Chapter 1: Onward We Go

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What is an observation?

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An observation is something you notice or see when you look closely at something.

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What is a butterfly's flight pattern?

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A butterfly often flies in a zigzag pattern.

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What do scientists do when they want to test something?

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Scientists conduct experiments to test their ideas or claims.

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What is plant food used for?

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Plant food helps plants grow by providing them with nutrients.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract certain metals, like iron.

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What materials can magnets hold?

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Magnets can hold up metal objects, like paper clips, but not plastic or paper.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is an educated guess about what will happen in an experiment.

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What is the purpose of a science investigation?

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The purpose is to find answers to questions by observing and experimenting.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is something that can change and affect the outcome of an experiment.

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What is a conclusion in science?

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A conclusion is a summary of what you learned from an experiment.