One possible version:The next day.I asked Ariel to ride the bike again.Itold her to ride the bike just like before to recreate thesame conditions,because that's important in a sciengeexperiment.She rode along the usual road,and thereflector held strong.I made a check mark in the "GOOD"part of the paper.Then she rode over the bump again,andstill no problem -another check mark!Finally,she rodeunder the tree.I held my breath.This time,the reflectorstayed in place!I added a third check mark.Ariel and Icheered loudly.Dad,who'd been watching,praised my work."Youdidn't give up and kept trying new ways.That's what realscientists do,"he said with a big smile.He then explainedthat in science,one failure is just a step toward success.Ilistened carefully,feeling inspired.This experience taughtme that solving problems takes patience and lots of tries.Looking at the reflector on the bike,I knew that everysmall test and every setback would bring me closer to mydream of becoming a scientist.
