Let's solve this step by step. The task is to
circle the word that matches the meaning for each numbered item.
We’ll go through each one and explain why the correct answer is what it is.
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1. tell what you learn
- Options:
communicate, observe
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✔ Correct answer: communicate
- *Reason:* When you "tell what you learn," you are sharing information — that’s
communicating.
- *Observe* means to use your senses to notice things, not to share what you've learned.
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2. sort things into groups
- Options:
sequence,
classify
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✔ Correct answer: classify
- *Reason:* To
classify means to group things based on shared characteristics.
- *Sequence* means to put things in order (like first, second, third), not grouping.
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3. tell how things are alike and different
- Options:
make a model,
compare
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✔ Correct answer: compare
- *Reason:* To
compare means to look at similarities and differences.
- *Make a model* means to create a representation of something.
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4. put things in order
- Options:
sequence,
hypothesize
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✔ Correct answer: sequence
- *Reason:*
Sequence means to arrange items in a specific order.
- *Hypothesize* means to make an educated guess.
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5. find out how much or how long
- Options:
measure,
infer
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✔ Correct answer: measure
- *Reason:*
Measure means to determine size, length, weight, etc.
- *Infer* means to draw conclusions based on evidence, not measuring.
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6. use your senses
- Options:
make a model,
observe
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✔ Correct answer: observe
- *Reason:*
Observe means to use your senses (sight, sound, touch, etc.) to gather information.
- *Make a model* is creating a physical or mental representation.
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7. make a good guess about what will happen
- Options:
predict,
sequence
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✔ Correct answer: predict
- *Reason:*
Predict means to make a smart guess about the future.
- *Sequence* is about ordering events, not guessing.
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8. decide what steps to follow
- Options:
draw conclusions,
plan an investigation
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✔ Correct answer: plan an investigation
- *Reason:* To
plan an investigation means to decide the steps you'll take to explore something.
- *Draw conclusions* happens after doing the investigation — it’s the result, not the planning.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
communicate
2.
classify
3.
compare
4.
sequence
5.
measure
6.
observe
7.
predict
8.
plan an investigation
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💡 Bonus Tip (from "Take It Home!"):
The note suggests discussing how these skills are used at home:
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Measure when cooking (e.g., using cups or spoons).
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Classify when sorting laundry (e.g., colors, fabrics).
This helps children connect science skills to everyday life!
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or help turning this into a classroom activity!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of science inquiry skills worksheet.
