Science Process Skills

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What is classifying?

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Classifying is the process of grouping things based on their similarities and differences.

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What is observing?

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Observing is the action of using your senses to gain information about something.

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What is measuring?

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Measuring is determining the size, length, or amount of something using standard units.

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What is comparing?

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Comparing is looking at two or more things to see how they are alike or different.

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What is inferring?

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Inferring is making a guess or conclusion based on observations and prior knowledge.

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Give an example of classifying.

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An example of classifying is sorting animals into groups like mammals, birds, and reptiles.

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Give an example of observing.

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An example of observing is watching a plant grow and noting its changes.

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Give an example of measuring.

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An example of measuring is using a ruler to find out how long a pencil is.

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Give an example of comparing.

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An example of comparing is saying that a cat is smaller than a dog.

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Give an example of inferring.

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An example of inferring is thinking that it will rain because the sky is cloudy.