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Science / Observation / Grade 1 / so101

Observe Before You Guess

Separate things you can notice from guesses about them.

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An observation describes what you notice or measure. A guess explains something you have not checked. Look closely without tasting or touching unknown objects.

Worked example

'The leaf has three brown spots' is an observation. 'An insect made the spots' is a possible explanation that needs more evidence.

1. Which statement is an observation? The stone is a million years old The stone has a white stripe The stone came from a mountain

2. You hear a bell ring twice. What did you observe? Someone is late It is lunchtime Two ringing sounds

3. Which tool measures a pencil's length? A ruler A clock A cup

4. Which note is most precise? The tower is nice The tower has 6 blocks The tower is probably old

5. A closed box rattles. Which statement is still a guess? The box is closed The box makes a sound There are coins inside

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