Identifying Facts and Opinions
What is a statement that can be proven true or false?
a fact
What do we call a guess about what will happen in the future based on available information?
a prediction
What is it called when someone unfairly favors one side of an issue?
bias
What is it called when people work together toward a common goal?
collaboration, UNIT 5!!!
What is a statement that reflects someone's personal feelings, beliefs, or thoughts?
an opinion
If a weather forecast you listen to, predicts a snow storm tomorrow, what type of statement is that?
It's a prank. It can't snow in the South of Vietnam.
What do we call a statement that presents evidence to support a particular viewpoint?
It's an argument
What mistake happens when one team member refuses to listen to others' ideas?
lack of cooperation
Which of these would be considered a fact? "The Earth revolves around the Sun." or "The Sun is the best star in the sky."
"The Earth revolves around the Sun"
A scientist says, "If we don't reduce pollution, global temperatures will rise significantly in the next 50 years." What type of statement is this?
a biased prediction, there are many scientists who say that pollution and global temperatures are not connected.
If a news article only presents one side of a political issue and ignores the opposing views, what does this show?
It shows bias
What can happen if one person does all the work in a team, without asking for input from others?
lack of teamwork or isolation
Which of these is an example of an opinion? "The Eiffel Tower is in France." or "The Eiffel Tower is the most beautiful building in the world."?
"The Eiffel Tower is the most beautiful building in the world."
What is a prediction?
A prediction is an educated guess about the future
If someone says, "You should vote for Candidate A because they have the best ideas for the country," what are they doing?
That someone is presenting an argument, but most likely they have a biased opinion
What is the term for a situation when team members argue for long periods and waste time without agreeing?
They don't know what compromise is :<(((
Which of the following statements would be classified as a biased opinion? "Eating too much fast food is unhealthy." or "Eating fast food is a waste of money."?
"Eating fast food is a waste of money"
An expert analyzed city reports for years.
If this experts says, 'a city will face water shortages in 10 years if no action is taken', what is this an example of?
long-term prediction based on data
How do we differentiate between an argument and a biased opinion?
What is an argument is supported by evidence, while a biased opinion lacks fair evidence or ignores other viewpoints
What should a team do if they finish a task early, but they haven't checked their work?
Ask for feedback to review and improve their work before finalizing it