What is Scientific Inquiry?

Scientific inquiry is a way to ask questions and find answers about the world around us. It’s how scientists discover new things!

Steps of Scientific Inquiry

1. Ask a Question: Wonder about something, like “How do plants grow?”
2. Make a Guess (Hypothesis): Think about what might happen.
3. Do an Experiment: Test your idea. Maybe plant seeds in different places.
4. Watch What Happens: Observe and take notes.
5. Talk About What You Learned: Share your results with others.

Why is it Important?

This process helps everyone learn new things, solve problems, and make discoveries, big or small!

Try It Yourself

You can be a scientist at home or school by asking questions, trying things out, and noticing what happens!