1.2 | Science in Action

What is 'science in action' as described in the lesson?

• A method of teaching science in schools

• A theory about how science should be taught

• Real people making real scientific discoveries

• A complex concept involving only lab work

What is field work?

• The process of working only in a laboratory

• A method of teaching science in classrooms

• Observing and collecting data about people, cultures, and natural environments

• Observing and collecting data in controlled environments

Which organization is responsible for collecting data on climate change?

• United Nations

• Environmental Protection Agency

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

• World Health Organization

What is one of the skills shared by all scientists?

• They are incredible investigators driven by curiosity

• They all wear white lab coats

• They all work in the same location

• They all study the same branch of science

Why is communication important for scientists?

• To interpret and share results with the scientific community and the public

• To make their work more complex

• To avoid sharing their discoveries

• To keep their findings secret

How do scientists put science into action according to the lesson?

• By working alone without collaboration

• By avoiding field work

• By acting on their research and discoveries

• By only studying science in books

What is an example of science in action mentioned in the lesson?

• Writing a science fiction novel

• Reading about science in a textbook

• Designing a vegetable garden on the International Space Station

• Watching a science fiction movie

What does the lesson suggest about the classic image of a scientist?

• It is the only way to be a scientist

• It is a myth and not true for any scientist

• It is only true for some scientists

• It is true for all scientists

What is one of the responsibilities of scientists when they communicate their results?

• To interpret and share the results with the public

• To keep the results a secret

• To only share results with other scientists

• To make the results more complicated

What does the lesson imply about the diversity of scientific work?

• All scientists work in the same way

• There is only one type of scientific work

• Scientific work is diverse and can happen in many places

• Scientific work is limited to laboratories