Bell Ringer Date: 8/?/16 Lesson Title: Observation vs. Inference 1.) As scientists, why do we perform experiments? Write down 3 observations you can make about this classroom? 2.) Look at the image below. Write down what it is, and how you know.

DO NOW ACTIVITY (D.N.A)

MISSION SWBAT differentiate between observation and inference, and differentiate between qualitative and quantitative observations in order to develop a foundation in the scientific inquiry process.

WHAT IS SCIENCE? Science is a system of knowledge and about the methods you use to find that knowledge. ...it begins with CURIOSITY and often ends with DISCOVERY

Before we get started... SHOUT OUT WHATEVER OBSERVATIONS THAT YOU NOTICE...

Key Term #1: Observation Information you gather using your five senses Factual information that describes something

OBSERVATIONS

EXAMPLES OF OBSERVATIONS **These are observations because it is information obtained directly through senses!**

Key Term #2: INFERENCE An INFERENCE is an assumption or a prediction made from observations

EXAMPLES OF INFERENCES **Is an assumption that cannot be directly observed with the senses**

BACK TO THE DEMO WERE THOSE OBSERVATION, INFERENCES or BOTH? (*Try to use examples of what you said)

Malleable Intelligence = Practice LETS PRACTICE!! Malleable Intelligence = Practice

IN YOUR GROUPS... What are your inferences? Hamburgers 200 People Cotton Candy What are your inferences? (Write your answer in your guided notes, be ready to share) Popcorn

FRAME #1 Look at these two sets of animal tracks and on your guided notes... List 3 Observations Make an Inference

FRAME #2 List 3 Observations Make an Inference

FRAME #3 List 3 Observations Make an Inference

WHAT WERE THE TWO CATEGORIES THAT ALL OBSERVATIONS FALL UNDER? Back to OBSERVATIONS QUALITATIVE or QUANTITATIVE

Key Term #3: Quantitative Observation ... ARE MEASURABLE OR COUNTABLE Key Term #3: Quantitative Observation

EXAMPLES OF QUANTITATIVE

Key Term #4: Qualitative Observation Describable not measurable Key Term #4: Qualitative Observation

EXAMPLES OF QUALITATIVE

Let’s Practice 1 2 3 4 5 6

EXIT TICKET Time: 5 mins Don’t Forget Your HW Worksheet. Due tomorrow when you come in class.