Observing Nature Closely
We practice observing nature closely, noticing small details in plants, animals, weather, and the sky around us.
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Careful observation means using our senses - looking, listening, smelling, and touching - to notice details we might otherwise miss.
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- Careful observation uses all our senses.
- We can observe plants growing over time.
- We can observe ant behaviour or sky colours.
- Recording observations helps us remember and compare.
- Drawings, notes and photos are ways to record observations.
- Observation is an important science skill.
- Close observation helps us ask questions about nature.
- Observing regularly deepens our understanding of nature.