What can you do when you wonder why it rains?
Ask a question.
What do we see in the sky during the day that gives us light?
The sun
What body parts help a bird fly?
Wings
What part of a plant holds it in the ground?
Roots
What does it mean to observe something?
To look closely and notice details.
What do scientists do when they want to learn something new?
Ask questions and investigate.
What season comes after winter?
Spring
What body parts help a fish swim?
Fins and tail
What part of a plant is usually green and makes food?
Leaves
What tool can you use to measure how tall a plant is?
A ruler or measuring tape.
You wonder why plants grow toward the sun. What could you do to find out?
Observe a plant or conduct an investigation.
You see three red flowers and two yellow flowers. How could you record what you see?
Draw the flowers or make a chart.
Why might a bird fly away when it sees a predator?
To stay safe
What part of a plant supports it and helps move water?
The stem.
You see three red flowers and two yellow flowers. How could you record what you see?
Draw the flowers or make a chart.
How could a scientist find out which objects sink or float?
Test objects in water and observe what happens.
Why might a scientist measure a plant every week?
To see how much it grows.
How does an elephant use its trunk?
To smell, breathe, drink, and pick things up.
How do roots help a plant survive?
They absorb water and nutrients and anchor the plant.
Why might a scientist measure a plant every week?
To see how much it grows.
How could you find out why ice melts? Name two things you could do.
Ask a question, observe the ice, and test it in different conditions.
How could you share your observations about the weather with your classmates?
Use a drawing, chart, graph, or explanation.
How does a squirrel's behavior of storing food help it survive?
It saves food to eat when food is harder to find.
Explain how roots, stems, and leaves work together to help a plant live.
Roots absorb water and nutrients, stems support and transport materials, and leaves make food using sunlight.
How could you share your observations about the weather with your classmates?
Use a drawing, chart, graph, or explanation.