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Thinking Like a Scientist:
Why Don’t Some Popcorn Kernels Pop?
Make Observations
Do you like popcorn? If so, you may have noticed
that popcorn smells and tastes good. You also may
n. the entire seed of a grain such as corn or wheat
have noticed that some kernels never pop. You have
kernels
made observations based on your senses. Science
observations
n. the process of watching something carefully, especially to learn something
begins with an observation.
Unit 8 | Thinking Like a Scientist: Why Don’t Some Popcorn Kernels Pop?