Scientific Method
What is the first step in the scientific method?
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This type of scientist studies animals.
Biologist
The person with this job loves using numbers.
Mathematician
What tool helps you measure the length of something?
Ruler
What is the main job of a scientist?
Find answers to questions
What is the last step in the scientific method?
Share what you learned
This type of scientist studies weather.
Meteorologist
The person with this job designs things like airplanes and roller coasters.
Engineer
This tool measures how long something takes.
Stopwatch
True or False: Scientist only work in labs with test tubes.
False
What part of the scientific method means “to look closely using your five senses?”
Observe
This type of scientist studies stars and space.
Astronomer
The person with this job writes the code that makes games, websites and apps work.
Computer Programmers
What tool helps you look closely at details (too small to see with a magnifying glass)?
Microscope
What is the third step in the scientific method?
Investigate
What do you do when you predict in science?
You guess what might happen.
This type of scientist studies rocks and the Earth.
Geologist
True or False: Engineers use math
True
What tool measures temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius?
Thermometer
What do scientists wear over their eyes to stay safe?
Safety goggles
What part of the scientific method means “to test something to learn more about it?”
Investigate
This type of scientist may use a telescope to look at the moon.
Astronomer
What does STEM stand for?
Science, technology, engineering, math
Why do scientists use tools?
To explore and measure things carefully.
What part of the scientific method means “to make an educated guess about what might happen?"
Predict