Exploring the Fundamentals of Science and Scientific Inquiry

The video introduces the concept of science, encouraging students to think about what science is and what scientists do. It covers the definition of science as exploring the world, asking questions, and conducting experiments. The video also explains the role of scientists, including making predictions, conducting experiments, and sharing discoveries. Interactive questions engage students, and the video concludes by encouraging them to think like scientists.

What are the two learning goals for today's lesson?

• Explain what science is and what a scientist does

• Learn about plants and animals

• Explore outer space

• Understand the weather and seasons

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What is science primarily about?

• Only studying plants

• Only studying weather

• Only studying animals

• Learning and exploring different things in the world around us

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Which of the following is NOT an example of what science studies?

• Plants and animals

• Old dinosaur bones

• Only human history

• Weather and seasons

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In science, do we ask questions?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

• Only about animals

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Do we only learn about animals in science?

• Only in some cases

• Sometimes

• No

• Yes

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What do scientists do to learn about things?

• Only ask other scientists

• Only watch videos

• Only read books

• Investigate and experiment

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What is a prediction called in science?

• Assumption

• Guess

• Theory

• Hypothesis

Which tool is NOT commonly used by scientists?

• Microscope

• Magnifying glass

• Ruler

• Paintbrush

Do scientists write down their observations?

• Sometimes

• Yes

• No

• Only if they remember

What is the first step to becoming a scientist?

• Asking a question

• Drawing a picture

• Reading a book

• Watching a video