Science Exploration: Understanding Wonder and Curiosity

What does Ralph Waldo Emerson suggest is the 'seed of science'?

• Memorizing facts
• Loving to wonder
• Becoming a scientist
• Reading textbooks

Why did Kate initially feel unsure about the importance of science?

• She disliked her teacher
• She wanted to be a videogame designer
• She thought science was boring
• She didn't understand its relevance

What did Mrs. Jones tell Kate about science and videogame design?

• Science is not important for game design
• Science will be her 'good friend' in her career
• She should change her career plans
• Videogames have nothing to do with science

How did Nia initially try to explain science?

• As a complex subject
• As studying how things work and why they are the way they are
• As something only professionals understand
• As a boring school subject

What emotion does the story suggest is fundamental to scientific exploration?

• Frustration
• Boredom
• Wonder
• Confusion

What did Matt suggest Emerson's quote meant?

• Scientists are always confused
• You need questions to become a scientist
• Science is only for smart people
• Wondering is not important

How did Mrs. Jones respond to Nia's uncertainty about her future career?

• She seemed worried
• She told her she was wrong
• She said it was perfectly fine
• She demanded she choose immediately

What does the story suggest about science's relevance?

• Science is only for professional scientists
• Science plays a part in almost every job
• Science is unimportant
• Science is too complicated

What prompted Kate and Nia's discussion about science?

• A school assignment
• Kate's little sister's question
• A homework problem
• A science experiment

How did Kate feel about science by the end of the story?

• She remained uninterested
• She thought it was wonderful
• She was confused
• She was angry