Difference between revisions of "Observe"
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===Examples=== | ===Examples=== | ||
| − | : A [[scientist]] uses a [[Stopwatch|timer]] to see how long it takes for a kettle to boil. | + | : A [[scientist]] uses a [[Stopwatch|timer]] to see how long it takes for a [[kettle]] to [[Boiling|boil]]. |
| − | : A [[scientist]] took one picture of a plant every day to see how it grows. | + | : A [[scientist]] took one picture of a [[plant]] every day to see how it [[Growth|grows]]. |
: A [[scientist]] [[Touch|touched]] a [[window]], a [[brick]] and some [[carpet]] to find out which one had the roughest [[texture]]. | : A [[scientist]] [[Touch|touched]] a [[window]], a [[brick]] and some [[carpet]] to find out which one had the roughest [[texture]]. | ||
===Used in a Sentence=== | ===Used in a Sentence=== | ||
| − | : A scientist wanted to observe how long it takes a kettle to boil. | + | : A [[scientist]] wanted to observe how long it takes a [[kettle]] to [[Boiling|boil]] one cup of [[water]]. |
| − | : A scientist observed the growth of a plant by taking a picture every day. | + | : 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. | + | : A [[scientist]] wrote down observations of the [[texture]] of different [[Surface|surfaces]]. |
==Key Stage 3== | ==Key Stage 3== | ||
Revision as of 10:54, 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 something to observe it. 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 one cup of water.
- 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'.