Observations and Inferences- Quick Review

Observation or Inference: I think the weather is cold.

• Observation

• Inference

Observation or Inference: I notice the tree by the pond has no leaves on it.

• Observation

• Inference

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NGSS.2-LS2-1

Observation or Inference: The boy fell off the branch.

• Observation

• Inference

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

NGSS.3-PS2-2

Observation or Inference: There is a small sailboat in the water.

• Observation

• Inference

Observation or Inference: The goat pushed the boy into the pond.

• Observation

• Inference

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

The penguin got pushed in.

• Qualitative Observation

• Inference

• Quantitative Observation

• Hypothesis

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NGSS.3-LS2-1

The penguins are black and white.

• Qualitative Observation

• Inference

• Hypothesis

• Quantitative Observation

The cat looks mad. He must be hangry.

• Observation

• Inference

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Which two of these can be observations about a gorilla?

• The gorilla wants a bigger banana.

• The gorilla has 5 fingers on his right hand.

• The gorilla is hungry.

• The gorilla has dark brown hair.

Which of these choices are inferences about the picture.

• The gorilla wants a bigger banana.

• The gorilla has two eyes.

• The gorilla will be hungry after he eats that banana.