Science Process Skills

What does "Observation" in science processing skills mean?

• Making a guess based on what you know

• Using your senses to learn about something

• Using tools to find out exact information

• Judging if information is true and makes sense

What does "Classification" in science processing skills mean?

• Putting things into groups based on what they have in common

• Using words or pictures to share what you learned

• Making a smaller or simpler version of something

• Using what you know to figure out a problem

What does "Measurement and Quantitative Skills" in science processing skills mean?

• Understanding information that has been collected

• Using tools to find out exact information

• Knowing what things you can change in an experiment

• Deciding what your results mean

What does "Inference" in science processing skills mean?

• Making a guess based on what you know

• Coming up with a possible answer to a question

• Planning an experiment to test an idea

• Judging if information is true and makes sense

What does "Prediction" in science processing skills mean?

• Guessing what will happen in the future

• Explaining exactly what you mean

• Making a smaller or simpler version of something

• Using what you know to figure out a problem

Which science processing skill is used when you sort your rock collection into three groups: shiny rocks, dull rocks, and rocks with fossils?

• Observation

• Classification

• Measurement and Quantitative Skills

• Inference

Which science processing skill is used when you use a thermometer to measure the temperature of water before and after you heat it?

• Observation

• Classification

• Measurement and Quantitative Skills

• Inference

Which science processing skill is used when you see dark clouds in the sky and decide to take an umbrella with you when you go out?

• Observation

• Classification

• Measurement and Quantitative Skills

• Inference

Which science processing skill is used when you predict that your dog will be happier and healthier if you take it for a walk every day?

• Observation
• Classification
• Measurement and Quantitative Skills
• Prediction

Which science processing skill is used when you draw a picture of the life cycle of a butterfly after observing it in nature?

• Observation

• Communication

• Measurement and Quantitative Skills

• Prediction