Science Process Skills and Scientific Method

Liam tasted a sour candy and said it was very sour. What science process skill did he use?

• Measuring

• Inferring

• Observing

• Communicating

Angel sorted her lunch into fruits, vegetables, and meat. What skill did she use?

• Predicting

• Classifying

• Measuring

• Inferring

Caitlin said the metal would rust if left outside in the rain. Which skill is this?

• Predicting

• Observing

• Measuring

• Communicating

During a rainy day, the weather forecast said to bring an umbrella. This is based on what skill?

• Inferring

• Predicting

• Measuring

• Hypothesizing

Marco said, “That dog looks tired because it’s lying down with its tongue out.” What skill is this?

• Observing

• Measuring

• Inferring

• Classifying

Bea used a thermometer and said the water is 38°C. Which skill did she apply?

• Measuring

• Predicting

• Classifying

• Inferring

Carla thought that plants in clay soil grow better because they hold more water. What skill is she using?

• Observing

• Measuring

• Hypothesizing

• Inferring

Juan grouped his toys by color and size. This is an example of what process skill?

• Communicating

• Classifying

• Measuring

• Predicting

Anna said, “If I water my plant too much, it might die.” This statement is a:

• Prediction

• Hypothesis

• Observation

• Inference

Enzo described the smell, color, and size of a flower. What is he doing?

• Inferring

• Measuring

• Predicting

• Observing