Observation Unit Study Guide

Scientists can be boys or girls, but they have to be at least 21 years old.

• True

• False

A scientists asks questions like who, what, when, why and how.

• True

• False

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Scientists use their 5 senses when they make observations.

• True

• False

Observations that are recorded by a scientist don't need to be accurate or detailed.

• True

• False

A magnifying glass is a tool that scientists use when they need to gather more information than their eyes can see alone.

• True

• False

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A microscope is not as powerful as a magnifying glass.

• True

• False

Why should a scientists write down as many details as they can when they make observations? (Choose all the correct answers.)

• To be accurate.

• To waste time.

• To confuse people.

• So that others can understand their observations.

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Why do scientists use tools like a magnifying glass and a microscope to observe things.

• To play with a fun toy.

• To get better details

• To get a closer look.

If I gave you a piece of a cotton ball and a magnifying glass and asked you to make observations, which of the 5 senses would you be using?

• Smell

• Taste

• Hearing

• Sight (Eyes)

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Which of these are tools that a scientist can use to make observations?

• Magnifying glass

• Eyes

• Hammer

• Wrench