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Objective To identify the characteristics of
observations in order to make proper
observations about a given environment. CSI
Note Can you use your senses to make strong
observations? Drill In your Drill
Book write 3 observations about an
elephant.
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Think about what an observation is. Write your
definition on your ditto. Observation
Information gathered from ones senses Are
your elephant observations actually
observations? NOWHY NOT?
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• What are some characteristics of GOOD
  observations?
• accurate
• 4. not a prediction
• 2. specific
• 5. not an opinion
• 3. meaningful
• 6. not a defined fact

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Statement 1 The dog is cute. No. This is an
opinion!
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Statement 2 The table is black. Yes. Observed
through sight!
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Statement 3 The powder tastes salty. Yes.
Observed through taste!
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Statement 4 The chair is strong. No. This is
an opinion!
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Statement 5 The liquid is odorless. Yes.
Observed through smell!
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Statement 6 Dogs and cats are animals. No.
This is a defined fact!
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Summary Question On your paper, write 2 GOOD
observations about the thumb on your left
hand. Homework Ditto Observations 2
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