Scientific inquiry is all about asking questions and finding answers! It’s how we learn about the world around us. We use our senses – like seeing, hearing, and touching – to make observations. Then, we ask questions about what we see, and we try to find the answers by exploring and experimenting. It’s like being a science detective!
For example, if you see that your plant isn't growing, you might ask, "Why isn't my plant growing?" Then, you might try giving it more water or sunlight to see if that helps. That's scientific inquiry in action!
Match the words with their meanings:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Observation | A. A possible answer to a question |
| 2. Question | B. Using your senses to notice things |
| 3. Experiment | C. Something you ask when you want to know more |
| 4. Hypothesis | D. What happens when you try something out to learn about it |
| 5. Result | E. What you find out after doing an experiment |
Answers: 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A, 5-E
Use these words to fill in the blanks: observe, question, experiment, answer, senses
To start a scientific inquiry, we first _________ the world around us using our _________. Then, we ask a _________ about something we see. Next, we might do an _________ to find an _________ to our question!
Answers: observe, senses, question, experiment, answer
Imagine you see a bird building a nest. What questions could you ask about it? Write down at least two questions.
Example Answers: What kind of bird is it? What is the nest made of? Where does the bird get the materials for the nest?
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