๐ Topic Summary
Scientific observation involves using your senses (sight, smell, hearing, touch, and taste) to gather information about the world. Good observations are detailed and accurate. They form the basis for asking questions, making hypotheses, and designing experiments. Practicing observation skills helps you become a better scientist and problem-solver!
๐ฌ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Qualitative Observation |
A. Information collected using numbers. |
| 2. Quantitative Observation |
B. An educated guess or prediction. |
| 3. Inference |
C. Information collected using your senses. |
| 4. Hypothesis |
D. A conclusion based on observations and prior knowledge. |
| 5. Observation |
E. A description of qualities, such as color or shape. |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using the words: senses, accurate, details, observe, scientific.
To conduct a good ___________ investigation, you need to ___________ carefully using your __________. Record all the ___________ you notice. Make sure your observations are __________ and free from personal opinions.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are a scientist studying a new type of plant. Describe three qualitative and three quantitative observations you could make about the plant.
