Science Skills

Observing: This is the most basic skill in science. Observations are made by using the 5 senses. Good observations are essential in learning the other science process skills.
Classifying: After making observations it is important to notice similarities, differences, and group objects according to a purpose. It is important to create order to help comprehend the number of objects, events, and living things in the world.
Measuring: Measuring is important in collecting, comparing, and interpretting data. It helps us classify and communicate with others. The metric system should be used to help understand the scientific world.
Communicating: It is important to be able to share our experiences. This can be done with graphs, diagrams, maps, and spoken word.
Inferring: An inference is an explanation based on an observation. It is a link between what is observed and what is already known.
Predicting: What do you think will happen? It is an educated guess based on good observations and inferrences about an observed event or prior knowledge.

develop questions or hypotheses to be investigated scientifically
produce a plan to investigate identified questions, hypotheses or problems, individually and collaboratively
undertake first-hand investigations to collect valid and reliable data and information, individually and collaboratively
process, analyse and evaluate data from first-hand investigations and secondary sources to develop evidence-based arguments and conclusions
apply scientific understanding and critical thinking skills to suggest possible solutions to identified problems
present science ideas and evidence for a particular purpose and to a specific audience, using appropriate scientific language, conventions and representations

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