Observation Quiz Review

uses facts and observations, can be investigated, and has answers supported by evidence

• scientific question

• non-scientific question

• observation

• inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

uses feelings or opinions, cannot be investigated using facts and data, and may have many possible answers

• scientific question

• non-scientific question

• observation

• inference

a true statement that can be observed, tested, or proven

• scientific question

• non-scientific question

• fact

• opinion

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

tells what someone thinks, cannot be proven true, sometimes includes emotions, and may contain bias

• scientific question

• non-scientific question

• fact

• opinion

a conclusion that is made based off of observations - prior experiences and knowledge are often called upon to help make the conclusion

• scientific question

• non-scientific question

• observation

• inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

information that is gathered or collected

• data

• science

• opinion

• inference

Observation or Inference? The table is one meter long.

• observation

• inference

Observation or Inference? The neighbor's grass is very green, he must water it a lot.

• observation

• inference

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

Scientific or Nonscientific Question? Which color is the prettiest?

• scientific

• non-scientific

Scientific or Nonscientific Question? At what temperature does water boil?

• scientific

• non-scientific

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5