Science Connection Questions for Students

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What about Biology matters to students? HINT: Info sticks when it is applied to real life.

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Examples of questions our courses ask in Science (for example):

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Biology & Life Sciences

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- How might understanding cell division help explain something you've observed in your own body's healing process?

- Which ecosystem in our local area do you feel most connected to, and how does that ecosystem impact your daily life?

- If you could design a genetic modification for a plant you regularly eat, what would you change and why?

- How does your understanding of the digestive system influence your food choices?

- In what ways do you see natural selection operating in your own neighborhood or community?

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Chemistry

- Which chemical reactions do you rely on most in your daily routines?

- How has your understanding of molecular structures changed how you think about everyday materials in your home?

- Which household products contain acids or bases, and how does knowing their pH affect how you use them?

- How might understanding oxidation help you prevent something you own from deteriorating?

- If you had to explain the chemistry of your favorite food to someone, what would you highlight?

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Physics

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- How do you use principles of leverage and force in your favorite physical activities or sports?

- Where do you encounter examples of potential and kinetic energy in your typical day?

- How has understanding wave properties changed how you think about the music you listen to?

- Which simple machines do you depend on most in your daily life?

- How could applying principles of thermodynamics help you conserve energy at home?

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Earth Sciences

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- How have geological features in your area shaped your community's development?

- Which weather patterns affect your life most directly, and how do you adapt to them?

- How does your water usage connect to the larger water cycle in your region?

 

Astronomy

- How does understanding celestial movements connect to cultural celebrations or traditions in your family?

- In what ways does the moon's cycle affect activities you participate in?

- If you could visit any object in our solar system, which would you choose and why?

- How has humanity's exploration of space contributed to technology you use daily?

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Environmental Science

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- Which ecosystem services do you benefit from most in your daily life?

- How could you apply principles of sustainability to solve a problem in your school or home?

- What's one way your consumption patterns directly impact a specific environment or species?

- How has pollution affected something you personally care about?

- Which renewable energy source seems most promising for your community's needs?

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Health Sciences

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- How does your understanding of pathogens influence your personal hygiene habits?

- Which body system do you find most relevant to activities you enjoy?

- How could you apply knowledge about nutrition to improve your own wellbeing?

- What have you learned about the nervous system that helps explain something you've experienced?

- How might understanding hormones help you better manage your emotions or energy levels?

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Technology & Engineering

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- How could you use the engineering design process to solve a problem in your home?

- Which scientific principle would be most useful in designing something you wish existed?

- How has your understanding of materials science changed how you evaluate products you buy?

- Which technology do you use daily that would benefit most from applying new scientific discoveries?

- How could biomimicry inspire solutions to challenges in your own life?