Difference between revisions of "Observe"
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===Examples=== | ===Examples=== | ||
| − | : A [[scientist]] watched an [[insect]] very carefully and saw it had 6 | + | : A [[scientist]] watched an [[insect]] very carefully and saw it had 6 legs. |
: A [[scientist]] listened to the [[sound]] that a [[cat]] makes. | : A [[scientist]] listened to the [[sound]] that a [[cat]] makes. | ||
: A [[scientist]] looked at lots of [[Flower|flowers]] and wrote down the different [[Colour|colours]]. | : A [[scientist]] looked at lots of [[Flower|flowers]] and wrote down the different [[Colour|colours]]. | ||
===Used in a Sentence=== | ===Used in a Sentence=== | ||
| − | : A [[scientist]] wants to observe | + | : A [[scientist]] wants to observe the number of legs on an [[insect]]. |
| − | : A [[scientist]] observed that | + | : A [[scientist]] observed that a cat makes a Meow sound. |
| − | : A [[scientist]] made an observation of the colour of different [[ | + | : A [[scientist]] made an observation of the colour of different [[Flower|flowers]]. |
==Key Stage 2== | ==Key Stage 2== | ||
Revision as of 09:12, 30 July 2018
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Key Stage 1
To observe is to watch and listen to something very carefully.
Examples
- A scientist watched an insect very carefully and saw it had 6 legs.
- A scientist listened to the sound that a cat makes.
- A scientist looked at lots of flowers and wrote down the different colours.
Used in a Sentence
- A scientist wants to observe the number of legs on an insect.
- A scientist observed that a cat makes a Meow sound.
- A scientist made an observation of the colour of different flowers.
Key Stage 2
To observe is to use our senses to study something very carefully or use a tool to measure something. We might watch and listen and if it is safe then we might smell or even touch it to observe something. We might also use a ruler to measure the length of something or a timer to measure how long it takes for something to happen.
Examples
- A scientist uses a timer to see how long it takes for a kettle to boil.
- A scientist took one picture of a plant every day to see how it grows.
- A scientist touched a window, a brick and some carpet to find out which one had the roughest texture.
Used in a Sentence
- A scientist wanted to observe how long it takes a kettle to boil.
- A scientist observed the growth of a plant by taking a picture every day.
- A scientist wrote down observations of the texture of different surfaces.
Key Stage 3
To observe is to collect information during an experiment using our senses and measuring tools and record that information.
Key Stage 4
To observe is to collect and record information during an experiment using scientific tools and instruments. Any data collected during an experiment is called an 'observation'.