PART 1: Writing Scientific Questions

Below are the names of various scientific research papers. Write the Scientific Question that could
have led to the research in these papers.

Differences among coral species and adaptation to climate are caused by changes in many genes

Scientific Question:

Large‐brained frogs mature later and live longer

Scientific Question:

The Great Recession worsened blood pressure and blood glucose levels in American adults

Scientific Question:

A mathematical model to explain the relationship between species size and the number of different cells it has

Scientific Question:

Amount of nightly sleep is correlated with tests scores of high school students

Scientific Question:

The amount of protein in a solution can be measured using a special chemical

Scientific Question:
PART 2: Making Scientific Questions based on Observations
Play Videos Without Sound:
Chemistry color change: https://youtu.be/0g8lANs6zpQ?t=451 start at 7:31, play about 2 min
Walrus: Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVJzQc9ELTE&ab_channel=Netflix

1. Use the space below to record your observations of the phenomena provided.
a) Video: Chemistry color change

b) Video: Walrus

2. Write down as many questions as you can about your phenomena/organisms in the space below. Be
creative!

a) Video: Chemistry color change

b) Video: Walrus

3. Refer to the Venn Diagram showing criteria for asking scientific questions. Which of your questions in 2 would
meet this criteria?