1.1 | Think Like a Scientist

What is the primary characteristic that makes someone a scientist?

• Their stylish attire

• The high-tech gadgets they use

• How they think

• Their dynamic dance moves

Which of the following is NOT one of the five senses used by scientists to make observations?

• Touch

• Sight

• Intuition

• Smell

Why are scientific observations different from everyday observations?

• They are made only by professional scientists

• They must be accurate and backed by evidence

• They are always made using high-tech gadgets

• They use all five senses at once

What tool might a geologist use to make more detailed observations?

• Seismometer

• Thermometer

• Microscope

• Sonar

What is the purpose of the scientific method?

• To make science more complicated

• To guide scientific thinking

• To memorize scientific facts

• To replace background knowledge

How can you think like a scientist in everyday life?

• By wearing a lab coat

• By reading science fiction books

• By using your senses to ask and answer questions

• By memorizing scientific equations

What is an example of using the scientific method in cooking?

• Cooking without any tools

• Tasting and adjusting the recipe as you cook

• Following a recipe exactly

• Using only organic ingredients

What is a key component of scientific thinking?

• Collecting data without evidence

• Ignoring unexpected results

• Relying solely on intuition

• Using the scientific method

What is the role of special tools in scientific observation?

• To ensure all observations are correct

• To replace the need for human senses

• To enhance the senses for more detailed observations

• To make observations faster

How does scientific thinking contribute to human knowledge?

• By limiting it to only proven facts

• By expanding it through critical thinking and evidence

• By focusing only on natural phenomena

• By relying on historical data