Inference and Observation Scienetific Method And Lab Safety
- 1. Agenda (Plan): Vocabulary quiz: 10 minutes Lesson: “Inference vs Observation” 45 minutes
- 2. Scientific Method – How do scientists answer questions? Observation Inference Hypothesis
- 3. Observation: This cat is big, the other one is not. Inference: One cat eats more food Hypothesis : If the big cat eats less, it will not be as big
- 4. Work in groups “ What is happening in the picture?” Write one sentence
- 5. Window Ball Egg Foot
- 6. What is happening in the picture? 1. Inference (I think) Observation (I see)
- 7. What is happening in the picture? 2. Inference (I think) Observation (I see)
- 8. What is happening in the picture? 3. Inference (I think) Observation (I see)
- 9. Soda Cans Inference (I think) Observation (I see)
- 10. Why are observation and inference important? Observation inference hypothesis O 2 Dead Fish No oxygen in the water If oxygen level increases, fish population will increase O 2
- 11. Homework Observation or Inference? The walls are broken – Observation / Inference
- 12. Lab Safety Rules Wear lab safety goggles
- 13. Lab Safety Rules Do not wear open shoes
- 14. Lab Safety Rules Use gloves when handling chemicals
- 15. Lab Safety Rules Collect broken glass in a special container
- 16. Lab Safety Rules No eating or drinking
- 17. Do not smell the chemicals directly
- 18. Be respectful to the other students. Accidents can occur if you are not careful
- 19. Science Notebook Table of contents 2 pages Table of Contents
- 20. Science Notebook Date: September 14, 2009 Title of Experiment: Question:…………………… Hypothesis:………………… Observations: Analysis:…………………….. Conclusion ……………………