PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Prime Time Primates: The Mating Game
Emulate the work of primatologists by observing animals in a zoo environment. Record observations as entries in a journal, and prepare a final report of your conclusions.
Quia
Quia: Nature of Science Scientific Method Concentration
Play a game of concentration by matching terms used in the scientific method to their proper description.
Quia
Quia: Nature of Science Scientific Method Flashcards
Review the nature of science with on-line flash cards.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Lesson Plan: Scientific Method "The Big Ahah"
This lesson plan helps students understand and use the scientific method. It also helps helps students understand the importance of good scientific experimentation to the scientific method.
Quia
Quia: Nature of Science
Find games and flashcards that students can use to learn the words associated with the scientific method.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Mystery Bird Challenge
Exercise observation powers of students by showing this photo and having them research what type of bird it is.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Milkweed and Monarch Butterfly Mania
Put students' observation skills to the test with these activities and guides.
SRI International
Performance Assessment Links in Science: Mystery Boxes
Students test their observation skills as they make predictions about the objects that are in three different boxes.
Rice University
What Percentage of Your Class Is Right or Left Handed?
What percentage of the class is right or left-handed? Students will investigate this question using statistical processes of collecting the data, organizing it, graphing, and finally analyzing it. Follow-up questions are provided for the...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Qualitative and Quantitative Observations
Explains what qualitative and quantitative observations are and what they look like in science. Includes examples that highlight their differences.
BBC
Bbc Bitesize Revision: Observation
As part of a revision and writing section of BBC Bitesize, this site goes over several tips of general advice to keep in mind when writing about observations (as part of descriptive writing).
Quizlet
Quizlet: Making Observations and Inferences Test
A test with four multiple choice questions over inferencing, quantitative observation, and qualitative observation.
Quizlet
Quizlet: 5th Grade: Observation vs. Inference Proficient: Test
This interactive assessment features 6 multiple-choice questions over the terms observation, inference, and prediction with their definitions and examples.
Quizlet
Quizlet: 5th Grade: Observation vs. Inference Proficient: Match
In this interactive game, students match the terms observation, inference, and prediction with their definitions and examples.
Quizlet
Quizlet: 5th Grade: Observation vs. Inference: Proficient: Flashcards
This set of interactive flashcards focuses on observation and inference. It provides a list of terms with definitions and some examples.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Daredevil Ball Jump Ii Experiment
Make alterations in the variables of the original ZOOM Daredevil Ball Jump activity by heating or cooling the balls in the experiment. Predict how the balls' bounces will be affected by hot and cold, test the predictions and record the...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Daredevil Ball Jump Experiment
Construct a device to measure the height of a bounced ball, then compare the bouncing heights of various types of balls. Record the results on a chart.
HotChalk
Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Sink or Float?
This lesson plan is designed to have young children explore the concept of sinking vs. floating by using the skills of prediction, observation and classification.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Looking for Wild Elements
Students will explore local places with wild elements, such as wildlife refuges. Students also will create maps showing spatial relationships between wild places and school, and they will find creative ways to record experiences.
Quizlet
Quizlet: Making Observations and Inferences: Match
Play this match game with four vocabulary terms and definitions over making observations.
Quizlet
Quizlet: Making Observations and Inferences: Flashcards
A set of vocabulary practice flashcards over observations and inferences.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Observation
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Observation."