Investigations
Alex was in a hurry to get home to watch football. He was driving over the speed limit when suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights, "No! Please not now," he thought. What do you think is happening? How do you know?
Daily Double
A police officer is pulling him over and he will get a speeding ticket. He will probably miss part of the football game that he wanted to watch.
You are at a sporting event and during half time there was a contest to see if someone could make a shot from half-court. You get back to your seat after a trip to the bathroom and there is a guy running around all over the court and the crowd is screaming.
The guy made the shot OR The guy won the contest OR The guy won a million dollars OR
What is the difference between an inference and a guess?
An inference uses information to make a logical conclusion.
The door opened automatically as I entered. I took a cart and head to the dairy section. I took milk and eggs and went straight to the cashier. Where am I? a) train station b) grocery store c) doctor's office d) cafeteria
grocery store
You have been hitting a little white ball around. One time you found it in the sand, the next time in the high grass. You just hit it and then you hear an extremely loud splash.
You are playing golf (and just hit your ball in the water)
Tia is starting to feel tired but she told herself she could do it. She only needs to over take one more person to win. "I can do this!" , she said and pedaled faster. What is Tia doing? Why do you think so?
Daily Double
Tia is in a biking or cycling race. Key words are "win" and "pedaled faster".
I come in pairs and am known to stink to high heavens at times. I can be laced and tied, or I can hang loose as a goose. I will help you chase your dreams or run for your life. What am I?
Daily Double
A pair of shoes.
Bob and Steve are very competitive. Steve has more pins than Bob and Bob is not happy. The next time its Steve's turn he decides to gloat about having a better score. Bob tells Steve to cool it or he'll throw him down the gutter.
Bob & Steve are bowling (Bob has a bad temper, is a sore loser)
Elizabeth was so proud of her garden. She planted the seeds early in the spring and watered the plants every morning. Last Friday, her mom called and asked her to come over for the weekend because she was feeling sick. When Elizabeth came back home, her plants were bent and drooping. Why were the plants drooping? How do you know?
Daily Double
She had not watered them for a few days, so the plants were not doing well.
The umpire just threw one of the players out of the game. Your Dad gets back to the seats with some hotdogs and cold drinks and asks what did he miss. There is someone walking through the stands yelling, "Popcorn!"
You are at a baseball game.
Splat! Splat! Splat! Everybody outside was using an umbrella. Though I don't like rain, I sill love the flowers it brings. I'm excited to pick the flowers once the rain stops. When is this? a) daytime/ spring b) daytime/ fall c) nighttime/ spring d) nighttime/ fall
Daily Double
a) daytime/ spring
Damien enjoys school but he thinks math is too difficult. He had a final test on Wednesday. Glen and his family went out to dinner on Friday. His family members kept telling him they are so proud of him. Why do you think they went out to dinner? How do you know?
Damien got a good grade on his math final test. His family members took him out to celebrate his good grades and congratulate him on studying hard.
I am big and green but not mean. I carry a torch for freedom. I can stand in water, but I cannot swim. People travel from miles around to visit me. What am I?
Daily Double
The statue of Liberty.
Its so cold you can see your breath which is surprising since its the middle of May. Suddenly a puck lands in your lap and spills your drink all over you.
You are at a professional hockey game.
Dad and Anna were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Anna. "Sure," said Dad. "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the backyard." What do you think Dad and Anna are making? Why do you think so?
Daily Double
Dad and Anna are making a birdhouse.