Observation or Inference Observation Using your senses to

Observation or Inference?

Observation Using your senses to notice (OBSERVE) a problem in the natural world…. Why is this important? ? ? It’s the “spark” that begins the process we know as the SCIENTIFIC METHOD! But……. What’s the difference between observation and inference?

Inference • Inferences are conclusions ABOUT the observations you’ve made – Attempted explanations • An inference comes AFTER an observation is made… • Inferences are interpretations based on your prior knowledge, experiences and emotions

Which is it? ? ? Observation or Inference? ? ? This is an aquarium in the Marine Bio classroom This tank is 70 cm long, 25 cm wide and 45 cm deep The tank contains fish, water and aquatic plants

Inference or Observation? • The Earth in this picture is a sphere • The Earth in this picture is mostly colored blue • This Earth is the 3 rd planet from the sun

Inference or Observation • The sunglasses pictured are yellow • These sunglasses are only used in the summer time • The sunglasses have 2 lenses

History. . Lice have been around for thousands of years There is mention in the bible about a plague of lice Do you know what a plague is? Plague

Are Sewer Lice Useful? There are different species of lice: Hair lice Body lice Sewer lice Genetic Engineers have discovered that lice eat bio-waste! They have altered the genome of lice to use them in water purification/treatment plants The lice “eat” human waste. . .

And There's a Bonus!!! While studying the sewer lice that were eating the waste. . . A genetic engineer accidentally ingested one!!!! And, he said it tasted “yummy”! Now, they are being used in third world countries to “treat” dirty water. . . and then they are sold on the market as a food source!

U. N. Urges… Ants are sweet and nutty Stinkbugs have an apple flavor, and red agave worms are spicy A bite of tree worm apparently brings pork rinds to mind Processed food. . and bugs. .

Edible Insects for breakfast? YUMMMMMY! Eating Bugs