Ages 5–8🔬 ScienceBeing planted

Asking scientific questions

Ask simple scientific questions and recognise that they can be answered in different ways including observation, testing, and research

A first look

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Question 1 of 3

Sam wants to know why a leaf changes colour in the autumn. Which of the following would be the best way for Sam to find an answer?

Question 2 of 3

Which set of questions would show a child asking at least three “how” or “why” questions about things in nature?

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following is NOT a way to find an answer to a science question?

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