Direct and Indirect Observation

Direct and Indirect Observation

In Science, it can be a challenge to write a strong hypothesis. The best way to get started is by making detailed observations.

Observations

• Use all of your senses (direct)

• Are a way of gathering information

• May use scientific tools to measure (indirect)

Indirect Observations

are observations that need to be measured to prove. These are the things we know, but can't actually touch

Direct Observation

are the things we can identify with our senses -- things we can see, smell, touch, taste and hear

Let's Practice

On the next few slides try to make direct and indirect observations.

Open Ended

Make two direct observations and two indirect observations about this image. Make sure to label your answers.

EX: This is a beach (direct)

The waves are loud(indirect, I would need to measure the sound waves)

Open Ended

Make two direct observations and two indirect observations about this image. Make sure to label your answers.

Open Ended

Make two direct observations and two indirect observations about this image. Make sure to label your answers.