ESL Questions Science
Science
Discovery and logic. These questions explore the world of experiments, space, the human body, and how we solve the mysteries of the universe.
Beginner
Do you like to do a fun experiment?
Can you name a famous scientist?
How do you use a magnifying glass?
Is it better to look at the stars or the sea?
Do you want to see a rocket go to space?
Why do we need to test our ideas in a lab?
Are you a fan of dinosaurs and fossils?
Can you name a planet in our solar system?
Is it fun to learn how your heart beats?
What is the best invention in the world?
Do you like to look at tiny things in a microscope?
Is it okay to be wrong and try again?
Can you name a thing that is a liquid?
Do you want to be a doctor or a pilot?
Are you happy when you solve a mystery?
Intermediate
What would you do if you discovered a new species of animal in your garden?
How do you feel when you see a photo of a galaxy millions of miles away?
Is it better to spend money on 'space travel' or on 'cleaning the ocean'?
How do you decide which 'scientific' claims on social media are actually true?
Why do some people find it difficult to believe in science when it is hard?
Have you ever been to a science museum and used the interactive exhibits?
Do you think that 'science' will eventually be able to solve all human problems?
How do you feel about 'genetic engineering' to make food grow better?
Is it a good idea to allow humans to live on other planets like Mars?
What is the most amazing scientific fact you have ever learned in your life?
Should we have a 'global science board' to decide on new technologies?
How often do you think about the 'physics' of the things you do every day?
Why is 'The Scientific Method' the most important tool for finding the truth?
Is it difficult to understand how 'quantum' things work in the universe?
How do you feel about 'robots' becoming a part of our daily home lives?
Do you prefer biology (life), chemistry (matter), or physics (energy)?
What is the best way to handle a situation where science is ignored?
How do you handle a situation where you don't understand a complex idea?
Should every person have a basic understanding of how their own DNA works?
What is the role of 'curiosity' in driving a scientist to work for years?
How do you feel when you see a massive telescope like the James Webb?
Is it possible for science and religion to exist together in peace?
Why do we use the word 'theory' differently in science than in daily life?
What is one invention from a sci-fi movie that you wish was real today?
How do you feel when you realize that humans are made of 'stardust'?
Advanced
Is 'The Scientific Method' the most reliable way to acquire human knowledge?
How does 'The Peer Review' process ensure the integrity of a study?
Should we move toward 'Open Access' for all scientific journals and data?
Is 'String Theory' a valid scientific pursuit or a mathematical abstraction?
How does 'CRISPR' technology change the ethics of human reproduction?
Should we prioritize 'renewable energy' research over fossil fuel extraction?
How do 'black holes' challenge our current understanding of the laws of physics?
Is 'dark matter' the biggest unsolved mystery in modern astrophysics today?
How does 'neuroscience' change the way we understand free will and choice?
Should we regulate 'AI' to prevent it from outsmarting human scientists?
How does 'the placebo effect' demonstrate the link between mind and body?
Is 'The Anthropocene' a valid name for our current geological epoch?
How do 'particle accelerators' help us find the fundamental building blocks?
Should we encourage 'citizen science' where the public collects data?
How does 'vaccine technology' evolve to handle rapidly mutating viruses?
Is 'entropy' the ultimate fate of everything in the known universe?
How do 'stable isotopes' help us track the history of the earth's climate?
Should we use 'geo-engineering' to try and cool the planet's temperature?
How does 'symbiosis' in nature challenge the idea of 'survival of the fittest'?
Is 'Science' a tool for human progress or a potential tool for destruction?
How do 'paradigm shifts' (Kuhn) change the way the world views reality?
Should we allow 'cloning' of extinct animals to restore the ecosystem?
How does 'the speed of light' act as a universal speed limit for information?
Is 'consciousness' a biological process or something more mysterious?
What will 'science' look like in a future where we have reached 'Singularity'?