EPR 3503 – LO1 – Science and scientific methods Alya Alzaabi

Science process skills definition example

§The learner will create observations about

§Observing This is the most basic skill in

a coin using the 5 senses.
science. Observations are made by

using the 5 senses. Good

observations are essential in learning

the other science process skills.

§ The learner will use a magnet to

§Classifying §After making observations it is important to
classify objects as magnetic or
notice similarities, differences, and group objects
nonmagnetic.

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, §The learner will use

comparing, and interpreting data. It technology to find the speed
helps us classify and communicate of a toy truck.
with others. The metric system

should be used to help understand

the scientific world.

EPR 3503 – LO1 – Science and scientific methods Alya Alzaabi

§Communicating § It is important to be able to § The learner will discuss

share our experiences. This can possible errors with other
be done with graphs, diagrams, classmates.
maps, and spoken word.

Inferring
§An inference is an explanation §The learner will write a
based on an observation. It is a link conclusion at the end of

between what is observed and what each investigation.

is already known.

Predicting §What do you think will §The learner will write a hypothesis

happen? It is an educated guess about the effect of increasing the

based on good observations and salt on the buoyancy of an egg

inferences about an observed

event or prior knowledge.

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