The big picture
Ask, predict, test, record, repeat, and ask again.
| Idea | Remember | Example |
|---|---|---|
| What science is | Finding out and checking, not only facts. | Why do plants lean toward the sun? |
| Asking | A checkable question is one you can test. | Does light change the lean? |
| Predicting | Say it before you test. | "20 seconds," said before stirring. |
| Fair testing | Change only one thing. | Only water differs between pots. |
| Recording | Written stays. Remembered fades. | Day 2 was never written, so it is lost. |
| Repeating | One try can mislead. The average is closer. | Trial 1 is off. The average is close. |
Now open Chapter 1, The Wonderful World of Science. You tried every step already.