Exploring the Basics of Science and the Scientific Method

What is the primary goal of science?

• To create new technologies

• To memorize facts

• To observe and experiment to learn about the world

• To write scientific reports

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Which of the following is NOT a type of science mentioned?

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Botany

• Mathematics

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What is the first step in the scientific method?

• Analyzing results

• Gathering materials

• Figuring out the question

• Forming a hypothesis

Why is the scientific method important?

• It allows for more creative experiments

• It makes experiments faster

• It improves the quality and accuracy of scientific reports

• It helps in memorizing facts

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Why do scientists use a standardized approach in their work?

• To discourage personal biases from influencing investigations

• To make experiments more fun

• To save time

• To ensure all experiments are the same

Who is famous for their theories and ideas about physics?

• Jane Goodall

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo Galilei

• Mae Jemisin

What is Jane Goodall known for?

• Inventing the telescope

• Studying chimpanzees and advocating for animal rights

• Traveling into space

• Developing the theory of relativity

Which scientist is credited with inventing the telescope?

• Albert Einstein

• Jane Goodall

• Galileo Galilei

• Mae Jemisin

Mae Jemisin is famous for being the first black American woman to do what?

• Develop a new scientific theory

• Discover a new planet

• Travel into space

• Win a Nobel Prize

What might you study or invent if you were a scientist?

• A new art form

• A new sport

• A new language

• New technology

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