Collecting Materials


Many investigation require materials. The materials might be special tools, such as a microscope, or just paper and pencil.

You will need to collect different kinds of materials for different investigations. You will also need to know where you can get the materials


To investigate the structure of a leaf, you will need a magnifier. If you want to record your observations in a drawing, you will also need paper and colored pencils, markers, or crayons.

How many breaths do you take in one minutes?

To find out how many breaths you take in a minute, you will need a stopwatch or a watch with a second hand. You will also need paper and a pencil to record the count.


To measure the weight of an apple, you will need an apple and a small scale. You will also need paper and a pencil to record the measurements.