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WorksheetsWhat do scientists do?
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
They watch the planets, stars and the universe. They will look at an eclipse of the Sun and ask ‘What caused that?’ Who are these scientists?
Biologists
Astronomers
Geologists
Physicists
The scientists ask questions about living things. They will watch a cockroach and ask ‘Why do cockroaches always end up on their backs when they die?’ These scientists study…
Biology
Astronomy
Physics
Geology
The scientists find out why things move and the forces and energy involved. They will look at a car and ask things like ‘What can we do to make it safer?’ Who are these scientists?
Biologists
Astronomers
Geologists
Physicists
The scientists investigate materials, chemicals and chemical reactions and how they can be used. They will shake up a soft drink and ask ‘Why did it froth all over the place?’ These scientists study…
Chemistry
Biology
Physics
Psychology
The scientists look at how living things affect each other and the environment in which they live. They ask things like ‘What animals and plants might become extinct if a dam is built across this river?’ Who are these scientists?
Biologists
Ecologists
Geologists
Scientists
The scientists study rocks, the Earth, earthquakes, volcanoes and fossils. They will not just look at a volcano, but will ask ‘When will it erupt again?’ These scientists study…
Physics
Geology
Biology
Ecology
The scientists wonder why we behave the way we do. They will study you and ask ‘What makes you happy and why?’ These scientists study…
Biologists
Ecologists
Geologists
Psychologists
The scientists study the animal kingdom, including the structure, embryology, evolution, classification, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinct, and how they interact with their ecosystems. These scientists study…
Biology
Botany
Ecology
Zoology
The scientists study plants, including their structure, properties, and biochemical processes. These scientists study…
Biology
Botany
Ecology
Zoology
The scientists study the history of life on Earth based on fossils. These scientists study…
Biology
Geology
Ecology
Paleontology
