| A | B |
| Observing | Using the 5 senses to learn about an object or event, or to collect information about an object |
| Classifying | Placing objects or events into groups based on common characteristics |
| Communicating | Describing an object or event to another person |
| Inferring and Predicting | Guessing or drawing a conclusion about an object or future event based upon observations |
| Representing Data | Organizing measurements to make your information easier to use and interpret |
| Measuring | Determining the length, area, volume, mass, or temperature to describe and quantify objects |
| Controlling Variables | Studying how attributes vary by manipulating variables |
| Experimenting | Putting all of the process skills together in one activity |