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Observing (pg. 7)
 .Observing- Observing means using one or more of your senses to
gather information. (sight, smell, hearing, touch & taste).
 .Quantitative Observations- deal with number, or amount.
Example: seeing that you have 8 new emails in your inbox it is a
quantitative observation.
 .Qualitative Observations- deal with descriptions that cannot be
expressed in numbers. Example: Noticing that a bike is blue or
that a grape tastes sour is a Qualitative Observation.
Inferring (pg. 8)
 .Infer- when you explain or interpret the things you observe, you
are inferring, or making an inference.
 . Asking the question WHY and then explaining what you observe
BASED ON WHAT YOU ALREADY KNOW- BACKGROUND
KNOWLEDGE (BK). NOT GUESSING!!
Predicting (pg. 9)
 . Predicting- Making a forecast of what will happen in the future
based on past experience or evidence.
 . Example: Jane learned that if a chimp were frightened or angry
then its hairs would stand up on end, it could mean danger and
move away.
 . Predicting give FORCASTS that WILL happen in the FUTURE
inferences EXPLAIN WHAT DID OR HAS HAPPENED.
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Classifying (pg. 10)
 . Classifying- it is a process of grouping together items that are
alike in some way.
 . Classifying things helps you stay organized or you can find
things easily and use them later.
 . Example: When you put your math papers in your math folder
you are classifying your math things and becoming better
organized.
Making Models (pg. 11)
 . Model Making- this involves creating representations of
complex objects or processes.
 . Models help people study and understand things that are
complex or that can’t be observed.
 . Example: physical objects like globes, maps or sets from your
favorite tv show.
Scientific Attitudes (pg. 12)
 Science- is a way of learning about the natural world. It also
includes all the knowledge gained by exploring the natural world.
 Curiosity- eager to learn more about what they study.
 Honesty- good scientists report their findings truthfully.
 Open-Mindedness & Skepticism- capable of excepting new ideas
but balanced with skepticism or an attitude of doubt.
 Creativity- Problems do arise and being creative is coming up
with inventive ways to solve problems or produce new things.
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