Scientists __________ study what other scientists have already learned about the answers to their questions. __________ they do experiments and make observations to find __________.
Question 9
9.
You want to find out more about how a canyon was formed. How might
you start your investigation?
Question 10
10.
Name three types of reference materials scientists use to do research.
Match the vocabulary words with the description.
Inquiry
Investigation
Reference materials
a careful way of looking for something
the process of asking questions and searching for answers
encyclopedias, books, magazines, and
the Internet
Scientists can learn from other scientists.
True
False
When working in a team, it is important for everyone to have the same idea.
True
False
Scientists ask questions about what they observe in the natural world.
True
False
Scientists
Do experiments and make observations to find answers
Keep records of their observations
Share what they learn from other
All of the above
Observations
Starts when a person observes something
Are made with all senses and tools
Lead to questions that start an investigation and continue through the investigation
All of the above
Experiments
Scientists come up with possible answers to their questions, they design and run tests to try to confirm those answers
Scientists record their observations during these
Results may match the earlier answer or a different answer.