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Observation and Inference Lesson

Observation and Inference Lesson

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Science

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5th - 7th Grade

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Easy

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Joseph Anderson

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3 Slides • 8 Questions

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Observations vs. Inferences

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​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBlR7taW9jk

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​Observation: Using the 5 senses to gather information

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​Inference: ​Using prior knowledge or opinion to draw conclusions

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Multiple Choice

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That man is carrying a coffee cup. Is this an observation or an inference?

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Observation

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Inference

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Multiple Choice

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The little girl is afraid of airplanes. Is this an observation or an inference?

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Observation

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Inference

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Multiple Choice

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The brother and sister want to watch different TV shows. Is this an observation or an inference?

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Observation

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Inference

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Open Ended

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What is an inference you can make about this picture?

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Multiple Choice

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The dog is chasing a ball in the park. Is this an observation or an inference?

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Observation

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Inference

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Open Ended

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What is an observation you can make about this picture?

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Open Ended

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What is an observation you can make about this picture?

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Open Ended

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What is an inference you can make about this picture?

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Observations vs. Inferences

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