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THINK LIKE A SCIENTIST

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Observing: when you use one or more of your five senses to gather information about the world.

• an observation must be an accurate report of what your senses detect• information collected through an observation is called evidence or data

Make an observation about this creature

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Inferring: when you interpret an observation you are inferring or making an inference.

• an inference is not a fact• an inference is only one of many possible interpretations for an observation

What could you INFER from this picture?

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Predicting: making a inference about a future event based on current evidence or past experience

Predict what might happen next in these pictures.

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Classifying: grouping together items that are alike in some way. • items may be classified by size, shape, color, use or other important characteristics

• classifying organizes information and objects

Activity: Choose a characteristic and classify these fruits into 2 or 3 catagories. Be sure to label each catagory. Use a Venn diagram or other type of table.

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Making models: a picture, diagram, or other representation of a complex object or process.• Scientists often make models to represent things that are very large or very small

Communicating: the process of sharing ideas and information with other people.

model of an atom

Activity: Use 12 colored tiles and make a design on your desk. Communicate to your partner how to build and duplicate your design. Be very precise in your communication or your partner won't be able to follow your instructions!

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Make 3 observations about this picture.

Make two inferences about this picture.

Make two predictions about this picture.

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Homework: pg. 181Activity: On a sheet of paper, write out clear, detailed directions for tying your shoe.

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