A scientist goes to a large international conference and hears about a new discovery. The scientist is very excited about these new findings and decides to verify the other scientists' results by conducting her own investigations. The scientist is being open-minded but __________.

A scientist observes chimps putting dry leaves into a hole in the tree. The leaves come out (1 point) wet and the chimps lick the water off of the leaves. The scientist reasons that there is water inside the tree. This reasoning is called a(n) _______.

Contact lenses improve lives. Contact lenses are an example of a(n)_________.

Read the scenario and answer the following questions:
a. How could the scenario have been prevented? b. How should the student respond in the scenario to minimize the harm?

During an experiment, Carin carefully pours solution A from a test tube into a beaker. Krystal sneaks up behind Carin to wish her a happy birthday. Carin accidentally drops the beaker on the floor, shattering it on her uncovered toes.

Using an example, explain how being able to understand scientific principles and think scientifically can help you solve problems and answer questions in your everyday life.

Explain the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law.

Explain what science is. Give an example of a type of scientist and what they study.