What is Science?
Chapter 1
Created & shared by Jamie Miller
Fifth & Sixth Grade Teacher
Caldwell Adventist Elementary School
Idaho Conference, USA
1. What area of science would
you most likely study if you
liked insects?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Health science
Earth science
Life science
Physical science
2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Why are all
areas of Science
important?
They provide careers
They provide evidence
of a Creator
They make life more
interesting
All of these
3. Which of the following would
be included in the study of
life science?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Weather
Birds
Volcanoes
Rocks
4. Which of the
following would
be a product
of science?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Reading books
Making observations
Conducting experiments
None of these
5. Which statement is true about
science?
a. It shows that the universe
happened by chance
b. The knowledge of science is
always changing
c. It can answer all our
questions about nature
d. All of these
6. In which area of science would
you most likely study electricity?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Health science
Earth science
Life science
Physical science
7. Which of the following best
defines science?
a. Conducting experiments with
chemicals
b. Answering questions about
nature
c. Reading books
d. None of these
8. Which branch of science would
not be included in physical
science?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Biochemistry
Nutrition
Electronics
computers
9. Which of the
following would be a
product of science?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Facts
Recording data
Observing
Experimenting
10. Which area
of science helps
us have clearer
minds and
stronger bodies?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Health science
Physical science
Earth science
None of these
11. Which area of
science gives people
information about
preventing disease?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Life science
Physical science
Health science
Earth science
12. Why is the study of life science
important?
a. It has helped us understand
microorganisms that cause disease
b. It has helped us to learn about
earthquakes
c. It has increased our understanding
of electricity
d. All of these
13. What does the
study of
Earth science
help us do?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Develop rockets
Understand the laws of nature
Live more healthful lives
Predict weather more accurately
14.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Which branch of science
would be included in
physical science?
Physiology
Physics
Physical therapy
Seismology
15. Which of the
following is not a
branch of health
science?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Botany
Medicine
Public health
Nursing
Match each area of science with the branch of science that
belongs to it. Write the letter of the area of science on the
line provided.
16. _____ Astronomy
17. _____ Chemistry
18. _____ Laser technology
19. _____ Physical therapy
20. _____ Physiology
21. _____ Seismology
a.
b.
c.
d.
16. a
17. d
18. d
19. d
20. b
21. c
22. a
Earth science
health science
life science
physical science
23.What is Earth Science?
Earth science studies Earth’s structure and the
processes that affect Earth. It includes the study
of rocks, minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes, the
ocean, the atmosphere, and space.
24.
What is the
difference between
the product and the
process of science?
The product of science is the information and
ideas gained from the study of science. It includes
facts, observations, and the ideas discovered by
people. The process of science is the way
scientists go about discovering the products of
science. It includes experimenting, observing, and
recording data.
What is the relationship between God
and science?
If you believe in God, then the study of science
provides evidence of His design. This evidence
can be seen in every branch and area of science.
As we study science more, more evidence of the
Creator’s design is provided.