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This Recognizing Change (Observation vs. Inference) lesson plan also includes:
- Teacher Notes: Evidence for Climate Change PowerPoint
- Curriculum Summary
- Climate Change, Observation, Inference & Prediction
- Bibliography for Climate Change PowerPoint
- Student Reference
- Activity
- Worksheet
- Answer Key
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What is the difference between making inferences and making observations? Young climatologists refer to a PowerPoint to make observations on each slide. They record their observations in a provided worksheet before drawing a conclusion—or making an inference—about the observations.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use as an introduction to the scientific method
- Put learners into groups as they look at the presentation and write down observations together
Classroom Considerations
- The second lesson in a five-part unit on climate change
- Can be used alone or with the other lessons in the series
Pros
- Clarifies the differences between making observations and making inferences
- Comes with a detailed plan, an activity, a PowerPoint, worksheets, curriculum guide for the entire unit, and answer keys
Cons
- None