The Role and Importance of Science

The Role and Importance of Science

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video discusses the current positive state of science while highlighting concerns about its future due to potential budget cuts. It emphasizes the importance of scientific training, noting that many individuals trained as scientists have made significant contributions in various fields. The video also stresses the value of basic research, which often leads to unforeseen future benefits, and calls for a broader recognition of science's role in society.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern about the future of science mentioned in the video?

Excessive focus on technology

Potential budget cuts

Lack of new scientific discoveries

Overpopulation of scientists

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the video’s perspective on the current age of science?

Science is in decline

Science is thriving

Science is irrelevant

Science is stagnant

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of not taking science seriously, as mentioned in the video?

Budget cuts in scientific research

Increased scientific discoveries

More scientists entering the field

Greater public interest in science

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to recognize the role of science according to the video?

Because it is a requirement for all educational programs

Because it has trained individuals who contribute significantly in various fields

Because it has been a source of entertainment

Because it is a popular career choice

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do people trained as scientists often play, as mentioned in the video?

They only work in laboratories

They are limited to academic roles

They primarily engage in teaching

They contribute to various fields beyond science

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key benefit of basic research as discussed in the video?

It is cheaper than applied research

It allows for exploration of fundamental problems

It requires less training

It focuses solely on immediate applications

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does basic research impact the future according to the video?

It has broad-ranging implications that are often unforeseen

It only benefits the scientific community

It leads to predictable outcomes

It has no impact on future developments

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the video’s call to action regarding science?

To recognize and appreciate the role science has played

To reduce funding for scientific research

To focus solely on applied research

To increase entertainment value in science