How are measuring, observing, and predicting alike?
They are all inquiry skills.
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Do other animals have senses?
Yes, although not every animal has all five senses, other animals can see, feel, taste, smell, and hear.
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What are the things we can do as a result of our five senses?
Our senses allow us to see, hear, taste, touch, and smell.
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Scientists use tools to extend their senses when investigating the world. What sense does a hand lens improve?
A hand lens improves your sense of sight by making things appear larger than they are.
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Dylan wants to measure the length of his computer screen. What kind of measuring tool should he use?
A simple ruler will do. However, to make the most accurate measurement, itâs best that the ruler be longer than the screen so only one measurement is necessary.
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What tool can you use to find the weight of a watermelon.
A scale.
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What is length?
Length is how long something is. Length is one of three linear dimensions. The other two are width and height.
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Which sense do you rely on most during your daily life?
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Why is a ruler a poor choice for measuring the distance around a basketball?
The ruler is rigid and cannot bend to go around the outside of the basketball.
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What tool can you use to measure the length of a book?
Ruler.
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What is a scale?
A scale is a science tool we can use to measure how much something weighs.
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What does a thermometer measure? How can it help us?
A thermometer measures the temperature. We find it useful because if we know the temperature, we know how to dress for the outdoors.
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Can you think of another tool that lets us see small things?