Making Inferences based on Graphs

Take a look at the following graph from an animal protection shelter.

You need to make an inference about why the data is doing what it is doing.  Since you can only guess about this, an inference will usually start with the word ‘Maybe’. You must make 2 inferences. Get as creative as you want! Make sure you post your response below.

How do people get phobias?

Read this article on the SmartBoard: http://www.tweentribune.com/article/tween56/how-do-people-get-phobias/

Answer the following question when you are done. Make sure you use capitals and periods and have at least 2 sentences for your response.

Why might phobias tend to run in families?

What is Co-operation?

Visit this link that I have created and answer the question on Padlet! Parents- check out the students work by clicking the link below! 

http://bit.ly/cooperation207

Student in Texas Builds a Clock

Please read the article found at: http://teachingkidsnews.com/2015/09/20/student-in-texas-builds-clock/

After discussion about the article, please answer the following question:

If you were to send a tweet to Ahmed, what would you say? (Remember it can only be 140 characters long).

Do you think students should wear uniforms? Give at least 2 reasons why they should and 2 reasons why they should not be made to wear uniforms.

Please read the article: http://teachingkidsnews.com/2015/10/12/canadians-vote-on-october-19/

Answer this discussion question:

People under age 18 cannot vote in Canada. Do you think kids should be allowed to vote? Why or why not?

Please read the article "Why do we love junk food?" found at http://tweentribune.com/article/tween56/why-do-we-love-junk-food/ Read the article with Mrs. Allen, watch the video, and make sure you are signed in to do the quiz. If you aren't signed in, I  will not get the results! Please answer this discussion question once you are done:

Why does it take a lot of time and money to design fast food, when the food itself is fast and cheap?

***Make sure your answer STARTS with part of the question.***