Engineering and Science Questioning Strategies

Paul Anderson discusses the practices of science and engineering, emphasizing the importance of asking questions and defining problems. Science focuses on understanding phenomena, while engineering aims to solve human needs. The video highlights the differences and similarities between the two fields, using examples like Einstein and Edison. It also provides teaching strategies to help students develop better questions and refine their inquiry skills.

What is the primary focus of science?

• Solving human needs

• Studying the universe

• Building new technologies

• Creating art

How does engineering differ from science?

• Engineering is a branch of art

• Engineering studies the universe

• Engineering is about fulfilling human needs

• Engineering focuses on explaining phenomena

Which scientist is known for trying to understand the universe?

• Thomas Edison

• Isaac Newton

• Nikola Tesla

• Albert Einstein

What is the first step in the scientific process?

• Asking questions

• Publishing results

• Building models

• Conducting experiments

Which of the following is NOT a scientific question?

• What causes rain?

• How does gravity work?

• Which hot air balloon is the prettiest?

• Why does a hot air balloon float?

What was a major challenge in landing the Mars Curiosity Rover?

• Avoiding Martian wildlife

• Communicating with Earth

• Navigating through a thin atmosphere

• Finding a power source

In engineering, what is the goal of asking questions?

• To define the problem

• To create new theories

• To explore the universe

• To entertain

What is a key strategy for teaching students to ask better questions?

• Focusing only on memorization

• Developing questioning strategies

• Providing all answers

• Discouraging curiosity

Why is it important to refine questions in science education?

• To limit creativity

• To make them more complex

• To ensure they are answerable

• To confuse students

What is the ultimate goal of science classrooms according to the video?

• To memorize facts

• To ask good questions

• To complete assignments quickly

• To avoid mistakes