Exploring Curiosity
A Grade 7 science worksheet exploring the concept of curiosity, its importance in scientific discovery, and how it drives investigation.
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Exploring Curiosity
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Think about how curiosity helps us understand the world around us.
1. In your own words, define curiosity. Why do you think it's an important trait for scientists?
2. Curiosity often leads to asking and seeking .
3. Without curiosity, many scientific and would not have happened.
4. Which of the following best describes the role of curiosity in scientific inquiry?
It is only important for young children.
It helps scientists ignore previous findings.
It drives the desire to explore, question, and learn.
It is irrelevant to the scientific method.
5. A curious mind is more likely to accept information without questioning it.
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False
6. Describe a time when your own curiosity led you to learn something new or solve a problem. How did it feel?
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