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Thinking Like a Scientist

 

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How do scientists make sense of the world?

Have you ever wondered about things you see, hear, smell, taste, or touch? Have you ever wondered “Why?” or asked, “What if?” Click the pictures to see some questions to ask!

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a graphic of a tree with red and orange leaves

Why do leaves fall off the trees and grow back in the spring?

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a graphic of birds flying a v shape with a yellow sun in the back

Why do birds fly in the shape of a V?

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a graphic of a shovel standing upright in the dirt

If I dig into the soil, what will I find?

Scientists wonder all the time, too. They try to find answers to their questions by using their senses. Sometimes they observe or watch things very carefully. Other times they do experiments. All scientists have something in common. They are curious about the world.

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How do scientists find answers to their questions?

Scientists observe or do experiments.