Inquiry Skills
Science Tools
Scientific Method
Being a Scientist
100
To find the size or amount of something
What is measure?
100
This tool is used to make things look larger
What is a hand lens?
100

A statement/educated guess that can be tested, based on what you know

What is a hypothesis?

100
You want to find out how hot it is outside. You should use this tool.
What is thermometer?
200
To observe how things are alike or different
What is compare?
200
This tool is used to measure temperature.
What is a thermometer?
200

This is planned and used to test a hypothesis.

What is a fair test, or an experiment?

200
If you are using a ruler to find the length of a piece of paper, you are using this inquiry skill.
What is a measuring?
300
To use your senses to learn about something
What is observe?
300
This tool is used to measure around an object.
What is a tape measure?
300
The first step in the scientific method
What is ask a question?
300
You want to find the weight of your textbook. You use this tool.
What is a scale?
400
To make a good guess about what you will observe
What is predict?
400
This tool is used to measure liquids.
What is a measuring cup?
400
The final step of the Scientific Method, done after you complete the fair test and record what you observe.
What is draw conclusions and communicate?
400
You notice that a rock looks shiny and feels bumpy. You are using this inquiry skill.
What is observing?
500
To use what you know to answer a question
What is infer?
500
This tool is used to measure the weight of something in units called grams and kilograms.
What is a balance scale?
500

When you make a hypothesis, you are using this inquiry skill. Another word for hypothesis. 

What is predict?

500
These are the five inquiry skills. Can you name them all?
What are observe, measure, compare, predict, and infer?
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