1. Warm Up
Objective: Scientists will describe deductive and inductive reasoning by analyzing scenarios.
1. What is the topic?
2. What will you be doing?
3. Why is this important?
4. How will you know if you have done well?

2. Warm Up
Objective: Scientists will describe deductive and inductive reasoning by analyzing scenarios.
1. What is the topic? Deductive and inductive reasoning
2. What will you be doing? Analyzing scenarios
3. Why is this important? Forensic scientists use their reasoning skills to solve crimes; future career choice
4. How will you know if you have done well? Able to describe deductive and inductive reasoning, analyzed scenarios correctly

3. Monty Python
Watch the Monty Python sketch,
While you watch, answer these questions and prepare to discuss.
1. Describe the problem in your own words.
2. What clues are presented in this scenario?
3. Based on the evidence presented, do you agree with their conclusion? Why or why not?
4. What type of logic do they use? Please explain.

4. Crime Scene

5. Crime Scene Write your observations. What do you think happened?
How do your observations support what you think happened?
Think deeper…is there any evidence that does NOT support what you think happened? If so, please describe. What could it indicate?

6. Choice Activity Choose the best option for you!
Option #1: Practice your reasoning skills by solving puzzles. Use the space below to summarize your answers and how you came to them.
Option #2: Look at the scene on the main table. Use the space below to respond to the following:
What are some observations that you could make? What do you think happened? 3. How does your evidence support your theory? 4. What additional evidence would you need to solve the mystery?
Option #3: Create your own logic puzzle in the space below. Be sure to provide answers and an explanation for your answers.