Book 7, Question 150
Why Does Asking “Why?” Make You a Weather Detective?
Every time you ask why, you become a detective hunting for clues in the sky. Asking why makes you notice details, test ideas, and stay careful. It builds sharp observation, safety sense, and joy, and that is why asking why makes you a weather detective!
From the book
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More fun facts
- Benjamin Franklin became a scientist because he was endlessly curious about the world.
- In June 1752, Franklin and his son William flew a kite in a storm to show that lightning is electricity.
- Franklin's kite was not struck by lightning. He felt a small spark from a key on the string. Never try this, because lightning can kill.
- On a trip in 1775, Franklin lowered a thermometer into the ocean and found the Gulf Stream was 6 degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the water around it.
- Franklin published the first scientific chart of the Gulf Stream.
Sources: NASA Science, FI
Questions kids ask
Was Franklin's kite hit by lightning?
No. He felt a small spark from the key. His experiment was very dangerous, so never try it.
What did Franklin discover about the ocean?
He measured the Gulf Stream and made the first scientific chart of it.