8/28/13 Third Day of School Learning Goal: I will be able to make inferences using qualitative and quantitative observations. Due Today: signed forms Assignment: Review & sign forms

Pop Quiz of Essential Vocabulary Observation Qualitative observation Quantitative observation As a group use the whiteboard at your table to answer the questions about the vocabulary terms. Pop Quiz of Essential Vocabulary

Do Now: Practice Making Observations Write your observations on the white board. Put qualitative observations on the left and quantitative observations on the right. As a group, make qualitative and quantitative observations using the object at your tables. Use the ruler. You may open the bags to smell, touch, and better see the object. Please place objects back into the bags when done. Do not open the scopes! Do Now: Practice Making Observations

Practice Making an Inference Using this picture make an inference. In your own words define the word inference. Practice Making an Inference

Using observations to make inferences Examples of Observations and Inferences Observations Inferences The glass is full of a clear liquid and ice. The liquid is cold There are no bubbles in the liquid. The liquid is water. The glass is near a palm tree, sand, and water. The glass is near a beach. The glass is sweating. The liquid is cold and the day is hot. Using observations to make inferences http://www.sciencelearningspace.com/category/unit-13-thermodynamics/lesson-1-temperature/

An inference is a logical conclusion drawn from the available evidence and prior knowledge. Example of an observation/inference: Due to a chance of rain I might need to take my umbrella to school. Because there is a child playing sign we must be near a park. The clouds look like snow so the children might be sledding. INFERENCE

Assignment to Complete at Home Get forms signed and return to homeroom teacher. Review for Quiz on Friday! Assignment to Complete at Home