Observing - This is the most basic skill in science. ...
Communicating- It is important to be able to share our experiences. ...
Classifying-After making observations it is important to notice similarities, differences, and group objects according to a purpose. ...
Inferring-making an "educated guess" about an object or event based on previously gathered data or information. Example: Saying that the person who used a pencil made a lot of mistakes because the eraser was well worn.
Measuring-using both standard and nonstandard measures or estimates to describe the dimensions of an object or event. Example: Using a meter stick to measure the length of a table in centimeters. Communicating - using words or graphic symbols to describe an action, object or event.
Predicting -stating the outcome of a future event based on a pattern of evidence. Example: Predicting the height of a plant in two weeks time based on a graph of its growth during the previous four weeks.