8/29/13Fourth Day of School

Learning Goal: I will be able to make inferences using qualitative and quantitative observations.

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Assignment: Review for Observation & Inference Quiz

Do Now: Using observations to make inferences

1) Complete following table by making

observations and inferences based on the picture

Observations Inferences

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Practice Using observations to make inferences

1) Complete following table by making

observations and inferences based on the illustration given to you.

Observations InferencesThe man is wearing a tie. He has a job in an office.

The man is looking sideways and his eyebrows are raised.

He’s nervously looking at something or for someone.

The man is pulling at his collar.

His shirt is tight and he is having trouble breathing or swallowing.

The man is sweating. He is nervous.http://www.howany.com/how-to-prevent-sweating/

Do Now: Using observations to make inferences

Using the picture, make at least 3 qualitative and 3 quantitative observations, and at least 2 inferences.

Review:Identifying observations and inferences

Make a chart to help you summarize what you know about observations and inferences

QualitativeObservations

QuantitativeObservations

Inferences

Your Definition

Tricks to help you remember

Examples

Demonstrate Understanding

Use cards to show that you can distinguish the difference between qualitative and quantitative observations and inferences.

Hold up the correct card for each example:

Red = qualitative observation

Green = quantitative observation

Blue = inferences.

Assignments to complete at home

Study for quiz on Friday.

• Great study tools:

http://quizlet.com/13327648/observations-flash-cards/

Basic Science Skills pdf.

Class Powerpoints