Asking Scientific Questions

Which question is a scientific question?

• Why is it foggy?

• Is it more likely to be foggy after a drizzling rain or a thunderstorm?

• What is fog?

• How can I draw a picture of fog with colored pencils?

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Ryan wants to test which cleats enable him to run the fastest. Which question is the proper scientific question?

• "Which cleats will help me run faster?"

• "Which brand of cleats will enable Ryan to run the fastest time in 100 meters?"

• "Do different brands of cleats affect running speed?"

• "Which brand of cleats helps Ryan run better?"

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For a scientific Question to be correct, it needs to be able to be...

• Tested

• Researched

• Read about

• Looked up on the internet or in a book

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This is a good scientific Question-- "Why do dogs like to play fetch?"

• True

• False

This is a good scientific question "Does studying for 15 minutes every day increase test scores?"

• True

• False

Which question is NOT a good scientific question?

• How long does it take to reach the deepest part of the ocean?

• Which body of water is the best to swim in?

• How far is Mars from the sun?

• How do camels survive in the desert?

How do scientists answer a scientific question?

• By asking a friend

• By reading the internet

• By performing experiments

• By his/her own opinion

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Will temperature affect the size of a bubble?

• testable question

• non-testable question

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What types of apples grow in Missouri?

• testable question

• non-testable question

Does talking to a plant affect a plant’s growth height?

• testable question

• non-testable question

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