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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is observation?
look/watch things with a purpose
think ahead about what might happen
put things into a definite category
describe and share information
- 2. Multiple Choice
What are the two types of observations?
Qualitative and Quantitative
Personal and Educational
Predictions and Estimates
Examples and Non-Examples
- 3. Multiple Choice
"I saw a black dog running in the park." Which type of observation is this?
Quantitative Observation (NUMBERS)
Qualitative Observation (5 SENSES)
- 4. Multiple Choice
What tool is used to make things larger?
magnifying glass
thermometer
telescope
magnifying glass & telescope
- 5. Multiple Choice
What tool would help make a qualitative (descriptive) observation?
ruler
scale
measuring cup
magnifying glass
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which tool would be best to measure the MASS of an object?
ruler
balance
- 7. Multiple Choice
What does it mean to predict?
Make a hypothesis
Estimate what will happen in the future
All of the above
- 8. Multiple Choice
Jan wants to know how much something weighs. Which scientific process skill is Jan using?
Classify
Measure
Predict
- 9. Multiple Choice
If Jan is separating bird feeders by color and size, which scientific process skill is she using?
Classify
Measure
Predict
- 10. Multiple Choice
How can a scientist share the information she finds (communicate)?
put together a science project board
write a paper/essay about an experiment performed and publish the paper
make a presentation at a scientific conference
all of the above
- 11. Multiple ChoiceA tool that measures temperature is a(n) ________.communicateinvestigatethermometer
- 12. Multiple ChoiceSue looks at the sky before she goes to school. It is dark and cloudy outside. What skill is Sue using?comparinginferringobserving
- 13. Multiple Choice
Bill uses this tool to find the length of a book. What is he doing?classifyinginferringmeasuring - 14. Multiple ChoiceKate wants to know whether a tree or a bush is taller. Which tool should she use?A. ScaleB. Hand LenseC. Measuring Tape
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