Lesson 1: What do Scientists Do?

Multiple Choice

What is science?

• The study of the natural world

• A type of art

• A way to cook food

• A form of exercise

Open Ended

Why is it important for scientists to ask questions about the natural world?

Multiple Choice

What is an observation in science?

• Information collected by using the five senses

• A guess about what will happen

• A procedure to gather data

• A conclusion drawn from evidence

Open Ended

Why do scientists conduct experiments multiple times?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are steps in the scientific method?

• Observation

• Hypothesis

• Experiment

• Explosions

Multiple Choice

What is evidence in a scientific investigation?

• Data gathered during an investigation

• A guess made before an experiment

• A statement supported by opinion

• A tool used to measure temperature

Open Ended

How do you think scientists help us understand the world better?

Multiple Choice

What is the main role of a scientist?

• To ask questions about the natural world

• To create art

• To build houses

• To teach math