Make an Observation

Competency: SCI.1.1 Ask a scientific question.

Before you begin watching the videos, open the assignment Observations

Phenomena

After watching the What are Phenomena? video, complete the Phenomena section in the Observations assignment.

Observations

Observations have been described as the active acquisition of information. We gather this information through our five senses.

Qualitative and Quantitative Observations

Watch the video to see the two ways that we classify observations. After watching, complete the Qualitative and Quantitative Observations section in the Observations assignment.

Asking a Question

Often observations lead to questions. It is these questions that drive scientific exploration. However, not all questions are stated in a way that is easily tested.

Watch the video, Asking Scientific Questions, and complete the Asking Scientific Questions section of the Observations assignment.

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