
The car stooped running because it was out of gas.That plant is extremely wilted due to a lack of water.The Rockies are leading their division.An inference is a statement based on your interpretation of the facts. Note: you did not see rain you decided that it rained based on your observations. For example, if you get up in the morning, look up at the sky and observe dark clouds, observe the air is cool and humid, and observe puddles on the ground, you might infer that it has recently rained. When you infer, you make a mental judgment based on observations. Make 3 inferences about your science classroom in your ISNB on page 16: 1. What color is the pickup truck driving in the road? Īre there cars parked on the sides of the road? Yes What color is the pickup truck driving in the road? Blue Any minivans around? Yes What does the blue sign say? Yard Sale What's the speed limit? 35 mph Are there any pedestrians on the road? No.Are there cars parked on the sides of the road?.List as many instruments as you can think of that are used to make more accurate observations (On page 14 in your ISNB).(Examples: radiation, sound waves, planets, cells, etc.) There are some things that cannot be observed using just your senses. Instruments are often needed: Sometimes scientists must make very careful observations. An observation is a statement describing a fact.

In an observation you simply describe something as it appears. Your five senses are smell, taste, sight, touch, and sound.

Remember, when you observe, you become aware of something using one of your senses. Make 3 observations about your science classroom in your ISNB (on page 14): 1. The process of drawing a conclusion from given evidence. INFERENCE: Conclusions or deductions based on observations.Any number MUST have a unit (tells us which instrument was used to make a measurement).Made more accurate by using instruments (tell us HOW MUCH).The skill of describing scientific events. OBSERVATION: Any information collected with the senses.(Copy into your ISNB)Important definitions: Why so many steps to pick the man’s pocket?.In the margin marked questions Use the DOK-Chart on your teacher’s sharepoint (to come up with a level 1, 2 and 3 question. Teacher Model A man’s wallet is being taken. List as many observations (things you can determine from your senses) as you can about the picture. Look at the Local Government Efficiency Machine picture.Essential Question: Why is it important to know the difference between an observation and an inference?.

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