Foundation of science

What is science?

• A way to study magic

• A way of learning about the natural world

• A type of art

• A form of exercise

Who studies science?

• Artists

• Teachers

• Scientists

• Musicians

Which of the following is something science cannot do?

• Explain why the sky is blue

• Change over time

• Prove things 100% for sure

• Help us learn about animals

What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Form a hypothesis

• Ask a question

• Analyze data

• Draw conclusions

What is a hypothesis?

• A question

• An experiment

• A prediction that can be tested

• A conclusion

Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis?

• The sun is very hot

• If I do not study, then I will fail the test

• The Earth is round

• Plants need water to grow

How can you test a hypothesis?

• By making a chart

• By asking a question

• By performing an experiment

• By forming a new hypothesis

What should you do after you test your hypothesis and collect data?

• Ignore the data

• Analyze the data

• Form a new hypothesis

• Stop your experiment

Why do scientists draw conclusions?

• To finish their experiment quickly

• To learn from their experiment and answer the question

• To skip testing the hypothesis

• To avoid collecting data

Which of the following is an example of a question that science can help answer?

• Why do cats like music?

• Why is the sky blue?

• Can magic spells work?

• What is my favorite color?