Science 7 Brainpop The Scientific Method Terminology Problem

Science 7

Brainpop- The Scientific Method Terminology § § § § § Problem (Question) Background Information Observation Inference Hypothesis Experiment: Variables Collect/Analyze Data Conclusion Theory

Background Information § Analyze what we already know to help generate hypothesis § Connecting old (prior) knowledge with your problem § Ex: Tim and Moby know that plants need water and that the plant is a fig tree

Observation § Also used to help us generate our hypothesis § Observation: the act of careful watching and listening : the activity of paying close attention to someone or something in order to get information § Ex: the leaves are brown/falling off and the soil is wet and squishy

Observations § Look at the picture below and make observations

Inference § Inference: a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence § Ex: Moby is watering the plants too much

What’s the difference? § An observation is something you see, describe or measure. § Inference is making connections between what you see and what you think- it is an assumption or opinion based on your knowledge and observations

Observation or Inference? § There are 2 people in the picture § Observation or Inference? § The two people are friends § Observation or Inference?

Observation or Inference? § There is a mother and daughter in the picture § Observation or Inference? § The present is wrapped in blue and yellow paper § Observation or Inference?

Observation or Inference? § The people are dancing. § Observation or Inference? § They are at a halloween party. § Observation or Inference?

Observation to Conclusion § § § Activity-PDF What are Vet’s Observations? What are his Inferences?

Worksheet- Observation or Inference? § Complete the worksheet and put in the pass in bin