Week 1 Lesson 0bservations and Inferences

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of making an observation?

• Guessing the weather for tomorrow

• Measuring the temperature with a thermometer

• Thinking about your favorite color

• Imagining what a planet looks like

Open Ended

Why do you think making observations is important in science and everyday life?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an inference?

• A personal belief that does not need proof

• A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning

• A statement that can be proven true

• A direct observation using senses

Multiple Choice

What is the correct order of scientific thinking as shown in the diagram?

• Observations → Senses → Inferences

• Senses → Observations → Inferences

• Inferences → Observations → Senses

• Senses → Inferences → Observations

Open Ended

Why is communicating important for scientists?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways scientists communicate their findings?

• Making posters

• Texting

• Writing papers or articles

• Ignoring others' ideas

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a qualitative observation?

• Collecting information using measurement tools

• Collecting information using the senses

• The sharing of information

• A personal belief or judgment

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tools would you use to make a quantitative observation?

• Your nose

• A ruler

• Your eyes

• Your tongue

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to observe something in science?

• To look closely at something using the five senses and/or measurement tools

• To guess what might happen next

• To only use your sense of sight

• To ignore details and focus on the big picture