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Lesson 52 of 84 · Engineering and Design
ExperimentMaking It Better (Part 3)
What You'll Learn
Making observations means using your senses to gather information about something.
Key Words
- material
- design
Materials Needed
- rubber bands
- string
- cups
- aluminum foil
- ruler
Safety First
- Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.
- Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping.
- Use materials only as directed in the experiment.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read and learn: Making observations means using your senses to gather information about something.
Step 2 — Do
Measure using your ruler or measuring cup.
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?