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Environmental Science Investigation

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Environmental Science Investigation

Students investigating nature outdoors

🔬 Part 1: Scientific Investigation Knowledge

1. What is the first step when starting a scientific investigation?

Collect data

Ask a question

Write a conclusion

Make observations

2. Which of these are examples of variables in an environmental investigation? (Tick all that apply)

Amount of sunlight

Type of soil

Number of insects

Temperature

3. What does sustainability mean in environmental science?

Using resources faster than they can be replaced

Taking care of the environment for future generations

Only studying plants and animals

Building more houses and roads

4. Circle the word that best completes this sentence: An ecosystem is made up of all the _______ and non-living things in an area.

living     rocks     water     soil

🌱 Part 2: Environmental Observations

5. Write a scientific question you could investigate about plants in your school environment:
6. List three observations you might record during an environmental investigation:
7. Complete this hypothesis: "I think plants grow taller in _______ areas because _______."
8. Explain how humans can have a positive impact on their local environment:

🌍 Part 3: Science and Sustainability

9. Draw and label three things you might find in a healthy school ecosystem:
10. Why is it important for scientists to study the environment? Give two reasons:

Reason 1: _________________________________________________

Reason 2: _________________________________________________

11. How can scientific investigations help us make better decisions about caring for our environment?

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