorsement. Which endorsement actually requires 093 is set by the Michigan Department of Education, so confirm your personal test list on the MTTC "What tests do I need to take?" page before you register. The content spans four strands: scientific inquiry and the processes of science; life science; Earth and space science; and physical science. The MTTC Integrated Science (Elementary) (093) case studies are 5 cases and about 3,007 words.
1Fertilizer Trial With Confounded Variables
Alvarez's fifth graders ask whether liquid fertilizer increases bean plant height. Each of four groups starts with six bean seedlings in identical cups.
606 words, about 3 min2Aquarium Algae and Fertilizer Runoff
Students maintain a 40-L classroom aquarium with six fish, twelve snails, and several plants. Hoping to improve plant growth, they add 5 mL of liquid plant fertilizer daily for two weeks.
599 words, about 3 min3Shadow Lengths and the Seasons
Each month, students measure the shadow of a 1-m meterstick at 12:00 p.m. clock time on the school playground.
576 words, about 3 min4Conductivity Tester Gives Contradictory Results
Four groups use the same conductivity tester: a 1.5-V D cell, three insulated wires, and a 1.5-V flashlight bulb. They test copper wire, aluminum foil, a rubber band, pencil lead, a plastic spoon, and a steel paper clip.
636 words, about 3 min5Paper Towel Absorbency Claim
The student council wants to choose the most absorbent paper towel. Students test three brands.
590 words, about 3 min