Observations, Inferences, Predictions Quiz

Which of these is an observation?

• The class is pretty.

• The cat is gross.

• The sky is blue.

• The leaf is ugly.

Tags

NGSS.2-LS4-1

What we notice based on our senses is an ______________.

• opinion

• observation

• place value

• conclusion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

What we think or how we feel about something is an _____________.

• opinion

• observation

• feeling

• inference

Make an observation about the classroom.

Make an opinion about the classroom.

Scientific observation drawings should be:

• Inaccurate

• Small

• Black and White

• Detailed

Which of these is an observation:

• The water drop is pretty

• The water drop moved when touched with a toothpick.

• The toothpick smells weird.

• This lab is awful.

Tags

NGSS.3-PS2-2

What is an inference?

• A part of a book.

• Your opinion on something.

• A conclusion drawn based on scientific observations

• A type of candy

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A receipt is listed below:

bananas, pain medicine, knee brace, crutches

What inference can you make?

• A family has a baby

• Someone got a new dog

• A person is going on a trip

• Someone is hurt

You can use your observations to make __________

• pasta salad

• inferences

• opinions

• guesses