Science Quiz

What is a scientist?

• Someone who builds houses

• Someone who studies and learns about the world

• Someone who writes stories

• Someone who cooks food

What is one of the main things scientists do?

• They paint pictures

• They make new recipes

• They ask questions and do experiments

• They fix cars

Which of these is NOT a tool scientists might use?

• Microscope

• Calculator

• Telescope

• Paintbrush

Why do scientists use experiments?

• To guess the answers

• To find out new things and test ideas

• To play games

• To write stories

Which of the following best describes a scientific method?

• Reading books for fun

• Following a set of steps to solve a problem

• Talking with friends

• Watching TV

What might a scientist do after an experiment?

• Eat lunch

• Write a report about what they found

• Go to the park

• Watch a movie

Which of these is an example of a question a scientist might ask?

• What is your favorite color?

• How do plants grow?

• What time is it?

• What's the weather today?

What is a hypothesis?

• A guess about what will happen in an experiment

• A type of food

• A place you visit

• A way to watch a movie

Why do scientists share their findings with others?

• To show off

• To help others learn and build on their work

• To win awards

• To have a party

What does a scientist do if their experiment does not go as planned?

• They stop trying

• They change their hypothesis and try again

• They ignore it

• They get upset