What do scientists do?

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