Scientific Observations and Inferences Observations Any information collected
Scientific Observations and Inferences
Observations • Any information collected with the senses. E IV T A T TI N A U Q Measureable or Countable • 3 meters long • 4 marbles • 50 kilograms • 35 degrees Celsius Describable, Not Measureable • Red flowers • Smells like fresh baked cookies • Tastes bitter • Feels soft QUALITAT IVE • The skill of describing scientific events
Inference Conclusions based on observations and given evidence.
Learning Goal Students will be able to make correct scientific observations that lead to reasonable inferences.
Let’s Practice Close your eyes… • Observations: • I hear people screaming • I taste cotton candy • I smell popcorn, and hamburgers • I see a lot of people • I feel grass under my feet • Inference = ?
GLUE PAGE INTO SCIENCE NOTEBOOK
Mystery Footprints
Look at these two sets of animal tracks. Make 3 OBSERVATIONS Make an INFERENCE
Now what do you think? Make 3 OBSERVATIONS Make an INFERENCE
Now what do you think? Make 3 OBSERVATIONS Make an INFERENCE
Class Work 1. Coach Workbook • Read page 20 – 22 with face partner • Discussion Question on Page 22 with face partner • ON YOUR OWN - complete questions on page 23 - PROVE-IT! 2. Science Skills: Observation or Inference • Complete independently • Place in the class tray at the back of the classroom. 3. Nature of Science Quizlet
- Slides: 15