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Narrator: Right Molly, let’s do some science!
Molly: Why?
Narrator: Because, as scientists, we get to ask interesting questions about the world.
Molly: Why?
Narrator: Because, by asking questions, like who, what, where, when and…
Molly: Whhhhhhhy?
Narrator: We can test ideas, and predict outcomes.
Molly: Why?
Narrator: Because it helps us understand the world…that’s science! Have you noticed that pond?
Molly: Why? (falls in the pond) Argh!
By asking questions we can test ideas and predict outcomes. This helps us understand the world.
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