Question

learning target: students will be able to provide a description of factors of scientific method as well as levels of organization. students will be able to describe the pros and cons of group vs solo hunting behavior. warm up: 1) do lions live in a group or in isolation from other lions? explain your explanation. 2) do lions play specific roles in the ecosystem? explain your answer. inference: inference is a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning mental process logical interpretation or explanation of the observations can be based on second - hand experience observation: observation is the act of paying close attention to something in order to gain information uses the five senses help to reach an inference experienced first - hand practice inference vs observation: 1) the tire is flat: inference vs observation 2) the vehicle is in a desert: inference vs observation 3) the truck is old: inference vs observation 4) there is rust on the wheel well: inference vs observation 5) i hear thunder: inference vs observation 6) it will rain soon: inference vs observation what are the characteristics of living things? how do these characteristics support living things? 1. one or more cell(s) 1. all organisms need one or more cells that perform functions to keep living things alive.

Explanation:

1. Do lions live in a group or in isolation from other lions? Lions are social animals and typically live in groups called prides. This behavior helps with hunting, protection of territory and cubs.
2. Do lions play specific roles in the ecosystem? Lions are apex - predators. They help control the population of herbivores, which in turn affects plant life and the overall balance of the ecosystem.
3. Practice Inference vs Observation:

• The tire is flat: Observation as it can be directly seen with the eyes.
• The vehicle is in a desert: Inference as it is a conclusion based on evidence (e.g., sand, lack of vegetation).
• The truck is old: Inference as it is a judgment based on appearance and not a direct sensory - based observation.
• There is rust on the wheel well: Observation as it can be seen.
• I hear thunder: Observation as it is a sensory experience.
• It will rain soon: Inference as it is a prediction based on the observation of thunder.

Answer:

1. Lions usually live in groups (prides). This is because group living provides advantages in hunting, protection of territory and young.
2. Lions are apex - predators. They control herbivore populations, which impacts plant life and the overall ecosystem balance.

3.

• The tire is flat: Observation
• The vehicle is in a desert: Inference
• The truck is old: Inference
• There is rust on the wheel well: Observation
• I hear thunder: Observation
• It will rain soon: Inference