1. Basic Science Process
Skills
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2. Observing
 Using The five senses to describe objects
and events.
 Qualitative: color, shape
 Quantative: length, mass, volume,
temperature

3. Classifying
 Sorting objects or events into groups
 Base groups on common characteristics
or attributes

4. Measuring
 Determining the length, volume, mass,
temperature, or area to describe and
quantify objects.
 Use the proper tools and equipment
 International System of Measurement ( the
Metric System)

5. Modeling
 Used to observe or test an object too
small or too large to see
 Examples: A cell, the solar system, a
tadpole changing to a frog.
 Physical Model
 Conceptual Model– on paper, computer
screen or in your mind.

6. Communicating:
 Sharing observations and explanations or
objects or events with others
 Make a record by drawing, writing,
charting, graphing, counting

7. Inferring and predicting
 Explaining or drawing conclusions based
on observations.
 Telling why something happened
 Tell what you think might happen

8. Using Variables
 Variable – a factor that affects the
outcome of the experiment
 Types
 Manipulated- the factors you change
 Responding – what changes when the
variables change
 Constant - the factor that does not
change

9. Representing Data
 Organizing observations and
measurements
 Table, charts, graphs

10. Experimenting
 Asking a question
 Planning an investigation
 Collecting data
 Forming a conclusion