Asking scientific questions
Ask simple scientific questions and recognise that they can be answered in different ways including observation, testing, and research
What a learner can do afterwards
- Ask at least three 'how' or 'why' questions about the natural world
- Suggest different ways to answer a question: observing, testing, asking an expert, reading a book
- Choose an appropriate method to investigate a specific question
The lesson
Scientists look at the world and wonder. They ask questions that start with how or why. A good question makes you want to find out more.
Mia sees ants walking in a line. She asks, 'Why do ants walk in a line?' That is a great science question.
Not every question needs the same method. Pick the way that fits your question best. Some things you look at. Some things you test.
Ask a how or why question. Then pick a way to find out: look, test, ask, or read.
Watch it
Where it sits
Where this leads
8 questions wait behind this lesson, each with its answer explained. Every answer feeds the sky: stars light as they are learned, and dim when it is time to come back.