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Teaching What makes a good scientist?

What makes a good scientist?

Young climate scientist, Mars-rover namer, and Yale student Clara Ma talks about her introduction to science, the scientific process, curiosity, kindness, and what it takes to be a good scientist. Clara Ma named the Mars rover Curiosity in 2009 at age 12, then grew up and became a scientist.

Clara Ma
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

What qualities make a good scientist?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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