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Asking Questions

A curious cat
A curious cat
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Being a scientist starts with being curious! All you have to do is look at the world around you and ask questions.

Good science questions start with words like:

  • Why... do spiders build webs?
  • What if... I put a plant in a dark cupboard?
  • How... do birds fly?

💡 Fun Facts

  • A famous scientist named Isaac Newton asked a big question ("Why do things fall down?") all because he saw an apple fall from a tree.
  • Asking "Why is the sky blue?" is one of the most common and best science questions ever!
  • Even asking "Why do puddles disappear on a sunny day?" is a great science question that you can find the answer to.