Have you ever wondered what scientists do all day? Scientists are like detectives of the natural world! They ask questions about everything around them β from the smallest insects π to the biggest stars β¨. They use their curiosity and special tools to explore, experiment, and discover new things about our world and beyond. They might study plants, animals, chemicals, or even space!
Scientists follow a process called the scientific method. This helps them to test their ideas and learn new things. Scientists share what they've learned with others so that everyone can understand more about the world.
Match the word with its definition:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Hypothesis | a. A test to find out if an idea is true |
| 2. Experiment | b. Information collected during an experiment |
| 3. Data | c. An educated guess that can be tested |
| 4. Observation | d. The process of noticing things around you |
| 5. Conclusion | e. A summary of what you learned from an experiment |
Scientists use the _________________ method to learn about the world. They start by making an ______________________, then they might form a _____________________. Next, they perform an _____________________ to test their idea. During the experiment, they collect _________________. Finally, they draw a _____________________ based on the data.
If you could be any type of scientist, what would you study and why? π
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