Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Primary Education (PK–5) (OAE 057) Practice Exam

Which of the following activities is most likely to help students understand the impacts of humanity and technology on the environment?

1. A discussion about safety during a natural disaster

2. A field trip to a nearby location where humans have impacted the environment

3. A lesson on exercise physiology

4. Reading about the effects of relaxing a national law on endangered species

The correct answer is: A field trip to a nearby location where humans have impacted the environment

A field trip to a nearby location where humans have impacted the environment provides students with firsthand experience and observation of environmental changes caused by human activity. This immersive experience can enhance their understanding of the direct consequences of urbanization, pollution, deforestation, and other technological interventions in nature. By witnessing these impacts, students are more likely to deepen their awareness and engage in reflective thinking about their own roles and responsibilities in protecting the environment. In contrast, discussions about safety during a natural disaster and lessons on exercise physiology do not directly relate to the relationship between humanity, technology, and the environment. While reading about the effects of relaxing laws on endangered species introduces important concepts of conservation and ethical considerations, it may not provide the same level of experiential learning and personal connection to the environment that a field trip would offer.