Inferencing: Camping and Eclipse Edition

What conclusion can be drawn if a family brings flashlights, sleeping bags, and insect repellent in their backpack for a camping trip?

• The family is ready to camp.

• The family is ready for a picnic.

• The family is ready for the beach.

• The family is ready to make a campfire.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

If a group of friends observes the sky during the day and sees that the moon is partially covering the sun, what natural event are they witnessing?

• Partial solar eclipse

• Daytime shooting star

• Total lunar eclipse

• Visible comet

If a girl listens to her grandfather tell stories about how the sky looked during a solar eclipse when he was young, what kind of information is she using to make inferences?

• Scientific data about the composition of the sky

• Personal memories about the grandfather's childhood

• Historical information about solar eclipses

• Astronomical information about lunar eclipses

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

If a child sees that his older sister is preparing a special camera and some dark glasses for an outdoor event, what event could she be planning to observe?

• Solar eclipse

• Picnic in the park

• Bike race

• Music festival

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

If a group of students is excited about camping in the forest and they see that the weather forecast predicts rain for the night, what decision could they make based on that information?

• Ignore the weather forecast and camp without any additional preparation

• Decide not to camp at all due to the rain forecast

• Bring waterproof tents or seek shelter in a nearby covered area in case of rain.

• Find a higher spot in the forest to avoid the rain

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

If a family brings a tent, a compass, and a bird guide on their camping trip, what additional activity might they be planning to do?

• Cycling

• Bird watching

• Fishing

• Hiking

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

If a child notices that his teacher is teaching them about the phases of the moon and how they affect animals in nature, what educational topic related to solar eclipses could they be learning about?

• Astronomy

• Solar eclipses

• Solar weather

• Moon phases

If a group of friends is planning a night of stargazing and they bring blankets, snacks, and a telescope, what activity could they be preparing to do?

• Make a bonfire

• Play soccer

• Stargazing

• Cook a barbecue

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

If a girl sees her older brother reading a book about the history of solar eclipses, what kind of information could she be looking for to better understand the topic?

• Details about the personal life of the older brother

• Information about the history of lunar eclipses

• Information about what a solar eclipse is, how it occurs, what its types are, when and where they can be observed, and why they are important in history.

• How to prepare a themed party of solar eclipses

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

If a child sees their father preparing a box with special glasses and a camera for an outdoor event, what astronomical event could they be planning to watch together?

• Solar Eclipse

• Northern Lights

• Halley's Comet

• Meteor Shower

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1