SHANNON WELBOURN Crabtree Publishing Company www crabtreebooks com
WHAT IS CURIOSITY Why is Earth called the Blue Planet How do we know what dinosaurs looked like When someone is curious they ask questions to learn about things that interest them Curiosity is the desire to learn or know something People who are curious are excited to explore and learn new things They ask questions and work to find answers What kind of things do you have questions about Curiosity drives you to develop a deeper understanding about things that interest you Everyone has curiosity Just like a muscle in your body you need to use it to keep it strong 44
When you ask questions you start to explore new ideas Each new question you ask helps you learn things you didn't know before Answers can lead to new questions and ideas Curiosity helps you develop an active mind which means that you are constantly thinking and questioning Curiosity can lead you in new directions These kids are curious about how trees grow They are working together to explore answers 5 5
