Complete the Getting to Know You Survey. Answer all questions as

best as you can.

Scientists have a special way of looking at the

world around us.

Gathering information using your five senses: sight, smell, touch, hearing, and sometimes taste

Make three observations about this picture

An interpretation based on your observations and prior knowledge

Make an inference about what happened in this picture

Making an inference about a future event based on current evidence or past experiences

Predict what will happen next in the picture below

Grouping together items that are alike in some way

How could you classify the following objects?

Help us understand things that cannot be observed directly.

What are some examples of models and simulations?

The process of sharing ideas and information with people

Requires many skills Writing Reading Speaking Listening Making Models