Making Observations and Inferences

Explore your world while making observations and inferences with this engaging science worksheet! Scientists use observations and inferences to learn about the world. An observation is something that you use your senses to notice or perceive, while an inference is a conclusion you come to based on observations and prior knowledge. In this two-page worksheet, students will use their understanding of observations and inferences to complete three activities. Young scientists will first record five observations and inferences about an illustrated scene. Then, students will expand their observing and inferring skills to the world around them.

This worksheet can be used at the beginning of the school year as an introductory activity for science students. Pair it with the All About Me: Science or Back to School: Would You Rather? Science Edition worksheets for even more back-to-school fun!