Methods of Science

A scientist who studies fish would fall under which branch of science?

• Life Science 
• Earth and Space
• Physical Science 
• fish science 

The study of volcanoes would fall under which branch of science? 

• Life Science 
• Earth and Space Science 
• Physical Science 
• Volcanoe Science 

A chemist would fall under which branch of science?

• Life Science 
• Earth and Space Science 
• Physical Science 
• Chemical Science 

Which statement is a prediction?

• The sky is blue.  
• The boy is jumping into the pool 
• There will be a big splash. 
• I see a diving board. 

A possible explanation for a set of observations that can be tested. 

• Observation 
• Prediction 
• Hypothesis 
• Inference 

A logical explanation of an observation

• Observe

• Inference

• Predict

• Hypothesis

A statement of what will happen in the future.

• observe
• predict
• infer
• hypothesis 

Using one or more of your senses to gather information.

• Observe
• Predict 
• Infer 
• Hypothesis 

Who needs science?

• Me

• You

• Trent

• Everyone

 Which statement is an inference?

• The child is trying to get to the other side. 
• The sky is blue
• He will make it across.