Amplify Understanding Investigation

What does the word "investigation" mean?

• To guess without having evidence

• To carefully look for something

• To draw a picture

• To play a game

Why do people conduct investigations?

• To find lost items

• To discover new information

• To make friends

• Both A and B

Which of the following is an example of an investigation?

• Watching TV

• Reading a book for fun

• Looking for clues to solve a mystery

• Playing video games

What is the first step in an investigation?

• Making a conclusion

• Gathering evidence

• Asking a question

• Telling your friends

What tools might you use during an investigation?

• A magnifying glass

• A notebook

• A camera

• All of the above

What skill is most important for conducting an investigation?

• Running fast

• Being curious

• Being able to sing

• Knowing how to dance

When conducting an investigation, it's important to:

• Ignore all the details

• Only talk to your friends

• Keep an open mind

• Make up your mind quickly

What does it mean to "gather evidence" in an investigation?

• To collect things that could help answer your question

• To take everything you find

• To only pick things you like

• To ignore everything

An investigation can help you:

• Solve a problem

• Answer a question

• Learn something new

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a reason to start an investigation?

• You are curious about something

• You want to learn more about a topic

• You are bored and have nothing else to do

• You want to solve a mystery