Cat. 1
What we call the way people learn about the natural world?
Science
Making a claim about what will happen in the future based on past events.
Preditcting
the basic budling blocks of structure and function for all living things.
Cells
What is this an example of?
We have had a snow day in December the last 5 years. I think we will have one in December again this year.
Predicting
What is the capital city of Ohio?
Columbus, Ohio
Using one or more of your senses to gather information?
Observing
Groups together of items that are alike in some ways.
Classifying
The widely accepted explanation of the relationship between cells and living things.
Cell theory
What is this an example of?
I see 5 students in the classroom?
Quantitative Observation
What is the longest running television show of all time?
The Simpsons
An observations that deals with numbers or amounts.
Quantitative Observation
Creating physical representations of complex processes
Making models
An instrument that allows objects to appear larger.
Microscope
What is this an example of?
I see Mr. Burko is wearing pink today
Qualitative Observation
What NFL team relocated in 1995 and became the Baltimore Ravens?
The Cleveland Browns
An observations that deals with descriptions that can not be expressed in numbers.
Qualitative Observations
Comparing observations and data to make a conclusion about them.
Evaluating
What is this an example of
Breakfast foods: Eggs, Bacon, Pancakes
Desserts: Cake, Cookies, Ice Cream
Classifying
What is this an example of?
After eating both a Bic Mac and a Whopper, I compare them and decide I like burger King better
Evaluating
What was the very first movie ever released by Disney?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
When you explain or interpret things you have observed. Happened in the past
Inferring
The way in which scientist study the natural world.
Scientific investigations.
What is this an example of?
I came home and saw a broken glass on the floor. I didn't see it break, but I believe my cat must have nocked it over.
Inferring.
I smell that there is a fire burning.
Smell Observation
What college did Mr. Burko Attend?
Miami University