1. Standard (1.1): Makes observations and asks questions.
Observing Our World
Standard (1.1): Makes observations and asks questions.

2. Why do we make observations?
When scientists make observations, they learn about the world around them and help answer questions.
They can use what they have learned to make predictions, and their observations often lead to more questions.

3. What Do We Use to Make Good Observations?
Using our five senses
Sight
Touch
Taste
Smell
Hearing

4. What Kinds of Observations Will We Make?
Qualitative observations-describing the qualities of an object
The shirt looks red.
The surface of the cat’s tongue is rough.
The cake smells sweet.
Quantitative observations-counting the number of items attached to an object such as the number of petals on a flower or making a measurement.
The wave is 25 feet high.
There are six pencils in the classroom.
The cylinder holds 20 ml of liquid.

5. Then What? Draw Conclusions
Based upon your observations and what you already know, make an educated ‘guess’
Observation: Big dark clouds are forming, winds are picking up, there's a rumbling sound in the distance
What you already know: It is likely that a storm is imminent.
Educated Guess: This weather situation could be dangerous. Find shelter from the impending storm.
Observation + What you already know=Educated Guess

6. Some observations may take a long time
Think!
What might you observe over a period of time? And Why?
The phases of the Moon
An organism growing
The weather
An animal’s behavior
Erosion

7. Recording Observations
Recording your observation is just as important as making an observation
Use words and numbers
You may want to draw a picture
Take photos
Make videos
Or even record sounds
Be thorough and creative when making observations

8. Record Your Observations Observe closely and carefully; be thorough