Observation vs. Inference

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Observation vs. Inference

• The Ultimate Showdown

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Objective 6

• I can define observation and inference, and make
  observations and inferences about an event.

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Review - Observation

• What is an observation?
• Using your five senses to collect data about your
  surroundings

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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

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Lets practice making inferences!

• The next three slides show some fossil imprints
  that were found during a archeological dig. Were
  going to record some observations and then make
  some inferences about what may have happened
  millions of years ago.

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What do you think happened?

• In your notebook, on the left hand side, please
  write a short story (around ½ page be DETAILED)
  describing what you think happened to the
  creatures in our fossil evidence