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Thinking Like a Scientist

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What is a Scientist?   Person who studies nature and the physical world by testing, experimenting, and measuring.  
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How do scientists improve our world?   By asking questions and finding answers!  
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What does good science begin with?   A question!  
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What tools help you explore science?   Your senses, thermometer, ruler,& magnifying glass.  
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What is Inference?   To decide what you think will happen based on what you already know from the past.  
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How do you make a Prediction?   Use the information you gather using tools to determine what will happen. (Not a guess!)  
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What is an Experiment?   A fair test to prove whether your answer is right.  
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How do you make an Observation?   "Take a close look" and use all 5 senses.  
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What do you Ask Questions about?   What you are observing and learning.  
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What do you do with your results?   Report and Share with others!  
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What tools do you use to Report and Share?   Graph, pictures, writing, or numbers.  
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