TThe first step to “doing” science IInvolves using one or more of the senses SSight HHearing TTouch SSmell TTaste

 Will raise a question.

TTo gather… IInformation EEvidence DData

 Follows an observation  Uses what you know to figure something out  Tries to explain the observation with an opinion.

Observation or Inference? There are two dogs.The little dog stole the big dog’s bed.The big dog is in the little bed.The little dog is mad.The big dog is sleeping.The little dog is in a big bed.There are two dog beds.There is a chair by the dog beds.The dogs are not allowed in the chair.The dogs are friends.The big dog is happy.The little dog is gray.The little dog is old.

Write down two observations and two inferences about this photo.

Observation: ___________________ Inference: Owls live in trees Observation: The owl has wings, Inference: ___________________ Owl sitting in tree Owls can fly

SScientific knowledge is not the absolute truth IIt is based only on available evidence IInformation is always changing with new discoveries. SScience cannot study or explain supernatural events or religious beliefs (Example: Ghosts, God)

 Today I learned….  I got confused when…  A question I still have about the lesson is…  Something I found interesting was…

 Chose something in your home to observe. Be creative! Write 5 observation sentences about that object/person/animal/plant/thing. Example: This object is covered in brown and black scales. This object has two eyes. This object is 21 inches in length. This object is not slimy. This object is a ball python (snake).  Draw or take a photo of that object and include it under your observation sentences so we can see what you see!