Summary
There are many kinds of scientists like biologists, chemists and physicists. In this lesson we visit UCLA and talk to scientists about their careers. Watch now.
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Discussion questions
A few questions to talk through after watching How to Be a Scientist (College & Careers):
- What did the video show about how to be a scientist (college & careers) that surprised you?
- What is one question you still have after watching?
- Where have you noticed how to be a scientist (college & careers) in the world around you?
- How could you test or observe part of this yourself?
Quick work-a-long
Try it:
- In one sentence, tell a neighbor what how to be a scientist (college & careers) means.
- Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.


