Chapter 1
Earth Science
Course: Elementary Education Multiple Subjects 5001
Subject: Elementary Education Science Subtest 5005
Chapter: Physical Science
Science is more than memorizing facts—it is a process of asking questions, seeking answers, and using evidence to explain how the natural world works. Scientific inquiry encourages students to think like scientists by observing, experimenting, and reasoning.
This process helps students develop curiosity, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a better understanding of how science applies to real life.
1. Asking Scientific Questions
Scientific inquiry begins with a question that can be tested through observation, measurement, or experimentation. Good questions are specific, focused, and measurable. They avoid personal opinions or vague concepts and aim to explore relationships or effects.
Features of a good scientific question:
- It can be investigated using tools and methods available.
- It leads to data collection.
- It is based on observable phenomena.
Examples: