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?
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?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Meta
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- Scientific Inquiry
- Age range
- Ages 6–7