1. Science 7

3. Brainpop- The Scientific Method Terminology
Problem (Question)
Background Information
Observation
Inference
Hypothesis
Experiment: Variables
Collect/Analyze Data
Conclusion
Theory

4. Background Information
Analyze what we already know to help generate hypothesis
Connecting old (prior) knowledge with your problem
Ex: Tim and Moby know that plants need water and that the plant is a fig tree

5. Observation Also used to help us generate our hypothesis
Observation: the act of careful watching and listening : the activity of paying close attention to someone or something in order to get information
Ex: the leaves are brown/falling off and the soil is wet and squishy

6. Observations
Look at the picture below and make observations

7. Inference
Inference: a conclusion or opinion that is formed because of known facts or evidence
Ex: Moby is watering the plants too much

8. What’s the difference?
An observation is something you see, describe or measure.
Inference is making connections between what you see and what you think- it is an assumption or opinion based on your knowledge and observations

9. Observation or Inference?
There are 2 people in the picture
Observation or Inference?
The two people are friends

10. Observation or Inference?
There is a mother and daughter in the picture
Observation or Inference?
The present is wrapped in blue and yellow paper

11. Observation or Inference?
The people are dancing.
Observation or Inference?
They are at a halloween party.

12. Observation to Conclusion
Activity-PDF
What are Vet’s Observations?
What are his Inferences?

13. Worksheet- Observation or Inference?
Complete the worksheet and put in the pass in bin