Observations
August - September Overview
Building upon your knowledge of the scientific method, you will learn how and why scientists use observation as a starting point for all scientific inquiry.
You will learn about different types of observation, how to write scientific observations, how to analyze and draw scientific diagrams and figures, and how to make inferences based on your observations.
This unit will correspond with ISN pages 5-12 and 29-30.
Study and Practice
Assignments
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Observation and Inference
Online Assignment - 12 Points
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Observation and Inference Nearpod
Online Assignment - 20 Points
This is an in-class assignment, and the Nearpod lesson codes will not be active outside of class.
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Observation and Inference 2
Online Assignment - 15 Points
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The Goat by the Water
Online Assignment - 26 Points
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Quantitative and Qualitative Observations
Online Assignment - 12 Points
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Mystery Bag Observation
ISN Page 9 - 20 Points
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YOUR CHOICE Activity (Obs & Inf)
ISN Page 7 - 20 Points
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Mystery Footprints
Online Assignment - 20 Points
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How to Read a Metric Ruler
Online Assignment - 21 Points
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Mystery Bag Diagram
ISN Page 11 - 20 Points
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Aquarium Observation
Binder Assignment - 20 Points
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Observation and Inference in Experiments
Online Assignment - 27 Points
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Think Tube
Binder Assignment - 20 Points
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Courtyard Observations
Binder Assignment - 20 Points
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Observations Quiz
Quiz - 60 Points
What to Expect:
Define observation and inference, why both are useful in science
Quantitative vs. qualitative observations
Drawing, labeling, and captioning figures and diagrams
Writing scientific observations and inferences
What you can Use:
Ruler, Pencil, Colored Pencils