Ask a Question

Worksheet Description

This worksheet emphasizes the significance of asking questions in the realm of scientific inquiry. It starts by highlighting that every scientific endeavor is sparked by a question arising from an event or observation in our surroundings. Students are then prompted to pen down three questions about something they observe in their environment. The worksheet further refines this skill by encouraging students to rephrase their initial questions, anchoring them to a specific observation, followed by a wonderment.

To perform this skill, students should first keenly observe their surroundings, whether it’s their classroom, home, or any other setting. They should note any event or detail that catches their attention or arouses their curiosity. Using this observation as a base, students then formulate three questions that they wish to explore further. To deepen their reflective process, they are then guided to reword these questions by stating what they noticed and expressing what they are now wondering about as a result of that observation.

The worksheet aims to instill in students the foundational step of the scientific method: the art of asking the right questions. It encourages them to be observant and inquisitive about the world around them, emphasizing that ordinary surroundings can offer intriguing scientific puzzles. By guiding them to rephrase their questions, the worksheet teaches the importance of clarity and specificity in scientific inquiry. Ultimately, it seeks to cultivate a sense of curiosity and wonder in students, making them realize that science is everywhere, and every question is a stepping stone towards discovery.