Answer: Science opens doors to new opportunities and discoveries in areas of medicine, engineering, design and research. The field of science constantly keeps growing larger as new discoveries are made. As our society depends increasingly upon technology, scientific knowledge and experience is very important. Knowledge about science helps us to become more informed about the environment, so we can to conserve our resources and deal with other current problems we are facing. Science also informs us about life and it can lead us to find cures for diseases and minimize health risks. Advances in science can benefit our community and the world greatly. I care deeply about the environment and I want expand my scientific knowledge so that I could help contribute to the preservation of our planet.

Answer: I enjoy playing soccer, basketball and the piano. I have played soccer for three years and I am on my school’s girl’s basketball team. I have been taking private piano lessons for five years and I currently playing in my school’s orchestra. During my free time I enjoy painting with acrylic paints on canvas. I draw and then paint pictures of buildings and landscapes of places that I wish to visit. I have displayed my paintings in local art shows. I also love to read in my spare time. I am an active participant in my school’s yearbook club, Book club and the Science Club and have competed in the Science Bowl.

Answer: In the future I would like to become an eco-friendly architect or a mechanical engineer who designs sustainable technology. It is important for us to understand that we are the generation that must preserve our precious resources on earth. With global warming and a larger population, it is crucial for us to care for our planet by producing less waste and pollution. I want to design buildings and homes that are energy efficient such as homes which use white (or heat reflecting) roofs. I want to explore ideas on how to use recycled materials and natural materials to improve the environment and the people’s lifestyles.

Answer: My favorite subject in school is science because I love to learn about the world and life around me. Science allows me to be curious and experiment with my ideas. Science can be applied to everything, and it can be useful everywhere. Learning about science teaches us to solve problems methodically.