Science Exploration: Understanding Wonder and Inquiry

What does Ralph Waldo Emerson suggest is the 'seed of science'?

• Memorizing facts
• Loving to wonder
• Becoming a scientist
• Reading textbooks

Why did Kate initially struggle to explain science to her little sister?

• She didn't understand science
• Science seemed complicated
• She couldn't articulate a clear definition
• She disliked science

What career does Kate want to pursue?

• Teacher
• Scientist
• Videogame designer
• Mathematician

According to Mrs. Jones, science is important in which of the following?

• Only scientific careers
• No careers
• Almost every job
• Only technology jobs

What did Nia initially suggest science was about?

• Studying how things work
• Memorizing formulas
• Conducting experiments
• Writing reports

What does wondering represent in scientific exploration?

• A distraction
• The beginning of inquiry
• A waste of time
• An unnecessary step

How did Mrs. Jones respond to Nia's uncertainty about her future career?

• She seemed frustrated
• She told her she was wrong
• She said it was perfectly fine
• She demanded an answer

What skill does Kate need to develop for her future career in videogame design?

• Advanced mathematics
• Understanding computers
• Musical training
• Art history

What emotion does the text suggest is fundamental to scientific exploration?

• Anger
• Confusion
• Curiosity
• Frustration

Who helped Kate understand the importance of science?

• Her sister
• Nia
• Mrs. Jones
• Matt