I. General Science Questions
1. Is it possible for humans to live on Mars someday soon? Why or why not?
2. How can you tell the difference between facts and opinions when reading about science in the news or online articles?
3. What are the different types of energy?
4. What is the difference between science and technology?
5. What is a variable and why is it important in experiments?
II. Scientists and Research
6. What is a scientist?
7. Which countries have the best scientists?
8. What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
9. What are some examples of physical change?
10. What makes something magnetic?
III. Science Concepts
11. Why do some people believe in creationism and others believe in evolution?
12. What is the difference between organic and inorganic matter?
13. Why do you need to wear a jacket when it’s cold outside?
14. What is an experiment?
15. How do we know that something is true in science?
IV. Weather and Earth Science
16. How are clouds made?
17. What is the difference between matter and energy?
18. What is a volcano?
19. What does it mean to test a hypothesis?
20. How do you know where north is?
V. Scientific Method
21. What is a hypothesis?
22. Do scientists always agree with each other on things like climate change, evolution, and vaccines? Why or why not?
23. Why do we have seasons?
24. What is a chemical bond?
25. How are animals used in research?
VI. Biology and Ecology
26. How are animals and plants related?
27. What makes wind blow?
28. What are some ways that a person can be biased when conducting an experiment?
29. How can you tell if a study is reliable and valid?
30. How do you test a hypothesis?
VII. Scientific Evidence
31. How do scientists use evidence to prove or disprove their hypotheses?
32. Why do some people not trust scientists?
33. What is the difference between a gas and a liquid?
34. Why do we need science?
35. Why is it important to use controls in experiments?
VIII. Experiments and Observations
36. What is the difference between an experiment and observation?
37. How do atoms bond together to form molecules?
38. How do scientists use observations to prove or disprove their hypotheses?
39. What is a scientific theory?
40. How are scientists different from engineers?
IX. Ethics in Science
41. What are some ethical issues involved in animal research?
42. What do scientists do in their jobs?
43. How can science help solve global problems?
44. What role does technology play in scientific research?
45. How can scientists communicate their findings to the public?
X. Future of Science
46. What are some exciting new discoveries in science?
47. How might science change our lives in the future?
48. What are some potential dangers of new technologies?
49. How can we encourage more young people to study science?
50. What role do scientists play in society?
XI. Science and Society
51. How does science impact our daily lives?
52. What are some ways science can help improve health?
53. How can science help us understand climate change?
54. What is the importance of science education?
55. How can we make science more accessible to everyone?
XII. Science and Ethics
56. What ethical dilemmas do scientists face?
57. How should scientists handle conflicts of interest?
58. What is the role of peer review in science?
59. How can scientists ensure their work is ethical?
60. Why is transparency important in scientific research?
