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What Just Happened?Reading Results and Making InferencesLearning Goals:The students will become familiar with different methods for organizing results. The students will understand how to interpret or make inferences from different types of graphs.Vocabulary:Listen for these terms as we read: data, organized, interpret, conclusion*This book is lengthy and can be divided into several days. Pages 4-5Why does the author compare the scientific method to an elevator? How does this help us better understand the process?Through the remainder of this text, we will be focusing on that 5th step in the scientific method, displaying and understanding results. In the first few sections of this book, we will be reading to find out the different ways that we can organize the information or data that is gathered in an experiment. We will also use the information from the different graphs to draw conclusions or inferences based on the data. (purpose for reading)Pages 6-11Based on what we’ve read, what are two ways that we can record data from an experiment?Why might a graph be easier to interpret or understand than a table? Based on the graph on page 11, what can we conclude about the plant growth? Pages 12-19After page 13: When trying to determine the best place to eat for the birthday party, the student has used tally marks to indicate the responses to the question “What are your favorite foods?” Using the table on page 13, do you think they will end up going to an Italian restaurant to eat for the party? Why or why not? After page 15: How are a line plot and pictogram the same/different than a bar graph? After page 19: After reading through the experiment on pages 18-19, which type of graph would best represent the data gathered? Explain why you selected that type of graph. Pages 20-21 When we make an inference, we use clues plus our own background knowledge to draw a conclusion. What do scientists use to determine the results of an experiment? How do they make interpretations or inferences? Why is it important for scientists to interpret the results of an experiment? Pages 22-29After page 29: After you have recorded your data and interpreted your results, it is important to draw conclusions. What are some different ways that you can share your conclusions? Extension Activities:Writing: In this text you read about several ways in which results from an experiment can be organized. Write to explain at least 2 methods for organizing results. Writing: Explain how scientists use charts and graphs to make inferences or draw conclusions and determine the next steps when conducting an experiment. ................
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