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WorksheetsSkills of a Scientist
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Scientists do which of the following
ask questions
make observations
blow things up
draw conclusions
Scientists can be men and women.
True
False
This is when scientists gather data using their five senses.
Make observations
Make inferences
Draw Conclusions
Investigate
What is an inference?
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and background knowledge.
A comparison using like or as
The who, what, where, when, and how of a story
Something you can see, hear, taste, or touch
Another word for an experiment is
order
investigation
examination
classification
The ice cream tastes cold is a(n)
inference
conclusion
observation
investigation
Ms. Masters is wearing a dress I've never seen before so it must be new is a(n)
compare
observation
opinion
inference
This is definitely a scientist
True
False
This is a scientist.
True
False
This is a scientist.
True
False
This is a scientist.
True
False
Putting the event of the life cycle of a butterfly in order is which skill?
classify
order
investigate
compare
Scientists keep their opinions separate from the results of their investigations.
True
False
Kira organized shoes into different types of sneakers. She is practicing which skill?
compare
classify
order
observe
Aaron went to the Cincinnati Zoo and noticed the Gorillas have larger hands than the Orangutans. He is practicing which skills?
Observe
order
classify
Compare
All good scientists draw conclusions using lots of
comparing
evidence
classification
infering
You use a _______ to make an inference.
investigation
observation
conclusion
theory
Scientists need all except
a place to take notes
expensive tools
safety equipment
specific skills
A baby sorting blocks into the holes they fit in is which skill?
order
compare
classify
investigate
"There is a bird on her head." is a(n)
observation
inference
The girl is scared is
an observation
an inference
"The dog is in a pile of leaves" is
an observation
an inference
The dog's favorite time of year is fall is
an observation
an inference
Scientists communicate their results faster today than ever before.
True
False
Scientists use evidence to draw
laws
theories
conclusions
observations
