Science Scientific Inquiry Meta 7–9 yrs

Could there be another explanation?

还有其他解释吗？

Description

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

Mastery Evidence
  • ✓ prompts to consider alternative possible worlds research (6-7 year olds)
  • ✓ scientific thinking promotes critical thinking (MDPI 2025)
Assessment Prompt

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?

Prerequisites 2
Changing Your Mind with Evidence
科学 · 6–8y
主动寻求替代解释，需要先养成不以原有解释对抗证据的习惯
Understanding Why
学习方法 · 8–9y
提问"是否还有其他解释？"是普遍精细追问习惯在科学领域的具体体现
Unlocks 3
Science Can Be Revised
科学 · 9–11y
Using evidence to answer questions
科学 · 7–9y
Correlation vs Causation
科学 · 8–10y