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Lesson 42 of 84 · Engineering and Design
ExperimentObserving the World Around Us (Part 3)
What You'll Learn
An experiment is a test to find out if something is true. You can do experiments at home!
Key Words
- observe
- question
- test
Materials Needed
- cups
- aluminum foil
- ruler
- markers
- popsicle sticks
Safety First
- Do not taste any materials.
- Wear safety goggles when mixing liquids.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Look at the new words. Can you say each one?
Step 2 — Do
Design a boat from foil that can hold the most pennies without sinking.
Step 3 — Observe
Use your senses to describe what you notice.
Step 4 — Record
Write 1-2 sentences about what happened.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is the first step when solving a problem?