Cause and Effect

Cause: It was very hot today. What is the effect?

• I ate a popscicle.
• I put on a coat.

 Effect: I bought Sam a gift. What is the cause?

• Sam is my friend.
• Sam invited me to his birthday party.

Cause: Seeds are planted in the garden. What is the effect?

• It is summer.
• New plants grow in the garden.

Effect: I got sunburned. What is the cause?

• I forgot to put on sunscreen at the pool.
• I went swimming at night.

I am playing in the mud.

Is it a cause or an effect?

• Cause

• Effect

The balloon popped.

Is it a cause or an effect?

• Cause

• Effect

I am a fast runner.

Is it a cause or an effect?

• Cause

• Effect

The show was great.

Is it a cause or an effect?

• Cause

• Effect

I will take a flashlight with me.

What is the cause?

• It is fun to play with a flashlight.

• It is too dark outside.

• i want to call my friends.

Mary was tired, so she went to bed.

What is the cause?

• Mary was tired

• She went to bed.