Good Morning Scientists!
We've been focusing on being scientists in the garden - and that means asking a LOT of questions!
It's great to ask questions and to be curious, but we also have to try to answer our questions in order to keep learning.
*Scientists make observations in order to gather information to help them answer their questions.
*They can measure the size, weight, or look at the texture, or use their senses to tell how something feels, sounds, smells, tastes, or what it looks like.
Here's a great way to collect scientific data in the garden (or anywhere!):
Activity: Find an object to observe.
What do you notice about it? "I notice it's green, it's 2 inches long, it smells like roses and lemons... "
What do you wonder about it? "I wonder if it will grow, or if it was planted, or if something will eat it, or what kind of leaf it is..."
What does it remind you of? "It reminds me of soap..."
Next - make a drawing of it using pictures, words, and numbers.
Describe it:
We might need to do more research to find out what type of leaf it is. We might need to look in a book, ask other gardeners, or take more photographs to answer all of our questions. This is how scientists figure stuff out.
Be safe and have fun exploring, Scientists!
Stay curious!
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