Observation/Inference/Diagram Review

Observation/ Inference/ Prediction/ Diagram Review

Observations

​Two types of observations:

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1) uses the 5 senses to describe qualities and characteristics

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2) measurable observations often made using tools

Open Ended

What type of observation uses the 5 senses to describe qualities and characteristics of what a person is observing?

Open Ended

What type of observation is measurable - includes numbers, measurements, or quantities, and is often made using tools?

Inferences

​An educated guess about things that are not necessarily seen or known using information gathered during observations

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We are interpreting the data we collect as we draw conclusions about a situation.

Multiple Choice

Observation or Inference?

The child's palm is blue.

• Observation

• Inference

Multiple Choice

Observation or Inference?

The child is happy.

• Observation

• Inference

Multiple Choice

Observation or Inference?

The child painted his hands and fingers with bright colors.

• Observation

• Inference

Multiple Choice

Observation or Inference?

The boy's eyes are closed.

• Observation

• Inference

Multiple Choice

Observation or Inference?

The boy has his hands/arms in the air.

• Observation

• Inference

Multiple Choice

Observation or Inference?

The boy is excited about winning the contest.

• Observation

• Inference

​Observation

Based on facts/evidence and cannot be disputed

NO opinions or emotions!

​Inferences

Interpret and concluding what is going on in a situation based on observations - include opinions/ emotions/feelings

Multiple Choice

Observation or Inference?

The girl is holding a stuffed animal.

• Observation

• Inference

Multiple Choice

Observation or Inference?

The girl is feeling sad and lonely.

• Observation

• Inference

Multiple Choice

Observation or Inference?

The girl's hair is curly.

• Observation

• Inference

Multiple Choice

Observation or Inference?

The girl got into trouble for not eating her vegetables.

• Observation

• Inference

Make observations, inferences, and predictions based on the picture.

Multiple Choice

Observation, Inference, or Prediction?

The boy is holding a bat.

• Observation

• Inference

• Prediction

Multiple Choice

Observation, Inference, or Prediction?

The boy's mouth is open and eyebrows are raised.

• Observation

• Inference

• Prediction

Multiple Choice

Observation, Inference, or Prediction?

The window is broken.

• Observation

• Inference

• Prediction

Multiple Choice

Observation, Inference, or Prediction?

The boy is wearing a hat and t-shirt.

• Observation

• Inference

• Prediction

Multiple Choice

Observation, Inference, or Prediction?

The boy will get in trouble with his parents for breaking the window.

• Observation

• Inference

• Prediction

Multiple Choice

Observation, Inference, or Prediction?

The boy broke the window from hitting a baseball.

• Observation

• Inference

• Prediction

Multiple Choice

Observation, Inference, or Prediction?

The boy will need to pay to repair the broken window.

• Observation

• Inference

• Prediction

Multiple Choice

Observation, Inference, or Prediction?

The boy is scared of getting in trouble by his parents.

• Observation

• Inference

• Prediction

Multiple Choice

Observation, Inference, or Prediction?

The picture is black and white.

• Observation

• Inference

• Prediction

Multiple Choice

There is 1 bush under the window.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Inference

Multiple Choice

The bat is 3.5 cm.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Inference

Multiple Choice

The picture is black and white.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Inference

Multiple Choice

The height of the bush is 2.9 cm.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Inference

Multiple Choice

The bat weighs 935 grams.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Inference

Multiple Choice

The boy's sleeves are a darker color than the rest of his shirt.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

• Inference

Multiple Choice

Which observation would be a good descriptive observation?

• The window has a hole in it.

• The hole is shaped like a 7-pointed star with cracks extending from it.

• The window is broken/cracked.

• The hole in the window is big.

Multiple Choice

Which quantitative observation is most accurate?

• The window is 2 cm in height.

• The window is less than 1 inch in height.

• The window is more than 1.5 cm.

• The window is .79 inches in height.

Poll

Rate your own level of understanding of observations.

• 0

  “I totally don’t get it at all.”

  • Even with help, I don’t get it yet.

  • I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong.

• 1

  “I don’t get it yet.”

  • I still need help.

  • I’m catching on but I’m still confused.

• 2

  “I’m kind of getting it.”

  • On my own, I can do/get the basics but not the hard parts.

  • I’m able to complete the work with coaching from someone else or

  with help from an example.

  • I’m getting the hang of it but I still make mistakes.

• 3

  “I get it.”

  • Over time, I can consistently do this on my own with no help.

  • I can show that I really understand.

  • I don’t make major mistakes anymore.

• 4

  • I can teach other people and answer their questions when they are

  confused.

  • I’m able to do even more than what the teacher expects me to

  do.

  • My answers (or solutions, or products) show extreme understanding

  or deep insight.

Poll

Rate your own level of understanding of inferences.

• 0

  “I totally don’t get it at all.”

  • Even with help, I don’t get it yet.

  • I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong.

• 1

  “I don’t get it yet.”

  • I still need help.

  • I’m catching on but I’m still confused.

• 2

  “I’m kind of getting it.”

  • On my own, I can do/get the basics but not the hard parts.

  • I’m able to complete the work with coaching from someone else or

  with help from an example.

  • I’m getting the hang of it but I still make mistakes.

• 3

  “I get it.”

  • Over time, I can consistently do this on my own with no help.

  • I can show that I really understand.

  • I don’t make major mistakes anymore.

• 4

  • I can teach other people and answer their questions when they are

  confused.

  • I’m able to do even more than what the teacher expects me to

  do.

  • My answers (or solutions, or products) show extreme understanding

  or deep insight.

Poll

Rate your own level of understanding of scientific diagrams.

• 0

  “I totally don’t get it at all.”

  • Even with help, I don’t get it yet.

  • I can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong.

• 1

  “I don’t get it yet.”

  • I still need help.

  • I’m catching on but I’m still confused.

• 2

  “I’m kind of getting it.”

  • On my own, I can do/get the basics but not the hard parts.

  • I’m able to complete the work with coaching from someone else or

  with help from an example.

  • I’m getting the hang of it but I still make mistakes.

• 3

  “I get it.”

  • Over time, I can consistently do this on my own with no help.

  • I can show that I really understand.

  • I don’t make major mistakes anymore.

• 4

  • I can teach other people and answer their questions when they are

  confused.

  • I’m able to do even more than what the teacher expects me to

  do.

  • My answers (or solutions, or products) show extreme understanding

  or deep insight.

Open Ended

Is there anything you feel you are not understanding clearly?  Please explain and be specific. 

What help do you feel you need to better understand what we are learning in science?

Open Ended

What things have helped you to understand science so far?