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Draw a conclusion that establishes a cause and effect relationship

supported by evidence.

Draw a conclusion that establishes a cause and effect relationship supported by

evidence.

Key concepts/skills:Level 1: Define key vocabulary. Level 2: Given a table, chart, graph or diagram,

identify the independent variable (possible cause) and dependent variable (possible effect.)

Level 3: Distinguish between sets of data that establish a cause and effect relationship and those that do not.

Key vocabulary:conclusioncauseeffectcause-effect relationship(review independent and dependent variables)

Draw a conclusion that establishes a cause and effect relationship supported by

evidence.

Draw a conclusion that establishes a cause and effect relationship supported by

evidence.

I. CauseA. Cause – the factor that makes an event

occur1. the meteorite that lead to the extinction of

the dinosaurs2. the home run on the bottom of the ninth

that ends the game3. the skateboard on the basement stairs

that lead to the broken arm

Draw a conclusion that establishes a cause and effect relationship supported by

evidence.

B. Recognizing Cause1. cause2. bring about3. produces4. accounts for5. Generates6. because7. on account of8. due to9. is an influence on

Draw a conclusion that establishes a cause and effect relationship supported by

evidence.

II. EffectA. Effect – the result of the cause

1. extinction of the dinosaurs2. the end of the game3. the broken arm

Draw a conclusion that establishes a cause and effect relationship supported by

evidence.

B. Recognizing Effect1. effect2. accordingly3. for this reason4. hence

5. in order to 6. the result is7. as a result8. results from9. therefore10. Consequently11. Thus12. is produced by

Draw a conclusion that establishes a cause and effect relationship supported by

evidence.

Identify the cause in each of following hypotheses:Identify the cause in each of following hypotheses:

1. Warmer temperatures decrease the hatching times for robin eggs.1. Warmer temperatures decrease the hatching times for robin eggs.2. Crickets chirp more when they get more food.2. Crickets chirp more when they get more food.3. Dogs howl more when the moon is full.3. Dogs howl more when the moon is full.

Answers:

1. temperature-you change the temperature in each test2. amount of food-you change the amount of food in each test3. amount of moonlight-you change the amount of moonlight in each

test

Draw a conclusion that establishes a cause and effect relationship supported by

evidence.

Identify the effect in each of following hypotheses:

1. Warmer temperatures decrease the hatching times for robin eggs.

2. Crickets chirp more when they get more food.3. Dogs howl more when the moon is full.

Answers:

1. hatching time-it depends on the temperature2. amount of chirping-it depends on the food3. amount of howling-it depends on the amount of moonlight