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Ages 7–9

Al-Biruni studied astronomy and questioned whether Earth might turn on its axis.

Al-Biruni studied in India and described the land around the Ganges River.

He described the tides at Somnath and connected their cycles with the Moon.

His writing included astronomy and a work on pharmacology, the study of medicines.

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How could repeated observations help you notice a pattern?

PAUSE & WONDER

How could repeated observations help you notice a pattern?

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