1. Bell Ringer
Date: 8/?/ 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.

2. DO NOW ACTIVITY (D.N.A)

3. 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.

4. 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

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

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

7. OBSERVATIONS

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

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

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

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

12. Malleable Intelligence = Practice
LETS PRACTICE!!
Malleable Intelligence = Practice

13. 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

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

15. FRAME #2
List 3 Observations
Make an Inference

16. FRAME #3
List 3 Observations
Make an Inference

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

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

19. EXAMPLES OF QUANTITATIVE

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

21. EXAMPLES OF QUALITATIVE

22. Let’s Practice 1 2 3 4 5 6

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