Fish Observations

Good scientific observations have no opinions and are detailed. 

Large Tank in the back of the classroom.
5 minutes of observation
- Many of the goldfish look to remain in packs near the surface of the water.
- The grey sucker fish constantly stays attached to the walls of the aquarium. 
- The grouper swims freely threw the tank, and does what it pleases.
- The black cat fish hovers on the rocks at the bottom of the tank. 
- The black white and orange fish is a very energetic fish. 
- The gravel in the aquarium tank consists of tan, brown, black and white rocks. 
- There is one plant which none of the fish like to swim by. 
- Many rocks in the tank provide the fish with places to hide and sleep. 
- The solid grey fish likes to stay put and not swim around to much.
- The goldfish swim in packs and like to pop their mouths out of the water on a regular basis.

Observations are very important to scientific inquiry. Why? Observations are important because they give off accurate information. Observations are clearly a statement of what your senses are telling you.