Exploring Our Senses with Tyson
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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main theme of Neil deGrasse Tyson's "Coming to Our Senses"?
The importance of space exploration
The role of scientific literacy in society
The history of astronomy
The future of technology
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In "Coming to Our Senses," Tyson emphasizes the importance of which of the following in understanding the universe?
Intuition
Scientific instruments
Mythology
Philosophy
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Tyson, which sense is most enhanced by scientific instruments?
Sight
Hearing
Touch
Smell
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Tyson argues that scientific literacy can help combat which of the following societal issues?
Economic inequality
Political corruption
Misinformation
Climate change
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a key message in "Coming to Our Senses" regarding the future of science?
Science will become obsolete
Science will solve all human problems
Science will continue to evolve and expand our understanding
Science will remain unchanged
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Tyson suggests that the advancement of science relies heavily on which of the following?
Government funding
Public interest and support
Corporate investment
Individual genius
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In "Coming to Our Senses," Tyson discusses the role of which field in enhancing our sensory perception?
Art
Technology
Literature
Music
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
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