Studying Science: Unit 1 Lesson 1 Question Preview (ID: 52172)


Learning About The Role Of Scientists And The Scientific Method. TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

What does a scientist do?
a) Ask questions about the natural world
b) Teach children how to count
c) Invest money in stocks
d) Write books

An earth scientist might study things like...
a) energy
b) animals
c) rocks, weather, and the planets
d) matter

What should you use to make an observation?
a) your sense of sight
b) your sense of smell
c) your sense of touch
d) all of these things

Why do scientists conduct experiments multiple times?
a) doing experiments are fun
b) to make sure the experiment is fair and accurate
c) they didn't do the experiment right the first time
d) their friend wanted to see how the experiment worked

Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a) plan and conduct an experiment
b) form a hypothesis
c) record the results
d) make a wild guess

Which is an example of a question a scientist might ask?
a) What will my mom make for lunch?
b) What kind of lizard have I found?
c) Why won't you play kickball with me?
d) How much longer until we get there?

When scientists explain their results they must give...
a) facts and evidence
b) their opinion
c) the time of day
d) a handshake

What is a hypothesis
a) information collected by your 5 senses
b) the results of an experiment
c) a book about lizards
d) an educated guess that can be proven with an investigation

True or false: Scientists always work alone
a) true
b) false
c)
d)

True or false: Mrs. Whitesides is my science teacher :)
a) true
b) false
c)
d)

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