See What Type of Scientist You Can Be
You may have just begun to discover the puzzles and
thrills of science. You may already be committed to
a career in science. You may love one kind of science
now and discover a different field later. As a young
girl just finding your way into science, there’s
a lot to discover, and your possibilities are wide open.
Have You Ever Asked Why?
Do you have "why" questions? Check out the
webpages listed below. You can post your own "why"
questions on several of these sites. Here are several
exciting websites that contain a variety of different
science quizzes. Have fun!
- Ask Dr.
Universe! Do you know why mosquito bites itch,
what causes lightning, or whether frogs sleep? You
can submit your own questions, or look at the questions
that other people have submitted.
- EXPLORIT, a hands-on
science museum in Davis, California, has put together
this collection of science quizzes and challenging
questions and answers.
- "Ask
the Experts", from Scientific American.com,
provides answers to almost any science question you
have ever asked. Questions include the following:
How are traits passed on through DNA? How is a star
born? Why do clouds turn gray before it rains? What
causes a headache?
- Quiz
your knowledge of diseases.
- Access
Excellence takes you through several interesting
scenarios in which you can try to solve scientific
mysteries.
- New
Scientist answers: Why do some people have “innie”
belly-buttons while others have “outies?"
Why is a paper cut so painful? What causes the noise
when you crack your knuckles? These are just a few
questions that are answered on their website.
- At Mad
Scientist you can ask an expert a question, or
look at questions other students have asked on the
website.
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