Introduction to Science Activity:

1. Three important science skills:

a. Observations
b. Inferences
c. Predictions
2. Project picture below on the board.
3. Students have 2 minutes to observe the picture, but dont give them
any instructions.
4. Clear the board when time is up.
5. Ask the questions below.
6. Reinforce the three areas of science (observe, infer, predict)

Questions for Pictures:

1. What color are the balloons in the arch?
2. How many palm trees are on the left side of the picture?
3. What is the title of the race?
4. Where is the American Flag located in the picture?
5. How many people are on the scaffolding?
6. Are the majority of people wearing pants or shorts?
7. What can you infer about whats happening in the picture?
8. Can you make any predictions about what will happen in the next two
hours?

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Answers:
1. Yellow. green, purple
2. Five palm trees
3. Rock n Roll Mardi Gras Marathon and
4. On the right side
5. Four
6. Shorts
7. People are beginning to run a marathon or half marathon.
8. People will be finishing the race.