Observation vs Interpretation
Science · Scientific Inquiry · meta
Notice the difference between what you observed and what you think it means — 'the ice melted' is an observation; 'the ice melted because of the heat' is an interpretation
What mastery looks like
- observation vs interpretation in primary science
- BERA: children's observation skills in nature
Check your understanding
When Observation vs Interpretation does a science activity, can they tell the difference between what they actually saw or measured — and what they think caused it or what it means?
Prerequisites
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