Science·Scientific Inquiry·meta
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
Suggested ages 6–7
Evidence of understanding
- observation vs interpretation in primary science
- BERA: children's observation skills in nature
Assessment prompt
When Observation vs Interpretation 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?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.