Scientists ask questions about the world around them. They might ask...

Why is the sky blue?

Why do leaves fall off the trees in the fall?

How far away is the sun?

Scientists learn from their five senses. They can observe with their eyes, they can listen with their ears, they can taste with their mouth, they can feel with their hands, and they can smell with their noses.

A scientist observes carefully and notices details.

A scientist draws what he or she sees. This helps them to remember what they learned and they can share their drawings with others.

Scientists write down the details of their science experiments. This helps them understand what happened. It also lets them share what they learned.

Scientists measure things and compare them.



How much does that weigh?

How tall is it?

Which is wider?

Which is longer?

A scientist sorts things by their properties.

The properties of a cat are: furry, animal, small, tail, and teeth.

A scientist designs experiments to test their predictions.

Which paper towel will hold the most water?

A scientist learns through "trial and error". Trial means they try things and error means they make mistakes. But they keep trying until they get it right.