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Observing Closely

Looking at a Hibiscus flower through a magnifying glass
Looking at a Hibiscus flower through a magnifying glass
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Scientists look at things very, very carefully. This is called observing. You can use your eyes, your ears, and your sense of touch (but be careful!).

Tools that help you observe:

  • Your eyes: To spot a tiny ant on the path.
  • A magnifying glass: To make that ant look much bigger.
  • Your ears: To hear the difference between a robin's song and a pigeon's coo.

đź’ˇ Fun Facts

  • If you observe a snail closely, you can see its two sets of tentacles—one pair for seeing and one for feeling and smelling.
  • By observing a tree every day, you can see its buds bursting in spring and its leaves falling in autumn.
  • If you use a magnifying glass on a flower, you might see tiny grains of yellow powder. That's pollen!
  • If you look at a flower with a magnifying glass, you might see tiny grains of yellow powder called pollen!