Observation vs Interpretation
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
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“When your child 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?”
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- Activity. 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 to notice. observation vs interpretation in primary science • BERA: children's observation skills in nature
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When your child 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?
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
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- observation vs interpretation in primary science
- BERA: children's observation skills in nature
“When your child 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?”
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- Science
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- Scientific Inquiry
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- Ages 6–7