Science Process Skills

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Science process skill using our five senses.

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Observing

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Logical explanation based on an observation.

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Inferring

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Outcome of a future event based on an observation.

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Predicting

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IDENTIFY IF THE STATEMENT IS AN INFERENCE OR A PREDICTION.

Observation: There is smoke from the distance.

Statement: Someone is burning garbage.

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Inference

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IDENTIFY IF THE STATEMENT IS AN INFERENCE OR A PREDICTION.

Observation: There is smoke from the distance.

Statement: The burning leaves will turn into ash.

Options:

Inference

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Prediction

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Prediction

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Observation: The whale goes up to the surface of the water. Statement: The whale will search for food. Identify if the statement is an inference or a prediction.

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Prediction

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IDENTIFY IF THE STATEMENT IS AN INFERENCE OR A PREDICTION.

Observation: The whale goes up to the surface of the water.

Statement: The whale needs to get oxygen to breathe.

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Inference

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IDENTIFY IF THE STATEMENT IS AN INFERENCE OR A PREDICTION.

Observation: The banana's skin is black and wrinkled.

Statement: The banana will not taste good.

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Prediction

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IDENTIFY IF THE STATEMENT IS AN INFERENCE OR A PREDICTION.

Observation: The banana's skin is black and wrinkled.

Statement: The banana is spoiled.

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Inference

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Which statement is the best prediction for this situation?
Options:
- The cheetah is hungry.
- The cheetah is tired.
- The cheetah will run away from the rabbit.
- The cheetah will catch its prey.

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The cheetah will catch its prey.