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What Is Science? (3-5 Version)

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What Is Science? (3-5 Version)
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Summary

Science is the process of learning about the natural world through observation and experimentation. Learn what science in on educational video for kids!

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Discussion questions

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  1. What did the video show about what is science? (3-5 version) that surprised you?
  2. What is one question you still have after watching?
  3. Where have you noticed what is science? (3-5 version) in the world around you?
  4. How could you test or observe part of this yourself?

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  • In one sentence, tell a neighbor what what is science? (3-5 version) means.
  • Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.