making observations and inferences

Max observes a spider web with a lot of trapped insects. What could he learn from his observation?

• All spiders breathe air and have eight legs.

• Spider webs help spiders capture insects.

• Each spider web has a different pattern.

• Some spiders are poisonous with deadly venom.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Max wants to observe how much a plant grows in a month. Which tools would be best to use?

• notebook, ruler and pencil

• stopwatch, notebook and crayons

• scale, pen and notebook

• thermometer, book and computer

What can you observe by looking at a penny?

• The date the penny was made.

• The temperature of a penny.

• The sound the penny makes.

• The weight of the penny.

Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” You can infer that ...

• Maggie is in kindergarten or first grade.

• Maggie lives close to school.

• Maggie is never late for school.

• Maggie is excited about going to school.

Hudson hurried out of the house so he wasn't late for work. He wore overalls and carried a toolbox with wrenches in it. He hopped in his truck and drove off. The sign on his truck said, “Pipe Masters.” You can infer that...

• Hudson is an auto mechanic.

• Hudson enjoys his job.

• Hudson works as a plumber.

• Hudson is a truck salesman.

Laura came out of the elevator in her apartment building. She ran to the curb and held up her arm to hail a taxi. When she hopped in, she said, “Please take me to 345 45th Street.” You can infer that...

• Laura's car is broken.

• Laura is going on vacation.

• Laura is going shopping.

• Laura lives in a large city.

Everett held his father's hand as he crossed the busy parking lot. They walked into a grocery store. Everett's dad lifted him into the seat of the shopping cart. “Here,” said dad, “You can hold my shopping list.” You can infer that...

• Everett had never been to a grocery store.

• Everett's dad does not shop often.

• Everett's dad needs help with the shopping.

• Everett is very young.