Observations and Inferences

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Using any of your 5 senses to describe the world around you.

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Observation

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NGSS.MS-LS1-8

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Which of these is an observation?
- The dog is 4 years old.
- The dog is wearing a hat.

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The dog is wearing a hat.

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What is an observation about this picture?

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This lady has her hair in a bun.

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What is an inference?

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A prediction or logical conclusions about our observations

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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Observation or Inference: I think the weather is cold.

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Inference

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Observation or Inference: I notice the tree by the pond has no leaves on it.

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Observation

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Which of these choices are inferences about the picture?

• The gorilla wants a bigger banana.
• The gorilla has two eyes.
• The gorilla will be hungry after he eats that banana.

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The gorilla wants a bigger banana.

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Which of these are an observation?

• The animal lives in a cold climate.
• The animals are a family.
• The animals will go for a swim later.
• The animals have long beaks.

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The animals have long beaks.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What observation could be made about the picture?

• The child is feeling cold.
• The child will play outside.
• The child is dressed with many clothes.
• The child will stay warm while he is outside.

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The child is dressed with many clothes.

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NGSS.1-LS1-1

NGSS.K-2-ETS1-1

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What inference could be made about this picture?

The child is wearing mostly red.

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This is a child.

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The child is cold.

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The child is overdressed.

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The child is cold.