Observations vs. Inferences (with two truths and a lie!)
Hoppen into Science
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- Lesson Overview:
- Oh, the power of observations and inferences - they are imperative to science! Not to mention that they are a great way to let your students get to know you, and a great way to get to know your new students. Observations and inferences can be taught by providing students with a small item that represents who you are or why you teach - ask them to observe and infer what that item means to you. For example, my students analyze one of my favorite pieces of wall art, a sketch of a human brain, to determine why I teach. Their answers range greatly, and they’re never correct. I then explain my experience with epilepsy and a brain tumor, and how the image ties to that experience in my life, which drew me to want to help students with learning difficulties actually LEARN. Students learn my back story, and the power of observations and inferences. We then practice these skills with a handout, which is included in this resource. The lesson concludes with playing two truths and a lie, where each student shares theirs. We vote on which one is a lie, learn the truth, and begin to build a stronger classroom community.
- Additional Linked Resources:
- Lesson Overview (Google Doc)
- Slides with agenda, space for your own personal item to have students observe and infer, guiding questions
- Assignment #3: Observations vs. Inferences Google Doc
- Two Truths and a Lie Google Slides Template (so students can vote!)
- NGSS Alignment:
- There is not a specific standard that this is aligned with. Instead, this will set your students up to take on the role of a scientist in planning future inquiries and acceptable experimental procedures/models. All while building community!
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1 hour
Last updated Jul 14th, 2022
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