Inquiry Skills
To find the size or amount of something
measure
This tool is used to make things look larger
hand lens
A statement/educated guess that can be tested, based on what you know
a hypothesis
You want to find out how hot it is outside. You should use this tool.
thermometer
To observe how things are alike or different
compare
This tool is used to measure temperature.
thermometer
This is planned and done to test a hypothesis.
a fair test, experiment, or investigation
If you are using a ruler to find the length of a piece of paper, you are using this inquiry skill.
measuring
To use your senses to learn about something
observe
This tool is used to measure around an object.
tape measure
The first step in the scientific method
ask a question
You want to find the weight of your textbook. You use this tool.
scale
To make a good guess about what you think will happen next
predict
This tool is used to measure liquids.
measuring cup
The final step of the Scientific Method, done after you complete the fair test and record what you observe.
draw conclusions and communicate
You notice that a rock looks shiny and feels bumpy. You are using this inquiry skill.
observing
When looking at a photo, you don't know exactly what's happening but you can ______ what's happening based off of what you already know/see
infer
This tool is used to measure the weight of something in units called grams and kilograms.
balance scale
When you make a hypothesis, you are using this inquiry skill. Another word for hypothesis.
predict
These are the five inquiry skills. Can you name them all?
O______
M_______
C_______
P_______
I_______
Observe, measure, compare, predict, and infer