Around the House
In the Community
Fast food
100
You mix the ingredients for pancakes, then you eat the delicious pancakes.
Cooking the pancakes let's you eat something delicious!
100
- Event 1: The crosswalk signal changes to "Walk."
- Event 2: Cars slow down or stop.
How They Relate: The signal changing tells drivers that people are about to cross, so they slow down. This means that when you see the "Walk" signal, you know it’s safe to cross the street.
100
- Event 1: A customer places an order for a burger and fries.
- Event 2: The kitchen receives the order and starts cooking the food.
Relationship: The customer’s order (first event) tells the kitchen what to make (second event). Without the order, the kitchen wouldn’t know what food to prepare.
200
When you flip the light switch (first event), the light comes on (second event)
The action of flipping the switch causes the light to turn on.
200
- Event 1: You see a stop sign.
- Event 2: Cars come to a complete stop at the intersection.
How They Relate: The stop sign tells drivers to stop, which makes it safer for you and other pedestrians to look both ways and cross the street. The stop sign causes the cars to stop, keeping everyone safe.
200
- Event 1: The customer pays for the meal at the cashier.
- Event 2: The register prints out a receipt.
Relationship: Paying for the meal (first event) triggers the cash register to produce a receipt (second event). The receipt confirms the payment was made.
300
When you finish your work (first event), then you get a paid (second event).
Finishing work comes first, and that leads to getting paid
300
- Event 1: A school bus stops with its red lights flashing.
- Event 2: Kids wait until the bus door is closed and it starts moving again before crossing the street.
How They Relate: The bus stopping and flashing red lights is a signal that children might be getting on or off the bus. This event causes drivers to slow down and alerts kids to be extra careful, showing a direct connection between the bus stopping and the safety precautions everyone takes.
300
- Event 1: A customer taps on the touchscreen kiosk to choose their meal.
- Event 2: The kiosk sends the order to the kitchen, and the cooking process starts.
Relationship: The action of choosing items on the kiosk directly triggers the kitchen to begin preparing that specific order.
400
When you water a plant (first event), the plant grows and stays healthy (second event).
Watering is what helps the plant grow.
400
- Event 1: An ambulance or police car turns on its flashing lights.
- Event 2: Drivers pull over or slow down to let the emergency vehicle pass.
How They Relate: The flashing lights alert drivers that an emergency is occurring. Because of this, drivers act by giving way, which helps clear the road and protects everyone, including children watching from a safe distance.
400
- Event 1: A car stops at the drive-thru speaker to place an order.
- Event 2: After a few minutes, the car pulls up to the pick-up window and receives the food.
Relationship: Ordering through the speaker causes the kitchen to prepare the meal, which is then delivered to the customer at the drive-thru window.
500
When you feed your cat (first event), the cat doesn't bother you (second event).
Feeding your cat is what helps them not bother you
500
- Event 1: The grocery store runs out of milk.
- Event 2: The manager orders a new delivery of milk.
Because the store had no milk, the manager had to order more. The first event (running out) caused the second event (ordering more)
500
- Event 1: A customer asks for extra cheese on their burger.
- Event 2: The kitchen adjusts the recipe and adds extra cheese during preparation.
Relationship: The customer’s customization request (asking for extra cheese) directly changes how the food is made, showing how one event influences the next.