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Science Quiz - Investigating - Asking Questions (Questions)

Science starts with questions. In this quiz, you'll explore how to ask clear, curious questions to investigate puddles, toys, plants and more.

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Fascinating Fact:

You can wonder about everyday things, such as “Why do puddles disappear?” or “Which toy car is fastest?”

In KS1 Science, children learn that investigations begin with a question. By asking simple, sensible questions, they can explore how things work and notice patterns in the world around them.

Key Terms

Question: Something you ask to find out more, such as “What will happen if I push harder?”
Predict: Using what you already know to make a sensible guess about what might happen.
Observe: Looking and listening carefully to see what actually happens in your test.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do you teach KS1 children to ask scientific questions?

Start with familiar objects and events. Encourage children to say “What if…?” and “Why…?” and help them turn their ideas into clear questions they can test.

What is an example of a good science question for KS1?

A good KS1 science question is simple and testable, such as “Which toy car goes fastest down the ramp?” or “Which material soaks up the most water?”

Why are questions important in science for young children?

Questions help children think carefully, plan tests, and look for evidence. They turn everyday curiosity into real scientific investigation and deeper understanding.

Try These Related Quizzes

1.

Which one of these questions could you investigate at school?

[ ]	Which is the stretchiest modelling clay?
[ ]	Which is the nicest modelling clay?
[ ]	Who makes modelling clay?
[ ]	How much modelling clay have we got?

2.

Scientists investigate all these questions. But which one of these questions could you investigate in a school?

[ ]	What are the rocks on the planet Mars made from?
[ ]	Why are there no green plants at the bottom of the oceans?
[ ]	Why are there fewer parrots in the Amazon rain-forest?
[ ]	What sort of places do woodlice like to live in?

3.

Which one of these questions would you have to investigate outdoors?

[ ]	How quickly does grass grow again after it has been mown?
[ ]	What is the best way to grow cress?
[ ]	How much water do plants need?
[ ]	How deep should I plant bean seeds?

4.

Toni wants to do an investigation in her class. She is going to ask people a question. Which one of these questions would be the best one to investigate?

[ ]	Do you know what a rainbow is?
[ ]	Do you like the colour blue?
[ ]	Do you like rainbows?
[ ]	Which colour in the rainbow do you like best?

5.

All of these are questions. Some have simple answers. But which one could you investigate?

[ ]	How many months are there in a year?
[ ]	Which month in the year is the warmest?
[ ]	Which is the shortest month in the year?
[ ]	Which is the first month of the year?

6.

Which one of these questions would be good to ask in science?

[ ]	Which word is longest - reptile, bird or mammal?
[ ]	What are the differences between reptiles, birds and mammals?
[ ]	Can you draw a reptile?
[ ]	What is a good story about a bird?

7.

Sasha has decided to investigate this question: ‘What is the best material to make an umbrella?’

Sasha decides to put the question another way. Which is the best question for him to ask?

[ ]	Which material is heaviest and lets the water through?
[ ]	Which material is lightest and waterproof?
[ ]	Which material is most colourful?
[ ]	Which material is lightest and most colourful?

8.

Which one of these is a question you could investigate in science?

[ ]	Can a pencil be used to write with?
[ ]	Are pencils alive?
[ ]	How are pencils made?
[ ]	What can you draw with a pencil?

9.

Anna knows that plants grow quicker in the summer than the winter. Which one of these questions would be fun for Anna to investigate?

[ ]	Do children grow quicker in the summer than the winter?
[ ]	Do children grow?
[ ]	Do children grow older each year?
[ ]	Do children have birthdays?

10.

Tanya has had a cold. She has an idea for an investigation. What do you think it is?

[ ]	Which type of tissue is smallest?
[ ]	Which type of tissue is the most colourful?
[ ]	Which type of tissue is stretchiest?
[ ]	Which type of tissue is the most absorbent?

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Why do scientists ask questions?

Science Quiz - Investigating - Asking Questions (Answers)

1.

Which one of these questions could you investigate at school?

[x]	Which is the stretchiest modelling clay?
[ ]	Which is the nicest modelling clay?
[ ]	Who makes modelling clay?
[ ]	How much modelling clay have we got?

Answers 3 and 4 are questions, but they are easily answered. They don’t need an investigation. Answer 2 is too vague - what do you mean by ‘nice’?

2.

Scientists investigate all these questions. But which one of these questions could you investigate in a school?

[ ]	What are the rocks on the planet Mars made from?
[ ]	Why are there no green plants at the bottom of the oceans?
[ ]	Why are there fewer parrots in the Amazon rain-forest?
[x]	What sort of places do woodlice like to live in?

How many of these questions would you like to investigate?

3.

Which one of these questions would you have to investigate outdoors?

[x]	How quickly does grass grow again after it has been mown?
[ ]	What is the best way to grow cress?
[ ]	How much water do plants need?
[ ]	How deep should I plant bean seeds?

Which one of these do you think would be the most interesting investigation?

4.

Toni wants to do an investigation in her class. She is going to ask people a question. Which one of these questions would be the best one to investigate?

[ ]	Do you know what a rainbow is?
[ ]	Do you like the colour blue?
[ ]	Do you like rainbows?
[x]	Which colour in the rainbow do you like best?

The fourth question has more possible answers. The other questions only have yes and no answers

5.

All of these are questions. Some have simple answers. But which one could you investigate?

[ ]	How many months are there in a year?
[x]	Which month in the year is the warmest?
[ ]	Which is the shortest month in the year?
[ ]	Which is the first month of the year?

How would you investigate which month is the warmest?

6.

Which one of these questions would be good to ask in science?

[ ]	Which word is longest - reptile, bird or mammal?
[x]	What are the differences between reptiles, birds and mammals?
[ ]	Can you draw a reptile?
[ ]	What is a good story about a bird?

Where might you look to find out about the differences between reptiles, birds and mammals?

7.

Sasha has decided to investigate this question: ‘What is the best material to make an umbrella?’

Sasha decides to put the question another way. Which is the best question for him to ask?

[ ]	Which material is heaviest and lets the water through?
[x]	Which material is lightest and waterproof?
[ ]	Which material is most colourful?
[ ]	Which material is lightest and most colourful?

Umbrellas have to stop the rain. They need to be waterproof

8.

Which one of these is a question you could investigate in science?

[ ]	Can a pencil be used to write with?
[x]	Are pencils alive?
[ ]	How are pencils made?
[ ]	What can you draw with a pencil?

How could you investigate this?

9.

Anna knows that plants grow quicker in the summer than the winter. Which one of these questions would be fun for Anna to investigate?

[x]	Do children grow quicker in the summer than the winter?
[ ]	Do children grow?
[ ]	Do children grow older each year?
[ ]	Do children have birthdays?

How would you find out if children grow quicker in the summer or not?

10.

Tanya has had a cold. She has an idea for an investigation. What do you think it is?

[ ]	Which type of tissue is smallest?
[ ]	Which type of tissue is the most colourful?
[ ]	Which type of tissue is stretchiest?
[x]	Which type of tissue is the most absorbent?

How could you investigate this?