2. [NAME____________________________________ PERIOD ____] August 31, 2010
Ex 2.
CFU
What is inferring? Inferring is ___________________________________________________________________.
What do you do with your observations when you infer? You ___________________________________________.
Thumbs up (True) / Thumbs down (False)
1. An inference is an explanation or interpretation of what you observed.
2. Inferences are based on what you know.
3. Inferences are always correct.
_____________ means making a forecast of what will happen in the future based on past
experience. A prediction is an inference about the future. You explain what will happen in the
future after observing something.
Observation: Prediction:
Ex 1. The floor is wet. A. The janitor will mop the floor dry.
B. Somebody walking by will slip.
Ex 2.
CFU
What is predicting? Predicting means ______________________________________________________________.
Importance
Observing, inferring and predicting are important skills that need to be developed by
individuals. Learning them can help a person make good decisions in life.
CFU
Give one example when you used observing, inferring or predicting in your life. (Think‐Pair‐Share)
2 Science 7.7 Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations.
3. [NAME____________________________________ PERIOD ____] August 31, 2010
Skill Development/Guided Practice
Watch the video clip. Write 2 observations, 2 inferences and 2 predictions about the event
(Think‐Pair‐Share).
Observations
1.
2.
Inferences
1.
2.
Predictions
1.
2.
Closure
What is the difference between observing, inferring and predicting? (Think‐Pair‐Share)
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Independent Practice
In your Do Now Homework sheet, answer 1.b. on page 12.
3 Science 7.7 Scientific progress is made by asking meaningful questions and conducting careful investigations.