Activities to teach the power of questions for young learners.

📚 Quick Study Guide

• ❓ Questions are the starting point of all scientific inquiry.
• 🔬 Asking 'why' and 'how' helps us understand the world around us.
• 🧪 Experiments are designed to answer specific questions.
• 💡 Good questions lead to new discoveries and inventions.
• 🌍 Asking questions helps us solve problems and improve our lives.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is the MOST important reason for asking questions in science?
   1. A. To impress your teacher.
   2. B. To find answers and understand the world.
   3. C. To fill up time in class.
   4. D. To show off your knowledge.
2. What type of question often leads to designing an experiment?
   1. A. A question that can be answered with a simple 'yes' or 'no.'
   2. B. A question that has already been answered.
   3. C. A question about 'why' or 'how' something happens.
   4. D. A question that is impossible to answer.
3. Imagine you see a plant growing towards the window. What's a good scientific question to ask?
   1. A. Why is the window there?
   2. B. Why is the plant green?
   3. C. Does the plant need water?
   4. D. Does the plant grow towards the light?
4. Which of the following inventions was likely driven by someone asking a question?
   1. A. A rock.
   2. B. The wheel.
   3. C. A cloud.
   4. D. A mountain.
5. Why is it important to ask questions even when you think you know the answer?
   1. A. To confuse people.
   2. B. To show that you are smart.
   3. C. To confirm your understanding and learn more.
   4. D. Because your teacher told you to.
6. What is a good question to ask if you want to learn more about why the sky is blue?
   1. A. What is the biggest star in the universe?
   2. B. Why is the sky blue?
   3. C. How many birds can fly in the sky?
   4. D. What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?
7. If you notice that some plants in your garden are growing faster than others, what question could help you figure out why?
   1. A. Do the faster-growing plants like being tall?
   2. B. Are the faster-growing plants getting more sunlight or water?
   3. C. Do the faster-growing plants have more leaves?
   4. D. Are the faster-growing plants happier?