Understanding Cause and Effect Relationships

Teacher Marie introduces a lesson on cause and effect, using a story about a dog named Bam to illustrate the concept. The lesson includes analyzing pictures and examples to identify cause and effect relationships. Two activities are provided: one to identify effects from pictures and another to match causes with their effects.

What is the main objective of the lesson?

• To learn about different animals

• To understand the weather

• To practice math problems

• To identify cause and effect in stories

Why did Bam go under the tree?

• He was looking for food

• It was raining

• He wanted to chase a bird

• It was hot outside

What caused Bam to walk away from the tree?

• A barking dog

• A passing car

• A falling branch

• A loud bird song

What did Bam do when it started to rain?

• He stayed under the tree

• He played in the rain

• He went to his doghouse

• He chased the bird

What is the cause of Bam getting wet?

• He jumped in a pool

• It started to rain

• He was given a bath

• He played with water

What is the effect of the bird singing loudly?

• Bam chases the bird

• Bam starts singing

• Bam's ears hurt

• Bam falls asleep

What is the effect of Yuri eating sweets every day?

• She has a toothache

• She gains superpowers

• She gets tired

• She becomes very energetic

What happens when someone throws a banana peel on the street?

• The peel disappears

• The street becomes clean

• The boy falls down

• The banana grows

What is the result of the cousins playing with matches?

• They have fun

• Their house gets burned

• They win a prize

• They get tired

What did Ben do with his extra money?

• He saved it for later

• He gave it away

• He lost it

• He bought a new bicycle