Could there be another explanation?
For any result, ask: is there another explanation? — the first explanation that fits isn't always the right one, and good scientists actively look for alternatives
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When your child comes up with an explanation for something they observed, do they try to think of at least one other possible explanation before deciding they've found the answer?
For any result, ask: is there another explanation? — the first explanation that fits isn't always the right one, and good scientists actively look for alternatives
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“When your child comes up with an explanation for something they observed, do they try to think of at least one other possible explanation before deciding they've found the answer?”
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- Science
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- Scientific Inquiry
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- Ages 7–9