Science Process Skils

Question 1

What does observing mean?

Answer 1

Using the senses to gather information about an object or event.

Question 2

What does inferring mean?

Answer 2

Making an “educated guess” about an object or event based on previously gathered data or information.

Question 3

What does measurement mean?

Answer 3

Using both standard and non standard measures or estimates to describe the dimensions of a object or event.

Question 4

What does communicating mean?

Answer 4

Using words or graphic symbols to describe and action, object or event.

Question 5

What does classifying mean?

Answer 5

Grouping or ordering objects or events into categories based on properties or criteria.

Question 6

What does predicting mean?

Answer 6

Starting the outcome of a future event based on a pattern of evidence