Understanding the Basics of Science

What is a scientist?

• A person who only works in a lab.

• Someone who asks questions and does experiments to find answers.

• A person who only studies plants.

• Someone who keeps all their discoveries to themselves.

Which of these is a quality of a good scientist?

• They keep their discoveries secret.

• They only care about making money.

• They want to help make things better.

• They only work alone.

How many different kinds of scientists are there?

• Less than 10

• Exactly 50

• Over 100

• Only a few

How many main branches of science are there?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Many

What does Life Science study?

• The Earth and space.

• Materials and how things interact.

• Plants, animals, and all living things.

• Only rocks and minerals.