Observation vs Inference Write on the RIGHT SIDE of your journal

Observation The process of obtaining information using your sense Sometimes our senses are not good enough for specific observations so we use tools such as: Microscopes Telescopes Scales/ rulers Thermometers

Inference Mental judgements you make based on your observations NOT observed, more like a conclusion about your observation

Example 1 Observation: A plant is wilted Inference: The plant must need water

Example 2 Observation: The car stopped running Inference: The driver forgot to get gas

Example 3 Observation: Ms. Gravette is yelling Inference: She is upset because students are talking

Give some Observations and Inferences about the picture.

Give some Observations and Inferences about the picture.

Reflection (Left Side) Record 5 observations that you see in your home or backyard. Next to each observation, provide an inference that could be made based upon your observation.