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Whats Science?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does observing mean? | means using one or more of their senses. |
| What is an indiredect observation? | can't see the observation |
| What are the seven tools, processes, and methods the scientists use? | -Observing -Measuring -Inferring -Prediction -Classifying -Making models -Communicating |
| What is a direct observation | being able to see the observation |
| Name the three fields of science: | Physical, Life, Earth |
| Can all questions be answered by science? | No |
| What is measuring | using length, area, volume, temperature, mass, etc. to describe objects or situations |
| What is the difference between inferring and predicting? | Predicting is making a forecast about the future while inferring is not a guess but explaining things based on what they already know. |
| What is classifying? | grouping together items that are alike |
| Creating representations of objects or processes is what? | Making model or representing data |
| What is communicating? | Sharing what you know with others! |