Observations and Inferences

Using any of your 5 senses to describe the world around you.

• Observation

• Inference

• Quantitative Observation

• Logical Theory

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Using observations to make a logical theory or good guess.

• Observation

• Inference

• Measuring

• Qualitative Observation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Observation or Inference: I think the weather is cold.

• Observation

• Inference

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Observation or Inference: I notice the tree by the pond has no leaves on it.

• Observation

• Inference

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Observation or Inference: The goat pushed the boy into the pond.

• Observation

• Inference

Tags

NGSS.3-PS2-1

Qualitative or Quantitative: There is 300 mL of liquid in this beaker.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Qualitative or Quantitative: I feel rough sand and a strong heat on the back of my neck.

• Qualitative Observation

• Quantitative Observation

Where am I: I smell buttery popcorn. I hear people quietly whispering next to me. I see a large screen with moving pictures.

• Baseball Game

• School

• Movie Theater

• Wendy's

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Observation or Inference: The cat is scared.

• Observation

• Inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8

Observation or Inference: The cat has 2 eyes, 2 ears, and 1 mouth?

• Observation

• Inference

Tags

NGSS.4-LS1-1