Success Criteria:

A. Identify and explain the steps of the scientific

method Question
Knowledge Probe
Prediction
Investigation Plan
Observations
Data Analysis
Explanation
 Notes on QPOEE,
OBSERVATION
Observation is the organized process of
gathering information from an investigation in a
structured, methodical manner. This includes
writing down what you notice using words or
measurements (on charts, tables, graphs, etc.)

Data is gathered in two ways: Qualitative Data

and
Quantitative Data
 Qualitative Data
1. Qualitative data is information gathered from
using your senses.

● feel, hear, see, smell, &/or taste (IF given special

permission by the teacher)

● written descriptions, drawings, photographs,

video, etc.
 Quantitative Data
2. Quantitative data is measured/recorded as
numerical quantities

● This is information that can be measured or

recorded using numbers

● Be sure to label all data used

● Trick: QuaNtitative data uses Numbers

Today, you are going to observe some
of Norman Rockwell’s work.

Try to remember as many specific

details as you can from his paintings.
Norman Rockwell
was born in 1894 and
lived until 1978. Rockwell
was an American author, painter,
and illustrator. His works have
been quite popular in the
United States for their reflection
of American culture. He is most
famous for the cover illustrations
of everyday life he created for
The Saturday Evening Post magazine
over nearly 5 decades.
Turn your paper over and write your
answers on the back side of the sheet
provided by your teacher.

After viewing a picture, your teacher will

ask you a few questions about the painting.

Remember, this is NOT a test. It is an

activity that will help you improve your
observation skills.
 Are you ready to
practice your
observation skills?
Today’s activity is called
1. For what city does this team play?
2. Are the young boy’s knees clean or
dirty?
3. How many players can we see?
4. What color is the boy’s scarf?
5. What is the boy looking at?
6. Is the doctor looking at the boy?
7. What is the doctor doing?
8. How many chairs do you see in the
picture?
9. How many people can you see in this
picture?
10. On which knee does the girl have a
band-aid? (from HER perspective)
11. Is the girl’s shirt tucked in, out, or both?
12. Is the girl frowning?
13.This girl is sitting outside of who’s
office?
14. What is the occasion for a surprise in this
classroom?
15. What is the teacher holding?
16. What does the boy in the red shirt have on
his head?
17. What is the teacher’s name?
18. How many apples are on the teacher’s
desk?
19. On what day of the month is this
event happening?
20. What color is the chair cushion that
the seated man sits upon?
21. What kind of heat warms this room?
22. Is the standing man wearing a hat?
23. What color is the old man’s sweater?
24. How many pumpkins are in the
picture?
25. Is the boy wearing socks?
26. What is swirling in the air?
27. What animal is watching the carving?
28. What color is the boy’s pack?
29. Who is wearing a hat in the picture?
30. What color are the stool covers?
31. Is this boy wearing socks?
32. How would you describe the man
behind the counter?
33. What is the older woman doing?
34. What is the weather like and how
do we know?
35. How many people are wearing a
hat?
36. How many men are smoking?
Observations by scientists can be
qualitative or quantitative.

What is the difference??