2. Observation vs. Inference The Ultimate Showdown

3. Review - Observation What is an observation? – Using your five senses to take note of and observe your surroundings Let’s go over our examples!

4. Inference An inference is when you make an assumption or prediction about something that you observe After you make an observation, you usually make an inference about what is going on

5. Let’s practice making inferences! The next three slides show some fossil imprints that were found during a archeological dig. We’re going to record some observations and then make some inferences about what may have happened millions of years ago….

9. What do you think happened? In your notes, please write a short story (around ½ page – be DETAILED please) describing what you think happened to the creatures in our fossil evidence For homework tonight, please complete the ‘Practice’ portion of your notes.

10. Observations & Inferences Practice Observation #1: You observe that the sky at noon is darkening.

11. What do you think happened?

12. Observations & Inferences Practice Observation #2: Your principal interrupts class and class a student from the room.

13. What do you think happened? What if….

14. Observations & Inferences Practice Observation #3: All middle school students are brining lunch from home.

15. What do you think happened? What if….

16. Observations & Inferences Practice Observation #4: You hear a siren going past the school.

17. What do you think happened? What if….

18. Observations & Inferences Practice Observation #5: You leave the movie theater and observe that the street is wet.

19. What do you think happened?