1. September 2, 2009 Bellwork: 1. Hand in student information form. 2. Hand your “About Me” Poster? (It is DUE tomorrow!)

2. List FIVE observations regarding the cartoon above.

3. Objective:STUDENTS WILL RECOGNIZE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN OBJECTIVE AND AN INFERENCE.

4. Observations: We use our senses to gather information about the world around us. There are two types of observations.

6. The lab tabletop is smooth.

8. Sarah is 141-cm tall.

10. Making Inferences: You are at the counter in the office to get a bus pass signed. You see a student leave the principal’s office crying and upset. We could make an inference as to why the student is upset. Could be in trouble (ISS, OSS, expelled) Family problems at home (sick, accident) Student not feeling well Student has poor grades (failing, retention)

11. Observation VS Inferences: Observation – Based on the five senses: Sight Smell Touch Taste Hearing Inference – Based on prior knowledge or opinion

12. observation vsInference: 3 Observations? 3 Inferences?