📚 Part 1: Learn the Difference

Observation: Information gathered using the senses. Observations can include what you see, hear, smell, taste, or feel.

Inference: A reasonable explanation based on observations and prior knowledge.

Word Bank: senses    evidence    observation    inference    explanation

An ____________________ is information gathered using the ____________________.

An ____________________ is a reasonable ____________________ based on observations.

✏️ Part 2: Sort Observations and Inferences

Read statements A–F. Sort each statement into the correct part of the T-chart. Write the statement letter in the appropriate blank.

Statements:

A. The thermometer reads 75°F.

B. The ice cream melted because the room is warm.

C. I hear birds singing.

D. The plant needs more sunlight.

E. The sky is covered with dark clouds.

F. Someone left the window open.

🔎 Part 3: Support an Inference

Write one reasonable inference supported by each observation. Use the word bank if needed.

Word Bank: the dog is hungry    a storm may be coming    the food is hot    the battery is dead

Observation: ____________________________________________________________

Inference: ______________________________________________________________